Auto NBP-505MN-BK Ballpoint Pen, Oil-based, Black

I have used my pen for about a week when situations came up that I did not feel like looking for another pen, or did not have another one available. The pen is basically the width of a ball point insert, so no wasted space, and shorter than a normal pen. It came with a small plastic card with a loop at the top that could be put in your card like a credit card might, and hold the pen in your wallet, but I've been using mine in a small pouch of everyday useful things and it's convenient to have around. I felt the challenge that this pen would need to balance was accomplishing the 1 thing chose this pen for (being tiny!) without being TOO MUCH of the thing I chose it for (TOO tiny to really be usable, or very flimsy feeling). I feel it's just the right size, and the writing I do is a little worse but not by much compared to a full sized pen. the Pen writes smoothly, even on Rite in the Rain paper which can be a little harder to right on for some pens, even other ballpoints. I've only used it for a week, but so far so good. :)

I have been trying to solve the "always have a pen on me" problem for some time. Finally this pen solves it! It is so slim and short I could store it in the fold of my bi-fold wallet. The "business card holder" that comes with it is even better, holding it in an orientation that is unlikely to accidentally open. The price is also reasonable (unlike the Bellroy pen I was thinking about buying). It's not the best writing experience, but it works, is reasonably priced, is solidly built, and fits! I call it a win. (last problems I solved were the "always have a bottle opener" and "always have a screwdriver that fits my glasses" problems. Look for the Victorinox "rambler" to attach to your keychain to solve both!) At this point my pockets are covering all of the problems I can think of in a pinch (pocket knife, scissors (which work as nail-clippers/hair trimmers), screwdrivers (flat and phillips), nail file, tooth pick, tweezers (all of these in the Vicrorinox rambler), billfold/cards, concealed pistol (Ruger LCR 357), flashlight (Photon Micro with switch), lighter (Zippo), everything a cellphone does (camera, second flashlight, maps, etc.), and a dedicated pocketknife (Benchmade Bugout in 20CV, which is a fantastic steel by the way... though I have been thinking about the "bailout" 537Gy1 which has a glass-breaker built-in. So cool and covers an unlikely need to get out of a car in a hurry). With this kit I feel both very prepared and not weighed-down. We truly live in amazing times! (Comments solving issues I haven't thought of appreciated! What did you solve and how?)

Got this pen for my grown son. He loved it. He's a collection and gadget guy. It's the neatest thing. I'm ordering refills for it. It's really not too hard to hold. It's for jotting and signing... not writing papers or manuscripts... be fair. It's a great conversation starter... say nothing... just use it... someone will start talking to you. I live on little means - di$ability - and I looked and looked for a nice gift that I could afford and saw this pen... it's so affordable that I got one for myself, too. It's durable for It's purpose but I can guarantee you'll be looking for excuses and ways to use it... I sure am!! It's so CUTE AND USEFUL! I keep mine on a necklace. Not heavy, not banging on things when I bend. It's fine but strong for its tiny mighty size (BARELY over 3 inches). Get yourself one... get one for someone else, too!

The image attached is the pen on a 3x5 card as it naturally writes. Everybody should know that this is a very small pen, about 1.5 times the size of a large toothpick. It will fit inside a standard Altoids tin container. It is an incredibly well-engineered pen, featuring high-quality materials and a great feel. I put some stress on it, and it does not bend. And a very positive click. Some people might complain it is too small, and it is too small for everyday writing all day. But it works when you need it, which is mostly in an emergency situation. It's only a few dollars, and you'll always have it available. My biggest concern with this pen is not the size; it's that the ink is very fine on the paper. If it's not as bold as I would normally like.

This pen is very small. it is not for everyday use. If it was it would be way too small. It iss fantastic to keep in your wallet for those times you need a pen but don't have one. I've had it for two weeks and have already needed it twice. Pictures include it in my wallet and compared to a Uni Jetstream Edge and a Boxy 100 pen to see the size. This pen also writes pretty well for being so small. Ohto makes very good pens and this is no exception. Edit: It's been a while. I've owned this for almost a year now and have used it pretty often and recently I went to use it and the end was gone so the ink and spring fell out. No idea where the end went. Im going to order a new one and put a drop of super glue on the threads to make sure it stays secure...sure I won't be able to use a refill but that's fine because this pen is reasonable priced.

Wow, I love this very tiny pen. I would say it's more MICRO and probably smaller than any writing utensils you've ever seen because it's also a very thin pen. It feels durable in the hand though and writes great! I have it stashed in my slimfold nano wallet, and it pairs so well with the minimalist theme I have going on in my pocket. I barely notice the difference in my wallet with it in there. This is such a practical and convenient little item to carry around, and I've already had to pull it out to use on the go. It's a great purchase that looks great, and writes great!

I never received the credit card holder which is shown in the description. Because of that is is a little disappointing. The pen is so small it is easy to lose without it. The credit card holder fits into the wallet perfectly and barley weighs anything. I had brought one past and it came with the holder. The pen works fine, Use just in emergencies. Do not use for long term use. It would be uncomfortable. It also uses special refills. It is one of the smallest and thinnest pens I have ever seen though. I would rate the pen 4 stars for every day carry only. I gave it three because I never got the holder.

So I got this pen as a travel pen. The only issue I have with it is that it’s truly small lol. It’s hard to write with but not impossible. Definitely a backup pen. It comes in a plastic card so you can carry it around in that and not get it lost in a bag or worse, stepped on if it falls out since it’s so thin and barely there. If those are the qualities you’re looking for then you’re in luck! It writes decently, drags on rougher paper, and is a ballpoint and not a gel pen in case anyone was wondering. The travel pen I usually use is the Kikkerland retro mini but it’s since gone up in price so was looking for something in the old price range of under $10. Kikkerland has 5 in a pack for about $9 while this by itself is $7. Not a bad price, but not sure that I’d buy it again.