{"id":529081,"date":"2021-09-20T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/?p=529081"},"modified":"2025-03-05T01:44:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T06:44:51","slug":"best-edc-pens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-edc-pens\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best EDC Pens to Carry in 2025 [Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been looking for a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/how-to-buy-fountain-pen\/\" data-lasso-id=\"71367\">pen<\/a> for your everyday carry? Read on to see our top picks.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #01162b;color:#01162b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-edc-pens\/#Quick_Take\" >Quick Take<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-edc-pens\/#Types_of_EDC_Pens\" >Types of EDC Pens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-edc-pens\/#How_to_Choose_a_EDC_Pen\" >How to Choose a EDC Pen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-edc-pens\/#10_Small_EDC_Pens_to_Carry_in_2025\" >10 Small EDC Pens to Carry in 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-edc-pens\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Best-EDC-pens-to-carry.png\" alt=\"Best EDC pens to carry\" class=\"wp-image-530984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Best-EDC-pens-to-carry.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Best-EDC-pens-to-carry-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Best-EDC-pens-to-carry-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Best-EDC-pens-to-carry-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Best-EDC-pens-to-carry-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Best-EDC-pens-to-carry-1365x2048.png 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by The Modest Man. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPhone, <a data-lasso-id=\"38744\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/slim-wallets\/\">wallet<\/a>, keys&#8230;\u201d How many times a day do you pat your packets to make sure you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/best-edc-pens\/\" data-lasso-id=\"309595\">carrying \u201cthe essentials?\u201d<\/a> Consider adding a small pen to your everyday carry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you may not use it as frequently as these other three common <a data-lasso-id=\"38682\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/minimal-everyday-carry\/\">EDC essentials<\/a>, carrying a pen helps you to be self-sufficient&#8211; never again will you have to ask for something to write with.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-take\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Take\"><\/span>Quick Take <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Short on time? Here are our top picks for the best small pens for your everyday carry:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-529100-53913\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-flow lasso-url-amzn-uni-ball-69000-vision-elite-rollerball-pens \">\n\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-badge\">\n\t\t\t\tOur Pick\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006IE9I?tag=themodestman-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"529100\" data-lasso-name=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\" title=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lasso-image-no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Uni-Ball-69000-Vision-Elite-Rollerball-Pens-Micro-Point-0.5mm-Black-12-Count.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006IE9I?tag=themodestman-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"529100\" data-lasso-name=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\" title=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$17.49<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"lasso-amazon-prime\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>While not very flashy, this rollerball pen is a fantastic writer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006IE9I?tag=themodestman-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"529100\" data-lasso-name=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\" title=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\tBuy on Amazon\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=97425X1556264&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FUni-Ball-Vision-Elite-Rollerball-Pens-Micro-Point-0-5Mm-Black-12-Count%2F924927420&xcust=blog\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"529100\" data-lasso-name=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\" title=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\" data-lasso-button=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBuy on Walmart\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t01\/30\/2026 01:10 am GMT <i class=\"lasso-amazon-info\" data-tooltip=\"Price and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change.\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\nssic-sport-fountain-pen-black-m-0-9mm-link&#8221; id=&#8221;529102&#8243; link_id=&#8221;41139&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-529095-41140\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-flow lasso-url-amzn-parker-1953170-jotter-ballpoint-pen \">\n\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-badge\">\n\t\t\t\tBudget Pick\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01DJBH2S4?tag=themodestman-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"529095\" data-lasso-name=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\" title=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lasso-image-no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Parker-1953170-Jotter-Ballpoint-Pen-Stainless-Steel-with-Chrome-Trim-Medium-Point-Blue-Ink-Gift-Box.