What kind of pen to use for exams?

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Just curious what pen type we're allowed to use - I know it's supposed to be black ink so does that include biro/ballpoint, fountain pen, gel pen and whatever else?

Reply 1

Airmed

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Original post by mapuffle

Just curious what pen type we're allowed to use - I know it's supposed to be black ink so does that include biro/ballpoint, fountain pen, gel pen and whatever else?

Don't use gel pens.

Reply 2

E102

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A working pen

Reply 3

mapuffle

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Original post by Airmed

Don't use gel pens.

Ok thanks! If I run out of ink in my fountain pen I'm allowed to use biro?

Reply 4

TriforceHuntress

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Original post by mapuffle

Ok thanks! If I run out of ink in my fountain pen I'm allowed to use biro?

Biro pens are great for exams

Reply 5

mapuffle

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Original post by TriforceHuntress

Biro pens are great for exams

Cheers!

Reply 6

The Joker ~

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A very mediocre pen indeed because no matter how fast and hard I scribble, I never manage to get any 'A's ~

Reply 7

mapuffle

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Lol exactly, might as well save your money rather than spending it on good pens...

Original post by The Joker ~

A very mediocre pen indeed because no matter how fast and hard I scribble, I never manage to get any 'A's ~

Reply 8

Compost

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All the regulations (which your school is required to have sent you) say about pens is:
You must write clearly and in black ink.
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Do not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, highlighters or gel pens in your answers.
Other than that it is up to you. Fountain or ballpoint pens are fine.

Reply 9

username402722

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One that does not run out half way through! Or take two

Reply 10

The Joker ~

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Original post by mapuffle

Lol exactly, might as well save your money rather than spending it on good pens...

Well that was before I realized that you had to study before the exam ~

Hehehe :aetsch:

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the bear

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i like a cheap and cheerful biro:

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Reply 12

The Joker ~

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Original post by Compost

All the regulations (which your school is required to have sent you) say about pens is:
You must write clearly and in black ink.
and
Do not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, highlighters or gel pens in your answers.
Other than that it is up to you. Fountain or ballpoint pens are fine.

Please do not talk like a teacher/examiner, it's scary, esp. with exams nearing~
:s-smilie:

Reply 13

mapuffle

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Original post by Compost

All the regulations (which your school is required to have sent you) say about pens is:
You must write clearly and in black ink.
and
Do not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, highlighters or gel pens in your answers.
Other than that it is up to you. Fountain or ballpoint pens are fine.

Very true. Seems like we have some sort of freedom then!

Reply 14

mapuffle

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Original post by The Joker ~

Well that was before I realized that you had to study before the exam ~

Hehehe :aetsch:

Lol

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Jirga

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Reply 16

Doones

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Original post by The Joker ~

Please do not talk like a teacher/examiner, it's scary, esp. with exams nearing~
:s-smilie:

Occupational hazard for @Compost - they are an exams officer :smile:

LOL.

(Hence their accurate and appropriate advice.)

Reply 17

koala789

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I use the Muji 0.5 black ink pens :smile:

I'm a bit paranoid and in my mocks brought in 3 spares + a biro just incase
I also always have 4 different coloured highlighters for English/ history sources etc

Reply 18

sivthasan

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A black BIC biro is accepted in pretty much any exam.

If you want to write a bit neater and don't want your hand to ache as much, I'd recommend a Parker Jotter, cheap and cheerful (and sturdy, too).

Reply 19

LGBTvoice

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Feather tip and a pot of ink for me

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