Rollerball
V Ballpoint pens
What makes the difference? Its’ the ink in
the refill, it’s that simple really…
Think of OIL and think of WATER and how
differently each would react when applied to paper? and that is the main
difference between an oil based ink Ballpoint pen and a water based ink
Rollerball pen.
Ballpoint
pens with their OIL based ink applies a sticker ink
to the paper, the ink sits on top of the paper but dries quicker than a
Rollerball. You need to apply more pressure when writing as the ink is harder
to lay down on the paper. As the ink is thicker it tends not to soak into your
paper allowing you to use both sides of the pages in your note book.
If you press hard on the paper when writing
or you fill in a lot of dockets that have multiple carbonised copies and want a
pen with the longer lasting ink, then a Ballpoint could be the best for you.
The Rollerball
pen offers a smoother writing experience, similar to the free-flowing
motion of a fountain pen nib. This because the water based ink lays down easer
onto the paper so less pressure required and if you do a lot of writing that
will give a more pleasurable experience. The ink is drawn into the paper and dries
more slowly than a ballpoint, however dependent on the quality of the paper you
use bleeding of the ink may happen. The rollerball used about 3 times more ink
than the ballpoint and that’s why the ink refill tends to be larger in size.
Rollerball
Pens (Water-Based Ink):
Pros:
·
Writes extremely smoothly like
a fountain pen
·
Easer on your hand due to less
pressure required
·
Will not blob or skip allowing
a constant writing line
Cons:
·
Slower to dry and so more prone
to smudging
·
Shorter refill life span as ink
flows faster
·
Ink bleeding through the paper
can sometimes happen
Ballpoint
Pens (Oil-Based Ink):
Pros:
·
Dries quickly avoiding smudging
·
Unlikely to run or bleed
through the paper
·
As the ink is dispensed in
small amounts, the ink lasts longer
·
Suitable for carbon copying
Cons:
·
Can leave blobs on paper
·
Scratchy feel when writing
·
Less comfortable to write with
as more pressure is required
So now when you're asked Rollerball or Ballpoint you will know the difference!
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