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Hello! So I like to write with blue pilot pens. Here I will give a short review of the 4 Pilot pens that I own. I guess you are wondering why I have an outlier on the far right, well, I will get to that in the end of my small critique here on Imgur. I will be reviewing the Pilot G-4 (10), the V-Ball Fine, the Pilot G-4 (05), and the V-Ball Extra Fine( starting from left to right).
DISCLAIMER: I am not a weirdo, I just like to write with good pens.
The Pilot G-2 (10) is extremely bold, so bold that i can't even. This thing will leak through your binder filler paper like there is no tomorrow. I don't really use this pen for my mathematical homework, but I can say that I use this pen mostly in my English class. This pen is great if you are assigned a long essay that you need to write in less than an hour. Beware though, your handwriting might look sloppy and gigantic against the lined filler paper.
SUGGESTIONS: I suggest you use this pen if you regularly sign important documents because this pen gives a crisp and clean finish towards the end of your signature (if you have one. Come on.)
6.5/10
The V-Ball (fine) is a great pen to have. I do have one question though, and that is why it is categorized as a "fine" pen when it actually scribbles like a "bold" pen? This pen is great, although I do have two complaints. One is that the ink runs out quickly and the second is that changing the ink inside of the pen is a BITCH. For whatever reason, the spring inside of the pen doesn't want to cooperate with me and the refills are not the same as when I bought the pen. I mainly use this pen when I am writing in my diary.
SUGGESTIONS: you should use this pen if you are wanting your handwriting to look neat and flawless while maintaining a bold look to it. Don't be fooled by the "fine" label because it is bold, slightly less bold than the G-4 (10) pen.
7.5/10
Oh boy, here we go. This is the Pilot G-2 (0.5). The tip of this pen is so fine you can use it as a scalpel to cut a piece of meat out. This pen is extremely extremely fine to the point where I don't even want to write with it because it just makes me feel weird and gross. When you put enough pressure on the pen, it will literally scrape your paper. I know some people like the scraping, but for me I prefer gliding. I made the mistake of buying a box full of these pens and I still regret it to this day.
SUGGESTIONS: If you like to write really small so that people don't cheat off of you during tests, use this pen! If your job involves precise mathematical equations and such, this is a great pen to use.
3.5/10
I have a love/hate relationship with the V-Ball (extra fine) pen. On some days the ink comes out perfectly and it glides along the paper just nicely. On other days when the ink reached its halfway mark, the pen is crap. It is almost like the G-2 (0.5), but less sharp and more blotchy, as if the ink has a hard time of transferring from the ball to the paper. I mainly use this pen for my mathematics class. Like the V-Ball (fine) pen, this pen runs out of ink quickly and replacing the ink is a BITCH to do.
SUGGESTIONS: Just like the G-2 (0.5) pen, this is a good pen for writing precise and small words on a notebook or on graphing paper. It is not good for writing your signature.
5.7/10
Now here is a pen that I am extremely impressed about. The Zebra SARASA (0.5) was a miraculous find for me. I think this is my new favorite pen. It is bold like the V-ball (Fine) pen and the ink is similar to that of the G-2 (10) pen, thick and contains a dark, dark blue ink that I love. This pen was at the bottom of the shelf at my local office store. I could not believe it because it is such a good pen to have. I'm thinking the employees at the office store were hoarding this gem. Har har har on them because I found it! This is a great and versatile pen that can be used for signatures, papers, and equations. I highly recommend this pen to everyone.
SUGGESTIONS: GO GET THIS PEN!
10/10
Coca cola doggy tax for the beloved.
I hope you enjoyed my pens and please offer me any suggestions on which pens you think I will like or to call me names. I accept both.
Send friends please.
EDIT: HOLY MOLY PATOLY GUYS! Front Page? Really? Thank you so much. This is a dream come true. You guys might be wanting a few answers for your questions.
1. I'm not autistic and I have all my vaccine shots accountable.
2. The stores here are always out of stock for the G-2 0.7 pens.
3. I might try fountain pens out but my fear of becoming an elitist is stopping me from buying one, and also my wallet.
4. I'm a lefty
5. Blah blah blah G-2 0.5 is best Blah blah blah
6. I will try other pens and review them. Find me in usersub.
PEACE
EDIT 2:
To those appalled that I do my math with pen all I can say is: I like to live with no regrets.
QuietlyJudgingYou
Gotta disagree with you about the G-2 0.5. That bad boy was my go-to pen in law school. It survived many FURIOUS WRITING sessions.
TrustyFart
Yeah, and I noticed if you just keep using it it stops scraping the paper, like you have to break it in
TheDogEnd
This seems like the exact sort of post a mathematician would write. Factual, organized and exceedingly dull. 10/10
Timpani
Mathematics is the fireworks of the mind, dude you have no idea
TheBufferkiller
I enjoyed this post, OP. Far more than I would have expected. More!
BendThatShizzle
I concur!!
DrMooses
As a pen nerd I, highly recommend the zebra for everyday carry
Mitya
This is the post making me drive to the nearest office supply store today for this pen. I hope I love it enough to hide it!
iamthisguy247
The pen is blue, the goddamn pen is blue!
dinosaursonvenus
The fact that this is tagged "fountain pens" is bothering me more than it should. None of these are fountain pens!!!
CountableAttendants
Upvoted for awareness - this bugs me too. I kept waiting for a fountain pen to appear, but none did.
xLirael
The least he could do is throw a goddamn Metropolitan in there! Sheesh.
