PILOT VBall Liquid Ink Rolling Ball Stick Pens, Extra Fine Point, Black Ink, 12-Pack (35200)

I have been using this pen for close to 20 years now and have tried many others in that period. I have never encountered another pen with the same rolling smoothness and balance in my hand. I used to buy them at Staples all the time, but now have to order it there. I just came across this on Amazon, and while I wish they hadnt changed the barrel marking to this conspicuous large font, Im presuming it is the same pen Ive loved all these years. Writing quality: Very smooth and consistent. Tends to bleed through thinner papers but, thats because the ink is so consistent. Its listed as a rollerball, but it doesnt have the dead spots in a line one expects of a rollerball such as bic. I also notice that needlepoints tends to get stuck on paper. I hate needlepoints. This pen rolls across different types of papers smoothly, and will also not pool in one spot very easily. Comfort: I think its the perfect size and shape. Its shorter than the traditional or Bic brand size, which gives me a great balance when writing. I also like the stiffness of the barrel, and the clear plastic around where your fingers grip are just the right size. The material gives good tacky grip. I will never be able to write again if they stop selling this pen!

Never thought I would take the time to write an Amazon review for a pen, but here we are. I have used these pens exclusively for more than 20 years. It started when, in high school. I randomly picked up one of my dad’s, and that is when the love affair began. It was, of course, love at first write. I committed my undying devotion to Vball pens right then and there, and it’s been the only pen I’ve used for well over 20 years. I wish I could still find them in stores, but I love that I can buy a 12-pack on Amazon. They used to be sold separately, just one in a pack. I get compliments on my handwriting all the time and always give these pens the credit. They write so smoothly and beautifully. In 20 years I can count on one hand the amount of pens I may have had leak. And they do last a long time. This is literally the only pen I buy or use. Please, please VBall, don’t ever change or discontinue this product!

No skipping ever with these pens. Also when there are tiny spaces and forms to fill out this is the only pen I can use or my tiny responses are at least legible. Best pens ever

I love this pen. It writes very well. And I feel it moves very smoothly. I love writing with it. It is very easy to use.

Very fine pen. This writes better than the Pilot Precise V5 and much smoother too.

I have used these pens EXCLUSIVELY for journaling, work, letter-writing, and anything inbetween since 2006. I cannot emphasize enough how much these pens are essential to my life and happiness. Overstatement? I think not.

These pens don’t dry out easily

I’ve been using these Vball pens for about 20 years, for writing, sketching - nothing is better!!

Ive been a professional writer for 30 years, and for my money, this is the best pen Ive ever used. Skip free and so extremely fluid, its more like writing with a brush than a pen. And from a design perspective, the V Ball is simple, attractive, functional and very comfortable - a solid performer. Show me any Waterman or Mont Blanc that even comes close, and Ill buy it. But in the interim, at less than two bucks a pop, the Pilot V Ball sets the gold standard for everything a great pen should be.

LOve these purple pens! they write so beautifully! they shipped fast and were very well packaged!