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Top 10 Refillable Ergonomic Ink Pens

by Chris Adams
Writing can be a pleasant and rewarding experience. If you have a good ink pen that is. If you have a bad one it can be painful and messy. Poor penmanship, ink smears, ripped paper and repetitive stress injuries like tendonitis or writer's cramp are but a few of the pitfalls that can await.

But getting good ergonomics in an ink pen doesn't require shelling out a lot of money. And if you get attached to it, don't fret. You can always refill them. Here are some of the best afordable and refillable ergonomic ink pens on the market today.

1) ErgoSof Penagain

This is quite simply one of the best ink pens ever invented. The Y shape of the pen provides a crutch for your finger to rest in. This lets the weight of your hand provide all the downward pressure needed to mark. Your fingers only need to guide the pen when writing not grip it. So writer's cramp is virtually eliminated.

Not only does it enhance your writing ability but it is pretty cool as well. It fits in a pocket without poking you and it clips on to anything a norlmal pen will. Did I mention that it has fantastic ergonomics?

2) EzGrip Ink Pen

The EzGrip has a contoured cushioned grip that not only provides an improved grip surface, but the shape also allows the bearing weight of your finger to provide the downward force to mark, much like the Penagain. The upside of this is that you do not have to grip as hard and won't develop writer's cramp as much.

3) Pilot G2 Gel Ink Roller Ball Pen

The Pilot G2 Gel Ink Pen is one of my staple pens. Cheap enough to be lost and not noticed, but good enough to keep for years of use.

The cushioned grip surface is a must on all ergonomic ink pens. The shape and balance of the pen also enhances the usability of the ink pen. The retractable ball point makes the pen safe to carry. The clip will clip and hold on to most anything.

The smear-proof gel ink is solid and dries fast. It is available in multiple colors. You can also get it in a shorter, stubby size for even better portability.

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4) Bic Wide Body Retractable Ballpoint Pens

The Bic Wide Body Retractable Ink Pen provides a larger pen barrel to reduce fatigue while gripping it. A cushioned grip aids that task as well. The barrel color indicates the ink color for quick identification. The ink is solid and smooth.
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5) Paper Mate Dynagrip Stick Pen

The Paper Mate Dynagrip Stick Pen is a good ink pen with a smooth solid ink. A rubber grip is an ergonomic staple on. A translucent barrel lets you know the ink level. A nesting cap rounds out this pen.

Also available in a retractable version.

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6) Avery eGrip Retractable Ballpoint Pen

The Avery eGrip Retractable Ballpoint Pen is a very wide body pen. The enlarged barrel makes griping less fatiguing. A soft contoured grip helps the gripping as well. The marking tip retracts into the barrel for protection.

Writing with this pen is easy, but stowing it may be a problem due to the extra wide body.

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7) Pentel Client Retractable Ballpoint Pen

The Pentel Client Retractable Ballpoint Pen is a good ergonomic ink pen with a metal sheen to it. The rubber grip and retractable tip are ergonomic staples. The high gloss finish and chrome accents give a more metallic feel to this pen. If you prefer metal over plastic this pen is an economical choice.
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8) Uni-ball Signo Gel Grip Stick Roller Ball Pen

Uni-ball Signo Gel Grip Roller Ball Pen is a stick ink pen with the great Uni-ball ink. A metallic barrel, rubber grip and nesting cap provide a good ergonomic interface. The barrel accent color identifies the ink color and the ink supply is visible through the barrel.

The ink is one of the best features of this pen. The acid-free gel ink is smooth, solid and vivid. It may not dry fast enough for left handed users however.

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9) XXL Retractable Ballpoint Pen

The Bic XXL Retractable Ballpoint Pen is good to write with because of its size. It is very big. But that makes gripping easy. A foam grip surface helps as well.
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10) Pilot Dr. Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen

The Dr. Grip Retractable Ball Point Pen is a retractable ink pen with a wide body and a long rubber grip surface.
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