Customer Reviews

Pentech Exec-Tech Retractable Ball Point Pens Black 3ct (69114)

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

The best part of these pens is the nicely weighted barrel -- the heft of the pen truly makes a difference when writing. The rubber grip has a nice tactile feel without being too squishy. The pen has a quality look and clips securely in my pocket.

I'm picky about my pens as I write all day; I'm glad I found these. I just received my first pack, so I can't comment on longevity, but at a buck a pen, I'm guessing it won't be an issue.

These pens write like a dream, but the screw-on writing-end tip is poorly constructed. The threads give way easily, and the pen pops apart. What a disappointment they were.

I got this pen at a local drug store about a year ago when I was looking for a thinner but heavier pen... and I fell in love. I had many of them stolen at work before I finally told everyone where to get them (and they all suddenly came back. heh).

Good weight, smooth writing, the rubber grip is comfortable but not overly squishy, and retracting the pen produces a nice crisp click. Have never had a problem with quality at all. Never had one fall apart or problems with construction, and I have a bad habit of dismantling my pens while I'm thinking.

At my job I go through a lot of pens but I've found these Pentechs durable and consistent. I like the gels best but they have a tendency to skip which is something these models never do. Its ink is not thick but gets the job done. Also, pens appear to be getting more and more expensive but these ones have remained cheap. A good buy in my view.

This pen writes great. Been using them for over a year and have had few problems. Gave one to a co-worker and he is hooked too! Local department store hasn't had them in stock for a while so I just bought 3 packs to ensure I am never without one.

Most pens don't merit a review. They're pens. They work 'just fine.' They get ink on the page. I decided to take the time to offer a review on these particular pens, however, because they have failed the basic 'just fine' test. Its pretty simple technology, but for whatever reason, these pens get stuck in the 'open' position.

That's all there is to it: a pen that does not have the basic 'clickity-click' functionality is not worth purchasing.

Nice, heavy pen - high quality and smoothness to the writing. My daughter keeps stealing them from me for her drawings. Great price!

1 Too thick to hold. The silicon/rubber grip is just unreasonably thick. If you like thick pens this is for you.

2 Questionable quality. The silicon/rubber breaks in relatively short time. The plastic clicker (or pusher on the top) comes lose after little use.

3.I wont buy again

I bought these on a whim...but they have a good grip and are easy to write with!

I don't have to write much so on recent occasions I've just purchased the super cheap Bic ballpoint pens, you know, the standard white plastic ones with the blue caps. And guess what - they work as cheap as they... or should I say, don't work. If I'm lucky enough to get one to write, it's not smooth.

But now that I've found these Pentechs, took a chance a bought them, I'm surprised at the performance. I know this sounds ridiculous, but I am just surprised that they work, and work NICELY. Smooth ink, easy writing, and comfort, at $5 a dozen is a great deal.

Why only 4 stars? Well, they're obviously not "luxury pens", but definitely worth more than the $5 they cost and miles above the typical white plastic / blue cap crap we see on the shelf.