Just2MidgetsFucking
Juddernaught83
Perfect, I'm not even mad.
narddawg479
My favorite pen is a free pen
LinkOfTheForest
"I'm not a weirdo...". Yeah, sure, that's what a weirdo would say, op. I've seen through you! Cool post though, I like good pens too :)
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AnythingMuchShorter
I guess that doesn't work, I should probably stop reassuring people I want to make friends with that I'm not spying on them while they sleep
doihavetobeclever
I had to say this today while on my lunch break, since we were out of forks and I was eating non Asian food with chop sticks. Not a weirdo.
skincancerisfun
Yes. OP is a weirdo, and we celebrate him for it
NapoleonDynOmite
"...with a hint of autism. 7.5/10" from a review of this review of blue pens.
dokpsy
Using blue with math. Obvious autist. Black or purple are the obvious choices for advanced equations.
calmthaoself
I'm not autistic. I like to live dangerously with no ragrets.
dokpsy
Only if your a lefty. I've never had a problem with math in pen. I just prefer purple or black. Red when making corrections though
juanIV
Werid is that SARASA means gay in Spanish
NotAnotherKerman
In which country?
NapoleonDynOmite
Smashyania
juanIV
Spain.
RhetoricalRobot
"I don't diddle kids..."
calmthaoself
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Corki
question. is the sarasa zebra pen a ballpoint? or gel?
ilikesmallboobiessincenooneelsedoes
I have a favorite "Executive" designed pen that I now hate. Because when I refilled the cartridge, it no longer writes the same...
HD2composer
I too enjoyed this post @OP, top shelf review. Now I will fit feel bad about buying yet another pack of pens from Costco, even ...
HD2composer
...though I have some remaining still from that last
pushyourluck
I actually really like the G-2 0.5 if you want to get rid of them...
HD2composer
@thepenisblue you would enjoy this post "the pen is blue" is what that says for people reading this
FelixTheAnimator
I love pen reviews! Can you test smear/waterproofness next?
nettlebane
As a left-handed person who needs their ink smearproof, I second this. @op please!
Diezen
I highly recommend Pentel R.S.V.P., they're cheap, last forever, and don't smear. Pilot G-Tec C Ultra Fine Point are also another favorite.
Diezen
I am also a lefty, can confirm smear life is not bueno.
animatronicvelcrorat
I've had good look with the Zebra F-301 on being left handed, if that helps. The ink seems to dry very fast.
rnam86
I'm left handed too..I like using the Uniball Jetstream. Ink drys super fast and doesnt smear.
cy433948531415
We need more reviews. Love the g2 10. Sexy pen.
calmthaoself
It's like the sexy girl next door that has those awesome curves.
cy433948531415
I love writing with this but it runs out too quickly and it only serves certain documents but my personal fave of all time. The 7 is OK..
FistingWithJalapenoDoritoFingers
Pens?
SaltySouffle
This post makes me want to go out to Staples and buy some pens.
FirstWorldAnarchist
Sakura Micron Pigma 01. COME AT ME FELT TIP PEN HATERS.
avervetmonkey
Dude, micron. Who the heck doesn't love them? I mean aside from the people who stab writing utensils into the paper with great force.
YourNeighbor1
Felt tips are lovely. @op should do felt tip next
IndyFoxBlue
I don't typically like felt tip pens, but micron is the exception. Nothing better than a super fine tip micron.
FirstWorldAnarchist
Exactly! The micron does everything right.
OutSyder
Micron Pigma are pure gold, used so many through my design classes and still use them today.
MahlonPatterson
I love pens! I work at Amazon n try pens when I come across them. I've tried 100s. Fav so far is Signo out of Japan its like a midnight blue
IndyFoxBlue
I'm super jealous.
salriella
They also have the best white pen ever.
MahlonPatterson
Yes! Some of my fav are the ones that have subtle triangle shape so they don't roll away. The cheap signo's beat our higher end imo
manualsearch
3.5/10 FOR A PILOT G SERIES 5MM?! YOU FREAKIN' MONSTER! THIN POINT PILOT G SERIES PENS ARE THE MOST SUPERIOR.
kellogleo
Agreed bruh. PILOT is life!
Gezo
Ya this is a review by an amateur clearly
avervetmonkey
Different people have different preferences, which is why it's great OP didn't just give numbers, but actually explain hows and whys.
manualsearch
... you understand that part of the reason I had it in all caps is to show that I am being ridiculous? It's intentional. I'm joking around.
avervetmonkey
Sorry, tired so not too sharp right now, and I've seen people get as passionate and rabid about pens as about console wars.
FinrodFelagundPrinceoftheNoldor
I've been ruined by fountain pens by this point. All other pens, except maybe the g2, feel crappy now. I'm becoming an elitist.
MrImgurian
What fountain pen do you like/use?
FinrodFelagundPrinceoftheNoldor
Currently I'm using the Parker Urban and the Platinum Plaisir (surprisingly good for cheap). I love the Edison pens, but the cost...
iwanttoeatpie
Aaaaannnndddd now I have $60 worth of pens in my Amazon.com shopping cart. SMH
mcshady
Just get a metro and a bottle of ink.
PMPB
Add a Lamy Vista Extra Fine
avervetmonkey
Only $60? Congratulations on your self-control.
SwiggityDiggitySwoo
y'all are my kind of people ...
GoldShoweredKinkFalcon
As a lefty, gel-pens are typically out of the question due to smearing. I have found the Zebra F-301 to be the only one without this issue.
SwiggityDiggitySwoo
You can also try Paper Mate Inkjoy gel pen (medium) ... no smear
Zordicron
Also lefty, I will second the uniball gels. My favorite pens ever. No smear, effortless glide on paper.
InCaseOfStairsUseFire
I get kinda crazy with it but a Zebra F-701 with a Space Pen refill is such a great left-handed pen.
InCaseOfStairsUseFire
There are some minor modifications to make this combo but it is excellent. Writes smooth and the ink dries well.
bales
The Sarasa does not smear and is the reason I use it.
tink413
Try pentel energel, they're made for lefties. Hands down best pens around
RyanGoonsling
Fellow lefty,check out the UniBall 151 series,and the Uniball Signo.They dry before my hand gets to them,have a consistent line, great gels.
Zordicron
I agree with statement. Uniball gels are my favorite pens.
foxdove
Other lefty here. Definitely, recommend the Uniball Signo 307. Great writing, haven't had trouble yet.
avervetmonkey
I keep hearing damn good things about the uniball signo, and my limited experience with it has been pleasant.
