- R2 Precision Rollerball Pens - 0.5 mm Ultra Fine-Point Pen Set With Comfort Grip for School, Office, Writing, and Journaling, 12 Pack, Black Ink

I like these pens a lot. At the price, it is difficult - but not impossible - to beat them. This is a classic free liquid ink rollerball pen. That means that it uses a water based ink similar to that used in fountain pens and it has the same feed mechanism as found in fountain pens but with a rollerball rather than a fountain pen nib. As with all good pens of this type, it writes very consistent lines with no skipping and you do not need to press down on the paper, just allow the pen to glide over the paper and it will write. You can leave dark lines on your paper and never leave a trace on the paper below even if there is carbon paper. I compared it to a number of my favorite pens, almost all of which are more expensive or in one case simply unobtainable and it was close to the best standards. I compared this pen to a Schneider Cartridge Roller, a Uniball Air and Insight, an Ohto Can see 0.7, a Skill Craft Liquid Magus 0.7, a Rotring XONOX Rollerpoint, a Waterman Fountain pen and - the daddy of them all - a selected Rotring Visupoint. In terms of smooth writing feel, they all beat the Inc R2 but it was a close run thing and I could list dozens of rollerballs that are dramatically inferior. Also, I was testing the Inc R2 as new, out of the box. Most pens of this type need a few days use before they come to their best. The only pen that offered a significantly better wring experience was the selected visupoint. You cannot buy those anymore and the quality has always varied between distinctly average and sublime. The only better value that you will find among top rollerball pens is the Uniball Insight if you buy bulk packs of 36 pens or the Schneider Cartridge Roller because you only buy the pen once and then you can use standard fountain pen cartridges. There are other things to consider though. If you use cheap paper, you will experience bleed through similar to all of the other pens noted above with the exception on the Uniball Air and the fountain pen both of which beat it hands down. If you regularly find yourself spilling water based liquids on the paper then you will see that you can make the ink run. Only the Ohto, Skillcraft and Uniball Air pens showed any sign of resisting a soaking. My final test was for left handed writing. Left handed people will be familiar with the problem of liquid ink pens being liable to smudging as they write from left to right and their hand passes over the just written words. As a right hander, the best that I can do to test for this problem is to write a word normally and the immediately rub my thumb over the text. This pen passed as did every other pen that I listed above with the exception of the two pens using regular fountain pen ink.

These R2 Rollerball Pens are my favorite pen for the journaling I do daily plus anything else. Reliable,. They don't spill or run ink. I keep a box on hand for much of my writing. The tip is reliable with steady stream of ink and have a long life span.

As an avid pen enthusiast, I recently had the pleasure of trying out the Inc. R2 Rollerball Pens - 0.7 mm Medium-Point Pen Set, and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed. From the moment I uncapped the first pen, I knew I was in for a treat. The 0.7 mm medium-point tip glides effortlessly across the page, leaving behind crisp, precise lines with every stroke. Whether I'm jotting down notes during a meeting or drafting a handwritten letter, these pens deliver consistent ink flow and a smooth writing experience that's unmatched by other rollerball pens I've used. One of the standout features of the Inc. R2 Rollerball Pens is their comfortable grip design. The soft grip ensures that my hand doesn't tire even during long writing sessions, allowing me to maintain control and focus on the task at hand. I also appreciate the sleek, modern design of these pens. With their slim profile and metallic accents, they not only perform exceptionally well but also look stylish on my desk or in my pen case. Durability is another key aspect where these pens shine. Despite frequent use, I've yet to experience any issues with ink leakage or tip wear, a testament to their high-quality construction and craftsmanship. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend the Inc. R2 Rollerball Pens - 0.7 mm Medium-Point Pen Set to anyone in search of a reliable writing instrument. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply someone who appreciates the art of writing, these pens are sure to exceed your expectations.

Smooth writing and never met a piece of paper it didn’t love!

Good pens. Bargain price

bleeds thru paper

Excellent value for a commanding writer.

Received timely, packaged well.