{"id":99,"date":"2023-03-03T17:19:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T17:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/learning-center\/?p=99"},"modified":"2023-03-29T14:46:53","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T14:46:53","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-ballpoint-rollerball-and-fountain-pen-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/learning-center\/what-is-the-difference-between-ballpoint-rollerball-and-fountain-pen-kits\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between Ballpoint, Rollerball and Fountain Pen kits."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q.<\/strong>\u00a0What is the dfference between Ballpoint, Rollerball and Fountain Pen kits?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0Pen users usually have strong preferences in the writing characteristics (plus price) of a pen. Since you&#8217;ll never know exactly what the user will prefer \u2013 its best to be familiar with all styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/refill_miva.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/refill_miva.jpg 615w, https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/refill_miva-300x112.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/store\/pen-kits.html#filter:spectype:Ballpoint$2520Click$2520Pen\/filter:spectype:Ballpoint$2520Twist$2520Pen\">Ballpoint Pens<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Ballpoint twist pens have a transmissions that extend the ballpoint refill forward. These kits generally come with \u201cCross&#x2122; or Parker&#x2122; style\u201d refills that have a \u201cpaste\u201d type of ink. There\u2019s a spring at the nib end of the refill. The Cross&#x2122; style is the least expensive refill with the least expensive mechanism, made with 7mm tubes and consequently a favorite for beginners. Users prefer Parker&#x2122; style because of a larger ink reservoir and better writing characteristics. Pens with Parker&#x2122; style refills have larger mechanisms that require tubes 8mm or larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rollerball_miva.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rollerball_miva.jpg 597w, https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rollerball_miva-300x131.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/store\/pen-kits.html#filter:spectype:Rollerball$2520Pen\/sort:ga_item_revenue:desc\">Rollerball Pens<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0use a refill that has a liquid ink reservoir. They don\u2019t have a twist mechanism. and come with a removable cap that can be posted onto the end of the pen that keeps the airflow away from the tip that may dry out the ink. They insert into the pen cavity with a spring at the back end pressing the point through the nib. Writers prefer rollerball pens since the liquid water based ink applies more smoothly than a ballpoint. Rollerball refills are German-made, and available in multiple colors of ink. Since Rollerball kits don\u2019t have transmission mechanisms, they are usually easier to assemble, however, they usually have threaded more elegant components (i.e. to attach and post the cap) making them more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fountain_miva.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fountain_miva.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fountain_miva-300x92.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennstateind.com\/store\/pen-kits.html#filter:spectype:Fountain$2520Pen\/sort:ga_item_revenue:desc\">Fountain Pens<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0are a traditional favorite style pen that has an ink cartridge, ink pump, nib and removable cap like the Rollerball. These inks are water based. The ink refill cartridge simply presses into a pin located on the back end of the fountain pen nib. Most Fountain pen nibs are German-made with iridium tips. Fountain Pens and Rollerball pens have a similar construction and in most cases, Rollerball nibs and refills can interchange with Fountain pen nibs and ink cartridges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q.\u00a0What is the dfference between Ballpoint, Rollerball and Fountain Pen kits? 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