Best ballpoint pen on Reddit
158 reviews from r/pens, r/fountainpens, r/Journaling and 7 more subreddits
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#1
Uni-ball
4.8
(29)
"I think this pen could be a great option. It's known for smooth writing and fits well within your budget."
"Writes smoother with no blobs or skips."
"Try, - Uniball Jetstream (0.5mm) - Pilot Acroball (0.5mm)"
"Uni jetstream sxr 10."
"I like hybrid inks :)"
"Uni-ball Jetstream is really good."
"• Uni-ball - Jetstream Standard."
"Best recommendation is a Uni Jetstream."
"Jetstream. Uniball Jetstream."
"The Uni Jetstream, Uni bLen, Zebra Surari, and Pilot Acroball are all very solid options."
#2
Parker
4.5
(18)
"Parker IM all-metal is my go-to pen."
"My most used EDC are my Parker Jotters and Zebra F-701s."
"For me, a Parker IM, a bit thicker, longer, and heavier than a Jotter, and feels good in the hand."
"The Parker Jotter is an absolute classic ballpoint design."
"Parker Jotter, Lamy Safari, Cross Century Classic."
"I love the Parker, for note taking the 702 is great."
"I will always recommend the stainless steel parker jotter as that was my fav pen in college."
"Parker Jotter Flighter USA ❤️."
"My absolute favourite at the moment is the Parker 51 Ballpoint."
"Parker jotter"
#3
Pilot
4.5
(15)
"Pilot hi tecpoint v5"
"Try, - Uniball Jetstream (0.5mm) - Pilot Acroball (0.5mm)"
"Pilot G2 1.0 mm is the best pen ever created."
"Pilot acroball, uni jetstream, pentel glidewrite and honorable mention monami pens."
"Pilot Hi-Tec-C. Tons of color choices, writes like a dream."
"For notes def dr grip, for an everyday carry."
"I love them. Pilot G2, Zebra Dry X20, EnerGel, these are all great Navy options."
"Pilot Frixion 0.5. Erasable ink!!"
"Here's another one, Pilot Acroball."
"My multi-pen the Pilor Doctor Grip has four colours and a pencil."
#4
Zebra
4.5
(13)
"My most used EDC are my Parker Jotters and Zebra F-701s."
"Zebra Blen is a very comfortable pen to hold and writes extremely smooth."
"Zebra Blen is a very comfortable pen to hold and writes extremely smooth."
"• Zebra - Blen."
"The Zebra Sarasa has a dark blue one too. Love the colour of it."
"I’d recommend the Zebra ball points! Been using them for years, and no other pen compares for sketching."
"• Zebra bLen 0.7mm writes more like 0.4"
"Zebra ‘Z-grip’ retractable Ballpoint pens are nice and juicy."
"The Zebra F-701 with a Fisher Space Pen refill is a solid EDC."
"Cheap - Stainless Steel - Durable ....you can probably kill someone with it."
#5
Fisher
4.8
(9)
"The oil based inks that fared best were the ballograf and the fisher space pen"
"Looking for a one and done then buy a Fisher."
"Fischer Space Pen"
"Best ballpoint hands down is the Fisher AG-7."
"The fisher pen writes amazing, I find it better than pens that cost 30x more than it."
"Whatever takes a Parker style refill so you can drop Fisher Space Pen refills in them."
"I'm always a fan of the Space Pen refill, especially in bold point."
"Fisher space pen and Schmidt typically have more colors available."
"Fischer Space Pen."
#6
Pentel
4.5
(6)
"I use Pentel's RSVP black ballpoint in fine tip to sketch with and have not found another pen that gives me such a value range and feather-light shading."
"Pentel Vicuña/Calme ink. I’m an EnerGel fan and hate the Jetstream."
"• Pentel - Calme."
"• Pentel Calme 0.7mm writes more like 0.5"
"The closest refill will be a gel refill, such as Pentel Energel or Pilot G2."
"I'd suggest trying: Pentel energel, pilot juice-up, pilot precise v5 and v7."
#7
Bic
4.0
(5)
"Bic Cristals are as good as any pen on planet Earth."
"I am using BIC 4 colors and 1.6 colors to sketch."
"Either zebra brush, or stick with Bic."
"I stand by Bic Cristal pens and the Papermake Inkjoys."
"Bic"
#8
rOtring
4.8
(4)
"ROtring 600."
"The answer to every pen buying question is: Buy a rOtring 600."
"ROtring 600. It's my favorite pen, period."
"I quite like the Rotring 600 with a Monami refill."
#9
Jetstream
4.8
(4)
"Jetstream"
"Jetstream or acroball 1.0 in a zebra f701 body 😎"
"Jetstream 1.0mm refill (I used it in a 101 body for the first time). Game changing moment for me!"
"Jetstream but they are 0/7"
#10
Leuchtturm
5.0
(3)
"Another two nice ones are the Leuchtturm Drehgriffel and the Conklin All American."
"Another two nice ones are the Leuchtturm Drehgriffel and the Conklin All American."
"Another two nice ones are the Leuchtturm Drehgriffel and the Conklin All American."
#11
Retro 51
4.7
(3)
"Retro 51 with the jetstream refill or a parker IM with the same refill."
