Zebra PenG-301 Retractable Gel Ink Pen, Stainless Steel Barrel, Medium Point, Black Ink Model Number: 41310 (Pack of 1, 12 Count Total)

I’ve been told I am “fussy” about my pens. I had a different favorite for many years and didn’t think I could love any pen more. But after finding this one I don’t even like my old pens. Metal feels so much better in my hand than plastic and the ink is thick and smooth and doesn’t skip. Really makes me happy to write with this! Only complaints are that there’s a slight give that causes a quiet clicking sound when writing and the ink runs out fairly quickly. Neither deters me from sticking with these pens. I buy the refills so I’m never out of ink. These pens are very small - very short and thin which I like. They are sophisticated and sleek and have a nice weight to them despite the size. Not sure I’ll ever buy a different type of pen. If you like inky smooth pens that don’t smear or smudge and you don’t mind that they are small, and don’t mind getting refills, I highly recommend trying these out.

Not only are these great pens, but if you need something for self defense, these won't give out. I'd carry one when I'd go to Mexico, because you can't even carry a pocket knife there (only cartels can have weapons in Mexico). Oh, writes well too

I love how this pen writes and the ink width and pen size are perfect for me. I just wish it came with more ink!

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Pen really writes smooth.4 stars because the pen runs out of ink quickly. Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

Have used for years...reliable, never had one wreck a shirt pocket (leak) in any weather. Works with Rite in the Rain paper products.

I bought this 2 pack after these pens came up in conversation. I kept one and gave the other to my partner. They are just as we remembered them... fantastic! A+++

I recently went on a buying spree of several affordable pens to find one that suited me. Among the lot were Sakura, Pilot, Uniball, and Zebra. Of the survivors, the Zebra G-301 definitely comes 1st or 2nd.The Zebra looks and feels way better than any other cheap pen. The stainless steel design is sleek, and the weight makes you feel like you're writing with something real. The ink flows smooth, rich, and dark. The clicking mechanism is quieted and smooth. Honestly, it's like they just worked on every piece of the construction and maximized it.If I had one gripe? The writing seems to be dependent on the angle of your pen to the paper, which I haven't figured out yet. 4/5 times it writes just great, but 1/5 the lines are thinner, weaker, or what not. I'll need to experiment.Still, that aside, this is a great pen that fits my needs fantastically. The only other pen that's in the running (possibly my #1) is the UniBall Vision Elite. The writing on that has been unsurpassed on these <$5 pen price points I've found so far.