Pens or Pencils

[N8C8 56]

Hell, I don't know. I have an idea! Let's make a useless thread to debate pens and pencils! That seems like a good idea! I'm full of thooooo(sarcasm)oose...

[khaine21x3 789]

pens for writing

 

Pencils for drawing

 

Quills with traditional ink for other artform

 

Well I guess I do have a purpose for all three tools.

[MagmaKnight 17]

It all depends on the style and quality of the pen/pencil and quills, quills are just awesome but most of the time I tend to use a pencil still might try going to school and using a quill for the day.

[Sks_Burns 730]

gonna bust out the quills and indian ink to do some calligraphy? gotta do that shit by candlelight with a fireplace going in the background. keep it proper right? lol

 

im kinda torn between the two. pens are better for writing, pencils for drawing. the big difference lies in the life of each tool. pens will write for far longer then a pencil will, and if you break the pencil, you cant use it again without a sharpener or some sort of abrasion stone to give it a new tip. Pens also make you more careful, as theres no eraser, so youre less likely to make mistakes when using one.

 

my choice? the pen. more reliable with a longer service life, but it doesnt have the same rustic charm as a good ol #2

[Zeruis 53]

Well, I have been gearing more towards pens these days. Actually, I only use pencils when working on math. Other than that, I just prefer using pens with black ink.

[Scootalove 10,689]

Pens for writing out Poems.

Pencils for drawing and writing essay papers in school, mostly.

 

Just my opinion, but I prefer Pencils more.

[Yourmomsponies 444]

Either.

I personally have no preference between the two.

Pens make cool effects when drawing that pencils can't do.

And pencils are erasable :/

 

I never used a quill before so idk if I like them.

[Champion RD92 8,658]

I almost always use pencils. I only use pens when I am forced to, or when I don't have a pencil with me.

 

I specifically use mechanical pencils. Those are my writing tool of choice.

[Betez 1,734]

I personally hate Mechanical Pencils. The led is so thin, that whenever I try to write with one, it always breaks midstroke. I use pens to write almost everything at school. You don't have to sharpen it or anything. I mean, there are some downsides. You can't erase mistakes, and pens can break pretty easily. But overall, I just like pens better.

[Retro*Derpy 3,185]

Pens. Because pencils are for people who make mistakes.

 

Nah, I use pencils for drawing and math, since I am terrible at both and well need the ability to erase easily. Everything else is pen though.

Edited February 3, 2013 by Retro✮Derpy

[MagicalStarRain 599]

I use #2 pencils for EVERYTHING. I only ever use a pen if I have to or if I don't have a pencil laying around. I absolutely despise mechanical pencils because they're so breakable.

[Pony Joe 583]

I can't stand using pens most of the time.  I'm really not sure why, but they make my handwriting look extremely ugly unless I'm super careful.  The only time I'd prefer to use a pen is when I'm signing something.

 

If I could, I would only ever use mechanical pencils for school.  They always have a good writing tip, but still have good opacity control for doodling.

Edited February 3, 2013 by Pony Joe

[HallowsEve 52]

I use more pens than anything. I've only recently started using pencils for drawing. Well, drawing ponies (still trying to figure that one out though)

[Mutemutt 773]

Pens for writing and general note taking. Pencils for drawing and the occasional doodling during class. 

 

In most cases I perfer to use a pen. There's no need for sharpening and they tend to last longer. The only downside, not being able to erase (well there is white out), is negligible in my case since I tend to strike through mistakes in my writing when a pencil anyway. Why wouldn't I use the eraser you ask? Well that's because it's takes up time and these professors tend to try and get through topics quickly; I got to keep up the pace and that means erasing is a waste of time.

[Skycoaster 698]

Because of work, Everything I do must be in Black or Blue ink. I don't think they would take kindly to me bringing in an Ink well. Also, I have a commercial bottle of whiteout.

[uuunph 288]

I almost always use pencils. I only use pens when I am forced to, or when I don't have a pencil with me.

 

I specifically use mechanical pencils. Those are my writing tool of choice.

MECHANICAL PENCILS UP IN HERE.

 

Seriously though, you can store the graphite in a really compact way, and the pencils themselves should last really long. I only don't like the erasers on them.

[Lightning Fluttershy 1,844]

I use pencils for pretty much everything. The only time I use a pen is if I don't HAVE a pencil. I screw up quite a lot when writing so it's nice to be able to erase errors.

[Commander Urdnot 2,680]

I like Quills. They're very fancy, and make me feel sophisticated.

 

Plus, I like to tickle myself with them. (Especially during tests)

Edited February 4, 2013 by UrdiePie

[Starshine 16,333]

Murder is much easier if your weapon has a metal tip instead of a graphite

 

In my lines of work everything will have to be written with pen. We can't really afford to have someone erase an important part of the memo and replace with something else. While pencils are better in term of arts, pens give out more finality on things

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

Crayons FTW!

 

But seriously, I use both interchangeably in most cases, though I have very high standards in terms of what pencils and pens I use.

[Just some guy 1,070]

No option for the master writing race of mechanical pencils?

 

Son,I am disappoint.Anybody who still uses a No.2 pencil needs to upgrade to the future of writing untensils that is mechanical pencils.They're godly,especially the Japanese ones.

[MustangRacing3 12]

I use pens more than I used to. I used to take notes in pencil but I would get my notes out later and the graphite would smear making it harder to read, so I decided to start using pens. I still use pencils (mechanical pencils) for tests, homework, and occasionally for taking notes in class.

[Gigachip 148]

I prefer using pens over anything else. Though I will use a pencil for drawing, or when taking tests for class. Then with quills, I've never used one.

[Starflower 323]

I prefer mechanical pencils than any other writing utensil. Mechanical pencils (especially the lead) are smooth to write with, and they're less messy than traditional pencils and pens. 

 

Erasable pens do come a close second. :3 

[Sketchi Inktip Quillwing 97]

Pencils, no doubt. Not only are they easier to use, but it allows you to erase, shade, and blend much better than a pen. I use black-tip pens for outlining unless I ONLY have pens. Quills look interesting though, I may try them out one of these days.