Pilot, G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, Extra Fine Point 0.5 mm, Pack of 12, Black

I use a bunch.

Best cheap pen period…0.05 is my preferred point. Smooth ink dispensing and comfortable grip. What else should you expect at this price point?

These pens are hands down my favorite pens. I work in healthcare and won’t use any other pen. The 0.5 mm is the best size and the ink writes smoothly and dries quickly. Would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, smooth pen.

These pens are great. The ink dries quickly. The pens function well.

Absolute perfection.

Writing with these pens is, in my opinion, an absolutely wonderful experience. Everyone who places a high importance on clarity in their writing will find the extra-ordinary smoothness and precision of these pens to be incredibly satisfying. The way the ink glides effortlessly across the page transforms the act of writing into a true pleasure, making every note or letter feel like a work of art.fine 0.5 mm point to be ideal since it produces lines that are exceptionally accurate. My impression is that the flow of ink is continuously smooth, and there is no skipping or blobbing, which are typical issues that may occur with pens of poorer quality. After putting this product through its paces on a wide range of paper types, from the typical business notebook to the higher-quality journaling paper, I discovered that the ink performed well overall. I am able to write swiftly and cleanly without putting any pressure on my hand since it glides over the page with ease. The gel ink dries rather rapidly, which is a significant advantage for me, particularly since I write with my left hand and often struggle with blurring when writing. To my knowledge, I haven't encountered that problem very much at all with these pens.In addition to that, I believe that the design of the pen itself is extremely well intended. Long periods of writing are much less taxing on the body since the rubber grip is pleasant. I often find myself in situations where I need to write for lengthy periods of time, such as when I am taking notes for personal projects or when I am attending meetings. I believe that the comfort of these pens makes a much bigger impact. I particularly like the fact that the cap can be fastened firmly; while it is a little point, the fact that it does so provides me the assurance that the ink will not dry out before its time. The pen has a sturdy build quality and a well-balanced feel in the hand, all of which add to a gratifying writing experience each and every time I try to take it up.The performance of each pen in the pack of twelve was identical to that of the previous one, and I used this product on a daily basis for many weeks. That, in my opinion, is a manifestation of the quality control that Pilot has in place. The most aggravating thing that may happen is to get a set of pens and then discover that some of them have various writing styles or are flawed. That was not an issue for me with this set, and I am certain that I can use any pen from the pack without having to worry about discrepancies between them. Whether I'm writing professional papers or just doodling in my own time, due to the strong and dark nature of the black ink, my writing is able to stand out really well.In spite of this, I do have a few small complaints about the product, which I believe are important enough to go over. Those who like a smoother and more fluid writing style may find the extremely fine 0.5 mm tip to be inconveniently scratchy, despite the fact that it is ideal for precise writing. The fine tip may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I can appreciate that the clean lines are something that I particularly like. Whether you choose a more expansive point or a more flowing ink feel, this is something to bear in mind before you begin. It has also come to my attention that while the ink dries very rapidly, it takes a little bit longer to dry on glossy or coated different kinds of paper. If you often use specialized papers, you should be aware of this fact, even if I do not believe it to be a deal-breaker.

Love these pens. Ultra fine point. Comfortable to use. Glide well across paper. Wonderful to write in small & large print!

These are my favorite cheap pens to write with. I always carry at least two.My hand script is a bit artistic. I use it to record how I am feeling and how my thoughts are flowing as I write. We all do, I suppose, I just like to take note of it. I thoroughly enjoy the feel of a pen tip moving smoothly across paper. I like to feel the texture of the paper through the pen. I like the pen to record starts and stops accurately with variations of pressure. These pens allow all of that, and are very comfortable to use for long periods of time.The reason I prefer a bold point (1.0mm line thickness) to the extra fine point is feel. The extra fine point feels a bit like you're scratching into the paper. Sometimes it even does just that. The feel of the bold point is much more fluid. I do enjoy the increased dexterity of a fine point when I am trying to cram something into a margin, but I much prefer to avoid that altogether. Still, the bold point does end up drawing blotted letter-shapes that are sometimes illegible when too small. The fine point remains clear with very small writing and detailed drawing.Because of the placement and opacity of the squishy-comfort-grip-thing, you can't visually tell when one of these pens is running out of ink. You can only tell because the pen that has served you faithfully throughout it's whole life without a hiccup is starting to sputter in its throws of death. When you get a few gaps in letters, you know you have just a few lines of script left before you can write no longer.There is only one other thing, in my experience, that can make this pen write poorly: oil. When I use them to make a note on my hand (yeah, I'm one of those, at least when I catch myself with a paperless thought...) the oil from my skin gives them pause. It takes a short scribble session on a scrap piece of paper to get them going again. The same thing can happen if I am working with a single sheet of paper over an extended period of time and building up hand oil on the paper by spinning the paper and writing a cloud of though in different directions wherever I can fit things in. I have oily skin. This may not be a problem for you at all. If it is, these are still the best (cheap) pens made.Perhaps by that same magic, these pens are very forgiving in the laundry. One of my previous favorites was the Pilot Precise series. They were a proud predecessor with liquid ink instead of gel. Leave one in your pocket as your pocket goes into the wash, and you will lose most if not every garment in the load. The G2s seem to shut themselves off. The first few times I found one rattling around as I transitioned clothes to the dryer, my heart jumped, but no damage was done. Results may vary. Very cool.