In most situations, the Uni-ball Jetstream RT is the best pin for the job. It dries quickly, so it's great for left-handers and anyone who fears dirt (especially if you're writing on plain paper, labels or receipts). Thanks to its "hybrid" or "low viscosity" ink, Jetstream RT creates the darkest lines of all the ballpoint pens we tested and its ink flows smoothly and evenly without skipping. -like gelpen, but with fast drying. advantages of a ballpoint pen. This pen ink is also waterproof, non-abrasive and is designed to prevent control washing - for greater safety and peace of mind. The Jetstream RT, Wirecutter pick since 2013, comes in a variety of tip widths and colors. And our testers know it's better, and then they see other, more plastic ballpoint pens.
Style: ballpoint pen
Test tip width: 0.7 mm
Available widths: 0.7 mm, 1.0 mm
Colors: black, blue, red; RT BLX version: blue-black, brown-black, green-black, red-black, brown-black
If you want to color-code your notes or journal entries, Uni Jetstream Slim Multi-Color is a slim and handy alternative to clutter on your desk or briefcase. This pen has the same shape and size as the Jetstream RT and is much thinner than most multicolored pens, which tend to have a heavier tube. Pin taps (buttons at the top of the pin that return pins) work smoothly, with a satisfactory click (unlike cheaper multicolored pens that have locked pins or pins do not hold in place). The Jetstream Slim Multi-Color has a rubber grip that holds well. And this pen found the same renewable smooth ink on other Jetstream pens. However, ink cartridges are smaller than conventional Jetstream, so it's a little less cost-effective. But if you always write in different colors, we think it's worth the effort.
Style: ballpoint pen
Test tip width: 0.5 mm
Available widths: 0.38 mm, 0.5 mm
Colors: black, blue, red, green
If you like black lines, choose a little paper resistance when writing and drawing, or have handwriting that produces mostly lowercase letters, then consider Pilot Precise V5 RT. Some experts and most of our testers have chosen a better tip for this pin compared to other rollerballs (which produce waterier and thicker lines). Although the Precise V5 RT does not dry as fast as the Jetstream and can therefore break (not good for left-handers), it does well in most roles. It is also the cheapest pen we have recommended, based on the pen.
Style: rollerball
Test tip width: 0.5 mm
Available widths: 0.5 mm (V5), 0.7 mm (V7)
Colors: black, blue, green, pink, purple, red, turquoise, orange, yellow, lime green, navy, burgundy, hunting green, caramel, periwinkle, teal
