Uni-ball UM153S Impact Gel Rollerball 1.0mm Tip 0.6mm Line Blue Ref UM153BLU [Pack of 12]

Really just bought these as a treat for myself so I didn't have to use those vile biros that always seem to be the only thing left on your desk when you're looking for a pen.Gel ink gives a lovely smooth writing-feel and leaves behind a nice thick inky line - there's something intrinsically pleasant about using a nice pen. Even inspires me to try to write a bit more neatly when I don't have to stare at the feeble scratches the other pens leave.Once you've decided to pay a few pounds for a nicer disposable pen, there are plenty of other choices - but after working my way through the half-dozen that seem available individually in blisterpacks these were my favourite.Other benefit of having a box full of them is that you get the satisfaction of telling people to keep the one they've borrowed, thus spreading a feeling of harmonious contentment to those around you.Only possible downside is that they don't tend to last that long, purely down to the amount of ink they deposit on the page. Biros seem to be thrown away when they finally break, these definitely run out of ink.

These are easily my go-to writing pens.Pros: Extremely smooth flow, leaving a consistent, thick, dark line. Ink dries fully within a few seconds and so smudging is never a worry. The ink flows very consistently throughout the pen's use, and only starts to get thin very close to the end.Cons: They run out rather fast, depending on use - I'm a university student and I'll densely cover about 20-30 sides of A4 per day, which will exhaust one of these pens. This is easily heavier use than the vast majority of people will put them through, so this is a minor point and I won't be removing stars over it.Overall, these are such a pleasure to write with that I don't mind paying a little over a pound a day to use them - the box of 12 will last me a couple of weeks, and delivery is so quick that I haven't had to go without one for a while. Compared to common biros and my previous pen of choice, the Pilot Hi-Tecpoint, these are easily my favourite. If ever there were a fountain pen or similar refillable version of these, I would be very happy to spend good money on it.

These are lovely pens. The gel ink and smooth writing style reminds me a lot of when I used to use cartridge/fountain pens as a kid (never much cared for bog-standard ballpoints). Everyone I've loaned/given one of these pens to has said it's gorgeous and wanted one, so it's clearly not just me that likes them. Yes, they cost more than a pack of cheap and nasty ballpoints but they're a pleasure to use, and well worth it.

I do a lot of writing and like these pens because they're comfortable to hold and the ink is bold and beautiful. The ink will smudge if you don't allow for a few seconds of drying time. But that's to be expected and totally acceptable to me. I ordered a second batch, that's how much I enjoy writing with them.

Great quality and writes smoothly on paper just a perfect pen

Great

Lovely pen and I really do like the fact the ink always flows well and it writes so nice.Slight challenge they run out soooo quick and not really that cheap

These black gel pens are great to use, comfortable and long-lasting. They produce a medium size line which I like for writing cards, making notes etc, because they make a bold statement, a positive comment. I have used them for many years, buying a new pack as necessary. They are not cheap to buy, but they are well made, write smoothly and the line is always uniform (no breaks or fades). Would recommend highly.