PentelEnerGel Deluxe RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen, Medium Line, Metal Tip, Orange Ink, Box of 12 (BL77-F)

I love the color and way these pens write. The big problem I have is that they are expensive as pens go, and I consistently have them break on me, making them unusable. I've had this issue with other colors of the Energel model as well. What happens is that the barrel inexplicably cracks slightly, so the two halves of the pen don't stay screwed together and spring apart in your hand. It's not every single pen, and it's not immediately, but I have had it happen more often than not, and it's extremely wasteful and frustrating for the high cost.

I used Zebra Sarasa 1.0 Black pens for well over 20 years. It was the best inker out there. But, then around 2009 they switched their manufacturing from Japan to Mexico. Nothing against Mexico but the quality of the ink flow dropped dramatically. I called Zebra when yet another box of 12 pens had 3 to 5 that just simply refused to work properly. They sent me a free dozen but with a "Who cares what you think of our product" attitude. Rude lady she was. Really. I guess product loyalty means nothing to some companies anymore. Well, guess what Zebra, you lose. I've spread the word about you for all this time but no more. Perhaps this is why I stopped being able to find your pens in Walgreens or any other store anymore?Point is, after tons of research, I decided to try Pentel. This particular pen suits my need for smoothness perfectly. Zero skipping. And a nice 1.0 thickness. Thanks Pentel for catching me and keeping me writing.

Let me start out by saying that this is a great pen! Let me also say I can’t believe the number of people that are complaining about minor things with this pen. People, this is a $2.15 pen when bought by the dozen. Of course it’s not going to last for months on end. If you want a pen that will last longer, but the 0.5, it will last nearly 3 times as long. The 1.0 lays down a beautifully even thick coat of water-based ink that doesn’t smudge. I prefer the 1 mm because it has a rich broad stroke and very smooth writing characteristics. These are Japanese designed pens, made in Japan. For those that complain about the price, there are plenty of Chinese made pens for half the money or less that will write the same letters and numbers without the smooth flow of quality ink you get in Japanese or German pens. This is an ergonomically designed pen with extremely high-quality ink that flows smoothly and doesn’t smudge.

I LOVE THESE PENS! They are the only pens I will write with at work. I buy them myself because I love the darkness of the ink, the fast drying gel and the smoothness of flow. Regrettably I have gotten a few duds, but they are few and far between. The ink writes on virtually any surface without smearing. I am constantly having people steal them from me, hence I buy in bulk. Whenever I let someone borrow one I always hear "Wow! this is a nice pen, where did you get this?" They come in a plethora of different colors and all of them write as smooth as silk. You can use them for adult coloring books, journaling, drawing, sketching, mandalas, it is the ultimate doodling pen. Comfortable, easy to hold, ergonomic and long lasting. I take tons of notes everyday and buy refills for these pens.

I use these pens every workday for eight hours a day at my job. While they do not bleed through the paper and they are able to stick to glossy paper, I have found myself running out of these pens quickly! I have found that I am throwing a way a pen a week. Another draw back is that while these pens do not bleed, they will leave red smears on your skin if you run your hand over the ink (aka it takes a long time to dry).

I bought a box of black, blue, and red pens. All of the red pens fall apart at the tip and bottom parts that fit together bust on every pen. These are my favorite pens I write will all day. The consistency and quality of this product is lacking.

My clients love these pens, especially when they have to sign documents with over 50-75 signatures - at least 3 times a week someone is taking a picture of the barrel so as to remember which brand and style the pen is for when he or she buys their own. It writes smooth, less pressure on the paper means less hand cramping.

I USE to love these pens- until the last batch. The last batch of pens are of very low quality. Specifically, the pens will not stay together. When I go to write with the pen, the spring launches the bottom part so that the pen is unusable except as a refill for another working pen.I don't know if the company switched manufactuers or what, but it went from a high quality pen to junk.

I love these pens! Have been using the darker green for some time and have now tried the Lime Green, Violet, and the Pink. They are beautifully smooth writers, and I love that they are retractable and have a pocket clip. No lid to keep taking off and replacing and no accidental writing on my sleeves or clothing!They are refillable and the only tiny negative is that if you write on slightly glossy paper the ink is prone to smudging if you brush/knock against it before it has had time to dry. On normal paper it dries instantly.

I love the gel ink and its my favourite colour. Writing in my notes or journal each day with such a lovely pen is a pleasure and I bought a bulk pack so there is always one handy!!

I love the way these pens write, so smooth and flowing. The colour is nice too.

Just what my wife was looking for but could not find. Excellent product.

Love the smooth writing of these pens. They last a reasonable length of time too.