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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

njpenguy — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:20:45 -0700

Pilot g2 (Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Ink Rolling Ball)
Pilot, to me, has mastered gel ink with the G2 Bold, especially. But why don't they pay att'n to the feel/hold of the pen? Except for the new G2 Limited, there is no thought to a softer hold for the pen, which is a mistake.

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out of 10

by njpenguy on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 7:14am

chirag — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:34:38 -0800

Uniball Vision (Uni-Ball Vision)
This pen provides smooth writing along with a flow of mid blue like colored ink, I trust this pen for people who like writing long paragraphs and essays not for those who write short notes.

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out of 10

by chirag on Thu, 03/05/2009 - 9:31am

chirag — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:37:20 -0800

Uniball Vision Elite (Uni-Ball Vision Elite)
This pen provides smooth writing no blotting fade proof and water proof ink contained in a big cartridge. I bought this pen for its handling not very it is easy to maneuver and write fast.

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out of 10

by chirag on Thu, 03/05/2009 - 9:31am

Pilot V ball Grip Extra fine

JasonAndrews — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:10:41 -0800

This newly released 0.5mm plastic yet amazing pen has been one of the most successful pens since the uniball vision. Though bought for a cheap price, you get an anti friction tugsten carbide ball that would impress the owner of even a Taccia pen set.

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chirag — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:19:07 -0800

Uni-ball Jetstream (Uni-ball Jetstream )
This pen is very smooth and provides a constant flow of ink. It also is not to heavy and very well designed for comfort, thanks to a considerable amount of ink in the refill it can be used for a long time. I would definitely recommend this pen for use to any writer

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out of 10

by chirag on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 4:10pm

chirag — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:26:35 -0800

Safari (Safari)
This pen is a very well deigned pen it provide generous flow of nice quality ink I really like the reliability of this pen I personally use it for all my work and like using it for school this I one of the pens I would personally recommend for writing with thanks to it reliability and handling I received one as a prize and I truly recommend this wonderful pen.

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out of 10

by chirag on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 4:09pm

Mont Blanc Meisterstück Classique

MissKnowItAll — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:11:12 -0800

I received the Mont Blanc Meisterstück Classique as a gift 10 years ago. Since it's such a pricey pen I assumed it would be worlds better than my favorite $2 pen from Staples. After many years of using it, I'm still partial to the disposable gel ink pens. This pen is really lovely, but it is so heavy that my hands hurt after writing with it for very long. Perhaps, it would be fine for a man, since men have larger, stronger hands, but this is not a great pen for a woman. I have been through several refills and I'm still disappointed with the inconsistency of the ink flow. It gets gummed up on the rollerball and you have to have something handy at all times to wipe the ball of goop off the tip.

MissKnowItAll — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:32:04 -0800

Good, but Inconsistent (Staedtler liquid point 5 and 7)
I inherited a package of Staedtler liquid point 7 pens from my co-worker. She wanted something with a very fine tip and thought these pens "Precision Engineered in Germany" would be just the ticket. However, when she tried writing in the journal she keeps notes in at work, the ink smeared all over the place. We decided that the paper in her notebook was too slick for this pen and so she gave them to me since I make notes on Post-Its and plain old legal pads. I really like the intensity of the ink's color and its generous flow. However, I had trouble with smearing too. I figured it was because I was writing quickly and so I reserved this pen for when I could take my time and needed something to look nice (signing documents and addressing letters). I also made sure not to use it on paper that was the least bit slick. I've still continued to have problems with smearing even when using 100% cotton stationery. Apparently, I'm not the only one who has had this problem. The King of Pointland's blog entry on what's up with this pen - http://cradle.brokenglass.com/blog/archives/000448.html. I love the richness of this ink, so I guess I'll still reserve it for signing my name. The ink dries too slowly for this to be a very practical pen, unless you have the kind of time to wait five minutes between writing each line. I also wouldn't call the Staedtler liquid point 7 a "fine" tip. It puts down just as much ink as some broader-tipped pens I've used.

