Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Smooth Writing, Blue, 12-Pack

I LOVE pens and call myself a pen snob! It's not the cost of the pen that makes them exceptional to me; it's the writing experience. The pen has to feel good in the hand and write smoothly without scratching, ink blobs, or skipping to be exceptional to me. I don't use gel pens because they smear/run if they get wet. As a hobby, I enter (and win!) lots of sweepstakes, both electronically and via mail-in entries. If the ink smears or washes away, my mail-in entries won't get delivered, wasting a stamp. Therefore, I prefer ballpoint pens. The Amazon Basics Black Retractible Ballpoint Pens are exceptional and meet all my standards for excellence at a very affordable price!. I didn't know they existed until I used one at a doctor's office to fill out paperwork. I was so impressed by these pens, I wen't home and ordered some for myself. Since they come in a pack of 12, I have extras for those times when a pen gets lost or "borrowed" by someone and is never returned. It happens! These pens feel good in the hand and the ink dries quickly with no smearing or blobs. The only thing better would be if they came in assorted colored ink. Maybe someday.

Great pens at a great price. Solid quality and comfortable grip. Couldnt ask for a better pen at this price point.

Amazing value for the price! Super smooth to write with, and the ink is dark and bold. Honestly, I like it even more than my Chase pen!

I needed a bunch of pens for a project where I would be handing them out to students with a notebook. After the class was over, I took the remaining leftover pens home with me. I started using them around the house and then left one with my journal and started writing with it every day.The ink is smooth and the color is nice and dark. They’re easy to write with low friction at all, I just wished they would last longer.

Love these pens. I was worried these would be cheap in material, but they actually work very well! I love the fast drying pens compared to gel pens, and these worked perfect. The colors are also spot on! Will buy again

These pens from Amazon Basics deliver consistent quality that works for daily tasks, whether you’re taking notes or making quick to-do lists. The 1.2mm medium point creates clean, bold lines, which is perfect for those who prefer a more defined stroke when writing. I’ve found that the ink flow is smooth, without the interruptions you sometimes get with cheaper pens, making it ideal for those long meetings or school projects.What I appreciate the most is the comfortable grip. After extended periods of writing, my hand didn’t feel tired, which is a big plus. The soft material around the pen allows for better control, and the retractable design makes it convenient to tuck away without worrying about ink stains in your pocket or bag. These pens also hold up well after frequent use, and I haven’t noticed any decline in the writing quality.Another aspect worth mentioning is how versatile they are. Whether I’m writing on standard paper or something textured like sticky notes, the ink adheres well and dries quickly, so smudging isn’t a concern. If you’re someone who regularly uses pens throughout the day, you’ll appreciate that these hold up under pressure without fading or skipping.The 12-pack is also an excellent value for money, offering enough pens to keep at your desk, in your bag, and even around the house. I’ve used them for several weeks now, and none have run out of ink yet, which speaks to their longevity. For anyone looking for a solid, everyday pen that performs well across the board, these are definitely worth considering.

Been there, done that with so many different brands of pens. Plastic, stainless, or combination trying to find a reliable pen that was comfortable to use. G2 were good, but gel never dries, water all but erases your work. Waterproof gels not much better. Other comfort writer ink pens stop writing, causing you to frantically scribble. Zebra stainless pens were good, but not that comfortable and if inverted too long, what a mess. Ink pens that look like gels were not much better with globs of ink, paper fiber clotting at end.I thought I would have to settle for a pen that was sub par or keep going into the bank to grab a new pen or two with each transaction, but no more! Amazon throws their hat into the world of writing instruments with a flick of their wrists. You know those white plastic barreled pens that many companies advertise with? Yep these are basically the same except Amazon Basics has a rubber grip feel to them, comfortable and light weight. Thought hmmm seems cheap, but wait, it actually starts to write quickly, no scribbling required. And wow, it writes real smooth. I was skeptical since the box of 12 was very light compared to others. But its really a nice pen, Im shocked. Its that easy to create a good economical pen, no fuss? Apparently it is and Amazon has them by the dozen at a great price. I cleaned out the pencil cup, even the new unused pens of old were tossed, yeah that bad and frustrating! So for the first few days I'm happy and will update once I go through a few. Thanks Amazon!!!Update: Amazon Basics ink pens are a disappointment. Beeb using for a couple of months, now replacing with another brand. Keep the pens upright in a pancil cup, but they lack ink at the start, even if they've been previously used. Clumping of ink on the tip is very annoying as well. Still writes smooth once the get going, but it takes a few seconds many times. The frantic scribbling is what is the worst and this turn out to be no better than the rest.Bummer. Really wanted to love this pen, but filing for seperation using another brand.

These pens glide so well it makes my sloppy handwriting look neat. No runny ink to smear easy to use like any other ouch click pen but you feel the quality in these pen that seems it was made to last a long time. It has a pocket clip so you could place it in your pocket without losing it so fast. The problem is people want to walk off with them.