What is the best pen to write quickly with in an exam?

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Quinion

You were right first time. Not the cheapest but I find I'm reluctant to write with anything else these days, certainly in exams for writing at a faster pace.

Uniball Vision elite (in blue/black) :cool:

I find that Uni eye's get scratchy (the medium versions). Once you try the Vision Elite, you find it writes much smoother than the Eye.

One downside, the 0.8mm version seems to need an absorbent paper - the new WH Smith paper isn't, as well as my new exercise book :sigh:

- it takes 10 minutes to dry and that's not good for a left hander (smudges). Exam papers are fine - good quality paper is used.

A pen is a pen.

Bic Fine ballpen, I'll never go back to a medium nib they just don't seem as precise.

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Satan's Whiskers

Uniball gel impact :yep:

Never fails.

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addie

Bics pens are brilliant. However not to over analyse them or anything :p:

the hexagon shape can cause a little uncomfort and a dent on my fingers. lol.

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xBubblesx

Skycat

Pilot V-ball 0.5s, I love them, they're the only type of pen I've used to write in class and in exams for years now and they've never let me down. Sure they don't last as long as a biro and they cost more but they're worth it as far as I'm concerned.

Yep another vote for Pilots here

I hate writing with Biros despise them - I don't see why people like them.

I go for Pilot V7, writes really smooth and fast, I find the V5 with a smaller nib really scratchy.
I always use the Whsmiths vouchers which I get every Christmas/Birthday to buy them :P

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suicidal_dream

if you're left handed, i'd advise looking at getting left-handed pens.
I've just bought 3 ready for my exams and for writing during revision and they're the best investments i've ever made... even if they are a bit pricey!!!
Stabilo s-move pens ftw =]

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username219321

cheapo fountain pen works best for me, my handwriting is almost illegible when I write with biro.

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bex_26797

doody head

Bic Fine ballpen, I'll never go back to a medium nib they just don't seem as precise.

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Agreed,

It even makes my handwriting looks tidy.

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gamer91

parker ballpoint with rubber grip.

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tigger_786

Biro everytime :smile:

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danii-x

a 30p bic biro, always works a treat

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Dan?

I have noticed that clicky top pens write particularly well

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doody head

addie

Bics pens are brilliant. However not to over analyse them or anything :p:

the hexagon shape can cause a little uncomfort and a dent on my fingers. lol.

They're octagonal, they don't really cause me discomfort they just rub a little circle on my middle finger.

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addie

doody head

They're octagonal, they don't really cause me discomfort they just rub a little circle on my middle finger.

They're hexagons.

*checks a bic pen*

:yep:

Yes a little discomfort, thats what I meant. :smile:

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cosh-x

Personally I like the WHSmith ones, the black is the best I have used, not some crappy dark purpely-blue :smile:

although can make your fingers go funny if used for a long time!

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Beccajh

I found this freebie pen that is amazing! It makes my writing really neat (I have messy handwriting) and doesn't slow me down. It has started to blot a little, so it is beginning to lose my trust, :P .
I just took it apart and it looks like one of the parker biros. So imo those are the best pens for an exam. Quick but legible.