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[Pen/Pencil Review] Stabilo Bl@ck – Fine Point – Red & Green Ink

Posted by reudaly on December 21, 2015 in Review, writing instruments |

It’s the week before Christmas and all through the house, every creature is running rampant. Here’s one more set of red and green rollerball pens – the Stabilo Bl@ck Fine Point.
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I’m…iffy…about the Stabilo pens. These are no exception. JetPens PICTURES says the Bl@ck fine points are a 0.3mm but if they are, it’s the WIDEST 0.3mm tip I’ve ever used. It’s not bad. In fact, it’s a decent line with a good pigment in both the red and the green. Dark and rich, I just have the quibble on the point size.
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The barrels are a softer rubber than your typical rollerball pens. The rubberized plastic has an ergonomic taper to the end, but there are also ridges that can dig in defeating part of the claim to be a “fatigue free” writing experience. The pens are comfortable. The cap does post securely. There are some handsome details to the pen.
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The Bl@cks are 5.7” long with the cap on and 6.2” with the cap posted. The pen is well-balanced and fits well in the hand. And it is a really handsome looking pen. The metal clip is strong and bright against the cap. The conical tip is relatively smooth on the paper. There’s some smearing to the ink, but it does dry pretty quickly.

The numbers:
1. How does it work?0.5 It’s decent. The point is pretty sturdy with a decent ink flow. I quibble over the point size.
2. Grip and feel0.5 – It has an ergonomic flair to the barrel design. The rubberized barrel is nice, but there ridges near the point that can dig in if you choke down on the point.
3. Material1 The rubberized plastic is softer than the normal plastic stick pen which gives it a nice feel. The metal parts are strong. The cap posts securely.
4. Overall Design1 -It’s a relatively decent stick pen with decent workmanship and writing surfaces
5. Price Point0.5 – It’s a bit on the pricy side – you have to order them online from JetPens or Amazon. They run between $3 and $4 a pop unless you get a sale on Amazon for the four-pack. Not something to buy on the biggest of whims.

3.5 out of 5 Bronze Pencils

Pencil 3.5

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