A gel pen uses ink in which pigment is suspended in a water-based gel. Because the ink is thick and opaque, it shows up more clearly on slick surfaces than the typical inks used in ballpoint or felt tip pens. Gel pens can be used for many types of writing and illustration.

Gel ink is water-based and uses pigments instead of regular dyes. As a result, gel pens are available in a variety of wide-ranging colors - including bolder, richer shades. Gel pens are also known for their clean, precise lines, smoother lay down, and easy writing experience.

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

Spread joy (not smears) with Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens. Enjoy a smooth gel ink that dries 3X faster* for reduced smearing so you can focus on the fun of writing and forget about smudges.

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Gel Pens. A gel pen has unique ink that fits between the ballpoint ink and rollerball ink in that it is a little thicker than rollberball ink because it is of a water-based gel consistency. This ink uses pigment instead of dye so there is a greater range of colour choices here.

But it was not until 1988 that the crowning achievement of gel pens was born: the Sakura Gelly Roll. Prior to this, gel pens were primary used within the artistic community and had not gained much mainstream traction.

The earliest ancestor of the pen probably was the brush the Chinese used for writing by the 1st millennium bce. The early Egyptians employed thick reeds for penlike implements about 300 bce. A specific allusion to the quill pen occurs in the 7th-century writings of St.

What are the disadvantages of gel pens? The main disadvantage is that they need a bit longer to dry, which can cause accidental smudges. Moreover, since they use thicker ink, they're a bit more prone to skipping compared to rollerball pens, even when applying just very light pressure.

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.

What are the disadvantages of gel pens? The main disadvantage is that they need a bit longer to dry, which can cause accidental smudges. Moreover, since they use thicker ink, they're a bit more prone to skipping compared to rollerball pens, even when applying just very light pressure.

Gel Pens. A gel pen has unique ink that fits between the ballpoint ink and rollerball ink in that it is a little thicker than rollberball ink because it is of a water-based gel consistency. This ink uses pigment instead of dye so there is a greater range of colour choices here.

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The pens of the world's most famous authors

• Mark Twain used a Conklin Crescent Filler.
• Dylan Thomas used a Parker 51 Fountain Pen.
• John Steinbeck used a Palomino Blackwing Pencil.
• Stephen King uses a Waterman Hémisphère Fountain Pen.
• Arthur Conan Doyle used a Parker Duofold Classic.

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And because gel ink uses gel as well as water, it's thicker and more prone to skipping than rollerball ink. For the utmost in smoothness, opt for rollerball ink. For vivid color, go for gel. And for instant dry and a tactile feel of ink on paper, good ol' ballpoint is a good idea.