SMOOTHERPRO G2 Compatible Bolt Action Pen - Durable Stainless Steel EDC Pen with Clip, Uses Pilot G2 Refills for Smooth Writing | Perfect for Office, Signature (TG205, Black)

Ok, let’s start with the pro’s of this tactical pen. 1st off it is extremely lightweight, comfortable to use, well built, easily available replacement cartridges and writes well. Cons: none. Though with this particular tactical pen I received did have a defective ink cartridge that stopped working a couple of days after I began to use it. NowI did not list the ink cartridge as a con for a very simple reason. This tactical pen uses the G2 gel ink replacement cartridge, which I am extremely familiar with as I have used numerous pens over the past few decades. As such, I have also purchased numerous ink cartridge refills as well, in which I have had an occasional defective ink cartridge when I replaced my empty one. Now this does not happen often, so no worries there as G2 gel ink cartridges are a great product! However, as with all thinks in life, sometimes something glitches. I am positive that every single one of you have experienced numerous types of glitches in products. And if you never have, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE…… write your reviews on EVERYTHING you purchase because eI am positive that I would not be the only person wanting information like that!! Heck I would even invest in stocks for that company!! But alas, because all companies along with the workers or the people who build the devices in which assemble the products are all human. And we all know that their has only been ONE perfect man to walk this earth. So as for everyone else…… we are not perfect and as such we all make mistakes, which is why people come across glitches with a product or your order not being correct, you notice as you have already driven away from the restaurant! I know EVERYONE has had THAT happen to them, some like myself far more than others!! Thankfully I do not experience that as much as I used to!! OVERALL IMPRESSION: As I have used numerous tactical pens both in a professional setting and in personal settings, this is a really great tactical pen! It is WORTH every penny! So you will not go wrong purchasing this tactical pen! Another reason I consider this a great tactical pen is because many of the “tactical pens” sold not only on Amazon but at flea markets, stores and other websites, this is a simple item to use, there are NO UNNECESSARY “extra” items attached in which could potentially get a person in trouble! Such as knife blades or other “tactical extras” which many other companies add to try to entice people to purchase their product. I personally would never purchase one of those types of “tactical” pens and here is the reason why. First, I can take my purchased tactical pen with me through TSA security check points when I travel by plane. However the most important reason why I would not chose any other type of tactical pen other than the one I just purchased is because those tactical pens with the “extra” items take up room and when you finally do get the the section where the pen portion is, you will not that you have a very small ink cartridge that A. doesn’t really write the best and B. replacement cartridges are dry difficult to locate. As stated further up on my review, you will note that THIS TACTICAL PEN uses an extremely common ink cartridge which not only writes really great (as when you write you are using ink similar to a fountain pen) as the ink is extremely smooth while writing (and also is still wet until dried or you use a roller as you would with a fountain pen. But while writing with this type of cartridge it is both pleasing to use as it is comfortable! Adding the fact that numerous local stores where groceries are sold along with places like Office Depot, WalMart, Target and not to forget the convenience of just reordering from Amazon is such a simple process. This makes this tactical pen both extremely lightweight, comfortable and well made with an extremely easy to locate replacement cartridges the absolutely best tactical pen you can purchase.

Well made. Very comfortable in the hand. The pen writes smooth, it's tactical and made of metal. What's not to like?!

I was trying to find a metal EDC pen that would be compatible with the Pilot Precise V10 RT ink refills, because I think they're some of the nicest-writing pens out there. It's actually kind of tricky to find an EDC pen that works with these inserts. What you need to do is make sure the pen you're going to buy matches the design of the cartridge; a lot of pen descriptions might say they accept the Pilot inserts, but they actually do not. So, compare the product image to be certain (see my images — they should always have the little staggered steps I've circled in green). I can confirm this pen IS the correct type, if anyone else is specifically looking for that reason. Also, a cool thing I did to customize this pen is use painter's tape to cover up certain sections, and then I dipped the whole thing in black Plasti-Dip. When it dried, I peeled off the painter's tape, and I was left with what you see in the images. It leaves a nice, rubberized grip, and really improves the overall feel of the pen in your hand. I love the writing experience it gives, and if you have the resources available, I would suggest giving it a try. Now, if I were to suggest any changes for future iterations of this pen, I would say to leave the brand logo off of the pocket clip. It's distracting and detracts from the aesthetic appearance of the pen. Also, while the glass-breaker tip is neat, I think it would be good to either offer a version without it, or perhaps machine it so that you can unscrew it and replace it with a flat metal cap instead. It's not super sharp, but it is sharp enough to be annoying and it's not really practical for day-to-day use. But overall, this is definitely a good option to try if you're looking for a solid, heavy-duty EDC pen that accepts Pilot V10 inserts, and has a nice, hefty weight in the hand. If you're on-the-fence, give it a try.

