PILOT Precise Varsity Pre-Filled Fountain Pens, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 12-Pack

What a great way to use a fountain pen without all the fuss. It writes perfectly and is very attractive. I get compliments all the time. The grip is great and the ink flows easily. Great value. I recommend it.

These pens are great for people who need a less expensive fountain pen to use on a daily basis. It is also a great pen to teach new fountain pen users. These pens write very smoothly, and the ink flow is magnificent.

Love these pens. They write super smooth right out of the box—no skipping, no weird break-in period, just clean, crisp lines from the first stroke. The ink color is vibrant, and the feel in hand is surprisingly nice for something disposable. The grip is just right for my slightly large hands. The ink dries quickly, though I'm not lefty, so that's not typically something I have too much problem with. I prefer the fine point > medium because my handwriting is messy and small and sometime the medium makes it bit blurry. Only downside? I keep losing them. But honestly, that’s kind of the point—they’re affordable enough that I don’t have to launch a full-scale search-and-rescue mission every time one disappears under the car seat or into the pen void at work. Great for everyday writing without the heartbreak if one vanishes. Definitely a repeat buy.

I prefer to write with fountain pens because they a) make my writing look far better, and b) glide easily. Pros: + Disposable means you don't need to worry so much about loosing one as they are cheap to replace. + Comparable in performance to other fountain pens in the $50 range. + Smooth writing, excellent for those who's wrists fatigue easily or suffer from carpal tunnel. + Most people will find their handwriting improves with a fountain pen, these pens are no exception. Cons: - Non-refillable by design (Unless you obviously take it apart, look up Varsity refill if you want to know how) - Runs out of ink much sooner than rollerball or gel pens, though should be expected with fountain pens. - Sometimes inconsistent performance, fine lines one minute blotchy the next. Have a tendency to clog at the tip requiring one to wipe the tip off to get it to write again. Those looking for a relatively cheap alternative to these pens that are refillable I recommend the Pelikano line of fountain pens, they can be had for $10-$15 (around $20 on amazon), the refills are cheap and is a quality starter fountain pen. Pelikano Junior Fountain Pen P67 Blue or Pelikan Pelikano Blue Medium Point Fountain Pen - 926733

I’m a lefty and I love these pens. Test page is in a Leuchtturm 1917, I’m currently using this pen in three different ones. In my everyday writing, there is no smearing on the page! I do pick up small dots of ink on the side of my hand since I write inline, but there is minimal/no transference back onto the paper in my experience so far. It’s my first fountain pen so I’m still getting used to it. This pen is my new go-to for writing in my journals. I love how bold the ink is on the pages, I can already tell I’m going to be glad to have bought the 12 pack. There is some ghosting to the back of the page, doesn’t bother me since I write on both sides. I don’t feel like it’s dark enough to interfere with reading when you write on top of it. I’ll come back with an update if the first pen runs out absurdly fast. Update: I got the pens on September 20 and my first one ran out of ink on October 8. I journal daily with this pen so a box should last me about seven and a half months. I still love writing with this pen!

I have been writing with, collecting, and loving fountain pens for forty years. I own, and have owned, pens costing many hundreds of dollars. I have restored antique pens to almost new condition. I say this only as background for my comments. These disposable pens are wonderful. For less than $2.50, you can write with a real, expressive fountain pen. The nib, (the "point", business end, whatever) is stainless steel, and the ink supply seems inexhaustable. To clarify some confusion in other reviews, be aware that these are real fountain pens. Expensive pens, that you use, refill, and use again for years, usually have gold nibs (14-21kt). The gold nib usually has a tiny ball of iridium welded to the end during manufacture. Iridium, the same metal found most plentifully in meteors, is hard, and prevents the gold from wearing quickly. The gold provides the flexibility needed for expressive writing. Less expensive are pens with stainless steel nibs, also tipped in iridium. The nibs on these DISPOSABLE pens are stainless steel, without the iridium. The nib wears well, for the life of the throw-away pen. Try these, you'll like them. If you don't, your investment is very small. If you do like the experience, go on to better pens, I suggest the Waterman 'Phileas' as a good next step. The nib is stainless steel, iridium tipped, and gold plated (for looks, only). As a bonus, the pen has a classic look, perhaps reminding one of Jules Verne and his traveller. The price is usually in the $25.00-$35.00 range. Great colors, matching roller ball and ballpoint available. After that, the adventure continues, limited only by your pocket book. If you are a fountain pen person, but just don't know it yet, there is no better, low cost way to find out than these disposable pens. 'Way better' than any ballpoint or rollerball.

This was my first time trying out the medium point after years of using the fine point. The medium is tremendous. It has good lines with a steady black ink flow, and it has not put anything blotchy on the page yet. It also feels very comfortable in the hand, with just the right thickness to feel comfortable and balanced. I use the pen for everyday writing. It is fantastic.

Disposable pens that last a long time. Dispenses ink rather quickly; writing fast and writing with the nib upside-down helps alleviate the issue. It helps to write on higher quality paper to prevent bleeding. Clip holds the pen in place very well; unlike metal clips, these stay down. The ball at the end can get annoying though if carried around in a shirt pocket. Jarring the pen can sometimes cause flicks of ink to leave the groove; for someone like me who has mild OCD, cleaning the nib can be troublesome. Using the corner and edge of a piece of paper works decently well at getting rid of the larger spots. Considering how expensive other options are, these are good if you want to use these pens on a regular basis without maintenance, or just get a feel of how to write with fountain pens (provided the paper you are writing on doesn't facilitate bleeding). They last quite long and don't dry out easily; so far none have dried up (with low-to-common use), and I've had them for almost a year now.

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I'm a right-handed writer who wanted a cool yet inexpensive pen and these fit the bill nicely. Writing on paper that isn't laid on a flat surface is as difficult as you would expect, but if you use gel ink pens you'll be familiar with that challenge. Still very fun to write with though, and people will often make compliments about the pen despite the fact that it's just a cheap disposable fountain pen with a mundane plastic (but comfortable) body. Really recommend this pen for people who don't want the hassle of a real fountain pen but like the aesthetics.

I love these disposible fountain pens, I use them for travel or as a backup if my refillable pens run out and i'm not close to my ink well or have a cartridge handy. They are easy to use and lose, most of them write well but I have had the odd one have a scratchiness to them, overall great pens

They are very functional and practical for everyday use. 2 pens, out of the 12, skip. Lightweight and cheap and they do a good job. The Nib is medium, I wish they make them in fine as well. The ink is not the greatest, it feathers sometimes. Overall, very good and almost hassle free.