InCaseOfStairsUseFire
We have the Signos at work. I really don't like them because the point is super fine and feels uncomfortable on the paper for me.
RyanGoonsling
The .28s are way too thing for me, for sure, but the .38s and for special occasions, the full on 1.0s are pretty rad. I also write weird tho
InCaseOfStairsUseFire
Ya i generally prefer bolder point sizes. I think it's because of the mechanics of how I write (primarily pushing).
KnightofMalta
I really wanted to read your reviews, but I couldn't take you seriously after that whole, "I write in blue" thing.
calmthaoself
Feels like I am writing with the blood from the Alien chick in the Fifth Element.
Voidspear
I'm blue da ba de ba du di
JustSayingYouHaventSeenMeAndBatmanInTheSameRoomBefore
One thing I cannot shake from my time in the Marines... a deep seated hatred of blue pens.
NotTheMamaNotTheMama
I also write in blue. Really hate to write in black.
bales
It's literally a US Government requirement that I use a blue pen.
KnightofMalta
Thats the US government for ya.
KnightofMalta
Bastards, the lot of them.
forestfinagle
Blue is better at work, you can distinguish the original from a copy instantly.
Opportunist
Good point!
KnightofMalta
But... what if you color copy.
forestfinagle
Chances are other text / print will also be in colour, so that's a bigger indicator than a signature in blue ink.
Sugarcrotch
5am and i just read a review about pens.. what the fuck
Boxersaredeliciouslyderpydogs
I want to run to an office supply store to see if the .7 comes in black ink. I'm so stoked!
JohnnyTitelips
Fountain pens are the best for writing smoothly and neatly if you don't mind manual refills and using thick paper.
malfunctionm1ke
Whale Eye Beef Hooked
killerjerick
Wow, 7 hours later, 5:00am (Australian time) and I just did the same... What am I doing with my life... I don't even write with a pen...
Sugarcrotch
do you use pencils?
killerjerick
Nope, the only time I'll use a pen is to sign something, I try to do everything digitally
Mechlai
I don't believe any of this. Doesn't matter what pack of pens I buy. Doesn't matter if I buy an expensive pen or cheap pens, they ALWAYS 1/2
Mechlai
stop working after 1 or 2 uses. I am tempted to pick up an ink and quill because at least I could dip the thing in ink when it stops 2/3
Mechlai
working after half of a sentence. 3/3
congratufuckinglations
All I know is that "sarasa" means faggot in Spanish.
ActuallyAnIdiot
And here we are again, only 10 months later.
shockwave
Looks like you joined the Pen 15 club.
vladnicoara
5:32am same thing :)
darkhavana0512
SpongebobReferences
DoctorDumpster
Hey, man, they're good pens.
Sugarcrotch
i agree i actually use the same pens but mine is a G-2 07
ThePowerOf42
jqdao3
Consider this your dues for the pen 15 club.
csmcvisn
Most underappreciated comment in this thread
NickRivieraMD
Don't feel bad, I favorited it just so I could remember the pen he ended up recommending.
zeaga
I spent a good 40 seconds wondering who the hell Sam is
HiddenPharmacyStudent
GreatWasTaken
Shouldn't you be using green pens
PunjabiMacgyver
look at this 1 percenter showing off! pfft!
IAmTheOneWhoReckons
3pm and I read a review about a guy reading a review about pens. With the name 'sugarcrotch' which means I read comment about pen(I)s
Sugarcrotch
ha +1 for adding that penis joke
Skittleballs
Hey Sugarcrotch, I'm Skittleballs. We both have sweet nether regions.
Sugarcrotch
i always try to just suck on skittles but end up chewing handfuls into balls of gum till i swallow
Skittleballs
Skittleballs
But really, it's not. Any type of ball play just feels uncomfortable to me. IHate those sex guides telling you to pay attention to em.
Skittleballs
Also, tossing the salad...nope. As far as I'm concerned, men have one erogenous zone. My dick will do just fine, thanks.
Sugarcrotch
but yeah sure buddy, we can be pals
gubbstrut
This just reminds me of some documentary I saw about the fountain pens in Japan. It included a group of fans that meet and show of their pen
n8wishim
Having/using a fountain pen is something from the "old world". Still very popular around Europe. I have several and use them daily.
n8wishim
I wouldn't join a "support group" and show my pen around though.
Bohzee
I'm sure there is a manga about that. Because there's a manga for everything.
fuckyouandyourwittyusername
I'm not into pens, but i do know that's not just a thing in Japan. Massdrop has them, often for hundreds of dollars.
LatitudeAttitude
I am taking a dump; this is way better read than reading ingrediants off of my toothpaste. +1 OP
coolguy4206969
Don't touch your toothpaste while you're shitting. That's not ok.
labmonkey4life
Why is your toothpaste so close to your toilet?
LatitudeAttitude
@Eno22 Amen. Much like a chicken coop. But haye better than going out in the fields to do my business.
Pr3ach3r
Because his home is small. Either super expensive crowded city or in an ex-communist style apartment. Hence sink right next to toilet. ooK?
labmonkey4life
Yeah as soon as I posted this I remembered that in my last place, toilet and sink were directly adjacent and I have probably done this, lol
MadMerlyn
it's more efficient to rinse using the water in the toilet than to run fresh water out of the sink. He's being environmentally responsible.
Sugarcrotch
and OP can clean his tiolet while he brushes his teeth
TheTittyLicker
Me too, Sugarcrotch, me too.
wanderingsphincter
Statements like this are what make me read comments.
NinjaBreadMon
You have a lovely username
Bysiyan
Isn't NinjabreadMan a shovelware title for the Wii?
NinjaBreadMon
Yes it is. I actually didn't know that until after I had first made this username 6ish years ago
GTPTB
Sugarcrotch and TheTittyLickers. That's a great band name.
