What pens you guys use for exams? (1 Viewer)

v.tex · Oct 4, 2025

I was originally using the uniball jetstream but have now switched to the Pilot G2 1mm, as the Uniball was making my writing super messy- Kinda trades speed for precision and Im okay with that.

What about you guys?

Study to success · Oct 4, 2025

Omg yeah the uni ball made my handwriting so messy during my Eng prelim and after that I never used that pen ever again. I’ve switched back to the paper mate gel ink pens (I think that’s what it’s called)

v.tex · Oct 4, 2025

Study to success said:
Omg yeah the uni ball made my handwriting so messy during my Eng prelim and after that I never used that pen ever again. I’ve switched back to the paper mate gel ink pens (I think that’s what it’s called)

Yeah they are fast but it is so easy to write poorly with them.

Isit_actually? · Oct 4, 2025

I use Pentel BLN104 0.4mm

coolcat6778 · Oct 4, 2025

Bic Atlantis, a pen which can be found at woolworths and coles

Study to success · Oct 4, 2025

coolcat6778 said:
Bic Atlantis, a pen which can be found at woolworths and coles

But ballpoint pens like that suck cause u can’t write fast with them

melanie_o · Oct 4, 2025

For English and other essay-heavy exams, I prefer using thick pens which are water/gel based as it makes my writing look less agressive (I tend to write very jagged lines when I'm under exam stress). For calculation based subjects such as maths and chem, I prefer muji pens as they seem to cope better with precise answers tbh.

f7eeting · Oct 4, 2025

Daiso sells ballpoint pens in packs of 10 and they're my absolute favourite! They feel really smooth to write with, and make my handwriting look pretty legible even when rushing in exams (and I don't have great handwriting). Every friend of mine who borrowed them liked them as well.

Study to success · Oct 4, 2025

f7eeting said:
Daiso sells ballpoint pens in packs of 10 and they're my absolute favourite! They feel really smooth to write with, and make my handwriting look pretty legible even when rushing in exams (and I don't have great handwriting). Every friend of mine who borrowed them liked them as well.

Yeah I used them for a bit but I feel like it isn’t as smooth as my gel pens and it’s kinda hard to write fast

f7eeting · Oct 4, 2025

Study to success said:
Yeah I used them for a bit but I feel like it isn’t as smooth as my gel pens and it’s kinda hard to write fast

Yeah I get that- if that's the case then maybe opt for muji pens.

Study to success · Oct 4, 2025

f7eeting said:
Yeah I get that- if that's the case then maybe opt for muji pens.

do u think muji pens are worth it or are they overrated

f7eeting · Oct 4, 2025

Definitely worth it!

Study to success · Oct 4, 2025

f7eeting said:
Definitely worth it!

hmm there's so mixed opinions on this from the other 25ers. idk I'm going to Chatswood next week so I might try it there

f7eeting · Oct 4, 2025

Study to success said:
hmm there's so mixed opinions on this from the other 25ers. idk I'm going to Chatswood next week so I might try it there

It's worth trying out. If you don't like it, there's still plenty of other options anyways- hope you find the right one

qweeosh · Oct 4, 2025

Pilot g2 my goat, you can get a whole pack from amazon

coolcat6778 · Oct 4, 2025

muji pens are so fucking shit. they are so fucking uncomfortable to hold as well and don't write smooth.

matter of fact, pens aren't the reason you're failing.

Tony Stark · Oct 4, 2025

I feel like this is a case of the placebo effect, where people feel less stressed with more expensive pens. Just a thought.

alphxreturns · Oct 4, 2025

Study to success said:
hmm there's so mixed opinions on this from the other 25ers. idk I'm going to Chatswood next week so I might try it there

muji is also next to chatty library so u can lock in there too and make ur notion page also muji folding ruler is the goat

alphxreturns · Oct 4, 2025

f7eeting said:
Daiso sells ballpoint pens in packs of 10 and they're my absolute favourite! They feel really smooth to write with, and make my handwriting look pretty legible even when rushing in exams (and I don't have great handwriting). Every friend of mine who borrowed them liked them as well.

i got a pack of 10 last year and the clip things snapped off of almost all of them

qweeosh · Oct 4, 2025

Tony Stark said:
I feel like this is a case of the placebo effect, where people feel less stressed with more expensive pens. Just a thought.

The effect is so much worse in china, stationary companies sell pens that have good fortune symbolism or phrases on the design to ‘boost fortune‘ during specifically the gaokao.

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