Faber-Castell NX 23 Ball Pen Pack of 4 (0.5/0.7/1.0mm - Black/Blue/Red) -Frosted Design, Matte Grip, Super Smooth Pen, Ventilated Cap, Water Resistant, Needle Point (0.7mm (Black))

Admittedly, I’m picky about writing instruments. I prefer a fine point, bold ink, and a consistent, smooth flow of it as I write. I’m also drawn to attractive looking pens with larger barrels or creative designs. My preference is a retractable pen because I don’t like keeping up with pen tops, but I was drawn to the cute curve in the handle top of these pens. Nice design. This pen checked all the boxes for me except one: consistent ink flow. Unfortunately the ink clumps in places as I write. So much so that I don’t like touching the paper for a while after I’ve written because it looks like the ink will smear. I’ve decided to keep them anyway. If the manufacturer (FB) made that small ink flow adjustment to these pens, they would be perfect!👏🏼👍🏼🥰

The pens are very nice and lightweight. I prefer a heavier barrel though.

Have just tried writing with it and after a few minutes the ink bleeds. I can't recall this brand being like this.