ILikeToCheckUsernames
Stop stealing my job
NinjaBreadMon
Oops, sorry man
ILikeToCheckUsernames
It's all ok, if I could see you I'd give you a consulutary fist bump
NeuroMortis
A lot of funny comments, but this is the one that made me chuckle aloud. +1
ILikeToCheckUsernames
<3
SideEffectsOfJuice
Maybe you could finally answer my question. Be the third guy who does it :(
ILikeToCheckUsernames
I'm going to straight up go for a Y, cause sharks are pretty gnarly, dude.
Pureruby99
Maybe. I live by no water and am land locked so it would be bad for everyone as a shark rampant ly flopping around
blighterpoop
Pilot Metropolitan fountain pens, man... start there.
charlietrundlethegreat
That's a rabbit hole you wouldn't want to come out of
blighterpoop
I'll NEVER climb back out!! The Lamy 2000 is so close, just around the next bend...
charlietrundlethegreat
Try a Sailor 1911 or a platinum century. The Japanese eBay sellers sell them for under 100 and they are absolutely brilliant. My best pens!
bhtooefr
Based on OP's reviews, I'm thinking Japanese pens are a better bet - they're better at fine nibs and go finer than German pens.
iantollewellyn
I got a "Preppy" fountain pen from Amazon. For $5 I'm impressed.
blighterpoop
And for $20 you can get much better! But it's a bit like tattoos, not to mention the ink! Now I have a TWSBI 580 & soon, the Lamy 2000 >:)
blighterpoop
And for $20 you can get much better! But it's a bit like tattoos, not to mention the ink! Now I have a TWSBI 580 & soon, the Lamy 2000 >:)
bhtooefr
Although, my $4 EF Preppy writes smoother and more reliably than my $30 F Al-Star... I'm definitely not a Lamy fan.
blighterpoop
There's a HUGE gap in quality between the Al-Star and the '2000, though, just saying!
iantollewellyn
I don't write down enough stuff to justify that Lamy. The pen I use most is the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator with the stylus on my Yiynova.
radieon
Staedtler? Uniball (Sanford)?
deflationary
I really like Uniball Jetstreams
calmthaoself
Staedtler has really good pencils for drawing, however the HB pencils are too light for my taste. Their fine markers are on point tho.
Kwaj
I see what you did there.
radieon
I do like their markers. Being comfortable with 0.5mm Pilots, I was surprised to find that Staedtler offered 0.3mm markers
calmthaoself
Their markers are really thin. I myself like my markers with a bigger tip, but thats just me. They are great for outlining drawings.
OutSyder
As a fellow pen whore, the G2 is great, but may i recommend the BIC Atlantis. It is my current fav.
badwolfandtheoncomingstorm
uniball Signo is my pen of choice. I would fight someone for it.
foxdove
I love the 307. The ink is so smooth coming out and the pens seem to last forever. My class pen isn't even halfway empty after 2 semesters.
badwolfandtheoncomingstorm
Yes! I use the 207, but yeah. I love them. I am willing to shell out loads of money for them. They've ruined all other pens for me.
foxdove
The 207s I got would randomly stop writing at half empty. I got the 307 since they have the same feel without quitting on me.
OutSyder
I have had the same issue with the 207 so never tried the 307.
Angelinviolet
I too love the Atlantis!
manualsearch
Atlantis' are nice, but they always felt a little too loose on the stroke for me. Certainly a pen I'll use, but only with no other options.
elandriel
I used the atlantis all through college, but recently realized I prefer writing with roller ball pens
TriciaMilitia
I refuse to use anything else, and hit ctrl f to find you people. <3
SwiggityDiggitySwoo
I just ordered some from Amazon based on your comment (and also b/c you are also a pen whore) :)
OutSyder
awesome!, may they bring you much joy :P
SwiggityDiggitySwoo
thank you fellow pen-addict :)
shuttlecockinakumquat
Haven't tried the Atlantis, I'm a PM Profile Elite man.
BuickRiviera
I use the Bic Atlantis as well. Nobody ever mentions it on here. My boss buys Pentel RSVPs and I HATE them!!
OutSyder
Pentel has some nice mechanical pencils but I have yet to find a memorable pen from them.
Mitya
I have an ancient RSVP and love it more than any new one I've bought to replace it. Soft application , yet crisp writing
kenobijuan
The G2 is the AK of the pen world.
Blze001
I've had hundreds of pens get lost/break, but the 4 pack of G2s I bought in college are still around and in use.
Hybris51129
Of all the weapons in the vast soviet arsenal, nothing was more profitable than Pilot G-2 model of 2002. More commonly known as the G-2. (1)
Hybris51129
It's the world's most popular assault pen. A weapon all writers love. An elegantly simple 9 once amalgamation of forged plastic & rubber.(2)
Hybris51129
It doesn't break, jam, or overheat. It'll write whether it's covered in mud or filled with sand. (3)
Hybris51129
It's so easy, even a child can use it; and they do. The Soviets put the pen on a coin. Mozambique put it on their flag. (4)
Hybris51129
Since the end of the Cold War, the Pilot has become the Russian people's greatest export. (5)
Xaldyn
The best feeling in high school was finding that one G2 in an unusual color, sitting there unattended...
CMFMTNPPL
The g2 (.7) isn't as bold and won't leak threw pages, I'm a server
GoALittleCrazy
Can confirm...I manage a restaurant. Servers always steal my fucking G2 07s.
CMFMTNPPL
Don't trip I buy my own
Trexel
So true. Not the best cheap pen but it still gets shit done effectively
NirvanaNik
As is tradition
occupiedkeyboard
Alaska?
ViciousZen
It was agood day, i didnt have to use my G2
FishyNewAccount
I disagree strongly. I hate them. I prefer good ballpoint pens. You can get them cheap, they don't smear, and they don't dry out if unused.
kenobijuan
Although i don't care for your opinion I am glad you shared it.
literallymike
.38...or as I like to call it: The .38 Special.
pongochuck
Yes! Just got these and am loving them for math
Husqvarnic
The Black Sharpie is the M60.
