Can you imagine life as a teacher without pens? With all the paperwork involved, that’s not possible. Let me talk about pens but this time we will tackle what are the types of pens that teachers need? Yes, pens that you need.
Teachers must be accompanied by a trusty and reliable pen that is comfortable to use even after extensive hours of writing activities. All of us have our own preferences when it comes to using a certain type of pen for a certain type of purpose.
Some might prefer to use gel pens all the time, while some may resort only to ballpoint pens—but a good thought to consider is that you can always work with different kinds of pens depending on what you are working with.
You don’t have to be stuck with one pen all the time. And admittedly, I am one of those people who have lots of experience with different types of pens before sticking to what I like best—and I actually have a couple of them with me at all times just in case I need them.
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Here Are The 5 Types Of Pens That Teachers Are Sure To Need
1.) Gel Pens
One of the classics and the most trusted kind of pens are the Gel Pens.
These pens are perfect for writing on important letters as well as for grading sheets for the reason being that the ink in these pens is gel-based, meaning it gives off a richer and more vivid ink that comes in brighter color choices compared to other types of inks that other pens use.
It is also perfect for designing portfolios for each of your arts and crafts. Although it produces vivid colors than any other pens, it is not one of those pens where the ink can bleed through the paper so no need to worry about inking through your important writing materials.
The only downside to Gel Pens is the fact that it has a thicker consistency of ink than other pens, that is why it takes too long to dry. But there are Gel Pens that provide quick-drying ink that is also smudge-free.
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2.) Ballpoint Pens
I like to call ballpoint pens vintage because it’s the pen that most of us still use ever since it was invented. Some may not stick to ballpoints yet it serves its purpose very well. It is commonly used for writing, grading sheets, and writing up reports.
The most common problem of every pen nowadays is spontaneously inking, meaning that sometimes pens do have the tendency to suddenly ink all over your hand making it stained or worse all over the paper you are writing on.
However, ballpoint pens are not so common to that problem so if you do not like having ink-stained hands then resort to using ballpoint pens. It is cheaper than any other type of pens but it is easy to use and produces average to good results when in use.
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3.) Sign Pens
My personal favorites are Sign Pens. I always have to carry one in my bag wherever I go.
The way you press the sign pen on paper, you can immediately tell that it is smoother to write with than any other type of pen. You will not experience a rough feeling when writing on paper with sign pens and it only has minimal noise compared to ballpoint pens.
Sign Pens are very popular especially in the business industry, it is commonly used for signing important documents and writing updrafts of letters. This can be used by teachers for grading students’ works as well.
The only problem that I see with sign pens is their unstable ink deployment. If you accidentally let go of one of your sign pens then it hits the ground, you better pray that it still produces ink. Sometimes the ink jams. I think you need to be careful not to drop the pen.
Many different brands that sell sign pens have their own refills, so you do not need to buy a new sign pen just simply get one of their refills that are priced cheaper.
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4.) Soft Grip Pens
These types of pens are probably the most common ones used by teachers and students. These pens are equipped with a silicone mat on the spot where you usually hold the pen, this provides a soft cushion to help avoid friction between your fingers.
Both teachers and students can suffer from developing blisters on their hands because of the excessive writing that they do. To avoid having blisters and straining your hand, using a soft grip pen will ease both the pressure and friction on your hand because these two things usually cause blisters.
Its tip comes in various types: there are felt-tipped soft-grip pens, there are ballpoint-tipped pens, and also rollerball-tipped pens.
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5.) Rollerball Point Pens
Rollerball Point Pens similarly look a lot like Ballpoint Pens but it is a totally different experience when in use. These pens are used by people mainly for their smooth and elegant writing experience, its ink will depend on the brand but it is mostly packed with gel ink for a vivid color payoff.
As the name suggests, this pen’s tip is a rollerball—when used for writing, the metal ball on the tip will gather up the ink and slowly mark it on the paper, which is why it is smooth to write with.
It is the most heavy-duty pen on this list, and it is also the most expensive one.
Teachers will be able to find it easier to write reports and other paperwork with this rollerball point pen, but it is not recommended to use it for any arts and crafts design. It does not ink too much as well because of the rollerball on its tip that prevents the ink from spilling. It is solely for writing only.
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CONCLUSION
The best part about getting different types of pens is seeing that you are making a difference in how you perfect all written materials and how they make learning so engaging for everyone.
The types of pens we just talked about are usually what makes the teacher’s job easier. Investing in a good pen to work with will make a task lighter even for hours because of the comfort each design delivers to your hands. Try to explore and use different kinds of pens, see if one of these pens will work for you.
So what’s your favorite pen to use? Let us know down in the comment section!
Keep Calm And Keep Writing!
