Haneyi\" post_id=\"978528\" time=\"1364818808\" user_id=\"73886:

Hello,

For my PSLE last year, I used a Sarasa Clip 0.5 blue pen. I feel that most pens are okay and it does not really make a difference on which brand of pen you use. It is best to use the pen he's most comfortable with though. I was a fan of Pilot G2 pens a few years ago, but I found Sarasa pen very very easy to write with, doesn't bleed and writes smoothly.

Personally, I have several bad experiences with 0.38 Signo DX pens. I find the Signo pens more fragile than other pens, the thinner the tip, the more fragile it is. I drop pens quite often unintentionally, my 0.38 Signo DX pen's tip always get spoilt after 1 or 2 drop and I could not use it even though the ink is still very full. I would recommend avoiding it for PSLE in case halfway the pen drops ( roll down by itself / accidentally hit it with elbow etc. ) and it stops working properly. However, if you are really careful with pens and love the Signo DX pens a lot ( like my friend ), go ahead and use them. ^^
This is very helpful thanks a lot :rahrah:
Avoid Coleto pens for long writing, the ink is very little and won't last through the whole PSLE, I also realized it bleeds through the page behind when pressed harder ( like when drawing dots ).

I do not agree with getting a 0.7 tip if your handwriting is small, the ink will be thick and your letters will end up sticking together. If your handwriting is really tiny, getting a thin tip ( 0.38 / 0.28 ) will help a lot as it gives you more space in between the letters, making the words easier to read.

I feel that 0.7 tip is too thick and is not suitable for older children ( from upper primary onwards ) as that is when you develop your own handwriting ( that more or less stays with you permanently ) and learn to control the size of your writing well.

Now, I use a 0.5 Signo pen, it is not scratchy at all and is much less fragile than the 0.38 ones. I can drop them 5 times and they still work fine.

By the way, if you don't like how normal highlighters bleed through the page, get dry ones. I am now using some Soft Pastel Essenti Stick Dry Highlighters that I bought from Popular for $3.90 ( 3 highlighters ). They work a bit like crayons, but not messy at all.

Thank you, hope this helps.

Haneyi\" post_id=\"978528\" time=\"1364818808\" user_id=\"73886:

Hello,

For my PSLE last year, I used a Sarasa Clip 0.5 blue pen. I feel that most pens are okay and it does not really make a difference on which brand of pen you use. It is best to use the pen he's most comfortable with though. I was a fan of Pilot G2 pens a few years ago, but I found Sarasa pen very very easy to write with, doesn't bleed and writes smoothly.

Personally, I have several bad experiences with 0.38 Signo DX pens. I find the Signo pens more fragile than other pens, the thinner the tip, the more fragile it is. I drop pens quite often unintentionally, my 0.38 Signo DX pen's tip always get spoilt after 1 or 2 drop and I could not use it even though the ink is still very full. I would recommend avoiding it for PSLE in case halfway the pen drops ( roll down by itself / accidentally hit it with elbow etc. ) and it stops working properly. However, if you are really careful with pens and love the Signo DX pens a lot ( like my friend ), go ahead and use them. ^^
This is very helpful thanks a lot :rahrah:
Avoid Coleto pens for long writing, the ink is very little and won't last through the whole PSLE, I also realized it bleeds through the page behind when pressed harder ( like when drawing dots ).

I do not agree with getting a 0.7 tip if your handwriting is small, the ink will be thick and your letters will end up sticking together. If your handwriting is really tiny, getting a thin tip ( 0.38 / 0.28 ) will help a lot as it gives you more space in between the letters, making the words easier to read.

I feel that 0.7 tip is too thick and is not suitable for older children ( from upper primary onwards ) as that is when you develop your own handwriting ( that more or less stays with you permanently ) and learn to control the size of your writing well.

Now, I use a 0.5 Signo pen, it is not scratchy at all and is much less fragile than the 0.38 ones. I can drop them 5 times and they still work fine.

By the way, if you don't like how normal highlighters bleed through the page, get dry ones. I am now using some Soft Pastel Essenti Stick Dry Highlighters that I bought from Popular for $3.90 ( 3 highlighters ). They work a bit like crayons, but not messy at all.

Thank you, hope this helps.

EnglishGroupTuition:

I came across a discussion in another group on the use of FriXion pens. FriXion pens are convenient as the ink is erasable, but it is not advisable for use in PSLE because the ink may fade if the temperature changes. Since PSLE scripts are not marked immediately, it is better to stay on the safe side and avoid using FriXion pens.

Bella Paws:

I use the 0.38 uniball signo dx pen. It's a gel pen but the ink doesn't runout too fast and it doesn't smudge. The ink is thin so it's good for people with big handwriting :imanisland:

Jovialcho:

All pens are good pens as long as children feel comfortable in writing; of course must have ink.

jedamum:

thanks piggylalala, pixiedust and happyH.


yes...no requirements to use pen from sch. PSLE can use pencil?

son writes slower but neater with pen. i got him to use pen when doing tuition homework. it is the correction tape part that he needs to get used to.

noted! will get him to convert for SA2.....

jedamum:

My primary five has not started to use pen yet. Should I be concerned?