I was planning on using a Hi-Tec-C to try ink drawings, but after a day of writing with a 0.3mm, it doesn't work very well. I assume I bent the tip or something, since everyone talks about this problem and I don't see any other reason why the pen keeps doing this. I don't have another tip at my convenience right now to use, so it's frustrating. I'm wondering next time I buy one, should I get a different point? Does the ink block up with paper fiber, and does the tip get bent easier if it's very fine? I'm sure the tip replacing technique works, but it's just not convenient for me. I'd rather get a thicker point next time I guess, then have to keep trying to use fine point pens that stall on me.

My favorite point is mostly the 0.5mm...I find the 0.3 too thin for the everyday scribble. It's really nice when you want to write small and neat, but for the quick sloppy scribble, it's too thin.

That's exactly what I was thinking...I have small handwriting, but the 0.3 seems to thin for everyday use.

I use the Signo DX .28 for my daily planner. I bought a bunch the last time I was in Japan and have been addicted ever since.

I agree, the 0.5 mm is the way to go for quick writing. I have been using the 0.4 mm but have been bending the tips slightly. I have been using the Pentel EnerGel 0.5 mm needle point pens and they are nice to use as well.

Regards,
Eric

I think I'll be purchasing the 0.5 next time, thanks for suggestions everyone.

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I agree, the 0.5 mm is the way to go for quick writing. I have been using the 0.4 mm but have been bending the tips slightly. I have been using the Pentel EnerGel 0.5 mm needle point pens and they are nice to use as well.

Regards,
Eric