All, I really need a recommendation because I am at my wits end and my giftees are frustrated too.
I'm looking for an insert (blue and black) for statesman pens that WORKS. The schmidt insert that comes with the kit, and replacements I've found all have one apocalyptically aggravating behaviour.
That is....you use the pen to write on a sticky note ONCE, and the insert is shot. After that one time writing on a sticky note...the pen either no longer writes on anything, or requires substantial force that even then leaves skips and long blanks. Even using hulklike down force, the insert quits totally after a couple of sentences. I've tried Schmidt and Parker both.
On the other hand, the 15 other people in the meeting who are using a variety of $.25 plastic pens, have no problem moving from flawlessly from sticky note to notebook to copier paper. And I here I am, as are my giftees, with fabulously beautiful pens that won't write even after pressing hard, banging on the table, etc.
What do you suggest?
I'm looking for an insert (blue and black) for statesman pens that WORKS. The schmidt insert that comes with the kit, and replacements I've found all have one apocalyptically aggravating behaviour.
That is....you use the pen to write on a sticky note ONCE, and the insert is shot. After that one time writing on a sticky note...the pen either no longer writes on anything, or requires substantial force that even then leaves skips and long blanks. Even using hulklike down force, the insert quits totally after a couple of sentences. I've tried Schmidt and Parker both.
On the other hand, the 15 other people in the meeting who are using a variety of $.25 plastic pens, have no problem moving from flawlessly from sticky note to notebook to copier paper. And I here I am, as are my giftees, with fabulously beautiful pens that won't write even after pressing hard, banging on the table, etc.
What do you suggest?
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