Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Ink Pen - 0.5 mm - Basic Colors - Black

I like this series of gel pens. I have all 4 nib sizes. The nib, some say, is fragile but I don't believe that is the case, at least not in my experience. I don't have to press hard to get them to make a mark so I am less likely to break the nibs than someone with a heavy hand. If you treat these pens right they perform just fine.

The 0.25mm nib of course makes the finest line and the 0.5mm the widest. However, and it should come as no surprise, the smaller the nib the "rougher" the pen feels when writing with it. However the nibs being smaller in diameter than other pens their nib size they make for excellent drafting/drawing pens when you use a straight edge such as a triangle or ruler. Again one does not have to press hard to get these pens to produce a line.

The ink in these pens is dark and the pens write without skipping or the ink running out unevenly. The ink supply is typical of such pens, maybe a tad more generous. The clear plastic barrels have a ribbed surface for grasping near the nib. The are as comfortable as any plastic barreled pen or pencil. The only thing that could make these pens any better is to make the retractable.

Outstanding pen. Very smooth and precise. Comfortable rubber grip. Have used them for 15 years. 0.5 mm is a good size. I have found 0.4 mm to be too thin.

These are the cult pens that all Japanese are crazy about. One stroke and you will see why. Smooth and light. It's a joy to write with these. Love it!

A lot of people say that this pencil is scratchy and doesn't write smooth-THEY'RE WRONG!!! this is the awesomest pen in the world i love it!!! My Language Arts teacher has us write in pen and i always use this pen!!!

Decent pen. Although the tip feels a bit weak. The line is not as crisp or sharp as I'd like it. It's got a nice black color, but not pitch black. Ink comes out very smoothly. The cap is a little annoying, since it can be spun around after being clicked into place.