Do these pens write on plastic without running?
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I don't know. I only use these on our file folders; and, unfortunately, I don't have anything plastic in the office to try one on. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Not well. I think it's a water-based ink. It is kind of splotchy on most plastic - and ....I just tried wetting my finger after it dried for 5 minutes and could easily wipe the ink off the plastic. Then I tried a red and a blue "Sharpie" brand permanent marker - the most common type of permanent felt tip marker pen - and couldn't remove the mark after it dried for a minute. However, the calligraphic pen is permanent on paper - and the pens stay good for years - sometimes even surviving when they are left uncapped for a while. And their chisel points keep a nice shape too. Makes average handwriting - like mine - look fantastic. enjoy, Roger L. Not well. I think it's a water-based ink. It is kind of splotchy on most plastic - and ....I just tried wetting my finger after it dried for 5 minutes and could easily wipe the ink off the plastic. Then I tried a red and a blue "Sharpie" brand permanent marker - the most common type of permanent felt tip marker pen - and couldn't remove the mark after it dried for a minute. However, the calligraphic pen is permanent on paper - and the pens stay good for years - sometimes even surviving when they are left uncapped for a while. And their chisel points keep a nice shape too.... » Read More Not well. I think it's a water-based ink. It is kind of splotchy on most plastic - and ....I just tried wetting my finger after it dried for 5 minutes and could easily wipe the ink off the plastic. Then I tried a red and a blue "Sharpie" brand permanent marker - the most common type of permanent felt tip marker pen - and couldn't remove the mark after it dried for a minute. However, the calligraphic pen is permanent on paper - and the pens stay good for years - sometimes even surviving when they are left uncapped for a while. And their chisel points keep a nice shape too. Makes average handwriting - like mine - look fantastic. enjoy, Roger L. « Show Less
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They write on plastic and I have never had them run on anything I wrote on.
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Not sure what you mean by running. Just tried one on the back of a CD - it came out sharp and clear. But when I ran my fingers across it - it smudged.
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I have only tried them on plastic once and they did ok. I did not have a problem with them running. It may depend on the type plastic you are using as to whether or not it splotches. I have found them to be very durable.
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Not well. I think it's a water-based ink. It is kind of splotchy on most plastic - and ....I just tried wetting my finger after it dried for 5 minutes and could easily wipe the ink off the plastic. Then I tried a red and a blue "Sharpie" brand permanent marker - the most common type of permanent felt tip marker pen - and couldn't remove the mark after it dried for a minute. However, the calligraphic pen is permanent on paper - and the pens stay good for years - sometimes even surviving when they are left uncapped for a while. And their chisel points keep a nice shape too. Makes average handwriting - like mine - look fantastic. enjoy, Roger L.
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You can write on them but they do mark up easy because of being thermal paper. If you happen to drag a fingernail across it then you will get a faint mark. Kind of like receipt paper does. The lables are fairly thick though.
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No, they do not. They are gorgeous pens. Nice weight. I chose to remove the ink converter and use standard cartridges. It wasn't practical for me to carry bottled ink all the time. I will say both ink options woke fine, I just prefer the pop in cartriges. I love these pens and plan to order more. Wish they cam in more feminine colors with each pen in a separate box. FOR THE Quality AND price, I Won't complain.
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I don't know.. I trashed mine after the action got fouled up.. I stick with zebra pens
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No, they either bleed or write very light. I tried many of them and I wouldn't use the again
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Sure! Your pen needs to have ink flow stimulated by some form of "suction". The easiest and gentlest method I've found is to ball up a kleenex and run it very gently with the smooth side of the nib. Just gently "wipe" the nib in a downward motion until you see ink in the kleenex. Then try to gently "write" on the kleenex with the pen. If you get no lines, just keep the gentle downward wipe with the nib and you'll soon get it. Whatever you do, don't use "writing" on paper as a way of making the pen have flow. It's not a ballpoint! You'll wear down your nib which needs inky lubrication to perform well.
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no-but you can still write on them with a sharpie and they don't seem to smear
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Never worried about the paper. These pens write so beautifully your penmanship will improve dramatically. Buy them you will not be disappointed. Been using since the 198o's.
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They are just to flag or mark pages, etc. Not meant to write on. But I just tried it with a ball point pen and it didn't smear; however, there is just a very small space that is colored that you could write on. That's not its primary function. Hope this helps you.
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No, they are regular ink but it writes very smooth, like a gel but without any smudges. Hope it helps
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Yes,I have written on them. They are not as wide as a popsicle stick, so the writing will be small.
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What are you trying to write on? They work great on black or white paper. If they won't write on paper, send them back they must be all dried out.
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I don't believe so. I looked at the package and it doesn't comment about that. You do need to be careful about using them around high temperatures. If you write something and laminate the page the ink will disappear.
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Hi. Sorry for the delay. No, the bottom is plastic. Still a nice durable pen though. :)
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No...as far as I know they are plastic. The paint chips off pretty easily though.
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Hi BookReader! Yes, our least expensive set of 6 pens that we sell are our most basic set with plastic clips. This set has aluminum/metal clips, as does every other set outside of those basic pens you purchased in the 6 pack. If there's anything else, just let me know. I can be contacted directly via this link:
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These pens generally work well. However, like most pens the tip can get clogged if I use a pen over some surfaces or media. I'm a mixed media artist, so sometimes I "draw" over acrylic or gesso or paper. Sometimes in those instances, I get a blob. However, it is due to the way I use them--not a problem with the pen itself. I have not had any problems with these pens leaking at all. They are top quality. And they only clog or make a blob because I use them on mixed media surfaces. I have had problems with "cheaper" pens clogging or leaking but haven't had that problem with these. Hope that helps.