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01DJBH2S4?tag=themodestman-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"529095\" data-lasso-name=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\" title=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tParker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$12.95<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"lasso-amazon-prime\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>For such a low price, this classically designed metal-bodied pen offers great value.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01DJBH2S4?tag=themodestman-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"529095\" data-lasso-name=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\" title=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\tBuy on Amazon\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=97425X1556264&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FParker-1953170-Stainless-Steel-Barrel-Refillable-Medium-Point-Type-Pen-44-Blue%2F608908909&xcust=blog\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"529095\" data-lasso-name=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\" title=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\" data-lasso-button=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBuy on Walmart\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t01\/27\/2026 06:10 am GMT <i class=\"lasso-amazon-info\" data-tooltip=\"Price and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change.\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-529102-53914\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-flow lasso-url-amzn-kaweco-classic-sport-fountain-pen \">\n\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-badge\">\n\t\t\t\tUpgrade Pick\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B006CQSVIY?tag=themodestman-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"529102\" data-lasso-name=\"Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen\" title=\"Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lasso-image-no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Kaweco-Classic-Sport-Fountain-Pen-Black-M-0-9mm.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B006CQSVIY?tag=themodestman-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"529102\" data-lasso-name=\"Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen\" title=\"Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$37.94<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"lasso-amazon-prime\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Compact and light, the Kaweco Classic Sport is an EDC favorite.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B006CQSVIY?tag=themodestman-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"529102\" data-lasso-name=\"Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen\" title=\"Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\tBuy on Amazon\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t01\/28\/2026 04:05 am GMT <i class=\"lasso-amazon-info\" data-tooltip=\"Price and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change.\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading for our other recommended options&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_EDC_Pens\"><\/span>Types of EDC Pens <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re choosing a pen for your everyday carry, first you have to decide what type of pen you want.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three broad categories are ballpoints, rollerballs, and fountain pens.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ballpoints are by far the most ubiquitous. That\u2019s because they are reliable, durable, and cheap. If you\u2019re looking for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/unusual-edc\/\" data-lasso-id=\"71228\">EDC<\/a> pen and you don\u2019t want to have to think about ink bleeding, ink staining your clothes, or pen maintenance&#8211; ballpoints are your best bet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rollerballs are pens that use ball points but use water-based or gelled ink. These pens are almost as reliable as ballpoints. Some people prefer rollerballs for their smooth writing and vivid colors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike ballpoints and rollerballs, fountain pens have a learning curve. They are more prone to leak, are more expensive, and are generally more fragile.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re probably asking, \u201cIf that\u2019s true, why would anyone want to carry a fountain pen?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fountain pens have their own personality, can last for more than a century (if you don\u2019t lose them), and can enhance the appearance of the user\u2019s handwriting. If you\u2019re someone who likes to tinker, or is passionate about penmanship, try a fountain pen&#8211; you\u2019ll probably love it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you choose the perfect EDC pen for you, think about getting a pocket notebook so you always have paper to write on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_a_EDC_Pen\"><\/span>How to Choose a EDC Pen <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re in the market for an EDC pen, look for something small that will easily fit in your pockets. You want a pen that doesn\u2019t leak, looks professional, and is relatively inexpensive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-small-edc-pens-to-carry-in-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Small_EDC_Pens_to_Carry_in_2025\"><\/span>10 Small EDC Pens to Carry in 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here they\u00a0are, organized by type (ballpoint, rollerball, fountain pen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zebra F-301 Compact Ballpoint Retractable Pen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the thousands of choices for cheap ballpoints, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0055EB35W?