ZEBRA Sarasa Clip 0.5, 5 Color Set (JJ15-5CA)

I write A LOT. I mean, I empty pens on an almost daily basis. Therefor, I'm a pen addict. Pens make me happy. These pens... OH... THESE PENS! I've been using Zebra brand pens and mechanical pencils for a long time because I like very fine points, and when the package says 0.5mm, Zebra actually means it! I've been using Sarasa for a couple of years, but in more traditional colors. I always want more colors! On the slight chance that someday, someone will read all this stuff I write, these colors are gorgeous. There is almost nothing that isn't fantastic about these pens. The points are super-fine and the ink flows readily every time, yet not so copiously that you can't feel your pen-strokes. The nibs are secure and steady in the barrel and don't dance around. The tips don't get gunky after prolonged use like some milky-color pens. The barrels and the clips are super-sturdy and feel a bit more substantial than cheap gel pens. They dry to the touch instantly, which is important for writing without schmears. They seem to write just as well, and are just as legible on black paper as on white. And BEST OF ALL - there are no retina-searing, juvenile fluorescent colors! Only pastels! I will say, though, that they aren't quite as opaque or "juicy" as other brands, so they aren't really any good for adult coloring or art applications. As with anything, you sacrifice some aspects to gain others, and the ink flow rate and lack of gunk is what makes these especially good for writing. It should not be surprising that someone would try to copy these pens, right down to the clips and the package graphics. (see photos) I have those copies too, and these are vastly better for about the same price per pen, even though the alternative has more colors.

Packaged nicely, came on time, good product at an affordable price. Highly recommend.

Pens are exactly as described. I love the extra fine tip. The pens write smooth, and the colors are great.

Nice colors. Some of the lighter ones do not write smooth and can be a little scratchy. It does smear a littlle bit. Does not highlight well. But overall, pretty good.

I wanted to start inking some of my drawings having seen some artists using brush pens as opposed to the dip pens I've tried before. The brush pens seem the way to go as they don't have to use the ink pot and are thus much less messy. I also wanted a pretty small line width, and looked for pens with "extra fine" designations. I ended up purchasing this pen, the Zebra Fude Brush Pen, Extra Fine; along with the Kuretake Fude Brush pen extra fine point, Kuretake Bimoji Felt Tip brush Superfine tip. My favorite by far was the Zebra Fude Brush. Pros: -Cheap -Ergonomic, pen is light and simple to balance. Good size for my smaller hands. -Great line width variation. With a bit of pressure you can get great variation and motion in a drawing -Color is good, I've had no problems, and the black seems "black" Cons: -pen should be stored upright, so ink doesn't collect on tip of pen. This is true for most brush pens I've used. -Kuretake Fude had better control of line width, but had a smaller range of variation compared to the Zebra. -No rubber grip. I don't mind this, but some people might find the pen less comfortable without this.

I really like the barrel, it is nice to hold while writing my chemistry notes, the colors are amazing and i love them However, the ball point doesn't roll all that well on any of the pens. I was hoping they would be comprable to my pilot g2s or pilot hi techs but unfortunately the design of the ball just isn't great. It makes it really frustrating when I am writing and it causes my notes to be messy because I have to go back and forth to get the ink to even come out. And it's not just one pen its the whole set. I might buy them again bc of the colors but I will do my research first to see if I can find a better brand. Great color doesn't matter if the ink rolls out poorly. Update**now that I have been using them for a couple weeks the scratchiness seems to be gone for the most part I am not sure why. There was a specific way I needed to write to get them to work better and I always do that now so maybe that is why. But they aren't difficult to write with now. The ink is very thick so I think the pigment mix was making it difficult. There may not be a way around that idk. But I will def buy again.

I love these, I used them in my Bible

Better than similar alternatives I've tried. Good quality. Small cosmetic issue but doesn't affect use. In my experience.