Silvast
G2 0.38 4 lyf
taiottavios
Nah, that one is the ever popular bic. Maybe the AR-15?
missastromccluskey
"The Pilot G-2 (10) is extremely bold, so bold that i can't even" :)
Poofingers
What does Alaska have to do with DNA cell replication??? Im so confused.
imnotheretopostshit
What do you guys think of the TUL brand of pen? My personal favorite. Easy to do pen tricks with and a nice edge to it.
uptaco
They also don't freeze. I use them when doing freezer inventory at work.
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uptaco
I prefer pens and I love G2s. Win win.
haveyouheardabouttheseinternetmemes
Can confirm. I used to go door to door in the dead of Michigan winter for environmental groups. Gel pens were coveted items.
CarRamrod91
I can't wait until I can use this information, and I'm just as eager to know why I will use this info
calmthaoself
It is known.
DukeDardar
It's reliable, cheap, and deadly.
Jawsh117
Pilot G2(7) is my personal favorite. It's got that balance.
seriesofunfortunateevents
If you like super fine and precise pens, the uniball Signo ultra micro (.38) is fantastic and good until the last drop.
gwhoisj
what do you think about the inkjoy gel 1.0mm pens?
pineapplepuppy
http://img.pandawhale.com/157934-damn-girl-it-is-fucking-known-m6nU.gif
Goldenbeer
I always considered the F-301 by Zebra the AK of the pen world.
callmeLadyMoose
Zebra pens are god tier! I'm a lefty and they're one of two pens that don't smear on my hands.
SirShakesHeadaLot
G2 07, been using it for over a decade, since my days debating in high school
TheBlackVan
You were a debater in high school? I was a masturbater!
tacolandslide
That pen is my jam!!
intimmydator44
I got my set of g2's for debate last year. Best decision ever. They write nice and smooth for flowing and have plenty of colors
LvAllen
Fellow pen spinner, checking in!
SirShakesHeadaLot
Lol, I was always jealous of people who could get multiple spins out of it. I can only do the one rotation around my thumb
VaguelySatisfying
Debated for four whole years and I never mastered the spin. That's probably why I never made it past states or something.
Sugarcrotch
fuck yea thats what i use.. but because it was on sale at dollar general for a pack of 3
MidiArbite
Yeah, that's been my pen of choice lately, outstanding if you make sure to give the ink a little time to dry.
Xaldyn
I remember these being so common in high school that I'd just scavenge them every chance I got to replace the ink in my favorite one.
Xaldyn
Never had to buy a single replacement.
TheBlackVan
You were a debater in high school? I was a masturbater!
bentwrenches
G2 07, in black. I have a whole bow of them in my desk and actual writing is a small part of my work. But when I need to write, I want my G2
byohzzrd
I sold so many of those pens. All it ever took was hand it to the customer and have them write their kids names. Sold the G2-05 to lefties.
DontWorryYouCanTrustMe
Lefty here, been using G2-07's... what am I missing out on?
hugh705
Probably harder to smear,
byohzzrd
1.) Depends on how upright you hold the pen. 5s skid a bit if you angle them too sharply. Many lefties hold the pen close vertical
byohzzrd
2.) so they work well and with the thin line the ink dries fast lessening smudging. I'd try writing with it verses doodling, to see.
TheGirafe
The G2 0.7 mm is a superior pen. I've found that the same applies for mechanical pencils. 0.5 is too small, 0.9/1.0 is way too big
pongochuck
Math student here. Just bought the G2 .38mm and I'm loving it. Very good for writing down huge math equations.
oneoldman
Lies! The G2 .5, unlike the .3, is a blessing, especially when filling out tons of official paperwork with small spaces to write in.
retrop
I use .3 mechanical pencils when doing math and taking notes, saves lots of space, just gotta use a quality graphite like uni's
biffyboob
Exactly!
DontBeSheep
So what would that make those shitty Bic pens?
theliquidsteak
Bic uses totally dif ink technology than pilot. I preference the Bic crystal fine black as my fav pen of all time
luke33221
A hi-point pistol
Brochiavelli
Icky.
Crawley
Hi-Point
PoorBoyChevelle
Take that back! Bic Crystal are garbage, but I love me a Click-Stic
kenobijuan
I'm no expert but in a pinch you could probably just throw it away and write with a crayon.
DontBeSheep
Hahaha so it's an m16?
catsaregroundowls
I'm an AK fan but M16s get a lot of crap considering recent changes in the design.
DontBeSheep
I'm talking about the Vietnam era, "you don't need a cleaning kit" m16
thorolf412
Sturmgewehr fan. The gun responsible for the ak.
EuroCakes
Agreed, but prefer black
Poofingers
TWSS
Poofingers
Thats what she said.
wegotabadassoverhere
Now u can't go back
EuroCakes
Exactly
darekoning
I was told once that using blue is smarter, because then if a copy(b&w usual) is made, it will be easier to tell the original from the copy.
Fenmere
Can confirm - lenders only use blue to distinguish between originals and copies. Black pens on closing docs are the bane of our existence.
drcube2000
I was told once that using black is smarter, because then if a copy(b&w usual) is made, it will be harder to tell the original from the copy
newimgurscreenname
In nursing school we were told to use black for this reason.
Oddfish
Yeah, when an employer or a school requires a black pen, this is usually the reason. For personal stuff or homework I think matters less.
HorsesAreLikeWalkingCouchesWithAnxiety
Dude forreal I will take your box of g-2 0.5s, I fuckin love those things
delaneige
Yeah, those are definitely the best, as long as you have more paper underneath whatever you're writing on.
Necromartian
Damn! I wanted that box! Because It's really one of my favorite pens! It makes my ginormous hand writing look sort of civilized.
KungPowDicken
Fucking love those pens..Honestly I just like gel pens. Every other pen is just a peasant pen.
Rystefn
Hands down my favorite pens.
HooskerDuuude
G2 0.7 or go home.
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Therealyiannopoulos
Try a fountain pen like a lamy safari. It's a rush! But g2 07 are my go to everyday pen
JohnnySandwich
The universe revolves around G2 0.7's.
MrFnortner
Just perfect.
