[Pen/Pencil Review] Zebra Disposable Fountain Pens – 7 Colors
Today’s pen review is one I should’ve done a long time ago. I got this set for Christmas and have been using and carrying it around since then. Today’s review is another Zebra Pen product, this is their disposable fountain pen set from their art products line. I chose the 7-color set because COLORS.
From the Zebra webpage because I apparently haven’t linked some photos with One Drive.
I’ve used other brands of disposable fountain pens before and these are definitely comparable. These are called “everyday fountain pen” and that’s true. These are no-frills plastic barrel, stainless steel nib pens. What is a bit different is that these pens have a “fine†(0.6mm) nib rather than a medium The nibs make a decently fine line that makes writing with them easy. They’re also completely sealed so leaking is less of an issue than it could be. The no frills design of the pen is still fairly well balanced and comfortable. They’re about 5.5″ long, and the cap posts fairly well for molded plastic. There is a ridge where the cap clicks into place that can dig in if you’re not careful.
These pens have liquid fountain pen ink in a color-coded plastic barrel with translucent cap and no way to find out how much ink you have left. In the truest sense of disposable, they’re not refillable. Being a liquid ink, there is drying time involved to the ink and some smearing, if you’re not careful. The colors are rich and dark – even with the lighter colors. The ink lasts a goodly while, I’ve had them since Christmas and haven’t had one dry out or run out yet. I’ve not used them EVERY DAY but I haven’t skimped either.
They run about $3 apiece if you buy them individually on Zebra’s site or about $20 for the 7-pack, but you can get them cheaper on Amazon – but only in the multi-packs. They’re available in singles, a 4-pack or the 7-color variety pack. They’re available online and I swear I saw some in an Office Depot ONCE, not sure if they’re going to be carried there widely. So they’re accessible as well as easy to write with.
The numbers:
1. How does it work? – 1 – It is what it is – a disposable fountain pen suitable for everyday carry. But the nib is narrow enough for every day writing, and the ink flows smoothly.
2. Grip and feel – 0.5 – The grip is plain with no attempts at ergonomics. There’s a ledge between nib and barrel that can dig into your finger in long-term use.
3. Material – 1 – It’s plastic and stainless steel. It’s what it proclaims to be. A disposable fountain pen.
4. Overall Design – 1 – There could be some nods to comfort, but it’s not bad for what it is.
5. Price Point – 1 – This pen is not available everywhere, right now only the one sighting in the wild and online. They’re $3 each or up to $21 for all the colors. You can find them a bit cheaper on other sites, but still okay if not immediately accessible. It is comparable to other disposable fountain pens.
I give it 4 out of 5 Bronze Pencils
