Pentel EnerGel RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen 0.5mm Fine Line Needle Tip Black Ink Pack of 5

Please hear me out. These pens are my absolute favorite. They write with a silky smoothness, fine lines, and dark, rich ink. The issue with ordering them from Amazon is that EVERY SINGLE ONE I've ordered from them, which is a total of ten, has broken. br>br>These pens crack where the body of the pen and the base of the gripper meet, sometimes after a month, sometimes right out of the box. There's a section where the two pieces are screwed together that cracks right away. You can separate the two pieces and tape the blue section together, which can help keep it together in some cases. However, I believe that if you pay for something, you should not have to use scotch tape to make it work. br>br>At the end of the day, these pens are my recommendation. However, I do not advise purchasing them on Amazon. Spend a little more money and get them from Target or Stapes so you don't have to worry about stabbing yourself in the eye with the ballpoint section.

Crosby Hays

| Jun 13, 2021

I've been buying these pens for years because I adore them. However, the last few batches I've purchased have all cracked in the same spot - The bottom half of the pen is screwed into the shaft just above the grip. This means that the pen's bottom half is ALWAYS loose from the top half. I don't mean a once-in-a-while issue; I'm talking about when you try to write something and the top of the pen shoots off (due to the spring inside the pen), rendering it useless. br>I'd be more understanding if this was a bad batch, but I've bought these pens three times and each time they have the same flaw. I can usually use about a third of the ink in the pen before it breaks and is no longer usable.

Camilla DICKINSON

| Jul 22, 2021

They write so smoothly, don't smudge, rarely bleed through paper unless you apply a lot of pressure, and last for a long time. When I saw one of these pens on the floor of the hallway during my freshman year of high school, I took it because the hallway was empty. I was ecstatic when I first used it because man, did it write! It was as if each letter had been typed (disclaimer: My handwriting is very neat). To cut a long story short, I had that pen for over three years and it finally died this week! Most pens would dry up if they were not used for an extended period of time, but not this one! I'm currently using the one that came with it, which is identical to my first one, and I'm looking forward to seeing how long it will last me!.

Holly Whitaker

| Dec 12, 2021

I like the pens, but they break easily. You won't be able to keep them apart. I bought the refills, but the pen won't close after you open it, so the refills aren't being used. The first order was the beginning of all of this. I've since placed another order in the hopes that the first ones were a one-time occurrence. No. The following batch is following suit. I've discovered a solution for keeping them together. I'm a big fan of these pens. 6000 flue will keep them connected until the ink runs out. Simply do not purchase the refills because you will not be able to refill them!.

Jasper Burns

| Sep 03, 2021

I work in a field where I'm always taking notes and keeping track of things. I also have sloppy handwriting, so I need thin point pens with vibrant ink and sturdy construction. Normally, I receive about 2- Each pen will be used for three weeks at a time.

Major NAYLOR

| Dec 21, 2020

br>br>There's no smudge, it's easy to use, it has a good rubber grip, and it's refillable. Ink has a long shelf life. Even after weeks of inactivity (I keep these in logbooks, some of which may go months without an entry), the tip rarely appears to dry out. My sisters, children, and friends all adore this book. It is impossible to make a mistake. br>br>By the way, I've seen reports of some of these coming apart halfway, near the threads, in reviews. Neither original ink nor refills have ever caused this issue.

Evelyn Pugh

| Jun 06, 2021

I'm also a pen nerd who appreciates well-made writing instruments. These are, without a doubt, the best pens I've ever seen. They don't smear like regular gel pens and are a pleasure to use. Because of the fine point, I can fit a lot of legible information into a small space, which is extremely useful. They don't smear all over the place, which is the most important feature. For left-handed people, this is a major issue. My coworkers have discovered how nice these are to use, and a couple have "walked off" with them, so I have to keep them close.

Daleyza Montoya

| Apr 15, 2021

The barrel of the barrel of the barrel of the barrel of the barrel of the barrel of the barrel of Note: Some say "Made in Mexico," and that's the one I'm looking at. In my opinion, the "Made in Japan" version is a unicorn (in the sense that I've never seen one). br>br>Overall, I really enjoy this pen. Advantages: br>br> br>br>Writes super smooth and wellbr>Ink dries quicklybr>Easy to holdbr>Ink lasts a LONG time (I used it exclusively in my Bullet Journal for I believe five months, compared to some Zebra pens that lasted me about a month)br>Most of it held up and was durable. The clip, as well as the majority of the other components, appear to be long-lasting. The barrel had cracked. br>br>Consbr> I'm not sure when or how it happened, but there's a crack right where it says "Made in Mexico. "br>br>The barrel design isn't my favorite; when held up against a Zebra, it looks like it was designed by a child. I'm hoping for something modern and appealing to the eye. br>br>I'm likely to try their alloy version as well as the Sarasa Grand.

Hugh Stephens

| Jan 13, 2021