WalnutWisdom
My man
Qumefox
NotU
Seriously, I scrolled back up. Cause you can't do ANY pen review without including the .7. shit is a goddamn national treasure!
martianmartini4
G2 0.38, anyone??
inboxmeyourgsd
YES
TheNonCakeBaker
Yes, this. Pilot G2 0.7 is what most academic debaters use, so popular, and people steal mine. -_-
IZ42
I actually have a blue g2 0.7 in my pocket right now:D
MetaSomma
Oh, well that's disappointing. Here I was thinking you liked me...
shamanbaptist
I came looking for this comment. When I was in the service industry I carried two .7s for me to write with and stick pens for 1/2
shamanbaptist
My guests. Because they steal pens.
TK421isAFK
I'm partial to the Uniball Vision Elite. Nice colors, and the 0.8 flows well when I write fast, like now. I wrote this post with one.
DrewF650GS
I switched to the Uniball Vision because it doesn't run if the paper gets wet unlike the G2
Jesspress0
As a nuclear worker who deals with paperwork constantly, the G2 0.7 is my go-to pen.
NowICanUpvoteAndStuff
I just discovered it half a year ago but now I find myself fervently upvoting you. Didn't know I had strong opinions about pens.
weenielover
This pen changed my life. I will never go back.
Sypho
I have always preferred fine pens. I use the G-2 (.38).
LoligoTX
I always have a G-2 mini in 0.7mm within reach. Always.
LoligoTX
...aand now I have a box of black 0.5mm Zebra Sarasas on the way.
botanical
This is my favorite pen also! I have to buy them myself because supply only buys .5 which is to fine or 1.0 which bleeds everywhere. 1/2
botanical
It annoys my husband to no end that I buy my own pens for work when they provide them. But he is a heathan that will write with any old pen!
KotimainenKayttajanimi
SocoFox
Bic Z4 Roller .7 fight me.
noitsbrad
I literally yelled at my phone and my wife is worried because of the lack of G2 .7. I live by that pen.
shuttlecockinakumquat
I have G2 07's at work, but Papermate Profile Elites are my pen of choice. Just better in every way.
silentjay01
I, for one, welcome our new G2 0.7 Overlords.
BurtTurglar
Fuck. Yeahs. The black 0.7 has a smoked grey chamber. That's the tittays.
coocooforbananas
Yup, these are the only pens I'll use now.
Sirdevin
THANK YOU! G2 0.7 for life.
dlarrydlarry
Pfft, zebra f-701 would like a word please.
OhMyGodTheyKilledKennedyYouBastards
Best pen ever made.
Therealyiannopoulos
G2 .07 is life either that or the lamy Safari... But they live in different realms all together
HngTrnTerror
Dude! I only use 0.34 and anything else is too bold for me
PastryKingOfFrance
Will you be my corporate work homie?
sexualtyrannosaurus
I'm on my 5th G2 limited since people keep stealing them. I fucking hate people.
Hornet65
I've been using the Sarasa 0.7 pens for years, and they're amazing.
moonfoxmanatee
A man after my own heart.
calligulah
We have 0.5 and 0.7 at our office and whenever I end up with a 0.5 it's like nails on a chalkboard. But the 0.7 is creamy goodness.
DrakeGmbH
I've been using G2 0.7's for years. I've been using and refilling a G2 Limited since I first saw them in 2011.
MetaSomma
PinkandGlitter
20pack at Costco ... I found some at dollar tree too rare so I stocked up
fbutt09
Parker, Cross, Mont Blanc or go home!! Shame as I can't afford either!
RogueMachinae
I like the .35. Fantastic for cheat sheets and if you don't want to use a lot of paper for notes. Although it will cut through the paper.
SamtheAtLeastanHourMan
Isn't it .38?
RogueMachinae
Yes...i just remember it's a .3 something.
SamtheAtLeastanHourMan
I love my .38s
RogueMachinae
They are really great for note taking and cheat sheets. I usually use a .5 now since I graduated and don't need it so thin.
crbaker3
Damn right!
broodletoodle
I told my boss this is my favorite and now whenever he finds one he assumes it's mine and puts it on my desk. I'm amassing a hoarde.
TheYuriG
+1 FOR THE HORDE
whitechocolatethunda
Lucky. My boss steals my pens.
broodletoodle
Mine refuses to use anything but black so it works out for me
butididntgetthedonutiwantedsaidthewombat
There is an 038 version and I used it for note-taking and cheat-card making (instructor-allowed) in my technical classes in college. Awthum
RogueMachinae
Only issue is the green doesn't write well. Ever. Always had issues with it.
strviking
I use the signo .38 is fucking awesome. Nice colors etc too, never had smear problems and I can write for ants
UnpairedSock
Yeah. This is the only time I ever go down from 07. The cheat cards.
LandManatee
I tried to switch to the 0.5's so I could write smaller, but they do tend to scrape the paper if they're running low on ink.
baconsmellsreallygood
Idk feels like I am using sandpaper to write when I use anything smaller than .7 for Pilot G-series
NothingToSeeHereCarryOn
That's so strange. I love 0.5 and refuse to touch anything else, even 0.7 is too bold for me. I've never scraped the paper.
ErinFromTheOffice
Yeah, he complains about .5 being too fine and 1.0 being too big, but ignores the perfect middle ground and the perfect pen.
oneoldman
The G2 .5 is perfect and you make your mother sad
AstralBeast808
I'm so glad I found you here. I only use black G2 .5s.
TheAngryPhotographer
I've switched entirely to Sharpie Pens. The clickey ones are my favorite.
calmthaoself
The stores always always ALWAYS runs out of G-2 0.7. Help a sistah out here.
sportscardude
http://m.staples.com/Pilot-G2-Premium-Retractable-Gel-Roller-Pens-Fine-Point-Blue-12-Pack-31021-/product_424575
kaver
Bic Atlantis best pen
WolfKing1997
freakwastaken
If you really want one ill mail you one. They are amazing.
siedler084
Quick search: https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Premium-Roller-31058/dp/B0058NNAM4/
sportscardude
Because they are fantastic. Amazon sells 5 packs, but pick you up a dozen from Staples and be set for life
Tolta
Ask away and I'll mail one to ya, as long as we get to see a review of it! :P
WellshitIcantThinkofAusername
Hell, walmart carries the g-2 .7,
ErinFromTheOffice
Amazon and Staples both sell them.
