Question
What type of pen works best with Carbonless Forms?
Answer
Carbonless forms rely on pressure, so the best pen is the one that presses firmly and consistently. A standard ballpoint is ideal.
- Ballpoint pens apply the firm, concentrated pressure that activates the dye between sheets.
- Felt-tip pens and markers spread pressure too broadly, leaving faint or incomplete copies.
- Pencils can work in a pinch but are less reliable and easy to smudge.
Write with steady, deliberate strokes and every copy in the set comes through clearly.
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