I'm a bit of a pen snob, as I'm assuming anyone else leaving a review on a pen is as well. I don't know why I am, but something annoys me about having a bad pen or not having a specific pen for a specific situation. If I'm writing on cardstock, I like to have coloured sharpie pens. If I'm revising, I like to have a bit of a scratchy feeling on the paper but can't use a sharpie pen because it will undoubtedly leak through, so I use a ball point pen. I've always been like this, and thus, I've always felt a void in my pen life. I've always been pissing the perfect pen for every day use. I've gotten close on a few occasions. I'm quite fond of the Bic Grip Roller pens, because of how smoothly they write and the way the ink looks when it's flowing from pen to paper, but there was something missing.
One day I was preparing to sign and date an IV when I realized my badge must have come off at the nurses's station. I asked the nearest person for a pen, and someone gladly handed me one of these Pentel EnerGel Deluxe pens. I noticed immediately, even on tape, how smoothly and boldly and continuously this pen wrote. I remembered the name and bought myself a set the next day. This pen is my every day pen. Every other pen I have ever bought seems lacking compared to these. The colours are beautiful and vibrant on any colour paper and most textures. They dry surprisingly quickly. Because of how shiny the writing is, you might be hesitant to wipe your hand across the surface, but try it. Chances are that by the time you're finished writing, the ink has already dried.
Furthermore, it doesn't leak nearly as much as you'd expect. It has a metal tip, which you can't control as well as a needle tip, but as long as you don't stab the point to the paper, you won't leak through to the other side. The ink feels like it wants to come out of the pen, so pushing it lightly up against the paper gives you perfect control and a perfectly steady stream. Once you get used to barely touching the paper with this pen, you'll soon realize how much this speeds along the process. If you do a lot of manual writing, your wrist will cramp less, your hands will get less tired, and it'll feel like you're waving your hand through the air rather than putting pen to paper.
These pens are incredible. Once you use them, you will never want to use another pen regularly again. The ink, the feel, the colours, etc. All of it is perfection. And Amazon has them at a great price. So if you're a pen snob like I am (or just tired of your ink leaking, your wrist cramping, or having to cap and recap a pen), try these out. You will not regret it.
| Manufacturer | Pentel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentel |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 7.38 x 4 x 1 inches |
| Item model number | BL77BP6M |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Assorted 3 |
| Closure | Retractable |
| Grip Type | Ribbed |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Point Type | Medium |
| Line Size | 0.7mm |
| Ink Color | Black, Blue, Green, Red, Purple |
| Tip Type | Metal |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BL77BP6M |
