Uni-Ball Jetstream RT Pens - NY Times Wirecutter Best Pen for Over a Decade - Pack of 3 Black Fine Point Pens, 0.7mm - Back to School Pens, Ballpoint Pens

I've been a huge fan of the Jetstream line from Uniball since they released over ten years ago. They use a "hybrid" ink which is a combination of gel/water based ink and oil based ink. This hybrid allows for the super smooth writing you get from an oil based ink while maintaining the deep, dark lines you expect from gel. These pens are well known to be "lefty" friendly, so they do not smear. The clicking mechanism on these feel nice and they are super easy to pick up and go. I would avoid keeping them in pockets as pocket lint will gum up the tip and cause the pen to start skipping.One huge benefit is the Uni Super Ink, which is an archival level ink. This means the ink is designed to resist chemical washing and fading.Personally, I just don't understand the pricing on this pack specifically. You get 4 pens for $3.50 (at the time of this writing), which comes out to $0.88 per pen. The actual refills for this pen cost at least twice that. I bought half a dozen 4 packs, just for the refills. They work great in my first edition Ti Arto!

This was one of my favorite pens when I was young, but on repurchase, I noticed that it no longer writes well, at least on printer paper, if your hands are sweaty. I'm not sure if this is a quality change that has occurred over a decade, if my sweat composition has changed now that I'm older, if because I have only recently written on printer paper and not notebook paper, or if the way/how long it was stored in the shipping warehouse.I used to love this pen for its relative smoothness, lack of skipping, lack of intensity needed to apply ink to paper, and lack of smearing on both paper and on the hand (making it great for left-handed people), and comfortable grip that lends itself to the whole body -- much of this remains true. However, in addition to difficulty applying ink with oily/sweaty hands, it also appears to skip more than I remember, even on a fresh piece of printer paper, making it difficult to write in very small print due to the skipping and sort of initial force needed to begin ink transfer onto paper.On the other hand, the Pilot Acroball pen has been very good to me, allowing me to write in very small print without skipping and smearing, although long sessions cause my fingers to get sore. I just wish I had found blue and red ink versions for it. I can't comment on the long-session comfort aspect of the Jetstream now, however, because it is too annoying to write small print with it. I currently use the Acroball for writing text and the Jetstream(s) for underlining and annotating a few words in color.

No wonder these have been highly rated for over a decade. Some difficulty getting a consistent ink flow for a few minutes at first, but no issue since, it writes so smooth. Despite being a 0.7mm tip, writes more sharp and precise than other pens of the same size. Haven't had any issue with smudging while writing quickly, or when highlighting. Comfortable to hold.

These Jet ball pens write smoothly and feel comfortable in the hand. They’re reliable for everyday use, but occasionally the ink flow stops for a moment, which can be a little frustrating. Overall, they’re still a solid choice for anyone needing a dependable pen.

These Uni-Ball Jetstream RT pens really do live up to the hype. I saw them recommended in the New York Times and decided to try them — now I won’t use anything else. The ink flow is so smooth, never smudges, and dries quickly, which is perfect since I’m constantly jotting notes or writing for long stretches.They’re comfortable to hold, don’t skip, and somehow manage to feel both precise and effortless. It may sound funny to rave about a pen, but once you try these, it’s hard to go back to anything else. A small but mighty upgrade that makes everyday writing a joy.

Super smooth working pens at an unbeatable price! They don't smear and are comfortable to write with. Extremely durable and easy to use.

Do I need another pen, no. Do I like the way these write smoothly and their color, yes I do. The grip is great and it's just a nice pen to have. I would get these again.

These pens are cheap in price but definitely not cheap in quality! They are very sleek looking and comfortable to hold in your hand. The pen glides smoothly across the page when writing and feels more like a gel pen than a ballpoint. The ink comes out dark but doesn’t smudge. I’ve tried them on thick and thin paper and had no issues with it bleeding through to the other side with normal pressure. Overall, these are great pens for an inexpensive price and I would recommend these to others.