Blue Ballpoint
Blue Ballpoint
Why do different brands of blue ballpoint ink have different odors?
I’ve noticed that different blue ballpoint inks have differnt odors. I’ve never noticed this with black inks. I know that different brands do have different formulations. What I’m curious about is what component(s) might account for the different odors. My students asked me this, but neither they nor I were satisifed with the different formulations reason alone. Is there that much difference between Blue Ink formulas that they smell markedly different?
I don’t think that can be answered due to the patented trademarks of the formulas relative to the breakdown of the volatile organic compounds. Dyes and solvents contents affect the breakdown, but to find the answer you wish might not be learned unless a supplier wishes to supply that information.
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3 NEW~WATERMAN MEDIUM~BLUE INK~BALL POINT PEN REFILLS $10.99 |
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Vintage ballpoint pen blue/white $24.99 |
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Blue metal ballpoint pen industry advert imprint $24.99 |
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Vintage blue Senator ballpoint pen gerrman made $24.99 |
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Parker Sonnet Blue Lacquer CT Mono Ballpoint Pen $34.97 |
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SENSA MOSAIC AZUL GEL BALLPOINT PEN NEW IN BOX $50.00 PEN SPECKLED BLUE $8.51 |
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5 GENUINE CROSS BLUE MEDIUM POINT BALLPOINT REFILLS NEW MADE IN USA NOT CHINA $9.98 |
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Sheaffer VFM Metal Barrel Ballpoint Pen, Neon Blue $8.97 |
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Two Private Reserve Montblanc Style Blue/Fine Ball Point Refills $7.00 |
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Sheaffer VFM Metal Barrel Ballpoint Pen, Chilled Blue $8.97 |
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Vintage blue Cross ball-point pen and pencil set with Ford logos on the clips $30.00 |
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10 PARKER JOTTER BLACK & STAINLESS STEEL BALLPOINT PENS NEW BLUE MEDIUM PT $45.98 |
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Rosetta MAGELLAN Ballpoint Pen PEARL BLUE Chrome Trim $29.97 |
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Parker Facet ball point, BLUE, MINT IN THE CASE $43.21 |
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PARKER SONNET MINI BLUE & SILVER ACCENTS BALLPOINT PEN NEW IN BOX 1739145 $24.99 |
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Montblanc Ballpoint Pen Blue Refills – 3 Broad Point $5.95 |
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Brand New Cross Bailey Chrome and Blue Color Ball Point Pen and 0.7mm Pencil !! $14.99 |
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PARKER JOTTER BLUE & STAINLESS STEEL BALLPOINT PEN & 0.5mm PENCIL SET NEW IN BOX $9.99 |
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Montblanc Generation Dark Blue Ballpoint Pen $200.00 |
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Parker Facet Blue CT Medium Ballpoint Pen S0811960 $43.97 |
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Montblanc BOHEME Ball Point Pen Blue Jewel PT $399.99 |
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Rosetta MAGELLAN Ballpoint Pen BLUE MARBLE Chrome Trim $29.97 |
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20 Mini Ballpoint Pen Refills ——-Blue color $0.99 |
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Dark Blue Cross Data Tip Ballpoint Pen $7.95 |
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Caran d’Ache FROSTY Ballpoint Pen Refill BLUE Medium $2.49 |
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Waterford Arcadia Agenda Ball Point Pen, Blue, item WM704/BLU, New In Box $15.00 |
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MUJI Japan Clear Ball Point Pen 0.7mm – Blue $3.99 |
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15 BLUE FINE CROSS COMPATIBLE BALLPOINT PEN REFILLS $9.99 |
Promotional Pens – Getting it Right!
When it comes to thinking of the right promotional gifts to take to your next trade show or industry fair, there’s one item that’s sure to be on your list – pens! Everyone needs pens and particularly at trade fairs, when delegates will be keen to write down the email address or phone number of all the contacts they make. However, having a pen with your logo on it isn’t always enough – you need to make sure to pick the right kind of pen for your audience, so that your logo gets seen in the right places.
The most common types of pens picked for event marketing are Ballpoint Pens and roller-Ball Pens. Since ballpoint pens are cheap, light in weight and practically waterproof, they’ll be a hit not only with your marketing budget but also anyone that happens to pick one up. Gel Pens are also popular, and since they can come in a variety of colours – sometimes even gold and silver – they can often provide a more relaxed, fun feel to your company image than an ordinary blue ballpoint. So, having a large batch of ballpoint or gel pens which you can take to client meetings, or just give out to anyone who visits your office or trade fair stand, can be an excellent way to get your logo in circulation.
It’s also crucial to figure out what sort of pen design you’d like to attribute to your branded pens. While Stick Pens – a simple ballpoint pen with a cap – can be useful, many firms opt for twist and click pens, as these pens also function as a stress relief toy for busy businessmen! Whatever style of pen you opt for, it’s perfectly possible to find a design that will fit both your requirements and your budget.
As well as stocking up on regular promotional pens and other promotional items, you may also want to push the boat out and opt for some promotional highlighters or promotional novelty pens. Highlighters have a much larger surface face than regular ballpoints or roller-ball pens, so your promotional branded highlighters will naturally be printed with a larger logo. What’s more, highlighters are items of stationary that are useful in an office, but not ones which many people own – so the chances are that if you give one businessman a promotional highlighter for their desk, other people in their office will borrow it too – meaning more people will be exposed to your brand.
Novelty pens can also be a very useful marketing tool, especially if you’re trying to attract students at a university careers fair or you have a more relaxed brand image. Light-up pens and glow pens can go down a treat if you get your branding right, so make sure they’re functional as well as fun!
Ultimately, you’ll find that it’s possible to find pens that suit your particular brand in almost any style you like. All you have to do is establish your budget for promotional items and then decide which design options you can accommodate. Whatever you choose, it’s certain that promotional pens will help you get your brand to the masses!
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