Article: Fine Point Pen Recommendations

Pilot G-1, G-2, & G-3 Gel Ink Pens

The G-2 is America's number one selling gel ink pen. Available in a 0.38 mm in 0.5 mm size. Features retractable and capped versions and has a sturdy tip. Comes only in standard colors such as black, blue, red and green. Also check out the slightly more inexpensive Pilot G-Knock.

Uni-ball Signo DX UM-151 Gel Pens

Available in a 0.28 mm, 0.38 mm and 0.5 mm size. This particular line tends to be very popular among medical professionals. It has a nice color range, strong conical tip, and smooth ink flow. Excellent all-around pen.

Uni-ball Signo RT UM-138 Gel Pens

Available in a 0.38 mm size. The Signo RT as a practical and affordable pen with a retractable strong tip. Many colors available.

Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Ink Pens

Available in a 0.25 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm and 0.5 mm size. The Hi-Tec-C features a wide variety of colors and a needlepoint tip. Due to their popularity, they also have different series that are retractable, have different body textures, etc. These include the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Couleur Mini Gel Ink Pens, Pilot Hi-Tec-C Slim Knock Gel Ink Pens and the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Cavalier Executive Gel Pens.

Uni-ball Signo Bit UM-201 Gel Pens

The Uni-ball Signo Bit in a 0.18 mm size is the world's thinnest tip! The needlepoint tip is so fine it can write even on a grain of rice. Very fine tip can be a bit scratchy at times.

Zebra Sarasa Gel Ink Pens

Available in a 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, and 0.7 mm size. The Sarasa has a retractable and capped version.

Pentel Slicci Gel Pens

Available in a 0.25 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm and 0.7 mm size. The Sliccis have a slimmer pen body, come in a variety of colors and have a more sturdy needlepoint tip capable of withstanding heavy pressure from writing.