.
, this is one of the most unique. When I look at it, I can't help but think of Daniel-
, practicing his crane kicks on the beach during the training montage from The Karate Kid. Don't you judge me.
There are 3 levels of
Yoropen, Standard ($3.00), Superior ($12.00), and Executive ($55.00 - $65.00). The Executive is made of satin aluminum and is more
ballin'.
You're about to experience the Superior
Yoropen...
One of the greatest things about this pen is the way it looks. The black plastic with the shiny metallic accents makes the pen look much more expensive than it actually is. The first day I took this pen to the office, one of my coworkers was instantly enamored with it. She actually went and ordered some immediately. She came back bragging about how she found them for a cheaper price. She actually ordered a Standard
Yoropen. The Standard
Yoropen LOOKS cheap, in my opinion. I still use my
Yoro. I never saw hers again after the first few days. So who's Superior now?!
I bet you didn't realize just how much effort you were putting into writing stuff down. Writing strain is not something I spend a lot of time worrying about. However, when I started using this pen, I did notice writing was easier. It's hard to explain. It's kind of like the difference between using a sidewalk and a moving sidewalk.
And this is why the pen was invented. It's designed to combat tension, poor posture, and poor visibility. It's also geared to help children and lefties. I honestly think, if I'd been given this pen when I started learning to write, my form would be much better.
Things I like about the
Yoropen:
I definitely like the look and feel of the
Yoropen. The cushion around the barrel is one of the best I've ever felt. It's soft yet firm and supportive. The cushion is
moldable, which is how the pen accommodates lefties. It takes some getting used to, which is why the package has instructions on how to mold it.
I also REALLY like the width of the tip. It writes like an 0.5mm, although I can't find an official measurement. I'm a huge fan of fine tips because I write small.
Things I don't like:
Once in a while, the ink feathers a bit. It doesn't happen very often, and it is tolerable for the most part, but I hate those
spiderwebby ink strings so much... (In all fairness, it didn't happen the entire time I was preparing this review.)
Also, in the pictures below, you'll notice the odd shape of the refills. My
Yoro came with an extra refill, but I don't anticipate being able to go to a store and buy a refill once it is gone. You may not care, but for me it's a convenience issue. Furthermore, the Standard is not refillable, and the Executive uses a different refill than the Superior. W.T.F.
What I absolutely HATE about the
Yoropen is the cap. The cap fits onto the back of the pen when in use, but it's awkward and gets in the way. It falls off, and it's generally a nuisance because the clip pokes your hand. I never put it up there. I've wasted a lot of time trying to find the missing cap because of this.
Overall, I think this pen is gorgeous and functional. The angling of the tip makes it easier to see where and what you're writing. This is major for me, because I hate straying outside the lines of my paper. I use this pen when I'm taking notes on small surfaces, such as index cards or
Moleskine journals. Whenever I use this pen, it makes the people around me wonder why they pay so little attention to the pens they use. I usually inform them it's because I'm better than they are.
Manufacturer:
YoropenModel: Superior
Price: $12.00
I ordered mine from the Barnes and Noble
website.
Enjoy the pics.
Fin.
