Customer Reviews

uni-ball 207 Premier Retractable Gel Roller Ball Pen, 1 Black Ink Pen (40108)

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The 207 is the best gel cartridge I've found. The only problem I have with the standard version (uni-ball 207 Retractable Medium Point Gel Pens, 2 Black Ink Pens(33957PP)) is that it's a bit uncomfortable to write with. However, for the price it is still an outstanding value.

Now factor in this pen. Same great cartridge in a body that looks much better. More importantly, the grip is very comfortable, the grip material is a bit squishy and conforms to your grip. The additional writing comfort is easily worth the few extra bucks.

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Bottom line: A step up from the standard Signo line. Solid design, acceptable weight, squishy gel grip, excellent ink, attractive pen. If you use Signo 207s this is a pen you should be carrying around.

Ink: Signo 207 ink is, as other reviewers have noted, probably the leader of the pack when it comes to gel pens commonly available in stores. It's not as easily smeared as Pilot G-2 ink, the ink doesn't have that annoying tendency to ball up at the tip of the pen, and yet it lays down a more consistent line than the Zebra Sarasa. Either way, the pen will even accept Sarasa JF-refills without modification, though Pilot G-2 refills won't quite fit.

Recommendation: Buy one, then consider tossing the refill and replacing it with an 0.5mm from the Micro - uni-ball 207 Retractable Micro Point Gel Pens, 12 Black Ink Pens(61255). The squishy gel grip is, in the parlance of the common youth, "so money". It does accumulate dust at an alarming rate, but this is easily remedied with a little bit of tap water. I have lost one at work, sadly, but I actually managed to chew through three full refills before doing so--a rare occurrence.

Caveats: Sanford, which distributes uni-mitsubishi pens in the US, does not sell Signo 207 refills in any size other than 0.7mm, so if you prefer 0.5mm you will either need to purchase 0.5mm pens and then cannibalize them for the refills, or import refills from elsewhere. Also, like all gel pens, this will smear on glossy paper (e.g. in textbooks).

The Uni-ball 207 series pens initially caught my eye when I read about the check fraud protection. I bought a pack of the standard fine point 207's and really enjoyed writing with them and gave them away to my family to use for their check writing. When I finally ran out of ink on the one I was using, I looked around and found the 207 Premier pen. It promised to be more comfortable than the standard 207's while offering the same fraud protection.

PROS:
- Check Fraud Protection
- Larger, more comfortable to hold barrel
- Soft gelatinous grip

CONS:
- Soft grip reacts to heat
- Refills are expensive

Since I primarily used it for checks and the occasional this and that sticky note, I got a full 6 months or so of use out of it before the ink would not write properly. I thought perhaps the ink was running dry and I needed to get a refill but when I checked the ink, it was still half full. Lines were no longer uniform and ink would randomly stop flowing. Considering I'd spent a premium on the pen, I was disappointed. I decided to write Sanford and they reqeuested that I send the pen back to them for QA inspection. Within a week or so of sending it in, they sent me a replacement (not in a retail package). I suspect that they just replaced the ink and sent back the original pen.

In any event, they sent it back promptly along with my postage reimbursed. And now it works great again. I'm not sure if the ink had expired and is why it didn't write properly, but I'm happy with Sanford's Customer Service. The pen is definitely more comfortable to use than their thinner standard 207's and the gelatinous grip helps. However, I found that the gelatinous grip reacts to heat and softens quite a bit so it's probably not a good pen to keep in your car during the summer months. Lastly, when I thought I needed refills, I could not find it for a reasonable price on Amazon or the usual B&M stores.

I do like the 207 Premier a lot and keep it right next to my check book. But, unless I can find better priced refills, I'll probably buy the standard 207's next time.

As this pen pushes the edge of how much I'm willing to spend on a pen it is nearly perfect. It is very comfortable, refills are easy to find, and fulfills its intended function very well. I wish the pen was a little heavier but otherwise I like it.

These guys are pricey, but if you've purchased those rubber rings you put on old-fashioned pens to make them easier to hold, these top those completely and they won't slide around or fall off. Best pen I've found for arthritic fingers.

I received one of these about 4 years ago from a company as a give away; I was hooked! It writes smoothly, has a great grip, and just fits perfectly. I've bought more since (wish that company was still in business!). Perfect for crossword puzzles (unless you're like me and make so many mistakes that you should really be using a pencil).

This is a great multi-purpose pen. It writes very smoothly and since it is gel and not ink it does not run or seep through. I just lost my pen and have to buy another because I can't get myself to use just any other pen.

I have used the Rollerball 207 exclusively for several years, as it is comfortable to hold and write with, its ink flow is always even and smooth, and replacement cartridges are available so the entire instrument does not have to be discarded when it runs out of ink. I prefer the standard 207 to the "micro" version, only because I like a fairly bold line when writing. It is also available in a few colors, although I primarily use black. Its gel ink also is a security feature when used to write checks, as the ink cannot be lifted, keeping your signature from being transferred to checks you didn't write!

I had received a couple of these as thank-you gifts over the years, and loved them until they ran out of ink and I couldn't find more in any brick-and-mortar store. I finally have, though! uni-ball 207 Medium Point Blue Ink Pen Refills, Pack, 2 (71207PP) uni-ball® Refill for uni-ball Signo Gel 207, Medium, Black Ink, 2 per Pack

I'm a happy camper to have my comfortable pens in use again!

Pros:

+Most comfortable grip ever
+Writes smooth
+Writes with a bold professional look
+Feels like a quality pen
+Reliable parts
+Excellent Design

Cons:

-Ink runs out pretty fast
-The Ink is unreliable, it cuts off a lot when writing for prologue periods
-Ink sticks to your hand if your hand touches the paper
-Worst of all, the price tag... VERY EXPENSIVE!


Overall, I'd recommend it because it is a decent pen while feeling great at the same time.