This pen has a good minimalist style
350460
This pen has a good minimalist style, and it feels nice in your hand.  Loading the cartridge was easy, and it comes with one blue ink cartridge.  I've had no problems with writing on any paper (with a fine tip), and the writing is smooth.  So far, so good.
3055439
I like the Pilot Axiom Retractable Ball Point Pen. It fits in my beefy hand quite well. It writes nicely and smoothly with no skipping and minimal blotching. I even like the matte black color. It reminds me of the cars my friends and I had back in the 80's when we couldn't afford good paint jobs and our cars were in primer the whole time we owned them.

But that adds to the problem of this pen. Firstly it's still just a retractable ball point pen. You click it to write and I've never equated that type of actuation with quality pens. Don't get me wrong. It's well made and feels very sturdy but you still have to click it when you want to write something. And secondly the matte black finish on the pen I received. I do like it but I can only see a small niche market of people who would want a flat black expensive retractable pen. Though, with it being somewhat off putting in looks there's probably less chance of people walking off with it so that's a plus.

In the end? I like it. Other than a little blobbing/blotching when you slow down or lift off while writing it writes nicely. Its size is nice in my large hand and the matte black appeals to me. It's all a matter of tastes and this works for me. I can see myself hanging onto this pen for years.
1127921
Although cursive writing is going the way of the dinosaur I still enjoy writing a letter or card now and again. I also take notes at work on a frequent basis and am always on the lookout for a certain type of pen. For work I need something with a fine point so I can record quickly but Ive always liked the look of script from a fountain pen. This pen attempts to bridge the gap between a fountain pen and a ball point and does a very good job. The pen is comfortable and the ball rolls smoothly but is fine enough to use for quick note taking. There are a couple of drawbacks that prevent me from giving this pen 5 stars. First, the thickness of the lines on the fine point version of this pen is equal to the thickness of a line on a medium point ball point pen. The other issue is that because the type of ink in this pen is similar or identical the ink you would see in a fountain pen, it has a tendency to smear slightly if you rub it after writing. I did some timing tests on this and it looks like you need to wait at least 30 seconds before the ink dries enough to prevent smearing. Beyond those two issues this is a solid pen that is best used when you're writing at a leisurely pace although it will do fine in the workplace if you have good penmanship.
2285940
The pen is shockingly lightweight - when you hold it in your hand, it feels like it weighs approximately nothing. This is kinda nice, especially for a pen you might want to just leave in your pocket.

It writes smoothly with a very fine line. Personally I like a bolder line, but it's okay, and if you like a fine nib you'll probably be pretty pleased. It uses a standard international ink cartridge, and comes with a black one inside the pen but not installed.

The shade of orange is slightly less vivid than it appears in the picture.

Overall, this is a good little pocket fountain pen at a quite reasonable price. If you want a pocket fountain pen with a fine nib, I highly recommend it.
3091204
One of these two pens came with a broken cap (or the cap broke the first time I removed it). But even just one working fountain pen is a pretty good deal for seven bucks. It's a small, smooth-writing fountain pen with a piston-type reservoir that is small but easy to refill from an ink bottle. The point is finer than most other fountain pens I've used, including the platinum preppy, though I'm not sure I'd call it extra fine--it can still put out a lot of ink. I like the way it looks and feels. The only real downside is that the smooth, symmetric grip and unusual reflective backing of the nib make it easy to hold the pen off-center by accident. Every time you pick it up, you have to look at the tip and check that it's facing the right way, and even then it's not always obvious. But once you have it gripped correctly, writing with it is great and requires almost no pressure.
430472
I've been very impressed with the Lamy safari fountain pens. This is my fifth one. The coloring on this pen is nicer than it looks in the picture. It is a mattee finish in a nice charcoal color. The pen is lightweight, but has great balance. It writes well either posted or without the cap. Although it came with an ink cartridge, I've been using it with a converter and Noodler's blue eel ink. Writes well.

A note on the nib sizes. Fine is "fine" for writing notes or whatever on a paper. I find it too broad, however, to take notes in margins or on a printed-out document. I would suggest an extra fine tip for those. Generally the extra fine write very well and very smoothly also, but sometimes they are just a little bit scratchy. Nothing that has ever bothered me.

