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Do you prefer... The Pencil or The Pen...?
Please explain why...
the pros and cons to both.
stars* are appreciated x]
36 Answers
- wyomugsLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Generally PEN... smooth writing, permenant. I prefer the mediuim point.
As for pencils, if any, I prefer the "mechanical" pencils... always has a sharp point, never needs sharpening, and I keep one in the car to record my gas and repair records. I never have to worry about a sharp point... OR it freezing up, especially when the temp is -14(F)!!!
Everyone is entitled to my opinion.
- Brown eyed girlLv 71 decade ago
I like using pens especially if they have a fine point. I like to use a blue ink pen. Pencils are cool because you can erase a mistake, but I hate having to sharpen a pencil.
- 1 decade ago
The pen..mainly because it allows me to choose whatever color I want....that and when I use a pencil I feel like I'm back in elementary school for some reason.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
The pencil. [Dixon Ticonderoga prefered]
I love the erasers on those pencils. They work so well. However, I use them wayyy too quickly.
....My pen-using usually ends in disaster. I can't help but get ink everywhere. And I make so many mistakes!
But it is easier to read.
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- 1 decade ago
That is a very hard question. The pen is very cool because the ink comes out smooth and it makes the writing neat. and the colors are sweet. but, they can sometimes smear or blot up. The pencil, is erasable and very silvery. so i guess they are both good.
- 1 decade ago
The pen because ink is more permanent than pencil is. Pencil should only be used for math and drafting.
- :]Lv 51 decade ago
The pencil is better (my opinion) because I can erase. The bad thing about it, it can cause many smudges from the oil in yuor hand. Pens are very goood too but wite out cost alot for them.
- ?Lv 71 decade ago
pens they look nice but the bleed
pencils they dont leak but the dont write as nice as a pen
i prefer a pen
- ~Ta-Ta Licious~Lv 71 decade ago
the pen because it looks more professional and plus the lead in pencils always break so i need to constantly sharpen them