Pilot G-Tec-C Gel Ink Rolling Ball Pens, Ultra Fine Point (0.4mm), Black Ink, 2-Pack (35481)

This is my go-to pen, but they do sometimes require the old-time thermometer flick of the wrist when the tip get dry/ink settles.

I bought this pen as it was recommended for use with watercolor for the reason that it draws well on wet surfaces. It really performs well and I love how fine the line is. Fair warning though, it will lift if you apply further washes after using it.

My wife uses these for medical writing at the hospital and she swears by them... Apparently her co-workers love them too

The PILOT G-Tec-C Gel Ink Pens are absolutely fantastic! The ultra-fine 0.4mm point makes writing precise and clean, perfect for detailed notes, lists, or any task that requires accuracy. The black ink is rich and smooth, with no skipping or blotting, making writing a pleasure.I love how effortlessly these pens glide on paper, providing a consistent flow of ink that dries quickly, preventing smudging. The 12-pack is an excellent value for the price, and these pens last longer than I expected, even with regular use. They are comfortable to hold, and the design is sleek and professional.If you’re looking for high-quality pens that offer precision and reliability, these are the perfect choice. Highly recommend them for anyone who values smooth, accurate writing!

Journals

I first bought these pens in Portugal in 2022; believe it or not, Europe has a wider selection of products in this area the one can find in the US; this includes both color and tip diameter. I use these pens a lot when writing and editing. I have gone through eight or nine of these in the past year, so i am very familiar with their strengths and weaknesses. The strengths are great ink flow, even, smooth, and not at all messy, and the variety of colors (found in the 12-pack) helps me keep track of my layered approach to editing. For my purposes the orange and red are the best colors (I would love to be able to buy a 12-pack of orange pens at .3 or .25; but, alas, you do not feature such a product--this is a weakness). All of your 12 packs are 'black, blue, red' and 'black, blue, red.' Boring!! May I suggest that you offer a larger color selection in the 12-pack size? Making sure, of course, to include the bright orange.

Here I go again, I am going to review this godly made pen but I'll try not to be biased (or worse fangirl) in this review:Anyway! First of all, let me state the facts about the Pilot G-Tec pens. They are all about precision and smooth fine writing. Tells everything about how great a pen is right? That's not just it. This pen is not only for fine writing but is basically for technical purposes. Yes, you are thinking right. People with technical careers like architecture or engineering uses this kind of pen, even artists, because of how this pen works well in technical stuff. So, it's fine if you use it for your daily use (with caution, why? You'll know later) but this pen could do so much more. And if you're buying this sort-of expensive pen, it would be more better for that reason. Do not even start with it's pen life, this thing can last, and when I say last, I mean like about 5-6 months or more (depends on the user) which if you think about it, is a very great investment.Now we covered the great things about this pen, let me talk about the downside. It's not really a downside of it uses (because it is nor lacking at it) but it comes down HOW YOU TAKE CARE of it. This pen would demand more care than any random and basic pen lying around. This pen? When this baby falls from a table or from anything that would make it shake violently? IT WILL PROBABLY 90% WOULD NEVER WORK ANYMORE. It's that sensitive, I'm sorry. It's not really it's fault but because of it's tip, thought promising, is really easily breakable. And once that breaks? You can just either buy a refill for lower expense. There are people who'll try to revive it but it's really hard, you'll just a hard time on your hand.Now citing that stuff, my advice to you is that if you want to buy this pen, be cautious and more careful around the pen. That's why the pen's cap always remind you to CLOSE it whenever you do not use it, because even the makers know how the probability of it living from a accident is fatal and would just cause you more big bucks (for a pen). Also, if you are buying this pen for the heck of it, do check other more basic pens before looking this way because like I said, this pen is more useful in technical way than just a writing pen. (Not that I am discouraging you, but you get what I mean.)