rollerballs

Smooth writing instruments

Rollerballs are pens that use a water-based ink delivered through a small rotating ball, combining the smooth writing of a fountain pen with the convenience of a ballpoint.

The ink flows more freely than in traditional ballpoints, producing darker, more fluid lines: I prefer rollerballs for signing documents.

The term also applies to certain deodorant applicators using the same mechanism.

pens

gel

Wobbly semi-solid substance

stationery · handwriting · journal · notebook · signature · document · grip · barrel · cap · clip

ink

gel

Wobbly semi-solid substance

fade-resistant · acid-free · flow · viscosity · colorfast · permanent · refill · saturated · vivid

cosmetics

applicator

Tool for applying substances

serum · massage · aromatherapy · dispensing · cooling · soothing · travel-size · leak-proof

glide

smooth

Without roughness or difficulty

consistent · even · seamless · flowing · lubricated · precision · controlled · steady

Opposites
pen type/ink delivery mechanism

rollerballsballpoint pens

Ink writers with rolling tips

ballpoints · felt-tip pens · felt-tips · markers · pencils

Family

rollerball

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G