One of the pleasures of writing in pencil is the friction of two solid materials in contact. One of the delights of writing in pen is that you can write continuously without having to stop to sharpen ...

September 21, 2007 While most pen designs are getting more complex, this inkless metal pen takes inspiration from the past for its simple design and functionality. Though not likely to usurp the ...

We've all had the same problem. You're about to leave the house, but you don't have room in your pocket for a pen, a level, a ruler and a pair of screwdrivers. What if you suddenly need to measure ...

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Car design firm Pininfarina has designed an inkless pen with a metal nib that will write without ever running out. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes to get you as enthralled with ...

This is quite possibly the most over-engineered pen I've ever come across, and it looks like it's straight out of a spycraft lab. The Hancept Zero Mk2 is a 2-mm-thick contraption that can slip into a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer, editor, publisher and fan of all things handwritten. Buying a pen? Stay on the lookout for these six features of a great ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Melanie Pinola If you’ve ever had a pen mysteriously wander away from your ...