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The Most Ergonomic Disposable Ink Pens On the Market

By Chris Adams, About.com

A good ergonomic ink pen can make all your writing tasks a breeze. A bad one 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 a disposable ink pen doesn't require shelling out a lot of money. It doesn't even require you buying refills. Here are some of the best disposable ergonomic ink pens on the market today.

1. Papermate Dynagrip+ Retractable Ball Pen

The Papermate Dynagrip+ has a cushioned grip surface that contains antimicrobial technology to keep you protected from other's germs. The standard size of the barrel allows the pen to fit where most pens go. It is a retractable pen so the marking surface is protected and no cap is needed. The ink is smooth an solid.
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2. Papermate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pen

The Papermate Profile disposable ergonomic pen is a retractable ballpoint pen with a cushioned grip surface. The pen delivers solid ink smoothly to the paper. A clip ensures this pen goes where it needs to.
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3. Pilot Vball Grip Liquid Ink Roller Ball Pen

The Pilot Vball Grip pen has a rubber grip surface for better control a prolonged writing (if you haven't noticed yet, this is a must have feature). The ink is smooth and solid. Accents on the pen match the color of the ink and the ink supply is visible through the barrel. A clipped cap nests on the non-writing end when using the pen.
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4. Uni-ball Jetstream Rollerball Pen

The Uni-ball Jetstream Rollerball pen is another good, disposable ergonomic pen. It has an embossed grip for better control. The ink is smooth and fast drying. This is one gel ink pen that left handers shouldn't have much of a problem with (left handers usually smear gel ink). A visible ink supply and a nesting cap round out the features.
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5. Pentel EnerGel Retractable Roller Ball Pen

The Pentel EnerGel pen is a retractable roller ball pen with a rubber grip for better control. The ink is another gel/liquid combo that dries fast, so it should work for left handers. A clip for attachment keeps the pen where you want it.
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6. Bic Soft Feel Retractable Ballpoint Pen

The Bic Soft Feel is a retractable ballpoint pen with a soft grip for better control and prolonged writing. The ink is smooth and solid. A good clip tops this ink pen.
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7. Pilot Explorer Retractable Roller Ball Pen

The Pilot Explorer is a retractable ballpoint pen with a extra click. The clip retracts the pen tip so attaching it to a notebook ensures the pen tip is in the safe position. A rubber grip for better control and comfort is present as well.
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