My classmates never understood why

[Hiddochi wolf]

I insisted on always using pen, even on math assignments.

Now, the superficial side of me says it's because pencils squeak while writing, the lead smears everywhere and turns my hand grey, and the friction of lead on paper makes the pencil a very sluggish writing implement (one of my biggest pet peeves is a slow writing utensil, but that's a subject for another day). Plus, I've been told I have a "heavy" hand, and I end up snapping a crapton of lead because of it.

The philosophical side says it's because I'm honest. With pencil, whenever the user makes a fatal mistake, the eraser gives that person a false sense of security in the fact that (s)he can merely wipe away their flaws and pretend like they were never there. However, those flaws and faults never go away -- the paper still sustains the indentations of what really existed there, despite the perfect facade on first glance. Pen is honest. It's bolder in its assertions; while ideas written by pencil can fade and change, the pen's ink is eternal lest water or white-out find it. Pen ink is also very diverse, suiting the user based on color, line thickness, and how quickly it dries on the page. When you make a mistake in pen, you may cross it out and continue on anew, always aware and unashamed of it. Why be proud of admitting your mistakes? Because you're a pen user, and that means you're bold, unique, honest, and true to yourself. You don't change based on how others want you to be. You don't hide your flaws. You're strong enough in your convictions to believe they deserve eternal life on everlasting pages. You're the leader of all writing implements.

And there ya have it: One of Hiddo's many quirks. xd

(inb4 Zphal or Ame changes every pen to "p***s." razz )  

[Mama Ame]

*imagines the post with p***s instead of pen* XD

But I agree I like writing with pen better than pencil as well  

[cool4]

The people I know that write with pen, instead of pencil, is because they claim they never make mistakes. Ego getting the better of them. Though it's true writing in pen typically means you are confident in your answer, the darker color of the ink shows you are likely to get a higher mark, because of readability.  

[B1g_crunch]

They make erasable pens now, y'know?

I prefer mechanical pencils.  

[Minnta Aloripma]

I prefer pens except when I'm working on my stories. I need to be able to make changes on those.  

[B1g_crunch]

Prof. Moonie

B1g_crunch

They make erasable pens now, y'know?

I prefer mechanical pencils.

Ugh! I hate using mechanical pencils. Never liked how they felt when I tried writing with them... and I usually kept breaking the lead. xp

I like them because I make mistakes in my paper and am not okay with accepting those mistakes and getting a lower grade. Also, the lead and erasers can be replaced when they run out, meaning I don't need to buy new pens or pencils.  

[Mors Morza]

I use pencil since I spend more time sketching than taking notes.

I don't need notes - I remember everything without bothering.  

[minus infinity]

I prefer pen as well, because I like the glide a lot better. :3 Also, I've had erasable pens in the past. They're amazing.