Zebra Pen X-701 Tactical Retractable Ballpoint Pen & X-701 Stainless Steel Ballpoint Pen Refill, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 2-Pack

This pen is very comfortable to hold thanks to its textured stainless steel grip, which prevents slipping even during long writing sessions. It writes smoothly and consistently with no skipping or interruptions. The ink dries quickly, which helps prevent smearing, even for left-handed users. The pressurized refill works well in all conditions and the pen feels balanced and durable. It’s easy to carry and use every day, and the sleek matte black finish adds to its professional look. Overall, excellent quality and great value for anyone needing a dependable pen..

This pen is now part of my everyday carry. It's not gonna be a big change for me since my old EDC pen was also from Zebra. They make great pens and this one is no exception.It's light it's comfortable to hold. Seems very sturdy and it writes beautifully. And of course, the price is pretty reasonable too. What more could you ask for?

This is a nice pen with great features. Lightweight & has good size. I like the taller pens. Easy to use, very durable & the ink dries quickly. I did not notice any smearing or smudges. Highly recommend.

Pros:1. Longest I've ever hung onto the same pen with daily use2. Durable3. Ink lasts a really long time4. Writes in fairly tough conditions5. It's a click pen!!!6. Can attach to a lanyard so you always have it readily available!Cons:1. Today, the tip of the pen is just ... Gone? It was on there yesterday.2. No soft grip. Metal isn't as comfortable as other pens3. Ink becomes a little lighter in below freezing conditions outdoors, but still more legible then other pens in extreme cold.Summary:I got tired of losing my good click pens at work, so I decided to spring for a pen that I could attach to my lanyard. Attaching it has provided two benefits - first, I still have the same pen, which is a miracle since I ordered it October 1st!! Second, it is very handy on my lanyard. I can write what I need for work in many situations without even detaching it, and even after six months of use, I still haven't needed to use one of the included refills yet.The reason it only gets four stars is because somehow between yesterday and this morning, the metal tip fell out and is now missing. It didn't seem loose at all yesterday when I used it. The other thing is that it's not super comfortable to write with. The grip area could use a softer material, even if just a hard plastic, to increase writing comfort.Still, even with those nitpicks it's a solid pen, and I definitely recommend it to people tired of losing their pens at work all the time. Well worth the price!!

This pen gets a lot of hate from the community and I don’t think it’s deserved. The tactical advertising does this pen a disservice in my opinion - it is not tactical, but it is pressurized in that the mechanism pressurizes the refill when deployed which allows for a smooth ink flow and writing at weird angles, such as a chart on a vertical surface. Overall I find this pen to be ergonomic and write smoothly (I haven’t had any ink blobbing issues). I would recommend this to people who truly want a good everyday ballpoint pen that doesn’t break the bank and looks cool as an added bonus.

Overall, I like the pen. It's like a heavy duty version of the good old F301. While the upper barrel is metal, the lower barrel is plastic. Albeit thick plastic. It doesn't feel imbalanced. I usually clip my pen in my front jeans pocket and this guy sticks up a little higher than my F701 because of the clip design. My only disappointment is that the flat black paint has very quickly rubbed off in spots (from contact with keys, coins, and such) and left bright shiny chrome peeking through. I wonder if some sort of enamel or anodizing would produce a more durable finish? I'll probably scrape it down to the shiny chrome, or I may experiment with different coatings.

DAY 1: Does NOT feel like an all metal pen (very light), but neither does the material feel like plastic; so far I like the look and feel; super gratifying click; writes well, more to follow. DAY 3: Enjoying the pen so far, super fine, smooth writing, extremely firm hold on pocket clip, enjoyable matte finish, no negative aspects thus far, seems a little pricey, but all-condition writing does tend to come at a price. DAY 5- Upgrading my rating to 4 stars, liking this pen a lot. Light and nimble in the fingers; rigid but lightweight metallic feel; smoooth, super-fine writing; matte finish holding up fine so far to daily office and home use; sharing shirt pocket with phone, etc. Feels very gratifying to use, no disappointments so far. DAY 13: LOVING this pen! SO light, puts no sense if weight in my shirt pocket, light to use, consistent clean, fine line, very happy with this choice. 18 MONTHS: The black color on the body doesn't hold up with prolonged use (flakes off), so if that's an issue to you, keep that in mind. I don't care so much about the surface finish, so I'm good to go.

As a daily journaler, this has been my go-to daily pen. Somehow, the ink always comes out smooth. Rarely bleeds. The grip is comfortable.The black coating does chip off the pen after months of use, but I don't mind, as it gives the pen a rugged patina.