PILOTVarsity Pre-Filled Fountain Pens, Medium Point Stainless Steel Nib, Black Ink, 12-Pack

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This is the only pen I use besides refillable fountain pens. Light with a great feel in your hands keeps away the finger cramps for long writing sessions. The pen nib is a medium size so it can smear a little and the writing can run a little thick, but unless you want a very fine line, you’re looking at a great quality pen. One pen also goes a long way as the ink lasts a long while. In my opinion, makes any writing project look great!

I prefer to write with fountain pens because they a) make my writing look far better, and b) glide easily.Pros:+ Disposable means you don't need to worry so much about loosing one as they are cheap to replace.+ Comparable in performance to other fountain pens in the $50 range.+ Smooth writing, excellent for those who's wrists fatigue easily or suffer from carpal tunnel.+ Most people will find their handwriting improves with a fountain pen, these pens are no exception.Cons:- Non-refillable by design (Unless you obviously take it apart, look up Varsity refill if you want to know how)- Runs out of ink much sooner than rollerball or gel pens, though should be expected with fountain pens.- Sometimes inconsistent performance, fine lines one minute blotchy the next. Have a tendency to clog at the tip requiring one to wipe the tip off to get it to write again.Those looking for a relatively cheap alternative to these pens that are refillable I recommend the Pelikano line of fountain pens, they can be had for $10-$15 (around $20 on amazon), the refills are cheap and is a quality starter fountain pen. Pelikano Junior Fountain Pen P67 Blue or Pelikan Pelikano Blue Medium Point Fountain Pen - 926733

I originally received these yesterday, but I was sent the wrong color (blue) I ordered PURPLE. I went right in to return/replace & Amazon instantly made it right by sending out the PURPLE without charging me again as long as I drop the other box off at Staples by 2/1 or within 30 days (don't remember, it's in my email). THANKS Amazon, mistakes happen, but this couldn't have been any easier! Happy Customer here! 💜💜💜I just noticed that ALL the reviews I've read for these pens on Amazon are for the blue or black ink. I've just got to say that these disposable fountain pens in purple are actually the best quality purple ink I've ever used! VERY, VERY, HAPPY CUSTOMER! Thanks again Amazon! 💜💜💜

If you’re just getting into fountain pens or have used fountains before these are very good budget friendly pens. I have a few out to blow my coworkers minds- they’re only used to ballpoint or gel tip. Pair these with good paper and you have a match made in heaven. The texture/ feel of the tip on some good notebook paper is amazing. I have carpal tunnel and my wrist thanks me for buying these. Needing minimal pressure while maintaining good hand writing.Would definitely recommend

I have been writing with, collecting, and loving fountain pens for forty years. I own, and have owned, pens costing many hundreds of dollars. I have restored antique pens to almost new condition. I say this only as background for my comments.These disposable pens are wonderful. For less than $2.50, you can write with a real, expressive fountain pen. The nib, (the "point", business end, whatever) is stainless steel, and the ink supply seems inexhaustable.To clarify some confusion in other reviews, be aware that these are real fountain pens. Expensive pens, that you use, refill, and use again for years, usually have gold nibs (14-21kt). The gold nib usually has a tiny ball of iridium welded to the end during manufacture. Iridium, the same metal found most plentifully in meteors, is hard, and prevents the gold from wearing quickly. The gold provides the flexibility needed for expressive writing. Less expensive are pens with stainless steel nibs, also tipped in iridium.The nibs on these DISPOSABLE pens are stainless steel, without the iridium. The nib wears well, for the life of the throw-away pen.Try these, you'll like them. If you don't, your investment is very small.If you do like the experience, go on to better pens, I suggest the Waterman 'Phileas' as a good next step. The nib is stainless steel, iridium tipped, and gold plated (for looks, only). As a bonus, the pen has a classic look, perhaps reminding one of Jules Verne and his traveller. The price is usually in the $25.00-$35.00 range. Great colors, matching roller ball and ballpoint available. After that, the adventure continues, limited only by your pocket book.If you are a fountain pen person, but just don't know it yet, there is no better, low cost way to find out than these disposable pens. 'Way better' than any ballpoint or rollerball.

These are by far for me the best disposable fountain pens! I use them all the time and have started using them over my collection of pens! They’re easy, they never leak, and when they start running out it ink you throw them away! There’s no fuss or mess with refilling or using cartridges that hardly ever work until after a lot of time and effort! Love these so much!!!! Please don’t ever stop making these pens!