Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Black
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About Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pen - Black
Overall Feedback:
81% positive
78% appreciated the precise writing
This pen is so good that it makes me want to write more and more.
I find the pen to be soft and easy to write with, thanks to the smooth movement of the ball point.
The pen writes great with little to no smudge and is left-handed friendly.
79% praised the ink quality, whereas 21% experienced skipping
If the ink quality was better with no skips, I would give it a 5-star rating without a doubt.
I usually praise AmazonBasic products, but these pens fell short due to their ink quality.
I have noticed that the pens have little dry ink and I have to roughly doodle a little till I get a smooth flow of ink.
I have noticed that the pens start slow and create blobs and dark marks.
82% liked the vibrant ink colors, however 18% found them dull
I find the shade of green to be depressing and not very vibrant.
The purple, navy-blue, and brown colors look muddy.
I was disappointed with the grass green colored pen as the ink was more like a weird turquoise blue green than expected.
80% liked the grip comfort, however 20% found it slippery
The grip and design of the Papermate Profile barrel are more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.
The grip of the pen is soft and comfortable for my fingers.
I rated the pen 3/5 on 'easy to hold' and 'comfort' because it has a smaller circumference than what I prefer.
73% praised the quick-drying ink, while 27% noticed smudging
The pens run dry after just a few seconds of writing and I have to scribble on something to get them going again.
Within a week, four of my pens have already dried up.
