Pentel Vicuna Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Orange Body - Black Ink

This is the only ballpoint pen that can compete with the Jetstream, if not on looks then at least on writing ability. The ink is incredibly smooth and dark, about equal to the Jetstream which, if you know that pen, you know the quality of the ink that Pentel is up against. That being said, they've done a great job in formulating a smooth-writing ballpoint that can compete against Uni-Ball's Jetstream.

However, the pen does feel fairly cheap and the aesthetics are not that great. The grip is also kind of annoying that way it tapers and the way the ridges are part of the plastic casing itself. Nevertheless, it's a very smooth pen so kudos to Pentel for making a great ballpoint that can meet, although not surpass, the Jetstream.

I ordered this pen just because it was a new item and it's description said it was "super smooth". The description was spot on...this pen is wonderfully smooth writing with dark ink. I really like using the pen. In fact, I've ordered a couple of other colors and several refills.

This pen writes very boldly and smoothly, but it globs too easily. Also, when I use it to write notes on adding machine tape, the ink bleeds a little bit, so that the ink becomes slightly "blurred" after a day. On regular paper it doesn't do that, though. I prefer the Pilot Acroball; it's almost as bold, writes even more smoothly, and doesn't glob.

The body is nothing special, neither bad nor good. However the ink is a winner. It's the smoothest "ballpoint" I've ever used. Writes as consistently and smoothly as a gel ink pen. Thin crisp lines, no smudging or smearing. I'm totally sold.

I have to agree that the body isn't anything special. The color is nice, but nothing to write home about. The ink, however, is rather lovely. The black ink is dark like a gel and doesn't smear. I work as a nurse, so not smearing matters. I've gotten more than one coveting look after they tried it and found how smooth it writes and how nice the ink was. Most assuredly a keeper!