MengRan Bling Bling Slim Crystal Top Diamond Ballpoint Pen, Black, Pack of 12

No problem with these pens at all! I do not think they feel cheap, and I think they write more smooth than similar pens that cost $8-9 each. I was quite pleased. They aren't luxury writing pens, but do not skip, are not scratchy, and are cute, so definitely pleased and think they are a great value!

This may sound a bit dumb to most but I am very picky on the pen I use, especially ballpoint pens. This set of 12 pens is very similar to the pens I prefer to use both at work and at home. Before specifics on the pen and performance I want to point out the appearance of the pen. The tip that you do not write with has a black faceted looking top on it that resembles a black diamond and the half barrel just below that is clear and filled with a crushed smaller version of the black diamond pieces. It does make the pen look pretty but is somewhat unique that you can tell if someone at work took your pen (yes I watch LOL). The barrel of the bottom half is a shiny black finish that has a nice touch and feel to it. When you hold this pen it has a good weight to it which is a requirement of me because I do not like super heavy or light pens as sometimes in meetings I have a tendency to to drop pens like that because the weight doesn’t feel “right” in my hand. You turn the pen on by twisting the silvertone nib at the tip of the pen to expose the pen for writing (actually when it is closed I can use it as a stylus on my touchscreen computer so kind of a two in one feature there). Mine are black ink that flows smoothly from the nib and doesn’t skip or pool up and you get a smooth writing result with a fine tip everytime. The pens dry quickly so no smearing problems and so far have not clogged up. I love that I got a box of 12 because I took a few to the office and have the rest at home as my little private stash.

Cheap feeling and poor writing instrument. Underwhelmed by crystal look. Cannot take standard size refills. Won't buy again.