u/burnourpants

I posted this on the remarkable sub and got banned for it. I didn't realize it broke the sub rules. Mods, if this violated the sub rules here please let me know and I'll take it down.

I received the Forever Pen at a steep discount for this review. My opinions are my own and the discount provided does not influence my opinion (at least as far as I can tell). I had been interested in the Forever Pen for a while but the cost held me back from buying it. The sub says I have to add the Self Promotion flair but I'm not promoting myself in any way, just fyi.

*TLDR* Smooth writing with a good feel on the metal alloy tip. Steep at full retail price but well worth it for those who value consistent pen feel.

HOLDING THE PEN: At first blush, the Forever Pen ("FP") is significantly lighter than the Remarkable Marker Plus ("RMP"). It took a couple days of use to get familiar with the lighter feel. It wasn't bad, just very different. The FP is marketed as a pen that "feels like nothing at all." I would say that is accurate in terms of how it feels in hand. It is also wider than the RMP which makes it more comfortable for writing at length.

WRITING FEEL: Using the FP feels a bit stiffer than the RMP since it is a metal tip instead of soft plastic. It feels more precise. Like using a sharp pen instead of a soft pencil.

VALUE: The FP is definitely a premium experience compared to the RMP. I tend to take short notes on my tablet. For that purpose, either pen will do. However, head to head, FP is the better pen.

I received the Forever Pen at a steep discount for this review. My opinions are my own and the discount provided does not influence my opinion (at least as far as I can tell). I had been interested in the Forever Pen for a while but the cost held me back from buying it. The sub says I have to add the Self Promotion flair but I'm not promoting myself in any way, just fyi.

*TLDR* Smooth writing with a good feel on the metal alloy tip. Steep at full retail price but well worth it for those who value consistent pen feel.

HOLDING THE PEN: At first blush, the Forever Pen (“FP”) is significantly lighter than the Remarkable Marker Plus (“RMP”). It took a couple days of use to get familiar with the lighter feel. It wasn’t bad, just very different. The FP is marketed as a pen that “feels like nothing at all.” I would say that is accurate in terms of how it feels in hand. It is also wider than the RMP which makes it more comfortable for writing at length.

WRITING FEEL: Using the FP feels a bit stiffer than the RMP since it is a metal tip instead of soft plastic. It feels more precise. Like using a sharp pen instead of a soft pencil.

VALUE: The FP is definitely a premium experience compared to the RMP. I tend to take short notes on my tablet. For that purpose, either pen will do. However, head to head, FP is the better pen.

CONS: I only have one flaw in the FP. Since the FP is ever so slightly wider then the RMP it will not fit in my aftermarket case. It irks me because I would prefer to use to FP but I can't take it with me when I travel. For that reason I keep the FP at my desk at work and use it there when I remember. It's unlikely to be an issue for most people. My case is a hard plastic so it does not adjust to the slightly thicker FP. Most cases I've seen have a fabric pen holder which the FP would work perfectly well in. That's my only gripe but that's a specific “me” problem and does not take away from the FP.

OVERALL: This is a very good product for anyone who wants a precise and consistent writing experience. I think the retail price is high but I also feel that way about the RMP. I would like to see a lower price point for the FP and that would make it a no-brainer purchase for any remarkable user.