How Do You Tell The Difference Between Ballpoint And Rollerball Pens?
Ballpoint pens, in common use since the early 20th century, were hailed for their convenience. With their easy-to-use ball mechanism nib and long-lasting oil-based ink, they were far easier to use and carry than the traditional fountain pens of the day. While the convenience was a breakthrough, many users missed the feel of a fountain pen and the look of its water-based ink on the page. Hence, the rollerball pen was introduced. The following are the key differences between ballpoint and rollerball pens: • Distinguish between the different ink types. Rollerball pens are similar to ballpoint pens in that they use the same ball writing mechanism at the nib. The key difference however is that ballpoint pens use an oil-based ink which is quite viscous. Rollerball pens, on the other hand, generally use a more free flowing water-based ink which tends to saturate more deeply and widely into the paper than ballpoint ink. This gives writing performed with a rollerball pen the look of fountain pe
