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Pens

How to choose pens for school?

When choosing pens for school, there are a few considerations to keep in mind, such as the comfort level of holding the pen, whether or not the ink bleeds through the paper, ink drying time, and price. Before choosing a pen for your child, it can be helpful to know the basic types of school pens in order to choose the right one;

There is a type of pen that uses thick, permanent, non aqueous ink. They are oil based ink pens, spread less ink when writing, are reliable, affordable, and dry faster.
The rollerball pen uses water based ink and produces a dark, smooth and clean line, they are ideal for long writing. Because they provide a smooth and comfortable writing experience, theyre perfect for journaling. Cerda Group, Safta, Cricut, and Milan, are the most famous brands that offer a variety of the best pens for school age children.
The gel pen comes in a wide variety of colors and is ideal for middle school kids. They use water based gel ink and write smoothly, but take longer to dry. Gel pens also offer a smooth and clean writing experience.
Marker pens are great for making dark lines. They use pigment, water, oil, and alcohol based inks. They last longer, however, they are more likely to bleed through thin paper since they are darker.