"I just got a Hex-O-Matic from Retro 51 and can confirm that you can use Montblanc ballpoints refills without any modifications."
"Anything that takes a Schmidt P8126 capless rollerball. Retro 51 and Karas Kustoms EDK are two of my favorite."
#12
Schmidt
4.3
(3)
"The best one I’ve tried is the Schmidt easy flow 9000 in my tactile turn bolt action."
"Schmidt typically have more colors available."
"My bronze tactile turn bolt action, usually with a Schmidt p900 refill."
#13
Schneider
5.0
(2)
"My current fave is the Schneider Rave XB. It glides so well, it's a clicker."
"Anything that takes a standard G2 refill... and then you put a blue Schneider Gelion 39 refill in it."
#14
Caran d'Ache
4.5
(2)
"Caran d'Ache 849. It's iconic."
"Caran d'Ache 849
Bic Round Stic ... Bic Cristal"
#15
Uni
4.5
(2)
"The best performing modestly priced category is the Uni Power Tank."
"Uni Power tank! Almost as smooth as jet stream."
#16
Lamy
4.5
(2)
"Lamy 2000 Blackwood"
"Right at your budget limit would be buying a Lamy 2000 rollerball pen, then putting a Uni Jetstream refill in it."
#17
Matador
4.5
(2)
"Matador i-teen works best for me"
"Lol, I guess you can go for matador high school, or just all time pen."
#18
JetPens
4.0
(2)
"There's a video on best ballpoint pens in different categories by JetPens, check it out and try those pens before deciding on one."
"I suggest going with a +50$ pen."
#19
Ohto
4.0
(2)
"Take a look at Ohto refills. They make a couple of ceramic ball refills in both cone and needlepoint styles."
"On the value side of the spectrum is the Ohto Liberty then use either a Sarasa Dry, or Energel refill."
#20
Big Idea Design
5.0
(1)
"Something by Big Idea Design."
#21
Kaweco
5.0
(1)
"Kaweco Special (Germany): aluminium, 21gr. Parker G2 refill"
#22
TWSBI
5.0
(1)
"I reccomend the TWSBI Precision Ballpoint Pen."
#23
Pelikan
5.0
(1)
"This has been with me for a few years now. Pelikan Jazz noble Elegance."
#24
ystudio
5.0
(1)
"Ystudio Classic Revolve Spring: brass, 33gr. Parker G2 refill"
#25
Ti2 Designs
5.0
(1)
"The one that has truly been the best, easiest to carry and most trouble free for me is the Ti2 Designs Boltliner."
#26
Rotring
5.0
(1)
"Or something by Rotring."
#27
Autmog
5.0
(1)
"The pens are absolutely superb."
#28
Spoke Design
5.0
(1)
"Spoke Design makes some great pens."
#29
Pilot P700 Fine
5.0
(1)
"The pilot p700 fine is my go-to pen"
#30
Pentel Energel
5.0
(1)
"I use Pentel Energel pens. The ink dries instantly so it doesn’t smear on the paper or your hand."
#31
Uni JetStream
5.0
(1)
"I can only use pen with Uni JetStream SXR-600 for black and Uni JetStream SXR-200-07 for both red and blue."
#32
Monteverde
5.0
(1)
"Maybe can fit your purpose."
#33
EnerGel
5.0
(1)
"Energel blue/black refill is a gorgeous color."
#34
Papier Tigre
5.0
(1)
"I'm really liking this Papier Tigre ballpoint pen I got at the local stationary store."
#35
Visconti
5.0
(1)
"I bought a Visconti Homo Sapiens ballpoint, after seeing that it takes all the top rated refills."
#36
Reynolds
5.0
(1)
"Very cheap and a classic. My parents completed their Masters writing with these pens."
#37
SXR-10
5.0
(1)
"SXR-10 is my favorite ballpoint (hybrid) refill."
#38
Sheaffer
5.0
(1)
"Amazing design that looks just as great on a ballpoint pen as it does on a fountain pen."
#39
Montblanc
5.0
(1)
"Montblanc Mozart ballpoint, waterman (can’t recall model, but I love it)."
#40
Ballograf
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been loving Ballograf’s refills."
#41
Caran d’Ache
5.0
(1)
"Caran d’Ache is my favorite ball point."
#42
Muji
5.0
(1)
"Muji ones are my favourites."
#43
The Ridge
4.0
(1)
"I love The Ridge Pens."
#44
Lamy 2000
4.0
(1)
"Bauhaus Lamy 2000, classic lines with new materials like Conklin."
#45
Parker Classic and Flighters
4.0
(1)
"Look at vintage parker classic and flighters. 20 buck. Premium."
#46
Acroball
4.0
(1)
"You might try a thinner pen like the Acroball 0.5mm."
#47
Ranga
4.0
(1)
"Have Ranga make you a nice ebonite or acrylic rollerball/ballpoint body."
#48
Machine Era
4.0
(1)
"The Machine Era pens might be up your alley."
#49
Faber-Castell
4.0
(1)
"Faber Castell Essentio."
#50
Schon DSGN
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been curious about the ballpoint option that Schon DSGN offers, which uses fountain pen ink."
#51
Pilot G2
3.0
(1)
"Pilot G2 will smear depending on the paper."
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