I prefer a gel pen. Is this comparable to that?
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In a way, by how easily it writes and the ink flows without much effort, but it most certainly is not a gel pen. I too enjoy gel pens but I must say as an ink ballpoint this is certainly as close as one can get to a gel pen. Hope that helps, also it's a bit like gel pens in that once you get really writing and you realize all the ink is finished before you know it haha.
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Yes. I prefer gel too. This pen writes like a gel pen, but the ink doesn't smear or run like ink. That's why I love it!
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Yes, this pen has a great flow and leaves dark full marks like a gel pen from heavy to almost no pressure, but dries nearly instantly. In my experience, gel pens are prone to smearing due to excessive flow, which is not a problem with the uni-ball Jetstream. This pen glides smoothly like a gel pen as well.
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No,, the ink is thinner dries quickly and the ball size makes this pen write sharp.
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Imho its better than the G2. The ink flows as well as a gel pen but its a little bit thicker and doesnt smear like I find the gel pens do. I recomend this pen to everyone that asks.
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Yes it is, although it is a fine point but it dries really fast so no smearing. Great pen!
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It is much like a standard ballpoint pen in size and weight. I find it much easier to use.
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No. It is a beautiful pen, but is heavy. For fun try a Jin Hao 450, a very nice pen too.
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I have never seen a matching pen. However, I have also used the "Client" series of pen and pencils by Pentel. The Client has a rubber grip that I like. The Client pencil, however, only retracts the point but does not have a cover that slips on as does the Kerry.
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Yes, but it has a reduced supply of ink. If you just want a regular pen, you might want something else.
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Yes. It's the one in the photo. You have to fill it with the dropper which was a new concept for me. It also comes with a ball point 'nib' if you don't like fountain pen nibs. It's really a pretty fair pen; it will practically write in the air. It has a tendency to drip. it was worse at first so I don't know if it's the pen or if I had to get used to writing with it. Also, the cap on mine eventually cracked. It's plastic after all. I'm bummed because it had become one of my favorite pens and it holds gallons of ink.
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It's fine resting that you asked that. I prefer a stiffer nib. The nib that came with the pen was softer than I live. I ordered replacement nibs and now it's perfect. I forgot who I ordered from but it was 3 nibs to a package and it was through Amazon
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That depends on what you mean by 'speed' and 'finesse'. The microfiber tips work well for accuracy in writing. Your tablet/app will determine how well things work as well. I use it for quick note taking and it works fairly well, as long as I decide to write a little larger than im used to on paper.
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I believe this one is the classic version. Which also is a grip pen but not to be confused with the newer version grip pen. I accidentally got the newer one and it wasn't compatible. I use a Cintiq 21UX.
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No, it is the exact same thing. I even bought a better pen from monoprice afterwards to use for the "Turcom" one. A friend suggested monoprice to me because he had one and I bought the turcom one and it happened to be the exact one my friend had.
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Yes, the pen is extra fine - which in a fountain pen becomes "fine" over time. But it's nice. Like a 0.5mm gel pen.
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Hi David, I recommend Pelikan 4001 Ink, which comes in a variety of colors. I've used their "Royal Blue" in this exact pen and had great results. It dries fast and doesn't blob or clog and I've used it on a variety of paper surfaces and textures. I got mine from Amazon seller " Pen Boutique Ltd."
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Its basically the safari, with an aluminum body, depending on what kind of nib you had chosen with the safari, if you had always used extra fine with the safari then this pen basically feels the same in terms of being a little more scratchy than a fine and more so then a medium nib. Depending on your preferences this pen may be better or worse, some people prefer the hard plastic feel of the safari but i personally like the nice cold aluminum that encompasses this pen, it almost feels a little thinner than the safari exterior, and may scratch a little easier, but i still like this more than the safari none the less.
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I have had both, and found that the gel is more plyable and forms to your body more efficiently. It also holds up much better keeping it's (shape) better. I have had mine for 4 years and it is still great. I go to visit my children every year staying for a month. I ordered this one to have delivered to their house so it could be put on my bed there.
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Hi Carol! Fiber tipped pens are known to be a tad bit more responsive than rubber tips, that is the main difference. As a few others have mentioned, you will not have the "squeaky" or "sticky" problem with the fiber as well. While many customers are very pleased with our rubber tipped pens, I believe these would suit you very well :) Please note that these are our longest pens (7.3") and we DO offer them in shorter lengths, if that is what you prefer (5.3" is about that of a standard pen). If there's anything else I can help you with, please let me know! I can be contacted directly here:
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Definitely not. I had a squishy a gel pencil before this and after getting this one, I use it every day! The text that you write with this pencil is much clearer and the pencil is really comfortable to hold in your hand.
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The tip on this is very fine; however I would say it is probably slightly thicker than a ball point pen. You could probably achieve that thickness if you use the pen very lightly with small strokes.