Monteverde Capless Ceramic Gel Refill to Fit Parker Ballpoint Pens (P42)

I got these to replace the factory cartridge in a Rotring pen. The factory cartridge stopped writing after two days. These are much better. They're gel ink, so that's one big difference. They write smoothly and they don't seem to be as prone to leaving gloppy dots as some gel pens I've used. The black is a really deep, dark black, too.

The green ink refills have a color that is a bright, middle-of-the-road green, though with a slightly blue tinge. The best way to explain it that I've come up with is to compare it to green ink on a US dollar bill, specifically the seal of the Department of the Treasury. (I figure this is a common enough item, in the US at least, that people might have in their possession.)The green color of the Treasury seal on a $1 or $5 bill is a classic, rich green. The color of the green ink refills is slightly more blue. It's still a good color - when you're not holding it next to anything else green, you won't really notice the slightly blue tinge. The ink is a bright shade, not like a forest green, which is darker.The ink refills appear sturdy, and I don't think they'll leak. The writing feels smoother than a typical ballpoint, and the ink dries quickly. I haven't had the refills for long, but the one I've used hasn't had any flow problems. I have it in my Parker Jotter, where it fits perfectly.Comparing how it feels to write on one pad of paper (a Basics writing pad) versus another, the Basics writing pad feels slightly more scratchy. On my other pad, the pen glides along very nicely. Your mileage may vary, but this gliding is exactly why I wanted to buy these specific refills. It feels like writing with a rollerball, but it's a ballpoint.I will also note that the ink dried a little less quickly on the Basics paper - I tested it by writing a wavy line and then running my finger over it. If I waited to a count of 3, it wouldn't smudge, but it did smudge if I gave it less time. Drying was even quicker on my other pad of paper.Sturdy refills, good green color, great flow and line, smooth writing. Like I say, it fits my standard Parker Jotter perfectly. A gel ink writing experience with a ballpoint pen - these do a great job. I took a chance and bought 6 refills at once, which is a better price per refill than two at a time, and I'm glad I did. I'll be using this pen a lot.

A very good refill. I use them in both Parker Jotter and Caran d'Ache 849 pens. They are smooth and reliable. I like blue/black, and this one is pretty good but I wish it were darker. The actual shade is more like a dark turquoise. Also, this should not be labeled a "fine" point. It's definitely more like a 0.7 mm, usually labeled medium. I wish Monteverde would call these medium and make a real 0.5 mm fine point.

ill very satisfied after using it for a while! The quality remains excellent, and it’s proven to be exactly what I needed. Highly recommended – great value and reliable seller! 🌟👍🏼

I'm thoroughly impressed with the Monteverde Capless Gel Ballpoint Refill for Parker Ballpoint Pens in Fine Point. It writes incredibly smoothly and effortlessly, feeling like a high-quality rollerball. What's remarkable is how quickly the ink dries, even with the bold and rich lines it produces. The blue-black ink is deeply saturated, creating a unique and distinctive shade.One thing to consider is that, as another customer pointed out, the 'fine' line width is sommewhat broader than typical fine refills, much closer to a 1.0mm gel pen. Nonetheless, it's an excellent choice for those who appreciate smooth writing and a distinctive ink color.

Purchased these gel refills in the fine point hoping they'd be close to a 0.5, but unfortunately they seem to be 0.7. They write well and the ink color is great, but if you're looking for a fine point then these aren't going to be a good fit.

Excellent ink

If you have a Rotring 600 and you are not satisfied with the ink, you have got to get this. It fits perfectly, the ink doesn't skip, and it's a much deeper black than the stock Rotring cartridge.If somebody knows of a finer point with the same ink though, please let me know. I love monteverde but I haven't been able to find a smaller point tip. Ideally .38 - .5