Pilot P500 Gel Ink Rolling Ball Pen Black Ink Extra Fine Point

Pros: Extra fine tip, smooth ink flow, attractive barrel, archival safe ink.
Cons: Might be too fine for some peoples taste, no comfort grip.

When you first see this pen out of the package you might be fooled into thinking that it’s one of “those” expensive pens that run in the $40.00 range. The blue marble design gives this a sleek look that makes it perfect for the office ...

Pros: Good price for good ink; smooth writing
Cons: Hard, ridged grip; non-refillable

Although cheap enough to be considered by most people, the Pilot P500 provides standout quality in both smoothness and ink quality. It is available in either P500 (0.5 inch) or P700 (0.7 inch) models and five different colors. Aesthetics Pe ...

Pros: Ink is dark and stays on surface. Relatively cheap and works magnificently.
Cons: Hurts after long essay writing. No rubber grip. Barrel design suffers.

I write with this pen on almost everything I can. I have used it for 3 years of high school and 2 years at UCLA, yet have not found any major downfall of it besides what is listed in the cons. I really like extra-fine tip pens and at a perfect 0.5-mm line, this pen does the trick of writing like a lead pencil but much darker and with less pressure. Ultimately, my writing looks much better because of it.

The best thing about this pen is that the gel ink stays on the surface of lined paper (it doesn't penetrate/soak in) so you can write on both sides and visibly see both sides much more clearly than any other gel pen I have tried. It's also a great value.

Pros: Smooth flowing ink. Perfect size tip.
Cons: Grip hurts for long sessions. The clip falls off towards the end of its life.

This is the only pen I will use. I usually carry several with me because I don't want to be without one. It's pretty bad when you are addicted to a pen. I've tried to find other pens that I like as much, but just havne't found them out there. I do a LOT of writing, and people say I have incredible handwriting--I think it has a lot to do with the pen.

Pros: very fine point
Cons: the cap cracks and falls off long before the pen gives out

I absolutely love this ! I have tried many other pens looking for that one that can write smoothly, not smear and with a fine enough point to handle my small writing. This pen is it. I can't leave them out in view because everyone else has a habit of walking away with them.

I would really be thrilled if this pen came with a clicker instead of a cap as the cap cracks long before the pen runs out of ink.