Pen What’s good good quality, easy to open and clothes. Looks like a normal pen.

A nicely manufactured pen. I don't see any defects. However, it does not feel premium out of the box. The spring is quite low tension, and there is no lubrication on the metal so it feels rough to open/close. The G2 refill was also of the smaller type, so it doesn't have that luscious feel the thicker ones have. The issues were remedied by adding a second smaller diameter spring from another pen, and squirting silicon lubricant above and below the bolt. This creates a buttery smooth action, and a lively snap into position. The only other fault I can find with it is it's quite slippery out of the box; it was the first thing I noticed about it. I remedied this by putting an old G2 rubber sleeve on it. Overall, a high quality item that can benefit from some tinkering.

It's kind of hard to fault a pen that uses Pilot G2 ink cartridges. I'm a fan of the light weight of this pen, the sturdy construction, and the bolt feels solid and responsive. My biggest gripe with this pen is that occasionally the top portion of the pen gets a little loose and it causes the clip to shift, however it takes 2 seconds to adjust it and tighten it back up. So it's not a a big deal. With that being said I have noticed that in certain points the paint on the pen chips away a bit but I just feel like it gives it a bit of character. It's not large portions but tiny flecks here and there. Also if you ever drop the pen on the part where the point would come out of there is a chance of it bending it. You'll have to straighten that out before you can use it, as it will block the point from being able to fully come out or retract. The added window smashing tip is a nice addition but realistically if I ever need to break a window I'll just use my knife or something else. Still it's nice to know that I have that option available. Overall it's a nice pen that's easy to use for a while without it feeling cumbersome, and it feels sturdy in your hand. I would definitely reccomend this pen

A solid pen that doesn’t fall out of my pocket easily in the shop. Haven’t had a chance or need to test the glass breaker yet, but i am impressed it’s refillable with very common inks.

The pen itself is fantastic. It feels sturdy. Has a nice look and feel to it. I think it would have been a great pen to have a round, but there was one massive failing. I bought this pen because I have two other SmootherPro pens and love them. Also the other two pens take the Fisher Space Pen refills when used with the plastic extender included with the refill. Before buying this pen I made sure it said it was compatible with that refill as all my pens are using that kind refill cartridge. The description at the time of purchase did say it was compatible with that ink refill, and as of the writing of this review continues to claim compatibility. However, upon receiving the pen, the first thing I did was attempt to swap out the included ink cartridge with one of my extra space pen refills, only to be met with disappointment that it didn't work no matter what I tried. I'd love to make this pen a regularly used pen, but without the ability to use my preferred refill, it won't see much use past the included ink cartridge.

Excelente custo benefício!

I love the bolt action mechanism, it works very nicely. All aluminium made except the glass breaking tip of course. It does not write incredibly well compared to other pens I have but it's not it's main purpose anyways. Could be usefull one day on a trip or in town.

I love this pen! It's my EDC... the contour makes it easier to hold and grips my fingers better. The bold action is nice and solid. I also love the fact that I can install any of the gel refills from my Sarasa, Pentel, Uni, etc. and they all fit. Just make sure to use the spring from the same brand. ONly problem I have is the constant twisting I have to make to ensure that the pen stays together since it doesn't seem to lock in place.

The bolt action is nice and for my first bolt-action, I have no complaints. I never experienced any issue with the bolt coming apart however, the pocket clip was ALWAYS coming loose. The pen would constantly come apart in my pocket resulting in losing the clip several times, thankfully always at work. After clamping the pen down and using a screwdriver through the top hole, I was able to tighten the clip down enough to a point where it wouldn't come undone. In the end, while the clip is very robust, it eventually snapped catching on a package at my job. It had been bent back into shape several times and even then, still needed pliers to bend back. This is a nice carry over the F-701 and even without the clip, I'll still carry it. If there was a way to buy spare clips, I'd buy a set or two.

Bonne prise, glisse bien sûr le papier et ne fait pas de bavures.