Customer Reviews

Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Ink Roller Ball Pen, Bold Point, Clear Barrel, Black Ink, 12-Count (31256)

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The Pilot G2 Gel Ink retractable roller ball pen is superior to the BIC Velocity Gel pen. The black ink is darker, provides a more natural cushioned grip, and does not clog or skip in my experience. I prefer the G2 Bold Point (1.0) over the Fine Point (.07) G2 for a number of reasons. The Bold Point ink flows perfectly, looks more professional, and is easier to read than the Fine Point. Writing is smoother and requires less effort to produce a quality that all other gel ink pens should be envious of.

I tried many different types of pens until I came to these. Every store seems obsessed with having only fine or very fine point pens. Well, I HATE very fine and fine points! Writing with a fine point irritates me as badly as nails scratching on a calk board! I was very happy when I found these pens. The gel ink stands out and looks great on the page. The bold roller ball flows very easily over the page. The only time you have to worry about a smudge is immediately after writing. Within a few minutes the ink is dry and will not smudge anymore. The mark these pens make is very distinctive, assertive, and bold.

Looking for everyday pen that is easy to handle even for arthritic fingers and found it with the G2. A pleasure to use. Has check-safe ink.

My title says warning for one main reason, this pen writes so fantastic that when you run out, forget it at home or someone takes it from you, your pleasant day to day handwriting will soon become a burden when forced to use another pen that fails in comparison. The ink flows out of this pen flawlessly. One of the key features for me is I don't have to press hard on anything when I write anymore, it just flows. The ink only smears if you rub it immediately after writing something. Once 30 seconds go by the ink is set, dry and no smearing just beautiful and bold. My handwriting looks like a kid drawing with a crayon so this pen helps a lot, now it looks like a kid drawing with a bigger crayon! But seriously if you want a free flowing pen that's bolder than most and glides across paper, then this is the pen for you. Just remember the difference is this is a G2 10 (1.0 technically) and not a .7 or .5, it almost the same as typing with "Bold" on a computer. Just buy it you'll be glad you did.

This pen is great for those who like a thick, bold line without fading! It is the only pen I will purchase or use.

for me, these pens rule. I have very poor hand writing, and I dont intend on improving it. This pen makes my writing look forceful and purposeful, even when I am saying nothing. I honestly think I should be able to deduct it from my taxes, as it is valuable to my personal on the job productivity. I have even been known to drive home from work to get this specific pen rather than use another. Again, as in other reviews, I am a bit hesitant to turn others on to this, as I find it such an unexpected advantage over others at work.

Beware: You'll hoard these pens; you'll become ridiculous when one disappears (and they will) and your best friend will say, "I've never seen this side of you before." I mark mine with violet nail polish.

I am a fan of the Pilot G2 pens, as they are fairly cheap, easy to find at most stores, and their gel ink glides on paper so effortlessly and evenly. The only problem is that I write fairly heavy-handed, so the fine and extra fine point Pilot G2s (0.7mm and 0.5mm, respectively) feel absolutely uncomfortable and rough when I write with them. I am also EXTREMELY picky (or fussy) about how writing utensils feel in my hand and on paper, so this exacerbates the problem. But with the bold point Pilot G2 (1.0mm), writing feels so much more fluid and comfortable. This pen makes we WANT to write, not feel like I have to. I always look forward to writing with the bold point G2, and never bite my lip anticipating a scratchy, unrefined, uncomfortable writing experience like I would get with a fine or extra fine point pen. Gel ink and bold point pens are a perfect couple.

Pros:

-The gel ink feels so smooth and fluid when applied to paper, not scratchy like with dry ink or fine point pens.
-Decent price and available at most office supply stores as well as online.

Cons:
-Refills are hard to find in stores, but this is not a problem online.
-The Bold Point Pilot G2 body is the same as the Fine and Extra Fine Point Pilot G2s, so prolonged writing can induce writer's cramp for me. But this is more subjective because it may be due to the way I write and grip the pen, rather than the design of the pen itself.

Overall Verdict: Highly recommended.

I thought that I was the only person that absolutely has to have these pens. It was great to see that I have so much company. These pens are so easy to use. The only problem is that they're hard to find at stores. I refuse to use the fine or extra fine point G2s. There's only one pen for me!

these are the best and everyone knows it. They will steal them from you. You can buy a tiny electronic gadget that fits in the pen and gives an unpleasant shock to the pen thief after one minute. Its a good idea to keep two pens, the g2 and a Bic. When someone wants to borrow the pen, give them the Bic.