[Pen/Pencil Review] Pilot G2 – 0.38mm – Green Ink
This week’s pen blog launches the holiday season. December often means red and green pens. This begins the tradition again. I dug out a nice selection of the festive colors this evening and went through some to see which I’d done before. I was surprised to find out I’d never reviewed the Pilot G2 0.38mm in any color – including green.
This is a classic G2 with a clear casing with the retractable mechanism, clip, and the grip matching the color of the ink. It runs just short of 5.75″. The rubber grip is pretty comfortable for an inexpensive, every day pen. One of the things I like about it is the clear barrel that allows you to see how much ink you have left. This is a classic pen in a classic color. The green is dark – even in a 0.38mm point.
The ink is as awesome as always, the roller is smooth for a 0.38mm. These pens have good ink reservoirs with rich tints to the ink. The conical tips are smooth and lay down a solid line. The feel is good. The ink dries quickly.
These are available at some box stores – I usually find them in black, but they also come in the “primary” colors of pens – red, blue, black, green. I do love the green in this point size. I’ve had this one quite a while and it still writes well with little priming – even after lying in a box for who knows how long. They’re relatively inexpensive, about $7 for a 4 pack, which is less than $2 a piece.
To the numbers:
1. How does it work? – 1 The ink is strong and comes in decent point sizes – including the “ultra fine” 0.38mm. The retraction mechanism is solid.
2. Grip and feel – 1 – It’s fairly basic retractable pen with a decent drip that hasn’t changed much over time, but it still gives a comfortable feel for long-term use.
3. Material – 1 – It’s rubberized and translucent plastic pen. It’s solid for what it is.
4. Overall Design – 1 – These are a standard. They’ve not changed much over time, which is good. It’s never been broken, so there’s nothing really to fix. The pen is colorful, comfortable, and solid.
5. Price Point – 0.5 – These run just under $2 a pop which is about on par. They are refillable, but you probably have to go to someplace like JetPens or some other retailer to find them in the 0.38mm
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