UPDATE: I'm not going to drop any points because this is still a really good deal, but be aware that the refills included are rollerball-shaped gels, not real water-based rollerballs. I didn't notice at first because I only tested them briefly on a scrap of paper to make sure they weren't dry, but when I started writing I noticed the telltale need for a bit of pressure. They are pretty good gels though.
Original review:
Sometimes cheap pens look like a more expensive brand, but are junky when they show up. Not this one. This is almost flawlessly executed and looks identical to a pen selling for triple under a different name. All of the parts fit well, all screw threads are metal. The pocket clip is a solid piece of metal mounted on an internal spring, which is pretty much the best way to make clips.
The rollerball refills appear to be the same as are used in a lot of Chinese pens. The ones I got are nice and fresh, and they work great when they aren't dried up which often happens when buying replacements. FYI, these have the air intake on the back end (very tiny gaps on the side of the rear plug), so the storage cap on the front of the refill only prevents the tip from drying out (which has a wax blob sealing it anyway). I recommend wrapping the back end of the refills in masking tape for long term storage so they don't dry out from the back.
My only complain is that I wish the grip section were a bit longer (holding it normally, my thumb is resting on the ridge where the body steps down to go inside the edge of the cap). But you can see this from the picture, and some people prefer to use a rollerball by letting it hang on their fingers from that point, so judge for yourself. But I give it full stars because it's such an amazingly sleek pen for so cheap.
| Manufacturer | Zion |
|---|---|
| Brand | nekigoen |
| Item Weight | 4.2 ounces |
| Package Dimensions | 6.85 x 2.48 x 0.67 inches |
| Color | Silver |
| Closure | Snap |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Point Type | Extra Fine |
| Ink Color | Black |
