What's the difference between f-402 vs f-301

F-402 feels nicer because of the weight verses the F-301. I also think it's the grip difference. F-301 has a plastic grip and F-402 has a nice thin rubber grip. If you want a nice metal pen either one works but if you're going to spend the money you might as well get the F-402 it is wonderful to write with. F-301 feels more plastic to me after using F-402. It is definitely worth the price for F-402.

Is the barrel all one piece of steel, or is the part under the rubber grip an insert (possibly non-metal)?

Under the rubber grip is a plastic tube sheathing a thin metal shaft that allows the tip to be unscrewed from the body of the pen. That is where / how the ink refill is changed. - The pen is Very solid and sturdy.

Are these the Zebra pens with the thicker barrel than the usual Zebra pens? Thank you

The black portion of the barrel is thicker and cushioned.

Will these take the Rite in the Rain refill?

Yes, I drilled all three of my F402s with a 7/64th bit, wrapped the whole pen in gardener's stretch tape. I did not even bother removing the conical tip. Then I used compressed air to revome the SS shards. That way I can use Fisher and rite in the rain refills. Plus I also remove the plastic Parker "ratchet" from my Parker "G2" ball point (not Pilot G2 gel) refills, so they can be used too (now length is the same as Fisher/RITR). The Parker (actually Schnieder XB) thick ink has never leaked, but I am carful anyway since the sealing end is missing. I once added a cotton-tip down the cartridge (and discovered the refills are only half full anyway) for greater leak assurance.

ASIN	B004WOAJP6
Additional Features	Eco Friendly
Age Range Description	Adult
Age range (description)	Adult
Animal Theme	Zebra
Best Sellers Rank	#55,803 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,289 in Retractable Ballpoint Pens
Body Shape	Round
Brand	Zebra Pen
Brand Name	Zebra Pen
Closure Type	Retractable
Color	Black Ink
Colour	Black Ink
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 4,225 Reviews
Drill Point	Fine
Global Trade Identification Number	00045888292123, 00799198225714, 50045888292128
Grip Type	Rubber
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Included Components	Zebra Pen F-Refill
Ink Base	Water
Ink Color	Black
Ink colour	Black
Item Diameter	0.7 Millimeters
Item Dimensions	5.9 x 19.4 x 8.3 centimeters
Item Type Name	Medium
Item Weight	0.8 Ounces
Item height	3.25 inches
Line Size	0.7mm
Manufacturer	Zebra Pen
Material	Stainless Steel Plastic Metal
Material Type	Stainless Steel Plastic Metal
Model Name	F 402
Model Number	29212
Recommended Uses For Product	Office
Style	2-Pack
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Unit Count	2.0 Count
Writing Instrument Form	Ballpoint Pen
Writing instrument form	Ballpoint Pen

F-402 Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Stainless Steel Barrel, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 2-Pack

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