EnerGel RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen, (0.7mm), Medium Line, Needle Tip, Black Ink, Pack of 2 (BLN77BP2A)

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These are the best pens I’ve ever used and write so smooth and nice. They smear just a bit but if you wait a couple of seconds it is dry. I got blue because that is my favorite in writing utensils. Highly recommend

Most of us are writing less and less as we use the lastest technology to communicate. Messages are now texted or email (typing). Letter writing is a lost art. We don't even sign checks any more as much of our transactions are electronic. When I went to a new doctor recently I was given a 5 page form to fill out. Then I realized I need to start writing again . This form was overwhelming for me to write paragraph after paragraph explaining my illness . SO NOW I AM RELEARNING HOW TO WRITE. IM GOING TO NEED A GOOD PEN , quality note paper and some stationary supplies.At the stationary department of a chain drug store I saw a dozen different pens to choose . I made up my mind that I would purchase a pen that was less then $3 ,used refills and was substantial in feel and ability to take a little punishment. I selected the zebre g301. Metal barrel sleek and a good price. It is a fine writing instrument but found I was using up the ink supply after a few days of constant writing. I decided to try other pens hoping to find one that wrote as smooth as the zebra. And then I found the needle pt. Pentel energel. It was equal to the smooth writing of the zebra and better than the 3 other popular brands I had tried. What sold me on this pen as being superior was the ink supply lasted and lasted without any need to use a refill. Wow, a very smooth writing delivery ,even more substantial in size (easier to grip) and an ink supply that lasts without having to replace the ink cartridge. I might add that the cost is very reasonable which was one of my early criteria for choosing a pen. One last thing. When I went on to this shopping site I read only positive remarks about this pen. I listened to others and they were right. This is an excellent pen. 4.8/5.0 is a great track record.

In every way, these perform as described. For me, the .7 pens write just a bit too wide. I think I’d been much happier with the .5. They are great pens. UPDATE, January 17th 2026, After having them and using these for a little while, I had to add another star. It turns out I have grown to like these much more. The thicker barrel took a little getting used to, as also the thicker writing line. But these write and flow wonderfully. I like them a bunch! ANOTHER UPDATE!!!LOL!! I just discovered, these pens write upside down!

Let's be honest Pentel makes some fine writing instruments. Are they the best pens available? Of course not but certainly fine quality and enjoyable to use. I admit I like using fountain pens but they require pretty much constant attention and maintenance. With these Pentel pens, especially using liquid gel ink, they just work and write smoothly with minimal effort. The ink seems to dry pretty fast also. I'm right-handed so don't suffer from dragging my hand over fresh ink like some left-handed folks so can't vouch for that but otherwise no issue with smudges. The price was right and since I already had other items ordered I figured I'd throw these in with the order and glad I did.

C'est plaisant d'écrire avec ces stylos. Ce sont mes préférés.