Customer Reviews

This is the best pen i have ever owned! It always runs so smoothly. The only times it isn't smooth is on cheap paper, when there's only 1-2 sheets between the pen tip and the desk, but even then the overall flow is mostly smooth as can be.

What I really love is the precision. I used this of Organic Chemistry, where on the tests we have to draw little chemical structures in small answer spaces. I was able to get everything down that I needed to only because of how thin this pen writes, and how precisely it dries on the paper. I could give it a higher recommendation! I only wish they had a compact version. Then I'd be set for good.

My current go-to pen; I'm in love. I carry it with me everywhere.

PROS
- ink does not smear (so perfect, especially since I'm left-handed)
- lines are crisp
- color is rich (compared to ordinary ballpoint pens)
- tip is sharp, but not to the point of being scratchy

CONS
- If you write with it at a really low angle with the paper, the tip gets scratchy and the line a bit blotchy.
- When making initial small marks (e.g. bullet points, tiny writing), it won't work at first. Gotta try a few times, or make a large trial stroke.

Pros definitely outweigh the cons, considering the two cons are circumstantial.

My favourite pen, it writes so smooth and the lines are crisp. Absolutely recommend!

Jetstream ink is the best on the market for ballpoints. Wow. How the get it to be so smooth and quick drying is almost magic! LOL, magic.
Anyway, I was a bit skeptical about this pen because of the 0.5mm size; I figured that it would be too small and not work well.

I was partly right. If you are writing on a pad, notebook, journal...something that has a few pages to it, it writes very well. Incredibly smooth, unbelievably precise and beautiful in output (unless your hand writing is as bad as mine).

But if you are writing on a single page or something that is a bit rough, it doesn't work that great. I was trying to write on some post-its will holding them in my hand...ink was sporadic. Single piece of paper? Well, not so much. Pen is a bit to sharp for that and it doesn't give a great surface for the pen to roll on.

But for most things, it is awesome.
I do find it a bit to fine for my overall tastes, but that's just me. I will use it, but not for writing my life story or translating War & Peace.

The fit and balance of the pen is very very good. A little on the light side, but it's a plastic pen that you are paying $2 for. The rubber grip handles well and isn't too sticky. Overall this is a great pen.

Just remember: Uniball ink = magic
LOL.

This pen is by far the greatest pen I have ever used! While the waterproof attributes and smudge resistant ink are both incredible, the agility of this pen is what impresses me most. The pen is quite fine, however it is able to make markings that are incredibly manipulatable while still writing smoothly. I feel so happy to have found a pen that possesses the features of high quality (waterproof, smudge resistance) but also maximizes the basics to a level in which they are noticed. I am spoiled by this pen.

I cannot recommend this pen enough! This is my go-to pen for taking notes, solving numerical problem, and creative writing. The line is sharp and dark. It writes very smoothly and does not smear. I used to get my pens from Office Max, Target, Walmart - but now I just buy dozens of refills these jetstream pens I own(I own black, blue, red, green). Both the 0.5 mm and the 0.7 are excellent. I suppose the only bad thing is that you will reach for this pen so often that you might have to refill more than expected. I am a moderate user and I have to refill the pen once every 2 months...

Simply amazing.

Before, I was reluctant to use ballpoint pens as I was addicted to gel ink pens. But, I couldn't deny the amazing feel and smoothness of a Jetstream ballpoint pen. The Jetstream Ballopint Pen - 0.5mm is superb. It grips the paper just the right amount so that the appropriate amount of smoothness is applied. This pen glides across the paper. Like me, this pen is perfect for a student who takes a lot of notes.

If you're having trouble deciding between the 0.7mm and the 0.5mm, go for the 0.5mm. True, the 0.7mm is smoother but the 0.5mm has the perfect amount of smoothness AND precision. Recommended!

I've never used a smoother ballpoint pen. This writes as effortlessly as pilot's hi-tec-c's.

One of the best pens purchases I made. I had to order 4 since they kept getting lost. I throw these into my purses for on the go note taking. Its relatively cheap compared to other pens I've bought but the smooth flowing ink excel compared to other more expensive brands. Its a safe bet when purchased that it'll keep performing flawlessly.

Instantly wrote out of the package. Smooth, light, comfortable. for the price i'm impressed.
definitely buy this...

This isn't too bad! I find that for me the 0.7 is the best formula of smoothness and boldness. I ordered this one as a curiosity to see how the famous Jetstream series would handle itself in this tip size. I purposely tried this on CHEAP paper. No fancy journals or notebooks for me! It did fine! I found that if I wrote with less pressure than normal this one wrote almost as nicely as the 0.7 variety. Your mileage may vary, but it worked for me! I now have a smaller tipped pen I can use as needed that's nearly as smooth as the 0.7.

I always have to keep a good stock of these with me.

I write in a fairly small script and interchangeably in English and Japanese, so a reliable 0.5 mm like this is a must. I actually picked up my first one of these in Japan and when I got back to the states I couldn't find them anywhere, so I was lucky to find this site.

