I got a new pen.
"WELL HEY, THATS FABULOUS!"
Yes. It is.
"So, like, what is it... a bic?"
No. Um.
"Scripto? Pilot Dr. Grip?"
No and no...
"Then... uh..."
Listen, never mind, alright.
"What, are you too good for disposable pens?"
No, that's not it... I just like nice pens.
"A Dr. Grip is nice!"
No it's not. I bought one and the first time I refilled it the refill exploded. That was shocking considering it's just a stick that you put inside the case with no moving parts. Also, the grip pad yellows after about two weeks.
"They look nice."
Yes, true. So it seems a Dr. Grip is mainly nice when you don't use it.
"Now you're being a jerk."
Sorry. Want to hear about my pen?
"Fine."
Thanks. It's a Lamy Tipo roller ball.
"What is that, French?"
German.
"What's so great about it?"
Well... thick, smooth lines, dependable quality refills which are widely available, lifetime guarantee, $7.50 flat charge to refurb the pen should it become defective, etc.
"Sounds expensive."
Some are. This one was $10.
"Huh. For one pen."
Think of it as a 'writing partner.'
"Thanks, I'd rather not."
They make nice gifts.
"Don't get me one, OK?"
If you say so.
