PILOT Precise V5 Stick Deco Collection Liquid Ink Rolling Ball Stick Pens, Extra Fine Point (0.5mm) Assorted Ink Colors, 9-Pack (38811)

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When I was naught but a young lady in 2008, before I knew what path lay before me, I stole a a pen, one of these, from the desk of a timid, mild-mannered coworker. It has haunted me ever since. I used to write voraciously, never caring which utensil my fingers grasped, now, I cannot bear to place a pen to paper if I am not in possession of one of these. I yearn for these pens. They are the only pen, so perfectly crafted, that I shall ever use again. Any other pen pales in comparison, leaves my soul aching, and lusting for the smooth, crisp lettering these pens provide. The vibrant colours, the flawless finish, and the elegant handling of these pens have propelled me forward in my career, pushing me to new heights and with them by my side I face inter-office glory! But lo, they vanish, they are stolen from me, their small bodies ripped from my desk by wanton thieves leaving me lost, searching again for something to aid me, something to satisfy my needs. Nothing else will do, no other pen will ever come so close to perfection as these.

Pretty sure these have much less ink in them than normal Pilot v5 pens. They omit that window that let's you see the ink level under the auspices of a graphic. That is why they're cheaper. Anything to rip consumers off.

Bought these pens for the first time. Delivery was fast. The ink lay down smooth on dotted paper (journal) and doesn't bleed through despite the thinness of the paper. Love the attractive designs on the body of pen. Was somewhat confused initially by the description "rolling ball" which in my unprofessional understanding means a metal nib or similar. Starred at the gallery pictures hard just to make sure they are the same kind of nibs as my Sakura micron pens. Glad I'm not disappointed. However, you may want to know that there're only 7 different colors in this set (with 2 pieces each of the lighter blue and purple). Don't think it's a case of color blindness as the unique design on the body of the pen confirms this. Would have loved an orange and brown or even light green instead. That explains my 4-star rating. Still a great set of pens overall for extra fine writing and drawing.

Fast shipping. Wonderful pens. They have good flow, and they have a lid, so I can keep some in my handbag and clutch without worrying about ink stains. Also, as an administrative assistant, they're great for office use, because I use different coloured ink for different things, and all the colours are visible.

Excellent series, snazzed up by some extra decorative plastic on the exterior. Some of the ink stays in the main section of the pen without traveling to the tip. Excellent addition to those already having black pens.