Pentel : Energel Liquid Gel Roller Ball Pen

Pros: Stylish and sleek, good dark ink, inexpensive, smudge-resistant.

Cons: Long dry time on coated papers, needs more colors.

The Bottom Line: I'd absolutely recommend buying this pen to use all the time. The writing is dark , it doesn't leave clots of ink on the page, and the price is good.

Review: This pen is inexpensive, though you have to purchase it (at least at my local store) in a pack with one red and one black pen. The pack of three different colors was only $4.00 - a decent value, considering how much I love these pens. Office Depot...

Pros: No pressing required. No smearing. You can write for hours.

Cons: Hard to find in packages of all black. Not waterproof.

Review: I enter sweepstakes as a hobby. With all that writing, the type of pen you use makes a big difference. Gel ink is the best when it comes to making your hand comfortable, and these EnerGel pens are so good, I'm willing to spend the time it takes to...

Pros: Nice dark ink. Smaller tip means much finer lines when writing. Price is good ($4/3-pack).

Cons: Ink does smear if not dry, especially on coated papers.

Review: I loved the .7mm version of this pen, except I hated that it made my writing huge. I use .5mm pencils, and prefer using smaller pens so my messy writing at least looks neater. So yesterday I discovered that my favorite pen (Pentel Energel) came in a...