Paper Mate PhD Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Black Cherry Barrel, Black Ink (67202)

by Paper Mate

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 3.5 x 5.9 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006IEA0
• Item model number: 67202
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,296 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 27, 2004

Product Description

Features an ergonomic design that reduces writing fatigue. Endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association to provide the highest degree of writing comfort. The Lubriglide® ink system produces smooth lines and intense color for a professional look. Global Product Type: Pens, Pen Type: Ballpoint, Special Ink Type: N/A, Pen Style: Retractable.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old Faithful, April 16, 2008

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Bernard Chapin "Ora Et Labora!" (CHICAGO! USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paper Mate PhD Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Black Cherry Barrel, Black Ink (67202) (Office Product)

I've been using these PhD pens now for nearly 10 years even though I no longer do anywhere near as much pen to paper work as I used to. The bureaucracy I'm in has been largely computerized since 2000, but it used to be quite common for me to write all day long. Spending the extra money on these PhDs proved an excellent investment. They greatly eased the pain in my hands and fingers and made me more content at work. Also, they turn out to be cheaper than you'd think after you take into account that refills can be bought separately for them. Luckily, I don't need these instruments as much as I used to but they remain both a luxury and a therapeutic intervention in my life.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The (nearly) Perfect Pen, August 16, 2008

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Elderbear (Loma Linda, Aztlan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paper Mate PhD Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Black Cherry Barrel, Black Ink (67202) (Office Product)

The Papermate PhD series of writing instruments all share one unique feature in common. The grip is perfect. Thin pens take more gripping force to use, this can cause pain for people with repetitive strain injuries, arthritis, or problems with hand cramping.

The PhD is not unique in having a medium barrel thickness. The triangular grip, however, is as close to perfect as possible. It's not too soft, and it's shaped to just float between the thumb and the first two fingers. I have (literally) written "all day" with mine - the only pen I've been able to do this with.

The ink cartridge (and refills) write smoothly. They're not quite as exquisite as the Pilot G2 (Pilot G-2 Gel Ink Rollerball Pens, Fine Point, 0.7 mm) and unfortunately, the G2 refills won't fit into the PhD. My experience with third party refills for the PhD has been quite unsatisfactory (too much drag and occasional ink blobs).

If the G2 (fine point only) didn't exist, I would have to call this pen "perfect." Since I know that the writing experience could be even smoother, I have to knock it down to 4.9 stars.

(Some day I'm going to hack together a PhD grip onto a G2 Pro).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars parker ball point, November 30, 2008

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Robert Smith "Newhouse" (rochester, new york United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paper Mate PhD Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Black Cherry Barrel, Black Ink (67202) (Office Product)

My favorite pen. Use it all the time. Do not recommend the seller Econoffice Products, Oldsmar Fl. Charged $25 for two pens.