Best quality inexpensive pens in LOS.

[infinity11]

I go through and lose pens almost daily.

So i need cheap ones BUT they often smear or leak ink.

What are the best cheap pens that don't if any?

Thanks!

[infinity11]

Why are blue ink and pens more common than black?

[RandomSand]

Try "Uni Ball Jetstream 0.7mm" http://www.uni-ball.co.th/en/product/

There's gel, oil, water and emulsion based ink... you can read more here

Edited November 8, 2014 by RandomSand

[AlexRRR]

Why not save yourself a fortune and make a point of putting your pen in a certian place, other wise use notes on ur smart phone.

[morrobay]

Make sure the pen is made in Malaysia or Germany. No comment.

[namdocmai]

I always bought boxes of 50 BIC pens, they are great and cheap. Don't know if they work well in the heat though.

[tim armstrong]

Impetus Jell - red, black, or blue, 15 baht at our local photocopying shop. They are amazing, and last quite a long time.

[CharlieH]

Go into your local stationary shop, there is usually a huge selection and try then out til you find what you like.

I actually like "Big Boss" (chinese) available in Makro.

[infinity11]

i have no more likes

so thanks all

especially TIM A

[eldragon]

YAYA makes really nice, affordable pens. ฿15 for a three-pack at Lawson's or Family Mart.

[Tywais]

I've been going with Faber-Castell recently after failures of other cheap brands prematurely.

[BonnieandClyde]

Mitsubishi Uni Pin fine line.

At about 30 baht, not the cheapest but an excellent pen.

[Beetlejuice]

Over the years I have got through more pens than hot dinners.

No matter what the make, cheap or expensive eventually they all dry up due to the climate here. So I came up with a master plan considering that the old technologies cannot be beaten and reverted back to using the good old reliable pencils. They never fail and last for years.

[LennyW]

Get ones to wear around your neck.

http://www.garrettspecialties.com/pens-pens-on-rope-c-49_983.html

[CaptHaddock]

Pilot Frixion Ball pen, blue color, erasable. Best ball pen I have ever used.

[smokie36]

Just steal them like everyone else.

[Chonburiram]

g'sōft FiZZ HI GRIP 0.38, comes in blue, black and red.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=589852581070989&id=179930705396514

Edited November 9, 2014 by Chonburiram

[h90]

I use pencils....great technology

[Fab5BKK]

I can't afford to buy cheap stuff ;-)

[infinity11]

great thread folks thanks mak mak

my faith is restored once again in TV

but please if you mention a pen add the approximate price as some did

the name of the stores available would help too (pattaya ideal but others ok too)

Edited November 10, 2014 by infinity11

[eldragon]

Over the years I have got through more pens than hot dinners.

No matter what the make, cheap or expensive eventually they all dry up due to the climate here. So I came up with a master plan considering that the old technologies cannot be beaten and reverted back to using the good old reliable pencils. They never fail and last for years.

Mechanical or wood? Rotrings piss me off to no end. They look and feel great, but they always get jammed.

[NanLaew]

Pilot Frixion Ball pen, blue color, erasable. Best ball pen I have ever used.

Seconded! A chap I work with turned me onto these a couple of years ago. Available in more colors (I use black, red, blue & green) but being erasable is the bonus IMHO.

I haven't seen them in LOS though, I bought mine in the UK but you can buy them on Amazon and maybe have them shipped or someone bring them over?

[Robby nz]

Lancer blue and white striped ones, never had a problem with them, last for yonks, in any stationery shop.

15B for a pack of 3 if I remember correctly.

[willyumiii]

inexpensive and easy to replace.

There are many chickens in Thailand!

[Chonburiram]

Bought in BKK, Sampeng, the red ones are the old price, we dont use them that often bec we dont write that much red numbers...

8,75฿ for one, if you buy a dozen; compared to the Lancer for 5฿, worlds apart...

[Beetlejuice]

Over the years I have got through more pens than hot dinners.

No matter what the make, cheap or expensive eventually they all dry up due to the climate here. So I came up with a master plan considering that the old technologies cannot be beaten and reverted back to using the good old reliable pencils. They never fail and last for years.

Mechanical or wood? Rotrings piss me off to no end. They look and feel great, but they always get jammed.

The wooden kind.

I have a short pencil lasted so far for the last 13 years that I carry around with me in my wallet in case I want to make a note of something when I`m out or for taking down girls phone numbers (live in hope of that) and the regular pencils at home for making shopping lists or listing phone messages.

Also have a small pencil sharpener, cost 5 baht I think. Can`t go wrong.

BTW, even the police worldwide are still using pencils these days for their notes.

Edited November 10, 2014 by Beetlejuice

[infinity11]

Now i see many post pens with caps.

Needs to be retractable and available in Thailand.

Inexpensive/replaceable.

Anything fit that bill, posted already or not?

Thanks.

[RandomSand]

Pentel EnerGel

B 100 to B 150

Don't lose it.

http://www.pentel.co.th/Default.aspx?pageid=5

Edited November 12, 2014 by RandomSand

[ExPratt]

I always end up buying a pen in the DM airport. I always try and grab a Bangkok Post and do the Sudoku and crossword on my flight back to Malaysia

Every time I buy a pen the women serving keep telling me its" 69 Baht" and then looking at me as if to say , surely your not going to pay that for a pen , which apparently they think ts outrageously expensive. Im normally told "69 Baht" several times by different members of staff before I part with the money

Is 69 Baht expensive then ?

[RandomSand]

I always end up buying a pen in the DM airport. I always try and grab a Bangkok Post and do the Sudoku and crossword on my flight back to Malaysia

Every time I buy a pen the women serving keep telling me its" 69 Baht" and then looking at me as if to say , surely your not going to pay that for a pen , which apparently they think ts outrageously expensive. Im normally told "69 Baht" several times by different members of staff before I part with the money

Is 69 Baht expensive then ?

If the pen normally retails for B 35, then YES. However, an international flight for B 69 would be considered a bargain.

Expratt, say hi to infinity11, he's also new to planet earth.

If you have any other questions, such as;

"is Thai shampoo safe for Falangs?" or...

"Does Friday always occur before Tuesday or can Friday sometimes occur after Tuesday?"..

Please open a new thread and a helpful earthling will surely quench your curiosity.

Edited November 13, 2014 by RandomSand