Stylus pens

[bgibb42]

Wondering if anybody has made a pen that uses a plastic stylus, like you would use for Palm Pilots, etc. Are there stylus refills you can buy as replacements for ink refills? What about buying stylus replacements?

 

[Karin Voorhis]

you might be onto something here. also there are many new touch screens for computers out there. they use like a slim line type pen. I know you can get some type of refill at any office supply store.

 

[Sylvanite]

Yes, there is a "stylus refill" that is a direct replacement for a cross-style refill, except that it has a plastic point. PSI (et. al.) sells them.

I've also made a rifle cartridge pen stylus, where I just used a polymer tip bullet (undrilled) for the nib.

Regards,
Eric

 

[bgibb42]

you might be onto something here. also there are many new touch screens for computers out there. they use like a slim line type pen. I know you can get some type of refill at any office supply store.

I want to make one for myself because (don't laugh), I thought it would be cute (did I just say "cute"?) to carry it with me to the grocery store or other retail stores to use on the credit/debit pads at the checkout. Something colorful, could be a great conversation starter, might even sell one or two (wishful thinking).