What is the difference between Metal Rollers and Ballpoint pens?

Question

I saw a 'Metal Roller' at the office supply store, they look like ballpoint pens, but they are called 'Metal Rollers.' What gives? What the heck is this?

Answer 1

They are essentially the same thing. A ball is pressed into the tip of the pen. This allows the pen to "roll" across the paper while being constantly replenished with ink.

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Answer 2

~We could make fine 'sun shades' with a pencil, however no longer with pen. ~Pen 'leaks' ink and every now and then ruins apparel with it, pencils do not. ~Pencils have a longevity, and pencils have a miles shorter lifestyles whilst ink is long gone. ~We have the option among Wood, Metal, and Plastic pencils, however best Metal and Plastic for pens, on no account Wood. ~We can sharpen pencils, however on no account on pens. ~*~Pencils have 'graphite' (no longer lead 'Anymore'), and pens have Ink...