Capillary pen: how it works and what are its advantages

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Gone are the days when luxurious, but at the same time primitive quill pens were used for writing. According to statistics, now about 92% of the world's population uses various fountain pens. If we recall that not so long ago the number of people on Earth exceeded seven billion inhabitants, then we can be sure that this subject for writing (despite endemic computerization) will be in great demand for a long time to come. At the same time, fountain pen models continue to evolve constantly. And now sometimes you think about which one is better: a fountain pen, a ballpoint pen or a capillary pen? And many people do not even know how the last of them differs from the previous two.

How a capillary pen works

The name of this type of pen is closely related to the name of the physical phenomenon on which its design is based. Probably youalready guessed that we are talking about the capillary effect. Thanks to him, the ink moves along a very thin rod and falls on a miniature writing capillary. For those who have forgotten the school curriculum a little, let us recall that the essence of the capillary phenomenon is that if a thin tube is lowered into a container with liquid, the liquid level in such a capillary will rise or fall slightly, depending on whether the liquid is wetting or not wetting. On the one hand, this effect prevents ink leakage, and on the other hand, the capillary pen leaves a uniform, thin and clear mark on the paper. The letter is especially neat and even. Another advantage of this design is that the capillary pen can write in any refill position and in any conditions.

And if you add that she writes easier and, as a rule, more beautiful than other types of writing objects, it becomes clear why so many people give her their preference. Despite the fact that the capillary pen was released only in 1953, some believe that the Egyptian reed stick can be considered its prototype, because the same principle was used there.

We alth of choice

Today, manufacturers offer such a variety of capillary pens on the market that it takes your breath away. In addition to cheap everyday options, sometimes you come across such advanced design solutions that are not only great for writing, but also allow you to “demonstrate” your status and financial capabilities. brightan example of this class is the 'S move' Stabilo capillary pen.

First of all, it has an amazingly strong case made using two-component technology. When you take it in your hands, your fingers feel a pleasant shell, and you don’t even suspect that a super-strong base is hidden under it, which, with all your will, cannot be broken. Secondly, the springy tip, made with patented sensor technology, allows this pen to adjust to any pressure and writing style. And the superior capillary system makes it comfortable to use in almost any position. Whatever model of capillary pen you choose, in any case, you will get quality and reliability! And what else do we need in our fast and full of various opportunities of life?