Pilot G-2 Gel Ink Pen - 0.38 mm - Green

I have four Pilot G-2 Gel Ink Pens and they are fantastic! The nibs are nice and sharp and the ink never skips or runs. When I write in Japanese the characters are very well-defined and neat! If I am running out of room to write notes I don't fret - the 0.38 nibs allow me to write incredibly small and legibly as well! I will definitely order some more when they dry out!

This pen writes very well but stops working very quickly if it is used on low quality paper (because of the tiny wood chips in paper which get stuck between the ball). This problem is solved it you get a paper towel and dip it in alcohol and roll the ball. It writes like nothing did before but the problem is very, very annoying.

This pen writes as well as the other G-2's but the ink is much lighter than depicted in the picture so I'm only giving it a 3. In fact, I think the shade is too light to be practical for most uses.

The ink color is virtually the same as the burgundy 'port red' Zebra Sarasa. I have both with 0.7mm tips and the only notable difference is that the Zebra writes slightly wider than the Pilot. A good pen and color. I like the G-2's clip better than the Zebra's as well.

Very smooth and has good color but... it doesn't dry fast enough as my journal is full of smearing and smudges. The Uni-Ball Signo RT 0.38mm is my weapon of choice compared to this pen.