Jetstream RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens Medium Point, 1mm, Black, 12 Pack

I have, for many years, searched for a pen I could use all day. No, really. I took paper and pen notes in college, and used mediocre pens. I took paper and pen notes in grad school, and used a reasonable pen (some inhouse type from Staples). One wonderful day (yes, I am dead serious, a wonderful day; keep reading) I got an offer from Uniball: free pen. I received a red Jetstream RT. I immediately began seeking out black ones. What I love about these pens: the solvent used to make the pen glide means VERY little pressure is needed as you write, so you can easily write a lot and for long periods of time without the soreness that comes from pressing down with a cheap pen all day. The grip itself is quite comfortable, and the pen is large enough that those with any size hand should be happy with it. The ink is remarkable. It shares a few things in common with permanent marker ink, so it will not wash out; these are great for signing checks for that reason, and of course if you spill something on what you've written there will be a little yellow bleeding, but the original marks will still be as clear as day. Additionally, the ink dries RIDICULOUSLY fast (that same great solvent) so even LEFTIES will be pleased. Finally, and among my favorite features, the ink does NOT bleed through the page while you're writing. If you're feeling particularly green, you can buy ink refills on Amazon and most office supply places for these pens. Unplanned feature: the pens will actually survive a clothes washing incident WITHOUT leaking all over your garments. The pen will likely be kaput, but to have no ink marks on clothing is a really great thing. This has happened twice. I literally took paper notes through the entirety of law school, and this was the pen I used for 90% of that time. They are often sold in 3 packs of a single color or the office combo (red, blue, and black). Look around on Amazon for the 12 packs of these pens if you fall in love the way I did. I came to find that for taking notes in law school (and again, I used these almost since day 1), I preferred the 1.0 mm Jetstream RTs. For exams (including a bar exam), I used the 0.7mm Jetstream RTs. I hope this helps someone. I really cannot oversell these pens or overstate how pleased I continue to be with them. Edit: Used a Jetstream RT to take the MA bar exam. Passed. Was as comfortable as I could be with such smooth-writing instruments all day long.

Love this pen! Writes smooth and strong! Made in Japan. High quality! Doesn't smudge!

I'm left handed, and I found this in a left handed store. It's not that it is only for lefties, but it has exceptional features -- that even lefties can rave about. We lefties push our pen rather than pull it along and so our hand goes right over what we've written, resulting in ink coming off the paper onto our hand. So get this: 1) it glides like a charm. The uniball dispenses the ink easily, evenly and smoothly. 2) the ink dries immediately, so no smudging onto the hand! 3) it's comfortable to hold and is padded for long use. I have given these pens as gifts to righties and they also love them. One friend says "it is the best pen I've ever used." Seems weird to be so enthusiastic about a simple item as a pen, but it's an essential tool, right? So nice that something so ordinary as a pen can be such a pleasure to use! I have many all over the house, it's the only pen I want to ever use. Finally, a well-designed, superb functioning pen that is reasonably priced!

I am never without a handful of these pens in my pocketbook. I've never in my life written with something so smooth! It's actually enjoyable to write with these pens! I will be placing my third order soon (of the 12 pack). They last long too. Everyone who tries my pen is just amazed at how amazing it writes. Who ever thought I would get this excited over a pen...but here I am raving about it!!

Best Writing pen money can buy! I am constantly filling contracts out for my job, and I allow customers to sign the contracts and they always mention how that’s the best pen they’ve ever used! I love the accuracy and comfort of the pen and, I am able to write much faster than other ink pens! I am a lifelong user of these pens!! If you ask me…. There is no other pen!!!!

Not perfect but a LOT better than others I've tried (and I've tried a bunch). The ink comes out smoothly and does not smear after a second or so BUT it's not like the old ballpoints I'm used to.

Love these! They write very smooth and don’t smear. It’s a medium thickness and a nice dark ink. But I wish they would offer a prettier design on the pen.

These pens are super quality. I love writing with them. I’ll never buy any other type of pens.

Good pens

Very happy with this purchase.

I've gone through 5 of these pens now. They're fine the first few hours of use, afterwards they no longer run smoothly (even though there's still plenty of ink)

Hard to find in local office supply stores, so I ordered a box from here. Writes smoothly and comfortably. Dries quickly, good for left handed writing. One small caveat, the pen tip unscrews easily, so I use electrical tape to secure it.

Exceptionally Good Flow. It writes like 1.0 mm but 0.7 mm with great sharpness in writing. A+++