As an editor, I've tried many a red pen at my desk. My standing favorite is the most marker-like I could find short of bringing a pack of markers to work. I blame Crayola.
I grew up with both a box of fat markers and a plastic tote of 96 Crayola crayons. I still describe colors with Crayola-approved names, and, if I had them, would likely mark my pages with a fresh red crayon.
Now, Perpetual Kid is bringing the crayon legitimately to the adult's desk with its Crayola Crayon Executive Pen. Sure, it's missing that waxy scent and texture, but it's perfect for busy executives longing for simpler days. Constructed with a brass body and fitted with a ball point tip, the Crayola Crayon Executive Pen comes in eight classic colors with a wood case that doubles as a pen holder. Going for $15.99 at www.perpetualkid.com, the pen is refillable; perhaps the best feature for people who always hated sharpening their crayons.
Crayola Executive Pen