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38601\" data-lasso-name=\"Zebra F-301 Compact Ballpoint\">Zebra F-301 Compact<\/a> stands above the crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0055EB35W?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"41135\" data-lasso-name=\"Zebra F-301 Compact Ballpoint\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Zebra-F-301-Compact-Ballpoint-Stainless-Steel-Retractable-Pen-Fine-Point-0.7mm-Black-Ink-2-Count.jpg\" alt=\"Zebra F 301 Compact Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen Fine Point 0.7mm Black Ink 2 Count\" class=\"wp-image-529083\" style=\"width:842px;height:842px\" width=\"842\" height=\"842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Zebra-F-301-Compact-Ballpoint-Stainless-Steel-Retractable-Pen-Fine-Point-0.7mm-Black-Ink-2-Count.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Zebra-F-301-Compact-Ballpoint-Stainless-Steel-Retractable-Pen-Fine-Point-0.7mm-Black-Ink-2-Count-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Zebra-F-301-Compact-Ballpoint-Stainless-Steel-Retractable-Pen-Fine-Point-0.7mm-Black-Ink-2-Count-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Zebra-F-301-Compact-Ballpoint-Stainless-Steel-Retractable-Pen-Fine-Point-0.7mm-Black-Ink-2-Count-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Zebra-F-301-Compact-Ballpoint-Stainless-Steel-Retractable-Pen-Fine-Point-0.7mm-Black-Ink-2-Count-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Zebra-F-301-Compact-Ballpoint-Stainless-Steel-Retractable-Pen-Fine-Point-0.7mm-Black-Ink-2-Count-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a data-lasso-id=\"38603\" data-lasso-name=\"Zebra F-301 Compact Ballpoint\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0055EB35W?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For well under 10 dollars, the F-301 is of surprisingly high quality. Made with steel and heavy-duty plastic components, this pen is collapsible to allow for easy carry. It also has a fine, smooth, ballpoint tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the Zebra F-301 is a no-brainer for people who want a cheap and reliable compact pen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parker Jotter Ballpoint Pen <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic case of \u201cif it\u2019s not broken, don\u2019t fix it,\u201d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01DJBH2S4?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38604\" data-lasso-name=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\">Parker Jotter<\/a> hasn\u2019t changed much since it was initially released in 1954. Today, the stainless steel model is the most popular, however Jotters come in a variety of finishes and colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01DJBH2S4?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"41136\" data-lasso-name=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Parker-1953170-Jotter-Ballpoint-Pen-Stainless-Steel-with-Chrome-Trim-Medium-Point-Blue-Ink-Gift-Box.jpg\" alt=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen Stainless Steel with Chrome Trim Medium Point Blue Ink Gift Box\" class=\"wp-image-529084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Parker-1953170-Jotter-Ballpoint-Pen-Stainless-Steel-with-Chrome-Trim-Medium-Point-Blue-Ink-Gift-Box.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Parker-1953170-Jotter-Ballpoint-Pen-Stainless-Steel-with-Chrome-Trim-Medium-Point-Blue-Ink-Gift-Box-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Parker-1953170-Jotter-Ballpoint-Pen-Stainless-Steel-with-Chrome-Trim-Medium-Point-Blue-Ink-Gift-Box-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Parker-1953170-Jotter-Ballpoint-Pen-Stainless-Steel-with-Chrome-Trim-Medium-Point-Blue-Ink-Gift-Box-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Parker-1953170-Jotter-Ballpoint-Pen-Stainless-Steel-with-Chrome-Trim-Medium-Point-Blue-Ink-Gift-Box-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Parker-1953170-Jotter-Ballpoint-Pen-Stainless-Steel-with-Chrome-Trim-Medium-Point-Blue-Ink-Gift-Box-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a data-lasso-id=\"38606\" data-lasso-name=\"Parker 1953170 Jotter Ballpoint Pen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01DJBH2S4?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Parker Jotter looks professional, is inexpensive, and is extremely durable, it\u2019s not the best writing pen on the market. The ink feels cheap and sometimes lays out unevenly on the page. That said, the Jotter gets the job done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a cheap, refillable, classically designed ballpoint pen for your EDC, the Parker Jotter may be for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cross Classic Century Lustrous Chrome Ballpoint Pen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another metal-bodied ballpoint pen, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006IECI?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38607\" data-lasso-name=\"Cross Classic Century Lustrous Chrome Ballpoint Pen\">Cross Classic Century<\/a>, is a step up from the Parker Jotter. This smooth writer comes with a lifetime mechanical warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006IECI?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"41137\" data-lasso-name=\"Cross Classic Century Lustrous Chrome Ballpoint Pen\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cross-Classic-Century-Lustrous-Chrome-Ballpoint-Pen-Model-Number_-3502.jpg\" alt=\"Cross Classic Century Lustrous Chrome Ballpoint Pen Model Number 3502\" class=\"wp-image-529085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cross-Classic-Century-Lustrous-Chrome-Ballpoint-Pen-Model-Number_-3502.