Muttons1337
Staples always has a metric shit ton of those sexy ass pens in stock. But I rarely go there for anything else.
GiantSquanchy
plz post when you do get one
bentwrenches
That's because they are the best!
PizzaSlutForever
I have just add the .7 to my basket lol
Carmichael106
Apparently people here in VA don't know about them because Target always has a healthy stock of them.
Finduses
I prefer the Pilot G 2 XS
RichHammond
A M A Z O N . C O M
TodayOnly
I like zebra pens the best.
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Kalid19
Theyre so much cheaper than pilot and close on quality. Its beautiful.
carloverz28
I was a huge fan of the 301, until I learned of the 701. Glad the refills are the same.
apcolleen
301 for me please.
xj4low
Love the 2 pack pen/pencil F-301. But can't pass up the style and weight of the M-402. Pick ink cart. to thickness you like.
xj4low
At one time could find these at Target but refill cart. at office supply.
breakinginsanity
Yes! But the metal ones all the way!
Benny721
Just picked up a zebra 701 mechanical pencil to go with my F701 with fisher refill
breakinginsanity
I used love using the mech pencil to draw! It satisfies my OCD for fine clean lines lol. Same with the pen. I hate bulky ballpoints!
SocoFox
Hell yeah! Gotta be able to stab a motherfucker if needed.
Mikesane
I've been using the same F-701 for almost 10 years now.
Tikityler
F-701 or nothing. Those pens are amazing. I have been slowly converting people.
ranklebot
Been trying the G-301. Keep going back to the F-701.
FourOrangeCircles
I took the stainless hardware off an F-301 and put it on the F-701 for an all-stainless look
jaedub
How about Pentel?
LordCommanderTomSnow
Hot garbage. Our company replaced the Pilot G2s with Pentels and there was audible disgruntlement until the G2s came back.
OSCgal
What kind? 'Cause Energels are great.
charcharbinxxxx
Pentel energels are my favorite. I spend too much on pens to use at work when there are regular pens for free.
TwoPumpTrump
I have a Pentel mechanical pencil which I rate highly. The P365 0.5mm. Unsure of their pens though.
yesthisisguest
I'm an R.S.V.P man, myself.
racheladele
Also yes.
HitoshiFromTheLandoftheCherryBlossoms
Best pen NA.
WhatTheFunkFrank
Yes
calmthaoself
I have Pentel pens but not enough to really do a full review on them. My favorite Pentrl pen is the blue EnerGel 0.7.
SnorkeldinkCameltoe
That's a good fcking pen
Whatisthepointofausernamanyways
I have been using this pen for a few years now. I love it! I use the black and my wife uses blue.
calmthaoself
My mom uses the black and I use the blue!
Zuppaiaia
I love the Pentel Superb, but you wouldn't like it
natpagle
My absolute favorite pen. I have the EnerGel Deluxe Pearl 0.7mm in blue.
GoW1n
Now we're talking! That's exactly the pen that's in front of me now. Interestingly tho, their red pen kinda sucks.
fpach520
Also my favorite...
Tibeardius
The Pentel Energel is my favorite. I think the ink dries faster than the Pilot ink. The .5 and .7 are great in blue and black.
edmundo47
I use G2 0,5 at work, but I bought an EnerGel for my classes and I love it!
crazydiamondmlp
I have an orange one of these that I inherited at work. Want to use it more but seems unprofessional :(
aalan11
That's my own favourite, though I've a soft spot for the Sarasa as well.
OSCgal
There are a lot of great pens online. Try https://www.jetpens.com/
NinjaBreadMon
I have a feeling you really like the color blue
calmthaoself
It looks more clean and clear to me. I also like purple pens.
ImaSadMonster
What about the Pilot precise V5?
DickDastardly404
that's by far my fav pen, I'm pretty upset I didn't see it here OP
ImaSadMonster
I'm glad I mentioned it.
ThisWasATriumph
RT Clicky version though. The regular V5 has abysmal ergonomics.
knifeskills
My fave
hsb244
Pilot Precise V5 is the greatest pen of all time
ImaSadMonster
My favorite.
ErinFromTheOffice
The V5 was the only pen I used from about 4th grade through college.
Dookiemaster
I usually use the V7s but the precise pens are damn close to perfect. Writes cleanly on the first stroke and lasts forever.
hsb244
Capped pens are great when you carry them around in your pocket and don't want the clicky pens to click by accident in your pocket
knifeskills
Clicky pens!
jrunk
Came down here to say it. Glad there are other sensible people out there.
TheWoodsman42
As a lefty, these things are the best things ever. First pen where the ink was dry by the time my hand schmeared over it.
ImaSadMonster
That's another plus.
BadSimulation
BRUH I FEEL YOU
inmusicutrust
Mhhmmm schmear. My wife hates that I put an 'h' sound in it but it just feels sooo right.
rockthekhalasar
Yes! Great for writing, and can't be beat for doodling. No broken lines.
Lavos5181
Yes times 100 with Black only though 10/10 my favorite pen. All my drawers are filled with these and nothing else.
alceriniel
They dump ink though. Great for blacking in large areas when doing large faux calligraphy but they bleed like shit on my nice stationery.
Squidologist
Came here to ask this. +1
elandriel
I was actually pretty upset that OP didn't even mention the V5. Best pens in all of history, imo
chemed
A close second to the now defunct uniball vision exact micro
ImaSadMonster
I know right?
DrScratchansniff
I concur
Squidologist
Yes indeed.
moosaka
I second this comment.
DavidBrooker
I use the Hi-Tecpoint V5s, which is very similar. I cannot stand most other pens anymore.
shaunaaah
Yes I use the precise V5, they write beautifully until it just stops because it's empty.
