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Types of Pens

Fountain Pen

The fountain pen is the most traditional of writing instruments. The ink flow is controlled by a precision engineered feed and collector system. There is a choice of fountain pen nibs and nib grades to suit your tastes and writing techniques.

Fountain Pen
Rolling Ballpen

The standard roller ball uses a wet ink system which is similar to that of a fountain pen. A sophisticated feed and collector system carefully regulates the flow of ink to the writing point which will allow you to write with the lightest of touch.

Rollerball Pen
Ballpoint Pen

The ball pen has a textured tungsten carbide writing point which will give you a clean clear writing on most surfaces. Ball pen ink has greater density than that of water based ink, giving it a longer writing life.

Ballpoint Pen
Pencil

Most pencils have strong continuous lead feeding system that is easy to use. Within each pencil there is an ample supply of spare leads alongwith a replaceable eraser. Most pencils are fitted with 0.5mm leads which allow you to write without needing to sharpen the point.

Pencil

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Types of Nibs

Extra Fine point

for fine line writing with a light touch.

Extra Fine
Fine point

excellent for general writing and note taking. Moderate pressure produces a fine line.

Fine
Medium point

for average writing pressure, average line width, general all-round use.

Medium
Broad point

a heavier rounded point for wide lines.

Broad
Right Hand Oblique

nib angled 150  left

Left Hand Oblique

nib angled 150  right

Calligraphy Nibs

Specially designed and crafted to a chisel edge. Various thickness of lines can be achieved by changing the direction of the nib.

Calligraphy         Calligraphy

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Types of Accessories

Ink Bottle

used for refilling ink in Fountain pens. Commonly available in Blue, Blue/Black, Black, Red and Green.

Ink Bottle
Refills

used in Rollerball pens and Ballpoint pens. Commonly available in Blue and Black colors and in Fine, Medium and Broad points.

Roller Refill Ballpoint Refill
Pumps

used in Fountain pens. Available in Squeeze Action and Piston Fill models.

Piston Pump
Cartridges

used in Fountain pens. Plastic fillers with ink stored in them. Cartridges are portable and are a preferred alternative to ink bottles. Commonly available in Blue, Blue/Black, Black and Red.

Cartridge
Leads and Erasers

used in continues feed Pencils. Leads are available in different points in millimeters. Erasers, generally placed on the top of a pencil. Also available in varied diameters.

Leads Erasers

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Types of Finishes

Plastic

Most pens are made of plastic. However, the texture differs between manufacturers. Pens used for Corporate Gifts are generally in plastic as they provide various color combinations and are economical.

Black Red arial9
Steel

An extremely hard metal commonly known as Stainless Steel is popular with students as they are rough with their pens. This surface is practically scratch-proof.

Steel
Matte

As the name suggests, this finish gives the pen a Matte look i.e. the surface is rough and dull. However, engraving on this surface gives the finest appearance.

Matte Black
Gold & Silver

The charm of luxury pens. The gold models are also available in different karats and design that compliments the pen.

Gold Silver

A popular 'Solid' Silver finish used is pens is the Sterling Silver which has a rich luster.

Sterling Silver
Laque

Also known as Chinese Lacquer is a material generally used in jewellery. Its smooth finish and radiant texture give pens a 'Grand' look.

Red Blue Green
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