Zebra Pen F-701 Stainless Steel Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Fine Point, Silver Barrel, Black Ink, 1-Pack, Model Number: 29411

I purchased this pen about two years ago and I really wish I hopped on the "quality pen" bandwagon a long time ago.Throughout the years, I always thought people with nice metal pens either paid a lot of money for them, or had some strange obsession with writing utensils—but oh boy was I wrong. This specific pen is very inexpensive for what you get in my personal opinion; let me explain why.I have been a long-time fan of the famous Pilot G2 model of disposable pen until I purchased the Zebra F-701 in 2015. While G2s last a long time and feel pleasant to write with, this specific pen tops every single aspect of the G2 and every other plastic pen I have used to this day.- Weight: The feel of metal while being light enough to write with comfortably.- Balance: The center of mass on this pen is just above the finger grip makes for a pleasant feel while writing.- Mechanism: The feel of the mechanism used for retracting and extending the business-end of the pen is very tactile and fluid. The audible click is satisfying but not excessively loud.- Grip: The intricate pattern employed for the grip is very functional and I prefer it very much over the rubber grips of plastic pens which slowly deteriorate over time.- Clip: The metal clip is very flexible and refuses to deform under normal usage. The shiny surface is very attractive and showcases the brand and model recessed into the metal.- Longevity: The pen retains its brushed-metal luster after almost two years of use without showing any signs of wear and tear. The mechanism seems to feel the same way it did when I removed it from its packaging.- Writing: The preinstalled pen refill writes very pleasantly with no ink blotching or streaking issues that I have experienced. The weight, balance, and grip all distill into a writing experience that I would consider writing home about (ha, ha).The Zebra F-701 is a very good value and I would highly recommend it to friends, family, and even strangers.

This pen is as advertised right out of the box - durable, comfortable, sleek, and easy to write with. However, the reason I got it is because it was said it takes a fisher space pen refill. I love the cartridge on the space pen, but not so much he pen itself. So as soon as I got this F701, I immediately installed the space pen refill (med blue). And it works! 2 points - you don't have to use the plastic spacer that comes with the refill, and the F701 can be a bit tricky to disassemble the first time - it's kind of tight and only the very end (the pont end) of the pen comes off, but I used a pliers to hold it and then I could turn it. So now I have a great pen with a great cartridge!

First off, the pen feels solid. It should I suppose, it's fairly thick steel. If I'm ever really hard up for an ice pick, I hope to have this pen in my pocket. It's got a nice weight to it, and it feels great in your hand. If you hold a pen like you are supposed to, the grip (knurled metal) is fantastic. If you hold a pen like I do (way down right on the tip) then this pen still feels pretty nice, but you lose some of the advantage of the grip.Looks are certainly in the eye of the beholder, but I think this pen looks very nice. There are no markings on brushed steel at all, the only indication of brand and model being a faint stamp on the pocket clip. It's classy.I have used many many pens, and I know all about how annoying it is when you have to "wipe" off the sides of the tip on a ball point to avoid it leaving tiny blobs of ink on the page which you will inevitably smear later with the side of your hand. I have also had many a pen that skipped so badly I needed to go back over half of my notes to "connect the dots". I'm not sure what zebra does to their ink cartridges, but they are doing something right. This pen writes very smoothly, and I have heard the same about the refills. If there is a fault, sometimes after not using it for awhile, it will take a millimeter to start, but that's rare.I'm not sure what else to say really, it is after all only a pen. A pen that I love. I seriously think I will never use another pen. These are cheap enough to be quite cost effective, and sturdy enough that even if they weren't cheap, I'd consider them a good investment. Buy one, try it out. I just ordered two more so I'll have one for school, and one to replace the one my wife says she's taking.

Love these pens! Been using them since at least 2012. It’s amazing how premium they feel for such a cheap price. Solid metal construction, good grip, and standard ink replacement cartridges. Bonus is if you do lose it, you aren’t devastated from losing an expensive pen.I like to get these as gifts.

Pen is stout and feels great in the hand, but the refill that comes with it is truly awful. gritty and more gray than black. i like zebra pens and this refill falls below a bic. or paper mate. Solved the issue by ordering a blue Zebra refill. Wondered if China is into counterfeiting Zebra pens (the stock refill states it's made in China, but that's not surprising), but what i received seems genuine in all respects. Pen is really well made and feels hefty.