Berol Handwriting Pens (PACK OF 4) BLACK INK

These pens are lovely for any sort of writing. I brought them for my son at school, but had to try them out first.The red pens are extremely comfortable to hold with their round shape. I cannot write about how long they last as I have just received them. But I can say that the ink is a nice, dark black. Unlike some pens which have a faded colour. The line is a constant thickness and the ink dries almost instantly. This is due to the fact that the ink is transferred in an almost felt-tip style. With that in mind, care must be taken not to smudge the ink immediately after writing.These pens are definitely a 5/5 for me and are more than worth the small amount you pay for them.

I used all 4 of the pens that it came with, and during the first test they are NOT waterproof or alcohol-ink proof, not even a little bit, so if you're using the pens for this purpose don't waste your time. The cap is a bit difficult to take off and put back on, and it feels a little childish in my hands with no grip support and very smooth, bright red plastic. After trying to outline an art piece I was working on, I had to use all 4 pens in the package because they kept drying out- AND I DIDN'T FINISH, I had to use another brand (stabilo point 88 0.4mm, also not water or alcohol-proof) to finish it up. The next morning, I tried the pens again and they were fine for the following few seconds that I tested them, like they didn't dry out on me last night. If you're desperate enough to get these pens, hopefully you won't be writing for a long period of time.

I was gifted a set of Berol Handwriting Pens by a friend. They were marvelous for marking quilting designs and washed right out of the fabric. I was ecstatic to find these on Amazon. I had absolutely no qualms about using these on a wedding quilt. I marked the design, quilted it, bound it. Then, I washed it in warm water using a mild detergent as I had always done. Not one of the marks came out. Totally ruined a Queen Size quilt. I will never, ever use these pens again.

I use these pens to write Chinese characters. They do the job well, producing clear and bold but not too thick lines, with no smudging. (I haven't rated "sheerness" as I don't know what that means.) Recommended.

I like the way they write! They do smudge so if you are a lefty be warned!