PILOTV5 Liquid Ink Rollerball 0.5 mm Tip - Blue, Pack of 3

As the largest pen manufacturer in Japan, the Pilot Company has been making pens since 1915 (its liquid ink technology having been utilised since 1985), and has made a rather large subsidiary in the UK, with a diverse range of lines aimed at various individuals with specific writing needs.I am a student of humanities and creative writing, as well as a healthcare assistant for a regional agency. Due to the nature of my studies and job, I always make sure that I am carrying a pen on me, and the Pilot Hi-TechPoint has now become my staple writing accessory. I have used other pens on the market, but they don't seem to compete with the sturdiness and ink-flow that the Pilot has to offer.The Pilot company manufactures a lot of pens for specific individuals, but these Hi-TechPoint V5 pens seem to be the variety that fits my daily needs; flowing easily across the page and incorporating a pure black liquid gel ink that is always clearly visible upon putting pen to paper. The MicroBall RollerTip has a 0.77mm diameter that provides a 0.5 mm writing line. In essence, this means, that the rollerball tip is not too small for everyday use, but provides a thin enough line for note-taking and for daily log entries, such as in my personal line of care work.The pen itself looks like the standard variety gel pen that has a hook on the lid, perfect for sitting in your trouser pocket whilst on the go, or for clipping into your portfolio for class. Down the side of the main body there is a window that indicates the ink level, being a handy feature for knowing when to change pens so you won't get caught short. There is also a regulator in each pen which makes sure that there is always a consistent flow of ink until the levels have emptied. This ensures that there is very little blobbing or leakage on the page with a natural flow of ink, making it perfect for when a large chunk of information needs to be written down in rather a small space and length of time.That being said, you do need to make sure that the cap has been placed back tightly, and that you don't press too hard onto paper when writing, as I have noticed that staining does sometimes occur when I have simply clipped the pen into my jeans pocket with the nib rubbing against fabric. The Pilot pen requires a smooth glide by the user, which does take some getting used to after using standard rollerball gel pens, as well as the more common biros.Overall, I would highly recommend the Pilot Hi-TechPoint V5 Rollerball pen for both students and professional workers alike, as I have received nothing but compliments from my colleagues and friends who have observed my handwriting upon completing daily logs. They do take some getting used to in terms of gliding pressure, but are by far the more superior writing pen to choose from in my opinion.N.B. The information and photos attached to this review are for the 12-box black coloured rollerball pens offered by the Pilot company. However, they can also be purchased as a triple and six pack, as well as individually in a variety of vibrant colours. They do come in a standard labelled box; however, this depends on the seller, and will sometimes either be packaged loosely or in a cellophane envelope.

PERFECT PILOT FOR NIFTY NARRATIVEThese Pilot V5 Liquid Ink Rollerball 0.5mm tip pens are my favourite. This is the third box that I have bought through Amazon. Either I am loosing a lot of pens or others are stealing them because they are so good.I used to buy the small pack or individual ones in stationary shops. I often found myself running out of a pen just when I had lots of writing to do, so a larger box with a dozen is ideal. They always seem to be on offer, so working out just over £1 per pen compared to over £2 in some stores.HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO OTHER PENSIn my work, I write much of the time. So I have tried many different pens from your 10 pence Bic to expensive fountain pens. At times, I am writing neatly, other times writing without looking at the page. Having a reliable pen that flows easily and smoothly is therefore important to me. With cheaper pens, I find the drag makes it difficult to take quick notes and tires after long periods of writing. When writing for clarity, the precision of the ink flow is excellent even for smaller writing. Versatility is core to this pen.There are other colours, but I stick to black. The other colours have the same precision and smooth ink flow. There are thicker versions, but I prefer the 0.5mm. The 0.7mm looks a bit like a fountain pen. This is good when writing larger, but more likely to smudge.There are other makers of roller ball pens - I don't find them as smooth, consistent or competitively priced.POCKET SAFETYI found an issue with pens including expensive fountain pens is the mess. Sometimes it can be smudging on the page onto hands. The worst thing is to have new clothes - suit, shit or trousers, where ever you keep your pen handy. Then it leaks! I have never found this with the pilot 0.5mm.If I could buy shares I would.  Pilot V5 Liquid Ink Rollerball 0.5 mm Tip - Black, Box of 12

These are my favourite pens to mark pupils’ work with. They glide over the page and are vibrant in colour. This makes marking work just a little more pleasant! The fun colours are nicer for students reading their feedback too. :) I use these pens frequently and while they are a little more expensive than other brands, the ink seems to last forever!

Use these pens at work and for everyday writing. Prefer them to just about anything. The ink flows well and the pen suits my rather dire handwriting. Used to buy them from an independent stationery company but have found them increasingly expensive and I like to buy a lot of them as I get through them at work quickly. A friend in work who also uses these pens recommended ordering them via Amazon. Was reluctant at first as I've heard horror stories about certain goods being not the brand ordered. Less of an issue with stationery, I suppose but still a concern, particularly with electronics.They arrived v quickly (next day delivery without the extra cost) and arrived in a flat enough packaging so that they didn't need us to stay in and sign for them. Just posted through the door.They all work fine and a good way of doing this.

I adore these pens!The colours are vivid, the ink flows out at just the right rate and the ink never blots through the pages. I'm also left-handed and find that I end up smudging ink with many pens but the ink from these pens dries so fast that it has never been a problem.As a teacher, I find that these pens allow my comments on pupil work to stand out from their own writing in darker blue/black ink.The little window allows you see how much ink is left so that you can order a new set in perfect time!A five-star product that I will be ordering again!