When it comes to the best pens for note-taking, you're best off choosing a ballpoint, rollerball, or gel pen like the ones on this list. MENU. Shopping. The 6 Best Pens For Note-Taking That Don't ...

Ballpoint pens usually have a cap or a click/twist function to keep the ink from drying out. Gel pens are essentially a subset of ballpoint pens that use water-based gel ink. Felt: A felt-tip pen ...

Along with the warning, the Door County Sheriff’s Office advised people to write their checks with gel ink pens. Gel soaks into the paper and it’s much harder to remove than ballpoint pen ink.