Pilot Pens
Don’t you just love it when a pen writes perfectly smooth across a piece of paper? People write with thousands of pens over their lifetime, but the feeling of writing with a great pen is truly special. At Staples, we want our customers to experience that feeling from any of the pens we sell, so we source our stock from some of the best and most well-known brands in the world. One of those timeless brands is Pilot, a company that has been crafting some of the finest pens and other writing utensils for more than 100 years.
We carry a variety of Pilot pens, from the popular G2 to their Precise V5 model. But, before you buy, let us help you decide which Pilot pen is the best fit for you.
What are the Different Types of Pilot Pens?
Pilot offers a wide selection of classic and specialty designs, such as ballpoint, calligraphy, and fountain pens, that all work differently to help you achieve a different finish. For instance, a ballpoint Pilot pen creates sharp, deliberate lines using a tiny sphere in its tip that distributes ink evenly onto the paper. One of the most popular models of Pilot pens is the G2 retractable pen, which is available in gel and rollerball styles.
Fountain pens, on the other hand, require a special touch because of its specially-crafted tip, called a nib. Once you get the hang of these special pens, however, you can use them to write a smooth script whenever and wherever you want – even in outer space! Calligraphy pens also use nibs but they are designed to have two parallel plates that easily create both thin and thick lines in a single stroke.
Find a Pilot Pen With the Right Features For You
There are a lot of Pilot pens to choose from, but certain pen features may come in handy compared to others. To help you find exactly what you’re looking for, here are some features to keep in mind as you’re browsing.
- Ink Type - Pilot ink pens use both oil-based and water-based ink. Oil-based inks appear in a lighter shade on the page while water-based inks are more saturated and vibrant.
- Ink Color - You can choose between common ink colors, like black, blue, and red, for professional uses or more exciting shades for a fun and creative writing experience.
- Refillable Pens - Tired of throwing out your pens after they run out of ink? Some Pilot models have refillable ink cartridges or reservoirs so you’ll never have to throw out a pen again.
- Tip Designs - Pilot offers writing tools with bold, chisel, medium tip pens, fine pens, extra-fine razor pens, and ultra-fine tips. These tip designs specifically adjust the boldness or fineness of your handwriting, allowing you to easily create large or neat text.
Does Pilot Manufacture Gel Pens?
Yes! Pilot manufactures a variety of gel pen models that feature smear-proof, vividly-colored ink. Gel pens combine the best parts of rollerball pens and ballpoint pens because they write smoothly, but are famously smudge-resistant, which is perfect for writing, drawing, and coloring.
Pilot’s gel pen lineup ranges from the famous G2 series to the FriXion pens. FriXion pens are unique because they use heat-sensitive ink that is erasable when introduced to friction. The G2 pen, however, is a cut above the rest. It is a smooth-writing utensil that has a long-lasting and refillable ink supply and a comfortable rubber grip, so you can write all day long without it losing quality or comfortability.
Staples has a huge inventory of Pilot pens, so browse our selection to find the perfect pen for your next project!