Zebra Pen, SARASA Grand Retractable Gel Pen, Solid Brass Barrel, Fast-Drying Black Ink, 0.7mm Point, Ideal for the Left Handed, Eliminates Smudging, Gold Brass Barrel, 1-Pack, (45511)

I am not exaggerating at all when I say that this is the greatest pen ever made. Before now, you have always had to choose between smooth, thick, bold print and fast drying ink. The most popular pen in the world, the G2, is the former. It writes bold and smooth. Hence why it's so popular. But it smears horribly and takes 15 seconds or so to dry! This pen, and i don't know how they did it, writes even SMOOTHER and BOLDER than the G2, while drying INSTANTLY. I uploaded a video with my review where you can see me writing with a "fast drying" 1mm pen my company bought (which I believe is just a custom G2 pen) and this Zebra pen side by side. I smear them as quickly as I could (while doing all this one handed since I was holding my phone, so bear with me) And as you can see, the zebra looks much bolder and crisper and DOES NOT SMEAR AT ALL. How do they even do this????? With so much ink on the page, none of it is wet even a moment after putting it there???? I couldn't recommend this enough for left handed people who have to drag their hand across their work as they write. It would be a godsend. I will be using this pen exclusively from now on and can't recommend it enough. It's higher price point is absolutely NOTHING for what you're getting. Seriously.

We absolutely love the zebra pens. My husband and I both use one. His is blue and mine is pink. They hold up very well. He and I have had this set two years. He lost his so this one is a replacement. I use mine consistently on my 8-12 hour shifts at work. Comfortable to use with the hand hyper mobility I have. It doesn’t cause any cramps in my hand. Its has a very smooth glide when writing which I like. The ink flows nicely. Never to much or to little, just right. The one cartridge lasts me about 2-3 months. Easy to order and replace them. Great price for a comfortable pen.

I’m a pen nerd. This pen writes like a dream, feels special, and looks fanciful! Fun!

There is not a better pen for the money. The body, its weight, its balancing, the quality of machining, the threads...They're all practically perfect. The grip on this thing is fantastic, and I cannot stress that enough. Whoever designed the center of gravity to sit exactly where it does knows more than just about any other designer on the market. Of course, the thing is also absolutely beautiful and I refuse to take it anywhere outside my home for fear of even scuffing it, though I'll be the first to admit the brass-gold yellow is a particularly stylish accent in the breast pocket of a dark suit. This thing oozes style and excellence, and it writes with ease for hours and hours. It can also take Uniball Jetstreams, and I highly recommend running such a cartridge. After having done that, you'll have in your hand possibly the greatest pen for writing and style for under at least $60. In short, Zebra somehow managed to make the Platonic ideal of a ballpoint click pen and then marketed it for less than 12 dollars. What else can I say? It's the best pen almost anyone will ever own, and manages to do that at a cost lower than a meal at your average fast food restaurant. Buy one and you'll understand.

I recently purchased two Zebra pens, one for myself and one for my wife, and I must say, they have exceeded my expectations. Having used cheaper Zebra pens for many years, I was pleasantly surprised by the smoothness and quality of these pens. I specifically bought them for signing important documents, as I've read that their ink is difficult to alter, making them ideal for checks and security. One thing to note is that these pens are slightly on the heavy side, especially for women, in comparison to my beloved Parker pens. They are also a tad longer. However, the writing experience with the Zebra pen is exceptional. It glides effortlessly on paper, and there's no smudging whatsoever. When it comes to writing comfort, these pens truly shine. Overall, I'd rate them four out of five stars, mainly due to their weight and material quality. However, their design is attractive, and the writing quality is top-notch. If I had to make the choice again, I'd still opt for these Zebra pens. They are perfect for smooth, high-quality writing without any smudges, making them an excellent choice, especially for signing important documents.

The Sarasa Grand was redesigned to a less tapered funnel/barrel ceasing production on this particular design in 2022. I love this design vs the new one, it has a different feel when you write. The weight of this pen is perfect, it has comfortable balance. I like that it can be used professionally or casually, the ink is interchangeable with energel! I use the burgandy ink with this gold barrel.

Granddaughter, 3rd grade teacher, requested this pen as a Christmas present last year! Says it is the smoothest, best writing pen ever! It popped up previous order so I purchased a new pen for one of her Christmas gifts this year! She was so happy I remembered to gift her a new pen! Thank you for the reminder AMAZON!

Good weight, smooth writing pen. Love the color.