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cross-Classic-Century-Lustrous-Chrome-Ballpoint-Pen-Model-Number_-3502-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cross-Classic-Century-Lustrous-Chrome-Ballpoint-Pen-Model-Number_-3502-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cross-Classic-Century-Lustrous-Chrome-Ballpoint-Pen-Model-Number_-3502-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cross-Classic-Century-Lustrous-Chrome-Ballpoint-Pen-Model-Number_-3502-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cross-Classic-Century-Lustrous-Chrome-Ballpoint-Pen-Model-Number_-3502-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a data-lasso-id=\"38609\" data-lasso-name=\"Cross Classic Century Lustrous Chrome Ballpoint Pen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006IECI?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With its mid-century modern design, this chrome Cross pen will definitely help you stand out from the crowd. This isn\u2019t a pen you\u2019ll want to lend to your coworkers\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharpie Fine Point Pen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001CS1QC0?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38610\" data-lasso-name=\"SHARPIE - Felt Tip Pens\">Sharpie Fine Point Pen<\/a> has a felt tip. If you\u2019ve never written with a felt-tipped pen you should try it out. If you\u2019re used to writing with a ballpoint or rollerball, using this Sharpie pen will seem unusual at first. As you might imagine, writing with this pen kind of feels like writing with a marker.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001CS1QC0?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38748\" data-lasso-name=\"SHARPIE - Felt Tip Pens\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sharpie-Fine-Point-Pens-Black-Ink-2-ea.jpg\" alt=\"Sharpie Fine Point Pens Black Ink 2 ea\" class=\"wp-image-529086\" style=\"width:840px;height:840px\" width=\"840\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sharpie-Fine-Point-Pens-Black-Ink-2-ea.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sharpie-Fine-Point-Pens-Black-Ink-2-ea-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sharpie-Fine-Point-Pens-Black-Ink-2-ea-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sharpie-Fine-Point-Pens-Black-Ink-2-ea-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sharpie-Fine-Point-Pens-Black-Ink-2-ea-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sharpie-Fine-Point-Pens-Black-Ink-2-ea-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a data-lasso-id=\"38612\" data-lasso-name=\"SHARPIE - Felt Tip Pens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001CS1QC0?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you tend to press down hard when you write, you might want to pass on this pen. The delicate tip can easily be damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to switch up your writing experience but don\u2019t want to spend a lot of money, try the Sharpie Fine Point Pen.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pilot G2 Rolling Ball Gel Pen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The quintessential roller ball pen, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006JNJC?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38613\" data-lasso-name=\"PILOT G2 Premium Rolling Ball Gel Pen\">Pilot G2<\/a> comes in 4 tip sizes and 27 color options. G2\u2019s are widely available \u201cworkhorse pens.\u201d They write a consistent line and, although disposable, last a long time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006JNJC?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38749\" data-lasso-name=\"PILOT G2 Premium Rolling Ball Gel Pen\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PILOT-G2-Premium-Refillable-_-Retractable-Rolling-Ball-Gel-Pens-Fine-Point-Blue-Ink-12-Count-31021.jpg\" alt=\"PILOT G2 Premium Refillable Retractable Rolling Ball Gel Pens Fine Point Blue Ink 12 Count 31021\" class=\"wp-image-529087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PILOT-G2-Premium-Refillable-_-Retractable-Rolling-Ball-Gel-Pens-Fine-Point-Blue-Ink-12-Count-31021.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PILOT-G2-Premium-Refillable-_-Retractable-Rolling-Ball-Gel-Pens-Fine-Point-Blue-Ink-12-Count-31021-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PILOT-G2-Premium-Refillable-_-Retractable-Rolling-Ball-Gel-Pens-Fine-Point-Blue-Ink-12-Count-31021-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PILOT-G2-Premium-Refillable-_-Retractable-Rolling-Ball-Gel-Pens-Fine-Point-Blue-Ink-12-Count-31021-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PILOT-G2-Premium-Refillable-_-Retractable-Rolling-Ball-Gel-Pens-Fine-Point-Blue-Ink-12-Count-31021-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PILOT-G2-Premium-Refillable-_-Retractable-Rolling-Ball-Gel-Pens-Fine-Point-Blue-Ink-12-Count-31021-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a data-lasso-id=\"38615\" data-lasso-name=\"PILOT G2 Premium Rolling Ball Gel Pen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006JNJC?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that this pen, like most other \u201cclick\u201d pens, may stain your clothes more easily than other types of pens. Since the springs of \u201cclick\u201d pens are engaged so easily, the pen tip can come out when you don\u2019t expect it. This can be a problem, especially if you carry click pens in your front pants pocket.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you&#8217;re worried about stains, if you\u2019re looking for a reliable, no frills EDC rollerball pen the Pilot G2 might be for you.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uni-Ball Vision Elite Rollerball Pen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006IE9I?