What kinds of pens are there?

Pens can usually be divided into the following types:

1. ballpoint pen: Ballpoint pen uses ink or gel pen to transfer ink to paper by rolling ball. Usually durable, not easy to leak ink, suitable for daily use.

2. fountain pen: fountain pen uses ink, and the ink flows out from the nib through capillary action. They have smooth writing feeling and unique line effect, and are suitable for writing, painting and artistic creation.

3. Ballpoint pen: Ballpoint pen uses water-based or gel pen ink, and the ink is transferred to paper through the ball. Compared with steel ball pens, they write more smoothly and have brighter ink colors.

4. Dip pen: Dip pen is a traditional pen, which needs to be dipped in ink before writing. They are usually used in painting, calligraphy and special artistic creation.

In addition, there are some other types of pens, such as writing brushes and multifunctional pens, which have special nib shapes or structures and are suitable for specific purposes or provide multiple functions.