Products used for copywriting can be found in any office or home. They might be small in size like the Moleskine notebook or a mechanical pencil, or a big ball like a paint mixer or a floor buffer. No matter which ones you have, you surely use them on a daily basis and don’t think about them as much as you should. That is why we want to highlight five terms that you should know and understand when dealing with these products.
Moleskine Notebook
Moleskine notebooks are extremely popular with copywriters because of their unique and colorful paper. It is a smooth surface that feels good in your hands and allows an easy write-up anytime anywhere. You can also use dry-erase markers in them to allow easy revisions.
As you might guess, the most popular variant of the Moleskine notebook is the classic black one, but there is also a blue and red version. We suggest getting the blue one if you are looking for a simple yet elegant solution.
Pistol
Pistols are the small, portable writing instruments that were originally designed as a smaller and more convenient alternative to standard fountain pens. They were first manufactured in the 19th century and have been around ever since. Even though they are very old, they manage to constantly reinvent themselves through design changes, creating new generations of pistols every few years.
Pistols are easy to use and can accommodate most writing styles. They also have a long history of being a favorite of writers such as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. If you want to evoke a bygone era when writing was a more elegant profession, then a pistol is the way to go.
Ernest Hemingway’s Fountain Pen
The most prolific writer of all time (arguably), Ernest Hemingway, often credited with inventing the “Fountain Pen”, used a variety of smaller pens and styli to achieve his signature look. Like many famous writers before him, he preferred to use a shorter pen name to keep his identity a secret.
Hemingway’s fountain pen was among the first manufactured in the 20th century, and it became so famous that a model was even manufactured after his death in 1961. Even now, over seventy years later, it is still one of the most recognizable fountain pens in existence.
With its broad nib, flexible metal body, and pointed clip, the fountain pen was ideal for the kind of controlled, deliberate writing that Hemingway prized. While mechanical pencils have largely displaced fountain pens in modern times, their smooth touchpaper may be a good alternative for those who want to evoke the fountain pen’s classic look while writing on the go.
Ballpoint Pen
Ballpoint pens are simply another type of pen, developed in the late 1800s, that use a small ball instead of a stylus to write with. They were originally designed for use in water-based inks, but they do fine in oil and other types of inks as well.
Like other types of pens, ballpoint pens come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit different writing needs and lifestyles. You can also find a variety of colors available, making them a versatile choice for writers who want to keep their work looking classy and modern.
Mechanical Pencil
Unlike most other types of pens described so far, which are relatively easy to grasp and use, mechanical pencils, also known as lead pens, are somewhat difficult to master. Developed in the early 1800s, mechanical pencils are made of a variety of materials, including metal, wood, and even ivory or plastic. They are longer and thinner than typical pens, allowing for an easy and precise writing experience. It takes some getting used to, but once you do, you will wonder why you didn’t already use them.
Leather Stylus
Some people claim that using a leather stylus with a good fountain pen can improve the writing experience, particularly when used with a leather-bound notebook. The idea is that the natural oils from the leather can both smoothen out the paper and improve the ink flow. There is also evidence that shows that using a leather stylus can improve your writing speed, focus, and accuracy. While this might be true for certain types of paper, the effect is relatively minimal and will generally only prove useful for light writing or when used with a different type of paper.
What Do You Call the Products Used for Copywriting?
Let’s end this article by talking about the products used for copywriting itself. When referring to the various tools that are employed for writing content for websites, print publications, and other such places, these items are called copywriting products. Below are the five terms introduced in the previous article that you should know and understand when dealing with these products:
Moleskine Notebook
As previously mentioned, the most popular type of copywriting product is the Moleskine notebook. This might be because they are simple to use and very portable. You can also find a variety of colors and styles to choose from, making them suitable for various writing situations. The smooth surface of the paper feels good in your hands, and the lack of a topcoat means that the ink will not smear or fade as easily as on some other brands. In addition, using a Moleskine notebook allows for easy, continuous writing without needing to stop to dry-erase or wipe the page clean.
Pistol
Like the Moleskine notebook, the pistol is also a very popular copywriting product because of its unique shape and portability. However, the shape of the pistol means that it is better suited to being stored and carried in the pocket than being kept in the desk drawer. If you need a quick and easy write, then a pistol may be the right choice for you. In addition, the metal inside the handle provides a good writing surface even in the most unusual of positions. This makes it ideal for use on the go, whether you are at home, in the office, or even in the car. If you write a lot, then this is one multipurpose product that you should own.
Ernest Hemingway’s Fountain Pen
This is the fountain pen that is most famously associated with Ernest Hemingway. It was among the first manufactured in the 20th century, and it became so famous that a model was even manufactured after his death in 1961. Even now, over seventy years later, it is still one of the most recognizable fountain pens in existence.
With its broad nib, flexible metal body, and pointed clip, the fountain pen was ideal for the kind of controlled, deliberate writing that Hemingway prized. While mechanical pencils have largely replaced fountain pens in modern times, their smooth touchpaper may be a good alternative for those who want to evoke the fountain pen’s classic look while writing on the go.
Ballpoint Pen
Like the fountain pen, ballpoint pens are simply another type of pen, developed in the early 1800s, that use a small ball instead of a stylus to write with. They were originally designed for use in water-based inks, but they do fine in oil and other types of inks as well.
Like other types of pens, ballpoint pens come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit different writing needs and lifestyles. You can also find a variety of colors available, making them a versatile choice for writers who want to keep their work looking classy and modern.
Mechanical Pencil
Unlike most other types of pens described so far, which are relatively easy to grasp and use, mechanical pencils, also known as lead pens, are somewhat difficult to master. Developed in the early 1800s, mechanical pencils are made of a variety of materials, including metal, wood, and even ivory or plastic. They are longer and thinner than typical pens, allowing for an easy and precise writing experience. It takes some getting used to, but once you do, you will wonder why you didn’t already use them.