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Jetstream 101

bethanyhayler — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:43:58 -0800

Great pen!
Works smoothly and is extremely easy to write with.
Not liquid but comes out instantly and doesn't smudge!
Definitely recommend!
Great pen, great price and great outcome!

Mubasshir Ahmed — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:31:47 -0700

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out of 10

by Mubasshir Ahmed on Mon, 07/04/2011 - 12:32pm

eric_k2 — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:36:03 -0700

As close to perfect as I've found yet (Uni-Ball Jetstream RT)
This is one of the best pens I've ever used. Beautifully smooth writing, even on low quality paper. Feels good in your hand and the grip material extends all the way up, which is nice for writing. It is a bit difficult to twirl the pen between your fingers if that's your habit, and the silver coating on the very tip sometimes flakes off, exposing the plastic. This generally happens only after hard use or abuse, but these minor details are a single bad drop in a lake of otherwise wonderful performance. Again, this is the best roller pen I have ever used. After I tried it the first time I went back to the store and bought half a dozen more.

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out of 10

by eric_k2 on Mon, 07/04/2011 - 10:26am

tbourquin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:46:59 -0800

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out of 10

by tbourquin on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 12:46pm

Zebra F-301

Mubasshir Ahmed — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:53:59 -0800

"What flows from the heart goes to the heart." From the heart of Zebra to the hearts of all its faithful customers, Zebra's original F-301 stainless steel retractable pen has touched millions of people; and the papers they have written with it.

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out of 10

vale — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:11:38 -0800

I expected some more (Parker Jotter with styrene barrel)
I've always wanted to have a good pen, and when someone told me that the parker was the "perfect pen" i've immediately bought this one. It's surely good looking and it's easy to handle, but the ink is not so fluid and it has too much grip.

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out of 10

by vale on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 2:11am

vale — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:00:27 -0800

almost perfect pen (Uni-Ball Jetstream RT)
Despite it's a little too large to handle if you write a lot, it's the best pen I've ever used

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out of 10

by vale on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 2:00am

Pilot Hi-Tecpoint Retractable (BXRT-V5/V7)

bluedrink9 — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:01:15 -0800

An excellent pen, the Hi-tecpoint system is wonderful, being fine, smooth and not leaking copious amounts of ink. The only and biggest drawback (it's quite a big one) is in the grip and barrel design.

Rajesh Mehta — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:12:30 -0700

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out of 10

by Rajesh Mehta on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 3:47pm

ThirdeYe — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:47:36 -0700

A good, affordable, no-frills pen (Bic Click Stick)
I've had one of these in my room for who knows how long and it still works great. It looks very basic but it works without having to scribble to get the ink flow started. They're affordable at under $1/pen and they are very long lasting. They also make an ecologically friendly version called the "ECOlutions" but cost slightly more and have a clear barrel instead of the standard white barrel.

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out of 10

by ThirdeYe on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:38am

Bic AI Retractable Gel Pen

ThirdeYe — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:55:16 -0700

I purchased this pen on clearance at K-Mart and I'm very pleased with it. It writes very dark and smooth, and is refillable with a standard Bic Gel refill.

HudsonRaiderFan — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:01:16 -0700

Depends.....Like a roll of the dice. (Paper Mate Flexgrip Ulra)
I like this pen but it seems like the ink flow is different from pen to pen. Some flow very smooth....some you have "pull" along. When I get one with good flow, I try to keep it in pocket!!

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out of 10

by HudsonRaiderFan on Mon, 07/05/2010 - 2:43pm

Lamy Logo Tri-Color Pen

bjcmatthews — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:33:19 -0700

I have wanted a multi pen of a good quality for a long time. I had seen Lamy multi pens in the past, but other than the Logo (which this review is covering) and the Lamy 2000 4-colour multi pen, none of them grabbed me.

Namiki/Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen

bjcmatthews — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:14:42 -0700

I recently bought a Namiki Vanishing Point Fountain Pen, for using at University, because although I own many traditional fountain pens, I didn't have a retractable.

Tuff Writer

x59628 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:31:17 -0800

Nowadays, it seems that any manufacturer will eagerly slap on the word “tactical” onto anything. However, the Frontline series tactical pens from Tuff-Writer truly fall into the “tactical” realm. Because the pen is designed to be a tactical self-defense pen, this review will reflect that.

AuLead — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:20:23 -0700

Excellent pen. (Precise V5 Extra Fine)
Nothing fancy when it comes to looks, but the pen writes like a charm, dries so quickly it's hard to smear, and drops in a dark, bold black. Beautifully smooth and sharp without feathering, and the needle point is incredibly accurate and steady. Ink flow is precise and perfect, even for quick writing.

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out of 10

by AuLead on Sun, 08/23/2009 - 12:14pm

Pilot Precise V5 RT

AuLead — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:27:23 -0700

This pen functions exactly as the Precise V5, only now with a snazzier barrel, a rubber grip, and a retractable cartridge, so now you can use it on the go.

Zebra F-701

x59628 — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:14:12 -0700

Zebra has a fairly good reputation when it comes to pens, and the F-701 is no exception. The pen has a good heft, and is balanced so that the center of gravity is towards the front. The knurled grip is VERY effective, and would be suitable for writing with for long time periods, or for people who's hands perspire easily. The click mechanism is not as smooth as it could be, and does not make a very positive "click". I find that sometimes, the clicker will actually malfunction (I might have just gotten a lemon). Made in Japan, the build quality is excellent.

x59628 — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:09:19 -0700

Precise V5 Extra Fine (Precise V5 Extra Fine)
One of the major drawbacks of liquid ink rollerballs, like the Precise V5 is that it will not write effectively over white out (found that out in the fifth grade...) Also, being an Extra Fine pen, the tips are fairly fragile, and I have experienced moments where the tip will fall out on its own. Its looks and design don't really earn a ten in my mind, as the design is fairly crude for ease of manufacturing. The smoothness really depends on the paper you use. On poorer grade paper, the point WILL go through if you apply enough pressure. And even though it IS an extra fine pen, because of its liquid ink, the line it puts down is usually the same thickness as a medium ball point, if not just a tad thinner.

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out of 10

by x59628 on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 5:57pm

chirag — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:15:14 -0800

Pilot V ball Grip Extra fine (Pilot V ball Grip Extra fine)
This pen is very smooth but quite dark, it not that good if you plan to use it on both the sides of pages.A few flaws are its weight,grip and also because it doesn't have a continuous flow of ink.I would recommend this for really fast and nimble writers who don't spread out the ink to much

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out of 10

by chirag on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 7:56am