Pens and gel pens are commonly used stationery in our lives. Although they are all used for writing, they have many differences. The biggest difference between a pen and a gel pen is that the tip material and ink type are different.

1. Pen tip

The nib is made of metal, usually steel or copper. The nib of this material needs precise machining and adjustment to ensure smooth writing. Therefore, the tip of the pen needs attention and angle when writing. The nib of gel pen is made of plastic, which is slightly fat and round, more convenient to use and smoother to write.

2. Ink

Pens use water-based ink, usually a mixture of dye and water. Does not contain acidic components, and will not damage the paper when writing. Because the nib is easily affected by external forces, the ink of the pen is relatively dry and needs regular maintenance and replacement.

Gel pen uses oily ink, which can write on a variety of papers, requires almost no maintenance, and will not dry up even if it is left for a long time.

3. Writing effect

Because the pen tip is sharp, you need attention and angle when writing. Writing with a pen can get very free line changes, and the written handwriting is more natural and expressive. Gel pens can produce clear, accurate and coherent lines, and unlike pens that need regular maintenance, they are very suitable for daily tasks, such as writing articles, recording or signing documents.

4. Application scenarios

Pen is usually regarded as a high-grade and expensive writing tool, which is very suitable for formal occasions and important documents. Gel pen is suitable for daily life and writing, and is widely used. Gel pen has become one of the necessary stationery for many people because it is easy to use and needs no maintenance.

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Because of the relationship between the shape of the nib and the type of ink, the pen has a very strong expressive force. Using different pressures and angles to write can produce delicate, rough and vigorous strokes, which are widely used in China's paintings and calligraphy. A special pen, the brush, is more suitable for China's calligraphy and artistic creation.