One of the claims for the InkJoy pens is that they dry fast and smear less. The ink is pretty much smear-proof after at least five seconds, though you do have to be careful not to smudge it immediately after writing. Still, the smudging, when it happens, is pretty minimal.

In 2010, Paper Mate introduced "environmentally friendly" biodegradable pens, pencils and erasers. In 2012, Paper Mate introduced the brand InkJoy.

They are great, super fun, awesome colored felt tip pens. They don't bleed through paper (they did show through on this very thin paper), and they're very smooth because of the marker-like tip. The tip is quite sturdy and doesn't fray with use.

Paper Mate pens offer vivid colours, smooth lines and enjoyable writing. Pick from a wide selection of ballpoint, gel or felt tip pens. Paper Mate is home to InkJoy and Flair pens! Express yourself with vibrant colours and a smooth writing experience perfect for every creative need.

In fact, one user said the uni-ball Air Porous Point Pen is actually the “smoothest pen in the world,” without hesitation.

Rollerballs provide the smoothest writing. The free-flowing ink doesn't require a lot of pressure, so the pen glides across the page. Gel pens are best for writing precisely, and they come in a rainbow of ink colors. A subset of rollerballs, gel pens write smoothly but typically with thinner lines.

Paper Mate Ballpoint Pen: In 1949, the then-named Frawley Pen Company developed an ink that dried instantly. The pen that delivered this instant-drying, non-leaking ink was introduced in 1950 and called “The Paper Mate.” The company claims this was the first pen with a retractable ballpoint tip.

Graf von Faber Castell were the world's first brand name writing instrument, with the company dating back to 1839. Plus, they were the first to create lead pencils encased in wood. Faber-Castell and Graf von Faber-Castell are still family owned and run. Cross are America's oldest pen brand.

1949. A new pen called the Paper Mate® was born and transformed the ballpoint pen industry with a revolutionary instant-drying ink that did not leak. This would be the start of Paper Mate®'s love for writing and road to become a leading global writing instrument brand with innovation at it's core.

Numerous heads of state around the world are known to have favorite pens. Bill Clinton used a Cross rollerball, while John F. Kennedy used a Parker ballpoint. Queen Elizabeth II is also a fan of the Parker brand, using the Parker 51.

They're also great for artwork too because they write so incredibly smooth! They are also quick drying and don't tend to smudge or bleed through the paper like a gel or marker does.

the Fulgor Nocturnus The most expensive pen in the world is the Fulgor Nocturnus by Tibaldi which sold for $8 million dollars at auction.

These are the 16 pens that writing professionals say are actually...

• uni-ball Vision Elite Rollerball Pen.
• Sakura Pigma Micron Pen.
• Pilot Frixion ColorSticks Erasable Gel Ink Pens.
• PaperMate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen.
• Pilot G2.
• Pilot Precise V5 Deco Collection Pens.
• Lamy Safari Fountain Pen.

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Ball pens are the best choice for writing smoothly and fast because, compared to other pens, the ink is thicker and takes little or no time to dry. This means you can write faster and longer without waiting for the impression to dry, saving a lot of precious time.

1949. A new pen called the Paper Mate® was born and transformed the ballpoint pen industry with a revolutionary instant-drying ink that did not leak. This would be the start of Paper Mate®'s love for writing and road to become a leading global writing instrument brand with innovation at it's core.