Writing utensil

Abstract

A multi-color writing instrument such as a ballpoint pen or mechanical pencil, which is adapted such that a selection of a writing color can be easily performed even in a gloomy place or even by a person with poor eyesight. The writing instrument comprises plurality of reservoir tubes (5) having different writing colors are accommodated in a barrel (4). Operating portions (9) are provided on the reservoir tubes (5) and are exposed outside the barrel (4). A specific one of the reservoir tubes (5) can be selected for use by the operating portions (9). The touch feeling means of each operating portion (9) of the reservoir tubes (5) are different.

Description

Technical field [0001] The present invention relates to writing instruments such as ballpoint pens or mechanical pencils having a plurality of mandrels with different writing colors. Background technique [0002] Different writing colors such as black and red two-color ballpoint pens, as well as multicolor ballpoint pens with blue or other appropriate colors added to the above, or writing instruments that integrate ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils, are widely used. [0003] When an arbitrary writing color is to be selected from a plurality of different writing colors, it is selected through the operation part of each writing color. However, the operation part has the same shape regardless of the writing color, so the selection of the writing color is confirmed only by visual inspection. People with poor eyesight cannot use it, and even ordinary people have difficulty choosing a writing color when taking notes in a dark place. Summary of the invention [0004] In view of the...

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Problems solved by technology

People with poor eyesight cannot use it. Even for ordinary people, it is difficult to choose a writing color when taking notes in a dark place.

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