Uni-Ball Jetstream RT Pens - NY Times Wirecutter Best Pen for Over a Decade - Pack of 3 Black Fine Point Pens, 0.7mm - Back to School Pens, Ballpoint Pens

These have become my new favorite pen. They write smoothly without smearing. They have a nice feel to them - perfect for extended writing

These Uni-Ball Jetstream RT pens really do live up to the hype. I saw them recommended in the New York Times and decided to try them — now I won’t use anything else. The ink flow is so smooth, never smudges, and dries quickly, which is perfect since I’m constantly jotting notes or writing for long stretches. They’re comfortable to hold, don’t skip, and somehow manage to feel both precise and effortless. It may sound funny to rave about a pen, but once you try these, it’s hard to go back to anything else. A small but mighty upgrade that makes everyday writing a joy.

THESE PENS ARE THE BEST. I CAN'T FIND THEM IN STORES ANYMORE. I USE ONE AT A TIME GENERALLY. IF YOU DROP THEM ONTO A HARD SURFACE, SOMETIMES THE SPRING GETS MESSED UP SOMEHOW AND IT WON'T CLICK PROPERLY ANYMORE AND IT'S VERY ANNOYING TO USE. MINUS A STAR. BUT THEY WRITE LIKE ICE SKATES ON A CLOUD. BUY THE PENS. UPDATE 4/3/18: LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN. MY NEWEST BATCH OF PENS SEEMS TO BE BETTER CRAFTED. I HAVE MUCH MORE EXPERIENCE DROPPING THESE ONTO CONCRETE NOW, AND I HAVEN'T HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THE SPRING MESSING UP THE CLICKY FUNCTION. UNI-BALL MUST HAVE READ MY REVIEW AND ADJUSTED THEIR MANUFACTURING SPECS. THAT TAKES SOME INTEGRITY RIGHT THERE - GREAT COMPANY, 5/5. I DON'T KNOW IF THEIR PENS ARE FAIR TRADE THOUGH, SO I CAN'T SPEAK TO THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OR LACK THEREOF FOR THEIR CHINA SWEATSHOP EMPLOYEES. BUT I'VE BEEN ASSURED BY CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT NO, THESE ARE NOT EDIBLE. DO NOT INGEST THE PENS. BUT LISTEN. DO YOU ENJOY WRITING LIKE THE GODS? THEN BUY THE PENS. DO YOU WANNA BE A BALLER? GET THE PENS. ONLY TEENAGE PRE-TEEN 5 YEAR OLD GIRLS USE GILLETTE PENS. BE A BALLER, NOT A GELLER. GOOD PENS, DO RECOMMEND. 5/5. UPDATE 3/11/20: HELLO FRIENDS, HAVE UPDATE AGAIN. I STILL USE THESE PENS. THEY'RE ELITE, LIKE ME AND MY COLLEAGUES. IN FACT, I RECEIVE MANY COMPLIMENTS FOR MY PENS WHEN I LET MY FELLOW SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN (CONGRESSWOMEN?) - CONGRESSPEOPLE BORROW MY PENS TO SIGN LEGISLATION. MY PENS ARE THE TALK OF CAPITOL HILL. I STILL HAVE NOT EATEN ONE YET. BE AN ELITE, NOT A DEADBEAT. USE THE PENS. UPDATE 2/27/25: HELLO MY DEAR ONES, I HAVE ANOTHER UPDATE ON THE PENS. YES I STILL USE THEM, VERY MUCH SO. BUT IN AN INCREASINGLY DIGITAL AGE, ONE FINDS THAT THEY USE ANALOG PENS LESS AND LESS FREQUENTLY. MY NOTES ARE INCREASINGLY DIGITIZED THESE DAYS. WHEREFORE THE PURPOSE OF PHYSICAL PENS LIKE THESE? I'LL TELL YOU. THESE PENS ARE TRULY EXCELLENT FOR TWIRLING AND FIDGETING WITH. I HAVE A SUPPLY OF THESE STRATEGICALLY DISPERSED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS PLACES IN MY HOME AND VEHICLES, NOT FOR WRITING ANYMORE, BUT FOR FIDGETING AND TWIRLING. THEY ARE BALANCED, THE RUBBER EXTERIOR PROVIDES AMPLE GRIP, THE WEIGHT IS PERFECT (NOT TOO LIGHT, NOT TOO HEAVY), AND THE SIZE AND FORM FACTOR ARE IDEAL FOR A GOOD FINGER TWIRL. I HAVE A PEN IN THE NIGHTSTAND NEAR WHERE I OFTEN READ, FOR PEN-TWIRLING AND READING GO HAND-IN-HAND BEAUTIFULLY. I HAVE TWO IN THE MINIVAN, AND TWO MORE IN MY 2000 LINCOLN TOWNCAR EXECUTIVE TRIM, BECAUSE PEN-TWIRLING IS SO GOOD IN THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. IT REALLY RELAXES THE BODY AND MIND. LET'S SEE, WHERE ELSE? ON MY WORK DESK, ON THE ENDTABLE NEAR MY ARMCHAIR FOR TV VIEWING AND READING AND SUCH, AND I DO THINK THAT'S ABOUT IT! I'D SAY 99% OF MY USAGE FROM THESE PENS ARE FROM TWIRLING AND FIDGETING NOW. BUT THAT 1% OF ACTUAL WRITING PEN TO PAPER IS STILL AS GOOD AS EVER. BUT REALLY, BUY THESE BECAUSE THEY ARE THE BEST FIDGET-PEN. WELL, PROBABLY MAYBE NOT - I HAVEN'T TRIED ALL THE PENS TO BE ABLE TO SAY THAT, BUT THEY ARE COMPLETELY SATISFACTORY FOR ME AND THUS END THE SEARCH FOR A PERFECT FIDGET PEN. STILL 5/5 NO DOUBT NO DOUBT, TWIRL THE PENS

