What pens write well on index cards w/ low feathering

[Arts11]

What are some different types of pens (not just fountain pens) that write well on index cards and have no/low feathering?

 

I've been writing down notes on some index cards for studying and the one thing I don't like is how much the ink feathers on the surface, leaving less usable space on the card because I have to write bigger to prevent the letters from running together. I've tried permanent markers and those feather too. My question is, what sort of pen do you all use that's good for smooth, legible writing on index cards?

[Tsujigiri]

You might try asking in the ink forum. The right kind of ink might help more than the right type of writing instrument in this case. I know Noodler's makes an ink called X-feather for fountain pens, and I think that means it's made so as not to feather. There are also other inks that feather less than most.

[Arts11]

You might try asking in the ink forum. The right kind of ink might help more than the right type of writing instrument in this case. I know Noodler's makes an ink called X-feather for fountain pens, and I think that means it's made so as not to feather. There are also other inks that feather less than most.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I was actually thinking about a type of pen instead of ink for a fountain pen. I don't think I want to use my fountain pens on the index cards to be honest, so I figure a different type of pen (most likely disposable) would be in order.

[mooshi]

Have you tried the Sharpie pens? They work well for me. Also, the notecard itself may play a role in the feathering. I know the ones from Wal-Mart (Oxford brand) feathers a lot and are flimsy. I use Target's (brand unknown at the moment) and theirs are awesome; sturdy, nice "finish" (Wal-Mart's feels "recycled"). My fountain pens work perfectly well on them as well; no feathering, no bleeding.

 

I've also been known to use Pilot Precise V5's on index cards as well. I haven't had any experience with BP or gels on index cards...

 

-- Moo

[JimStrutton]

I use Index cards a lot, buy mine in packs from Staples Office World, best pen to write on them with is a vintage fine nib Parker "51" with either Permanent Blue or Black Quink

 

You want something that writes just wet enough to give a clear line, but dries pretty fast, the combination about fits the bill, but YMMV.

 

Jim

 

[ZeissIkon]

Sacrilege on this forum, but ball points don't feather and tend to write about as well as they ever do on index cards, as long as the card isn't too glossy surfaced.

[superbleu]

Ball points or gel ink pens (pilot g2, uniball signo) are your best bet, liquid ink pens like pilot vball and uniball vision line of pens and some rollerball pens probably will feather more than the gel pens.

 

Someone suggested the tops brand of index cards available at Target, and they work pretty well even with fountain pens, best part is they are on 44 cents a pack

[Ernst Bitterman]

I can't think why you wouldn't want to use an FP. Any common Bic is free of feather, as ZeissIkon points out, but I'd suggest an FP loaded with Lamy blue-black-- that's an ink that is about as innocent of feathering as can be.

[JohnS-MI]

For fountain pens, Noodler's Black works well on cheap paper of all types including 3x5 cards.

 

I don't like ball-points, but most roller-balls and gel pens work well enough. I'm partial to the Pilot G2,

but others seem to work too.

[Bearcat]

For fountain pens, Noodler's Black works well on cheap paper of all types including 3x5 cards.

 

I don't like ball-points, but most roller-balls and gel pens work well enough. I'm partial to the Pilot G2,

but others seem to work too.

 

 

Another vote for the Pilot G-2 gel pens.

 

One advantage for your use is that they come in about 8 different colors so you can color-code your notes easily.

 

I think that Office Depot sells a pack of 8 different colors at a reasonable price.