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38616\" data-lasso-name=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\">Uni-Ball Vision Elite<\/a> is another fantastic, inexpensive rollerball pen. Unlike the Pilot G-2, this pen snaps shut, making it a \u201csafer\u201d choice for your EDC. This pen has a crosshatch patterned grip that helps you write comfortably for extended periods of time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006IE9I?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38750\" data-lasso-name=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Uni-Ball-69000-Vision-Elite-Rollerball-Pens-Micro-Point-0.5mm-Black-12-Count.jpg\" alt=\"Uni Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens Micro Point 0.5mm Black 12 Count\" class=\"wp-image-529088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Uni-Ball-69000-Vision-Elite-Rollerball-Pens-Micro-Point-0.5mm-Black-12-Count.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Uni-Ball-69000-Vision-Elite-Rollerball-Pens-Micro-Point-0.5mm-Black-12-Count-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Uni-Ball-69000-Vision-Elite-Rollerball-Pens-Micro-Point-0.5mm-Black-12-Count-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Uni-Ball-69000-Vision-Elite-Rollerball-Pens-Micro-Point-0.5mm-Black-12-Count-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Uni-Ball-69000-Vision-Elite-Rollerball-Pens-Micro-Point-0.5mm-Black-12-Count-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Uni-Ball-69000-Vision-Elite-Rollerball-Pens-Micro-Point-0.5mm-Black-12-Count-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a data-lasso-id=\"38618\" data-lasso-name=\"Uni-Ball 69000 Vision Elite Rollerball Pens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006IE9I?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While many rollerballs and fountain pens are prone to leak on flights due to changes in cabin pressure, Uni-Ball states that this pen contains \u201cairplane-safe ink.\u201d While I enjoy writing with this pen, I haven\u2019t personally tested this claim.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very durable and long-lasting, the Uni-Ball Vision Elite is perhaps the best disposable rollerball there is.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">J. Herbin Refillable Rollerball Pen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00A6VZYKE?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38619\" data-lasso-name=\"J. Herbin Refillable Rollerball Pen\">J. Herbin Refillable Rollerball Pen<\/a> is a great choice for those who think that they would like to experiment with different kinds of inks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00A6VZYKE?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38751\" data-lasso-name=\"J. Herbin Refillable Rollerball Pen\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/J.-Herbin-Refillable-Rollerball-Pen.jpg\" alt=\"J. Herbin Refillable Rollerball Pen\" class=\"wp-image-529089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/J.-Herbin-Refillable-Rollerball-Pen.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/J.-Herbin-Refillable-Rollerball-Pen-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/J.-Herbin-Refillable-Rollerball-Pen-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/J.-Herbin-Refillable-Rollerball-Pen-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/J.-Herbin-Refillable-Rollerball-Pen-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themodestman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/J.-Herbin-Refillable-Rollerball-Pen-590x590.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a data-lasso-id=\"38621\" data-lasso-name=\"J. Herbin Refillable Rollerball Pen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00A6VZYKE?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check current price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many modern fountain pens, this rollerball takes ink cartridges that you can easily pop in. J. Herbin has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00BIACMVG?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38622\" data-lasso-name=\"J. Herbin - Fountain Pen Ink\">large selection of ink cartridges<\/a> to choose from, as do many fountain pen manufacturers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying cartridges can get expensive fast. You might consider buying an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B004EDUMBQ?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38623\" data-lasso-name=\"Monteverde Mini Ink Converter, White (31072)\">ink converter<\/a> and using bottled ink as a more economical, and environmentally friendly option.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B006CQSVIY?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38624\" data-lasso-name=\"Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen\">Kaweco Classic Sport<\/a> is a great choice for an EDC fountain pen. 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Herbin rollerball, this pen takes cartridges or can be outfitted with an ink converter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a black barrel and brass accents, this is one snazzy-looking pen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lamy Al Star Fountain Pen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00C6OY5XQ?tag=themodestman-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"38627\" data-lasso-name=\"Lamy Al Star Fountain Pen - Ocean Blue Fine\">Lamy Al Star Fountain Pen<\/a> is another good choice for people new to fountain pens. 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You never know when it might come in handy!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been looking for a new pen for your everyday carry? 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