These are really good pens, they are rubberized, which feels nice and works well during writing, the writing is smooth and fast, and they last a decent while. The main gripe I have is the depth of the black color. They write well but aren’t the deepest/nicest looking black, I prefer the pilot g-2 07 how the ink looks. Other than that, they’re great pens!

Smooth pen

Great smooth writing pen!

I grabbed the Uniball Jetstream RT 3 Pack in 0.7mm Fine Black because Wirecutter said they're the top dogs, and man, they weren't kidding. These pens are legit and totally worth the five stars. Writing with these is a dream. They just glide on paper, making everything I write look way smoother. Whether it's keeping my agenda in check or spilling my guts in my journal, these pens make the process a breeze. The ink is the real MVP here – it comes out super consistent, no skips or globs, and dries fast enough that I don't end up smudging anything. And since I'm not left-handed, smudging is usually a non-issue, but it's nice not having to worry about it at all. I'm also digging the design. They feel good to hold, not like those pens that cramp your style (and your hand). Plus, they're clicky pens, so no caps to lose and no random ink stains in my bag. They feel sturdy, too, not like they're gonna fall apart after a week. Using these pens for my agenda and journal has been a total upgrade. It's not just about the smooth writing; it's knowing every time I click one of these bad boys, it's gonna work no problem. Seriously, if you need a pen that won't let you down and makes your handwriting look good, these Uniball Jetstreams are the way to go. Wirecutter nailed it with this recommendation.

Having read a glowing review of this pen on the NYTimes Wirecutter page, I immediately clicked the link to Amazon and ordered a package of 3. I love a good pen. This is an okay pen. It's comfortable in the hand and has a good rolling point but the ink flow is not as uniform as it should be. If you want a great pen go get the Pilot Precise V5 Extra Fine point. They cost a little less. They write a lot better.

Absolutely Fantastic.... Not one person who has used the pen has said that he/she didn't like it. Very reliable.

É de fato uma caneta muito boa, a escrita é macia, confortável, gostosa mesmo. Incrível para uma caneta comum por esse preço. O NYT tem razão de indicar como a melhor caneta.

Really great pens for the price.

Highly recommend!

well worth the Ratings as one of the best disposable ball point pens on the market, if not the best.