This pen is perfect for small pads of paper and journals. I'm usually pretty rough with these things, but they hardly ever gunk (just clean up the tip if it does), and the tips are pretty sturdy. However, you'll want to avoid using this pen on a single sheet of paper, or on a hard or rough surface because the tip will break after a while. You'll notice when it does because the writing will start to get scratchy and the flow will thin up and become streaky. Since the entire pen is plastic, those'll break after a while too, but like I said I'm pretty rough with them and on average, a pen lasts me 3-5 refills.

PROS:
High durability and long life for its price range.
0.5mm tip with reliable flow (perfect for journals, scribbles, small notes, writing in Japanese).

CONS:
If you're going to be working more with thin pieces of paper without any backing (writing on receipts etc.) keep a 0.7 or 1.0mm roller or gel handy so you don't run down the life of your pen tip.

I really wanted to like this pen -I really did- but ultimately the pen's inconsistent writing turned me away. Don't get me wrong I have read all of the reviews for this pen and thought I was getting an absolute steal. My issue is with this particular model of the jestream line. When I first used the pen out of the box, it was pure bliss. But once the ink went down to about 2/3 of its total fill, the problems started.

Whenever I write with this pen, the ink flow is horrible. On every horizontal stroke, the ink just refuses to flow unless I scratch my paper with enough strength to shame a lion, and a mess to compare. more recently, the ink has refused to flow even decently in ANY direction. The feeling of writin is lumpy and uncomfortable. It really is a struggle to write with this pen.

Just to note I have dropped this pen a few times, from a desk's height, but I refuse to accept that that distance was enough to cause a malfunction in the flow of the pen.

To make sure that this wasn't a fluke or a dud of a batch I purchased a few more of the same 0.5 mm black jetstreams. Sure enough, even these pens exhibited the same behavior 1/3 of the way down.

I've tried using several types of pens and this is the ABSOLUTE best pen that I've bought and used. It is so smooth. I LOVE it! I would recommend this pen to everyone! :D

This is the best pen i have evr laid my eyes on. At first i thought that this was just a cool looking pen and it writes bad but when i started to write with it ,....it was an experience no other pen can give. i used to write with a linc glycer and gliss but when i bought this pen i gave those pens to my sister. i highly recomend this pen because it writes smooth,looks smart,and isn't a gel pen. it is realy good to write big paragraphs or essay. i passed this pen around my friends and they also said it was best.

The first few times I used the pen, it skipped a lot and I was about to dump it into my bucket of failed pens. After a bit of note taking in my economics class, the ink started flowing real smooth and it wasn't skipping so I guess it just took some warming up to get the ink going.
I love this pen and use it for all of my note taking now. It's precise and doesn't blot either, it's great for writing and drawing. The ink is a nice saturated black too. It's a definite staple in my pencil case now.

I just received this pen and I love it. The fine point is great and it writes smoothly. The weight is good and the grip is comfortable. Also, the price is good for what you get.

I just received this pen today and I am in LOVE! :) I am a student, so I need to take legible notes in classes where I cannot type them onto my Mac. I also write in cursive, which makes reading tiny notes on handouts very difficult with a fat pen, which is what spurred me to try these smaller-pointed pens. The Jetstream is unlike a normal ballpoint in that it writes wonderfully with smooth ink flow and no skipping. The fact that it comes with refills is also a plus, as disposable pens have always bothered me. I won't write with any ballpoint but this one; highly recommended!

Functional, lightweight pens that feel decent. Good for everyday use and don't have to worry about loosing them as their quite cheap too. =)

These are just wonderful all day use pens. They are light weight and super smooth to write with. Plus they don't smear. I purchased one in black, blue and red and love them all. I will definitely be ordering some extras very soon!

I dont write reviews but had to for this pen. I bought 4 initially, 2 blue, 2 black. Everyone that borrows my pen loves it and eventually end up stealing it from me (no hard feelings). I am down to 1 black pen. Stealing pens is normal in my line of work (I am a resident and work in a hospital). The pen is wonderful and best of all its not terribly expensive. I dont ever have any smearing or bleeding. 0.7mm may be a little better for writing in medical records but my personal preference is 0.5mm :). Cant go wrong with this one...

This is the best ballpoint pen I've ever had! Everyone who borrows it falls in love with it. Had to re-order a few times because of this. I can see how some people might be bothered by its scratchiness compared to a bolder pen, but no one I lent it to seemed to mind.

Was first hesitant about buying a ballpoint pen because i hate them. But this pen has completely changed my mind. It is the smoothest ballpoint pen I have ever used TO DATE. I LOVE IT. I have bought 4 refills for my original already!! BUY IT!

Just bought this pen from JetPens. Really good ballpoint pen. Doesn't dry. Writes really smooth and gives the perfect amount of ink every time. Comfortable to hold. I use it to take notes and my hand doesnt get tired. Plus this pen looks nice.

I love the Jetstream series from Uni-Ball.

They are very, very smooth when writing. I can write quite quickly and the ink always stays even. It never runs dry or drops globs of ink like some pens. Another great thing I have noticed is that the ink dries almost instantly. That is a huge plus for Southpaws who tend to drag their hands across their writing. No smudging!