Uni-ball Jetstream F*Series 2 Color 0.5 mm Ballpoint Multi Pen + 0.5 mm Pencil - Green Stripe Body

I have most all types of Jetstream pens sold on this site. I'm a pen fanatic (all levels of prices). The Jetstream ink/refills are easily the best ever for ballpoint. They are not really quite like ballpoint ink as they are darkly pigmented (vibrant, strong colors--e.g., dark, solid black, clear, strong blue) and the smoothest writing pens I know off (The Vicuna's are good, too, but they blob more at the tip than Jetstreams do). One last comment on the refills. I do not like the .05 refills that come with these. Sure, the ink will last longer than the .07, bolder lines of the 5 way UNI multipens they have here, but the .07 refills are MUCH smoother and bolder in life (.07 is still thin. If they have 1.0mm streams, I'd get those and just happily change the refill more often). I have several of these F*Series pens, and when I get them, I immediately pull the .05 refills out and pitch them and replace them with the .07s (ordered here) (when you order refills, make sure they are the Jetstream multi-pen model refills. The others will not fit.). But if you love super fine lines, you'll be quite happy with the .05s.

Anyway, love the Jetstream ink. Of the pens available here that use that kind of refill, these F*Series pens are the closest in size to a regular pen in terms of the feel of them. The other types of multi-pens here that take Jetstream refills are all on the fat side if that is something one cares about. As other reviewers have said, the twist mechanisms on these don't seem super high quality--though they do seem sturdy and work fine. It's just not like some silky smooth mechanism that clicks fluidly in place. You can tell when you've got it twisted to the right spot, but it's a so-so mechanism. It's really fine and very adequate for the price of this pen. I've used one extensively for a month or so now, and I fiddle with it a lot, so it's probably had a years worth of regular twisting and it's as good as new.

Of the F*Series pens, I have each color. The golden and pink ones are kind of gross colors (to me), and a co-worker even commented on the icky color of the supposed golden one. But this model here (stripes) and the black ones look great (in so far as they are 12 dollar pens!). I am very happy with these pens.

The design is what actually attracted me into buying this writing instrument in the first place. It's sleek, it's got two everyday usage colours and a pencil which makes it really handy to carry around.

I agree with the reviewer before though with the turn mechanism. They could improve it as it is not as smooth as I would like and sort of makes a small noise as you twist it as you're able to feel each refill rotating.

If you've seen any of my other reviews, you know I love the Uniball Jetstream series. Best ballpoint ink ever.
I've reviewed the 4+1 multi-pen if you want to see my comments on it. I really liked it, but found it to be a bit too big for my hands. I'm trying this as well as the Uni-ball 3in1 pen to try to find the balance. I like pens...for some reason.

This pen is very attractive and is part of the F*series which means "for women". I am not a women however (I know you are disappointed), but thought I'd try it anyway. It is surprisingly light weight and well balanced. It is a tad top heavy, but not by much and is hardly noticeable.

Pro's:
-- Attractive design
-- Balance and size. The barrel is nicely sized for me. And even though the pen is very smooth, I was able to keep a nice grip on it without it slipping.
-- Uniball Jetstream ink
-- A good pencil that works and doesn't break lead (like most multi functions). The pencil is smooth and I've found that it works quite well. A nice surprise.
-- 0.5mm pens, 0.5mm pencil. This is a very precise writing instrument. Personally, I like the 0.7mm ink better as I think it is easier to use, but the 0.5mm ink works very well and I'm sure that some will prefer it. Not, the 0.5mm ink doesn't go so well on thin paper, single pages or rough things, but writes beautifully in a notebook or journal. I am ordering 0.7mm refills (just the standard multi pen refills will work) and will put them in here. Again, my preference.
I would also like the option of a 0.7mm pencil. Again, just a preference.

Con's:
-- The turn mechanism isn't the greatest. It's kind of smooth and works, but feels a bit cheap. It definitely doesn't stick, but is a tad bit loose for my tastes (but that is almost standard on a cheaper, plastic pen and yes, $10 is still in that category).

Note: if you unscrew the barrel, make sure to put it back on tight or it will come loose when you are twisting the pen

Overall I do like this pen. It's a bit better sized than the 4+1 multi-pen, but doesn't feel as smooth.
I wish there was a hybrid of them.

In response to question about refilling pencil. Unscrew barrel as if going to replace ink refill on one of the chambers. For pencil part, pull off the whole tip section (pull it straight out, away from the part that goes up into the chamber--turning mechanism). Add a few refills and put the pencil tip back on. Replace barrel and you are good to go.

adorable! not only are the inks smooth, but theyre rich and dark, thin lines.