Cross Rollerball Gel Ink Refill for Selectip Pens, Medium, 8523-2 Black
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About Cross Rollerball Gel Ink Refill for Selectip Pens, Medium, 8523-2 Black
Overall Feedback:
72% positive
65% liked the vibrant colors, but 35% found them dull
Using it was a joy as the writing experience was smooth and the color was deep.
I have noticed that the black ink refill skips after a few days of use, while the red and blue refills work fine.
Rephrased: The black ink refill skips after a few days of use, while the red and blue refills work fine.
After a week, the ink flows too fast and clogs at the tip.
69% liked the compatibility with multiple pens, but 31% found it didn't fit theirs
The refill life is longer than Montblanc refills.
I noticed that the black ink refill skips while writing, giving the impression that it is low on ink. However, the red and blue refills work fine.
The black ink refill skips while writing, giving the impression that it is low on ink. However, the red and blue refills work fine.
66% found it easy to install, while 34% had difficulties
I have noticed that the pen uses too much ink at the start, tapers off and dries after a little longer than a week of regular use, probably due to the size of the container.
I installed a refill that worked better than the original, but after a few words, the ink started to run out, resulting in dark and light letters.
65% found the ink capacity generous, but 35% thought it was too small
My pen has a longer refill life than Montblanc refills.
After a short period of time, the ink flows too fast and clogs at the tip.
I have noticed that the pen uses too much ink at the start, tapers off and dries after a little longer than a week of regular use. It is probably to be expected due to the size of the container.
I experienced that the pen refill spewed ink from the point when I removed the cap and installed it in my pen.
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65% praised the smooth ink flow with minimal bleed, while 35% experienced blotches and excessive bleeding
The refill writes well most of the time, but occasionally needs to be scribbled for the ink to flow properly.
The refill wrote better than the original, but the ink ran out quickly.
The ink is dry and does not flow smoothly onto the page, causing me to press harder and rewrite over the voids between the letters.
65% praised the leak-resistant design, while 35% experienced ink spills
The refills are thinner than the Cross, but they will last longer and write just as smoothly.
After using the refill, I noticed that the ink began to act as if it is running out, resulting in dark and light letters. This indicates that the refill may not be leak-resistant.
Rephrased:
After using the refill, the ink began to act as if it is running out, resulting in dark and light letters. This indicates that the refill may not be leak-resistant.
63% appreciated the durable tip, while 37% found it broke easily
After a short period of time, the ink flows too fast and clogs at the tip, resulting in blobs of ink on the paper.
My pen's tips were oversized and did not fit.
