Buyer's Guide - Stationery

Welcome to the Officeworks Buyer's Guide! If you're looking to purchase new products or simply want to research online before you buy, then you've come to the right place.
The Officeworks Buyers Guide will help you make the right decision. From products in Stationery, Furniture, Technology to Peripherals and Services, if you're about to buy but you're not sure what to choose, use our Buyer's Guide to help you make an informed decision.

Writing Instruments FAQs

Do you sell refills for my pen?
Officeworks stocks a range of refills for specific pens in store. We do not stock all refills for all pens. For more details please view the range of refills online or in store.

What does '0.2 thickness' mean?
The nib point on the pen refers to the thickness of the pen. 0.1 is the thinnest nib point and 0.9 is the thickest nib point.

Does my pen write on clothing, metal, plastic, glass etc?
Not all pens sold at Officeworks are able to write all on surfaces. As a general rule ballpoint pens will not write on anything permanently, except paper. Paint pens (such as Posca) are designed to write on a range of surfaces including glass, paper, metal, plastic and vinyl. Markers are designed to write on a range of surfaces including clothing, paper and plastic. If in doubt, please read the product's packaging in store for more details.

Which products are designed for non-smudging marking?
Permanent markers are generally the best for non-smudging, marking of clothing, paper and plastic. Ballpoint pens are also non-smudging.

What colour ink do pens come in?
Officeworks stocks a variety of coloured pens from blue and black to pink, purple and yellow. Not all colours will be available in all types of pen (rollerballs, ballpoints etc) so please ensure that you check in store.

What type of pen will best suit my needs?
Choose from felt tip ink, gel ink, ballpoint ink and rollerball ink.

Felt Tip Ink:

  • Fast drying ink
  • Water soluble with a high density ink content
  • Nibs have a felt feel that gives you a fine or broad line depending on writing pressure.

Gel Ink:

  • Ink pigment is water based and consists mainly of a gel, not fluid
  • Allows for brighter and more vivid colours
  • The ink will not run if splashed with water.

Ballpoint Ink:

  • Rotating ball action draws the ink to the writing surface
  • Thick-flowing ink that is rich in colour and fade proof
  • The main difference between a roller-ball and a ballpoint pen is the type of ink used.

Rollerball Ink:

  • Ink is delivered via a rotating metal ball
  • Gives an ultra smooth line similar to a fountain pen
  • Ink is in liquid form and is water based
  • The ink will not run if splashed with water.

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