When you are trying to buy the right  pen, the endless choices can make the decision rather overwhelming. Depending on the type of ink (thick or thin) they use pens can be divided into two main categories: ballpoint and rollerball pens. How do you decide what is ideal for you? Here are some of the best features and snags of both the pens:

Ballpoint pens

Ballpoint pens have a ball at the tip of the pen. The ball picks up the oil based ink and brings it to the paper. The ink can dry fast causing it less likely to smudge on the paper. These ink used in these pens is comparatively thick that make less ink come out as you write and bleed through the paper. The only snag with these pens is that these pens require more pressure to write and therefore might not offer a comfortable writing experience.

Rollerball pens

These pens use a thin ink as compared to ballpoint pens. Just like the ballpoint pens, a ball on the tip of the rollerball pen picks up the ink and from the pen to the paper. However, the ink is more liquid and may take slightly longer to dry, thus making the writing more prone to smudging. Moreover, there are higher chances of ink bleeding and the ink finishing faster. The fast flow of ink makes writing an amazing experience.