I use fountain pens everyday, so I know what I am talking about: This is a great fountain pen for everyday writing -- one that you will not care gets lost or damaged due to its very low price (unlike the average (non limited edition) fountain pens, which can cost over $100 -- and sometimes much more). The Pilot Varsity pen lays down a great fine-to-medium line of ink, and the nib (IE: the writing tip) does not dry out too fast when left uncapped -- and the pen seems to write forever with its large internal ink reservoir. Fantastic buy; and with no muss-'n-fuss of having to refill the pen either! Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pen Assorted Ink 7-Pack Pouch (90029)
Simply put, these pens are amazing. They rival some of the best ball point pens I have ever used because they have such smooth writing. The thickness of a line is perfect and this pen provides a very consistent amount of ink (not runny). However, I would advise you to store the pen in an upright position (nib pointing up) because the other way makes slightly more ink to flow through. The ink dries up quickly and does not smear...the colors are very vivid as well. Also, I have used the pen for a while now and the ink has not runned out quickly. These pens are great for those who have expensive fountain pens but dont want to use them all the time. Plus, they get a lot of attention at school. Bottom line, these are outstanding quality and cheap pens.
This is a very inexpensive way to find out what fountain pens are all about. If you are not a newby but don't use FPs any longer, discover improvements made in recent years. Noodlers ink, for example, becomes permanent when it hits the fibers in paper, is water soluable in your pen. So get in there with these great disposable pens!
Love the feel of the pen, writes great, and the ink looks impressive. It is indeed a true fountain. However, the ink is the least stable I have ever used. It takes quite a while to dry. Do not shut the pages of whatever you are writing for a while, or you will have smudging. Even the smallest amount of moisture will cause significant bleeding and smudging. As with all fountain pens, the ink is water based, but this ink runs way more than rollerball (also water based) or gels. Balpoints use oil based ink and are more permanent - even though the writing often is terrible. Therefore, I use these pens for notes needed only in the short term - would never write a check or return address, or sign anything with this pen. The only way to avoid this with a fountain is to buy a nondisposable fountain pen and load it permanent ink (ex. Noodler's).
It is true about fountain pens - they significantly imrpove handwriting. For the first time in years, I can read everything I am writing.
I just pull out the nib - taking care to wrap the pen in an old towel first,as it will spray a teeny bit of ink - drop ink into the reservoir with a medicine dropper, then replace the nib. It is fast, easy, and actually, less messy than the refillable pens which have plungers and the like.
These pens are fantastic. They write every time - no drying out of the nib. They never leak. I just love them, and I'm ordering this set for myself because I love the colors. They write very nicely.
While these are cheap pens that write smoothly, one should note before buying these that they are quite thick and have very heavy ink flow.
They bleed through the spiral-bound notebook papers you'd normally find.
On a blank(not lined) moleskine notebook paper, they do not bleed through the next sheet, but will definitely show on the back so you can't write on the back of the page.
On a 20lb A4 paper, they show a little less conspicuously on the back, but you can see what you wrote(except for the pink and red ones) and dots occasionally bleed through.
On a yellow legal pad - I forgot the brand name, but the sheets are one of the thicker ones - I see that it will be possible to write back-to-back thanks to the yellow color of the paper, but you can still see what's written on the other side so it will look a little messy.
They are thicker than Uniball Signo RT 0.7mm(gel pen), Bic Ultra Round Stic Grip (ball-point), and Papermate Liquid Flair Medium.
So, if you have a big handwriting/like thick pens, and plan to write on only one side of normal-to thick papers or to write on really thick and nice papers, these pens will be satisfactory. They are really smooth and have vivid, pretty colors after all.
But if you are like me and like to write small, or plan to take notes on the cheaper, commonly-used student notebooks or loose leaf papers, these will not be a good choice.
(I don't own other fountain pens so I don't know if this is a weakness in most fountain pens. I'm getting a Lamy Safari EF soon; I will update if I think a comparison would help.)
I picked up a few of these at a local retailer the other day to see what it would be like writing with a fountain pen. I am planning a purchase on a refillable fountain pen soon. No pressure is required to get a nice bold line. There are a wide range of colors available, but that is not a real big thing for me.
The pens have a smooth stroke though some are a bit smoother than others. Basically consistency in stroke I found to be a problem. Some are a bit scratchier than others but they are still more of a pleasure to use than my old roller balls.
The ink is not waterproof so don't make sure you don't use them to sign checks, important documents, or write things that need to have the ability to be forge-proof. Plus the cost of these while far from expensive can add up making it more economical to simply buy a refillable pen and some ink.
I am studying Chinese and writing calligraphy with these though they are not calligraphy pens is much easier and provides smoother results.
I have always wanted to write with a fountain pen and to say the least I can't put it down. These pens are a pleasure to right with but inconsistencies and the ink hold the pen back. They require no pressure and are light weight so you can write for quite a while with little fatigue. Still a good buy for disposable pens.'
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