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out of 10

by MissKnowItAll on Sun, 02/22/2009 - 9:02pm

MissKnowItAll — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:43:23 -0800

Uni-Ball Vision Elite (Uni-Ball Vision Elite)
This is one of my favorite pens because to the consistent flow of richly-colored ink. It's inexpensive and comes in a variety of colors. Being able to see the ink supply seems more live a novelty than a necessity. When it's running low, you'll know it because the normally generous ink flow becomes light. I like that you can buy refills for the cartridges and don't have to toss the entire pen. Although, I've only been able to find refills in black, blue/black (looks navy), blue, and red. The purple, dark pink, green, and orange pens seem to only be available in a multi-pack, so if you're hooked on the purple ones I think you must be out of luck because you can't buy a whole box of purple ones. It puts down a generous amount of ink so you do get some bleed thru on thin paper like lined notebook paper. The ink is water-resistant and dries quickly. I discovered this after spilling water on some papers on my desk. I blotted them dry with a napkin and they looked as good as new. I couldn't believe that the ink didn't run. Wow. According to Uni-Ball it also won't leak on airplanes. The only bad thing about this pen is that it has a tendency to come unscrewed while you're writing. This could be easily solved by putting a drop of glue on the cartridge and screwing it shut, but then you have to give up on ever refilling it. I still think the attributes of this pen outweigh this problem. After I started using them, the other people in my office tried them and switched to these pens too.

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out of 10

by MissKnowItAll on Sun, 02/22/2009 - 9:00pm

MissKnowItAll — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:54:07 -0800

Uni-Ball Vision - A Great All-Around Pen (Uni-Ball Vision)
This is a great pen. They are cheap, widely available, come in a great variety of colors, and the ink flow is excellent. They've been around for several years now. I think Uni-Ball really improved on this design when they created the Uni-Ball Vision Elite. This older version is a little more prone to skipping and isn't refillable, but it doesn't have the problem of accidentally coming un-screwed like the Vision Elite does. For that reason, I still turn to this pen when I need to write very quickly and don't have time to deal with the Vision Elite's quirks.

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out of 10

by MissKnowItAll on Sun, 02/22/2009 - 9:00pm

neal — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:10:16 -0800

great pen, but . . . . (Uni-ball Jetstream )
I LOVE Jetstreams for their smoooooth writing, but I don't like how light the plastic barrel is. It's better and more substantial than many plastic pens, but does anybody know if Jetstream refills can go into any other pen bodies? Has anybody tried to modify a Jetstream refill so it goes into a nice rollerball body? thanks Neal

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out of 10

by neal on Mon, 01/19/2009 - 9:08am

Uni-Ball Jetstream

maxx photo — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:04:44 -0700

The Uni-ball Jetstream is the closest to perfect that I have found. The smooth writing is astounding. The only real trouble I've had with this pen is comedy. When most people first see it, they try to twist it until I get tired of laughing and pull the top off for them to use it.

Uni-ball Jetstream

pendan — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:55:52 -0800

The Jetstream from Uni-ball is one of the best overall rollerballs I have found. With its comfortable and attractive design in black(for 1.0mm) and blue(0.7mm), and the tungsten carbide rolling ball which ensures brilliantly smooth writability, it is a must have. The only fault I can find is the occasional inconsistency of ink flow. Although this can be irritating I stopped noticing it not long after becoming accustom to it.

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x59628 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:53:32 -0800

Pilot G2 (Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Ink Rolling Ball)
I think the G2 is somewhat of a trivial pen. It writes smoothly at first, right out of the package, but over time, if you let it dry out a bit, it will write like a dry quill pen. The ball tends to jam with dried ink, but this is typical of rollerballs. After a while, the line tends to become a bit inconsistent. It's a good red pen for teachers who correct papers every day, but then again, the ink WILL smear...

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out of 10

by x59628 on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 10:42am