The most consistent complaint among our staff testers was that even though the Jetstream RT produces darker lines than most ballpoint pens, its ink still isn’t as saturated or dark as ink from rollerball and gel pens. A pen’s aesthetics can contribute to the overall writing experience. And this was confirmed in our testing: Several of our testers preferred the Uni-ball Signo RT1 to the Pentel EnerGel RTX due to the Signo RT1’s understated (albeit all-plastic) design. In our tests, the EnerGel RTX wrote smoothly—never skipping or smudging—and its needle-point tip was as precise as that of the Pilot Precise V5 RT. Available ink colors include options we haven’t seen often with other pens, including gray. What sets this pen apart the most from other ergonomic pens is its weight distribution: It’s balanced closer to the tip, so writing is effortless and requires less pressure. Having this information will ensure that you’ll be one step closer to getting that really great writing experience we all desire. How well does the Eraser “Erase”?

All things considered, I was very pleased with how these pens performed! I will definitely use these pens for note-taking. They won’t replace my Sharpie pens anytime soon (only because gel pens aren’t my favorite for journaling), but I’m also actively forcing myself to accept more mistakes. It’s helping my productivity. FriXions are a great option if you need smooth, dark lines with the freedom to erase. Over to you! Have you tried FriXion or another brand of erasable ink? Comment below to share your tips for stress-free journaling. Brainstorm with me! Featuring a fine 0.7mm tip and removable cap with clip, these Pilot Rollerball pens enable smooth, fluid handwriting, making them ideal for everyday home or office use. The Jetstream Slim Multi-Color has a rubber grip, so it’s pleasant to hold. And this pen comes with the same refillable smooth ink found in other Jetstream pens. There are many more colors available, and I think it’s safe to assume the other colors behave similarly to the ones I’m trying. When I hear “erasable pen” I think of those old skinny, goopy ballpoints with the hollow erasers on the end. Remember those? They skipped on the paper, smeared like crazy, and dropped what can only be described as ink boogers. So, just to put your mind at ease, FriXion pens are NOT your grandma’s erasable pens. Overall Writing Experience Among pens designed to reduce writing stress, the Pilot Dr. Grip Center of Gravity is the best we’ve tested. Our testers—including a retired medical professional with arthritis—found the wide grip easy to hold, and this pen had the best balance of softness and firmness.

We cannot talk about pens or writing without talking about color. Vanstek, like us, appreciates the fact that the writing itself is just as important as what is written. This is why more than any other competitor in the market, these guys have put an almost tangible effort into ensuring variation in the pen colors. Their bright colors, coupled with 0.7 mm tips, make for crisp penmanship. They come in a convenient retractable design that ensures you don’t lose pen caps, which gets old really fast. The Center of Gravity is also just a great pen in general. Its hybrid ink combines the long-lasting elements of a ballpoint pen with the dark, vibrant lines of a gel pen.

Some people like 0.7mm tipped pens because it’s not too bold like the 1mm or too thin/light like the 0.5mm. Others prefer the extra-fine point while there are a few who is more at ease writing with the medium point. Whatever tip you prefer isn’t an issue. The issue is, do you know what kind you prefer?

The M&G iErase Friction & Heat Erasable Pen features a friction-based rubber as the eraser if you’re going to be using it on paper. But what makes this pen so different is that it was specifically designed as a marking pen for quilting. In our tests, the Signo RT1’s performance was nearly identical to that of the EnerGel and the Precise V5 RT (with just a bit of smudging when we forced it). The main difference between these pens is how they look, plus their available colors and tip sizes. FriXion pens and everything you write, draw or colour with them is linked to your needs and desires. This is a Pilot Frixion Erasable Rollerball pen which is arollerball pen thatproduces ink that can be instantly erased if you make a mistake. Precision and consistency: We looked for pens that create uniform, crisp lines. Was there any smudging, feathering, skipping, or blotting? Did the ink bleed through to another sheet?