Paper MateInkJoy Gel Pens | Medium Point (0.7mm) | Dark Blue Ink | 12 Count

These pens are great.However, 2 big issues.1. The ink. The ink runs out like crazy, I’m on my third set of these pens in 2 or so years, it’s crazy!2. Dirt. The material (the rubber coating) picks up dirt very easily. I recommend, if you’re taking them to places (eg school or work), that you clean them regularly as they’ll naturally pick up dirt quickly. This may not be an issue, but they get torn very easily and look aged very quickly (6 months or so, about the same time the ink runs out if you’re using them daily). I understand you can purchase refills for ink by the way, but the pens are so aged and before, the clicker on the end doesn’t work or is stiff.However, these are AMAZINGLY SMOOTH! They write beautifully, and I have to say, they’re my favourite pens. (Hence why I keep buying them!)In the photo, these are pens from December. I use them for school a lot.Colours are amazing. I don’t use the brown much but that’s just me! There’s 4 blues, they’re all very different shades though. The 2 greens are different too.The colour on the case of the pen is the exact same as the ink.I understand these don’t look worn, but lockdown hit in January so I wasn’t moving them from my desk much. Mark my word - if you’re keeping them in a pencil case or a bag etc, they’ll age, wear, and the rubber will change and become a darker colour in 4-7 months. I’ve purchased these 3 times!

This is my third pack of these pens because I cant gear the thought of ever running out! I am studying a language and use a colour coding system in my note taking and it's been a struggle to find a pen that has bright enough colours, a smooth flow, does not bleed through pages, and fine enough for when I am writing new or complex characters, that need to be very clear. These are the first pens I have tried that have ticked all the boxes.The colours are mostly bright and vibrant, or in the case of the dark colours, rich and deep, I am a particular fan of the purple, which has become my main note taking colour. The pens are very comfortable to hold and being retractable there is thankfully no cap that could get lost. The ink is deposited onto the paper evenly and smoothly and looks great. I use minimum 70gsm paper and have had no bleed through or ghosting. However, I have not tried them on lower quality paper so can't comment on that. The nib is fine enough that I can write complex small characters that I can read back easily, but not too fine, to the point where it is either scratchy or uncomfortable to use.If you like making colour coded notes, or journalling, or hand writing letters, I totally recommend these pens. For what they are, they are not expensive, and they also last for ages.

I absolutely LOVE they pens they are lovely to write with and the colours are vibrant. So why only 4 stars? Well I've ordered this pack twice in 2020 the pack delivered in May, terrific, and I still have some of the colours left. The pack from November has been less perfect, the ink tends to run light all of a sudden and I end up trying to restart it with a scribble like you used to for old ball points. And the the writing is not as perfectly smooth. I'd also like to see better availability of colours in refills so that I can do my green bit and save on wasting the outer barrels because the refills are also brilliant and easy to install. All considered I'm definitely hooked I just hope for a perfect ink flow experience next time I order!

OK, feels nice in the hand and feels very nice when writing. Ink flows well and is easily legible. Make sure you pick of the blob of stuff they use to protect the tip before you use it. Not exactly great value for money but I'd be happy paying.However.....ink is water soluble. If liquid hits the page that ink is running, spreading and dissolving. That's the only drawback for me and it makes this unsuitable for my line of work.

Bought them for myself and they were so good, almost like a mix between gel and felt pens, and the colours were so pretty and varied. Bought some for my sister as well and she loves them.They are a bit expensive but they are very worth the price. The ink tube is very thick and you can tell these pens will last you a very long time, I think the price for them is very reasonable.. They work perfectly, no failing, no drying, no smudging, no bursts of ink, they feel premium, and the design is gorgeous! They feel amazing to hold.