ErinFromTheOffice
You think empty pens not writing is a problem exclusive to the V5?
DickDastardly404
ha! this amateur doesn't even know about line skipping!
shaunaaah
no it's not a complaint, I meant it's never just stopped writing because of an air bubble in the ink or whatever when there's still ink.
ErinFromTheOffice
yay liquid.
shaunaaah
Yup
sammbalam
Best. Pen. Ever v
sammbalam
And the purple color they come in is perfect.
AJMansfield
You can't normally find them, but the V3's are amazing when you need to do fine work. Still, I'm more of a mechanical pencil type myself.
meta666
Yessssssss
betterwithoutpolitics
I carry one (blue) in my back pocket (along with a short stack of index cards) daily. The cap stays on tight & the pen writes like a dream.
ThermiteSnake
V5 till I die
Eildath
Amen, preach it brother!
Squidologist
Same.
ImaSadMonster
I'm with you.
thepuppet
Only on imgur could I find a support group for those who share my love for a pen. Bloody weird times.
sandcastles
THIS
DeNille
Precisely
ImaSadMonster
Nice pun.
1watt
Fellow Pilots, I salute you!
Jacurutu
Yes!! Awesome pens. The clicker V5 RT's are pretty decent too. Love writing with these things (unless it leaks ... sad inky fingers).
OverRedundant
Came here for this. V5 for life!
Malkaveer
The best!
TorturdChaos
My bookkeeper won't use anything but v5 or v7 depending on what she is doing
FinnsGonnaGuess
All day err day
Shewy92
I have one in my pocket right now. People used to always borrow my pens and never return them so I bought a giant 24 pack of them
calmthaoself
I had one of those but the caps were irritating me so I switched to the V-Ball.
ImaSadMonster
I use the retractable. Caps are for amateurs.
TheWoodsman42
RTs trigger in my pocket, and draw lines on my leg. Caps 4 lyfe.
NoForethought
..... you come on here and rank pens, and you dis the V5 get tha fuck outta here.
sandcastles
I'm sorry to say that you are wholly unqualified to critique pens, and particularly pilot pens, without including the Precise line
Dookiemaster
Get the retractable ones. Precise V5 RT.
MilDravin
2nd, 3rd, and 4th this... can't go wrong with the V5 RT
punkzombie
This is the pen I use. At work I have to guard them relentlessly less the pen thieves abscond with them.
dumpcollector
Not saying I'm the pen thief where I work, but no one lets me touch their pens anymore. Where has all the trust gone in this world?
capnkitkat
My co-worker literally yelled out one day "I'm taking this pen because it is awesome and I can't stop myself." And then stole it from me.
moosaka
I ended up labeling all the pens,markers,box cutter at my desk. Everything walks off after a while.
pmsnow
Screw the V5. It broke in my shirt pocket making me look like an enginerd. Since been replaced by the SARASA
LandManatee
I used those for writing in my Bible for a while, but I've gotten other, nicer pens since. There a goo, cheap alternative to what I use.
Bobsbullshit
Nicer? I've used many pens, but I'm always coming back to the v5.
LandManatee
Brand is Pigma Micron, it's a brush pen, so no danger of ripping a page or anything, and there's no bleeding either. I use the 0.1.
Kwaj
Why are you writing in your Bible so regularly? Are you a student making notes in the margins?
LandManatee
Well, all Christians should be students of the Bible, but yeah. Greek notes, relevant passages, and such.
DonDraperSC
ventuno
A CHALLENGER APPEARS
keepingitreal
This is my all time favorite pen!
DrJainItor
Yaaasssss been using these for years now. desk, tool chest, truck and cooler. No others allowed
Silmariella
Uniball pens are fantastic, I've been using them for over a decade.
fluffleupagus
How fine does it write? My handwriting is small. I have a hard time finding pens that make my letters into blobs. I currently have a -->
fluffleupagus
Uni Jetstream that fits with my handwriting. How does the Signo compare?
ventuno
It's a .7 tip so it's not the finest tip, but it is very smooth going. You could try the .5 tip but I'm afraid I've no experience with them!
fluffleupagus
Thanks! I'll have to see if I can acquire some.
koboldesq
uniball represent!
Sandyxcakes
Yaaaaaaaas Gaga yaaaaaaas. This pen resigns supreme.
IAskImportantQuestionsSometimes
For real tho.
thewetdog
I knew I wasn't the only one.
Cheshiresteeth
My mother, a nurse who's job is like 75% paperwork, refuses to use any pen that isn't this exact pen. In black.
ventuno
My job basically means signing documents hundreds of times a day, and these badboys have never let me down. Your mum has good taste ;)
TimoThreeOrFour
Fuuuuck yes, I actually scrolled to see if anyone mentioned the uni 207 as superior!
ventuno
Would love to see them release the pen with a metal body, as I'd love a fancy version of it haha
GoALittleCrazy
Yes. Just got these as a gift for a colleague. He couldn't love them more.
StressedOut
Yes! Glad to see this posted.
Uj8877
I love this pen... 7 years and 9 refills later, it's still my favourite! The pen itself is a little worse for wear, but it still great!
Praetoriate
Been using them exclusively for 12 years now.
ventuno
I only came across them last year. You have exemplary taste.
bales
Sarasa demolishes this hands down
ventuno
I welcome your challenge; but where is the image of it flexing bruh?
Praetoriate
Signo 307... It's inredibruuu
TestTubeButtSet
My weapon of choice
Laynal
man uniball pens are my shit. rocking eye micro UB-150 right now.
fluffleupagus
I love how fine they write, but I've always found them to feel scratchy. It's been a few years though. Should I give them another try?
Laynal
yes, but be sure to try different kinds of paper too. considering these are ink pens, you want the right kind of paper. Too smooth and 1/6
Laynal
the writing will almost feel surreal with minimal scratching and ink taking it's time to dry. So, no touchy. It will also won't spread, 2/6
Laynal
so it's good for people with small writing.Rough paper is really bad for these pens. Other than feeling scratchy as hell,the ink will be 3/6