I've really been enjoying my lamy safari pens. at this pricepoint it is reasonable to buy a few, get a pack of converters, and experiment with different bottled inks.
3085461
This is a nice pen. I love the fact that it accepts the Pilot G2 refill, so writing is smooth. My complaint is that the pen is a bit small. The pictures and dimensions lead you to believe that this pen is a standard size pen. It's a bit small for my large hands. Also, it could use a stronger magnet on the end to keep the cap in place while writing. Otherwise, not bad.
3903895
This is your typical Lamy Safari, but it is in the limited color of Dark Lilac, I believe this was the 2016 limited edition of the Lamy Safari. This pen is has a plastic body and it is super light.  It is a good everyday carry pen.  I think the nib is fairly smooth.  It writes well.  I definitely recommend getting a converter with this pen, as if you don't you will need to purchase their proprietary cartridges.
2183729
I'm always skeptical of "cheap" and inexpensive fountain pens but figured I would give this a try. It is small, so if you have big hands, it might not be for you. It is also very light, so if you are looking for a certain weighty feel, you might pass. All this said this is a solid performing entry level fountain pen. The nib writes very smoothly and the ink delivery is clean. A very nice overall pen!
4449362
The pen is comfortable and well balanced but I was expecting some minor width to the nib so I was a little disappointed in that. I've refilled it once and its pretty easy (once I read how its done). Pretty convenient to have the refillable ink cartridge!
748725
First off, this pen is a small pen. It is thin and uses a small #2 nib. However, as someone with smaller hands, it does not bother me too much. The flex is great with a good amount of pressure and the color is a nice flat blue-green which is saturated and lovely. The nib isn't the smoothest but it's a great value for the price!
2264380
This pen writes well.  The nib seems a bit scratchy sometimes but overall I haven't had too many problems with it.
197086
The only problem I have with this pen is it tends to twist the tip back up into the shell as I'm writing with it. That being said, it writes well and no stones have fallen off, even with it being tossed around in my purse every day.
4171791
I have bought a total of three of this pen from two sellers in the past year. One of the pen writes very well, and I gave it to my daughter who is an artist/calligrapher. The second one writes OK and I use it occasionally. The third one flows too much ink. For all three of them, refilling the ink is easy and there is no leak so far. Overall, two out of three that I bought are pretty good, especially for such a low price.
3181235
I've had two Tech 3 pens, the first I lost unfortunately while I was out of town. Both have been Satin Black, and have a slightly (barely noticeable) textured feeling on an otherwise smooth barrel. I haven't had any slippage that some folks reported with the Chrome version.

The pen has a nice weight and feel to it. I like how it's slim unlike, say, the Bic 4-color pen. It feels pretty solid. Though some have reported bending or breaking their pens, I don't see how this could happen without really pushing it. It feels rugged. It looks very professional without being overly fancy like some of the high-end Cross pens. It's a great pen to have at the office so long as you don't lose it!

Finally, I had no problem finding refills for the black, red or pencil cartridges. They were right on Cross's website. I also found them at my local office supply store. A truly useful and stylish utilitarian pen, I highly recommend it.
2674167
The Pilot B2P retractable gel roller pen works very well.  It is easy to hold and not too heavy.  I like the fact that Pilot has found a way to use recycled material in order to make these pens.  The writing is bold and the pen flows pretty smoothly -- my only dislike is the smattering of smears that I have noticed when using it.  It is almost like the rollerball gets caught up and releases more ink than necessary.  Other than that, I love to use this pen and have even recommended it to my friends.

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As for the tip, I prefer a more rounded one, but if you are into a sharper one, then this is a good choice. It could easily penetrate skin. In fact you're pretty much guaranteed to. I like it more than the S&W 1st generation M&P pen because it has the screw on cap. I prefer the schrade 1st generation over this one due to the more rounded tip, but I got this for collecting purposes. The pen writes decent, but is nothing special. It is a good looking pen. I just wish the color was a little more metallic looking. It is more of a flat blue than a shiny blue.