This review is made in comparison to the Sakura White Gelly Roll, which is what I’ve been using exclusively up until now.
PROS:
• Even and consistent ink flow.
• Very opaque.
• Rubber grip and thicker barrel makes it much more comfortable and ergonomic.
• Can go over lines and do multiple layers to make sections thicker.
CONS:
• Pen tip is much larger (1.0 mm) compared to what most people are used to on a Gelly Roll
• Distributes a lot of ink (takes some getting used to).
• Slightly longer drying time.
I was skeptical of the Signo making that much of a difference compared to the Gelly Roll but it surprised me. With both pens, I always do a little “warm-up” scribble before I go into an art piece — but with the Signo, I can rely on the ink flow to stay consistent and even until I’m done with it. If not, I can easily go back to areas that need touching up without ruining the ink I already laid down. With the Gelly Roll it would skip frequently and when I went over another area again, it would always scratch the ink already in the process of drying — this often turned a small touch up into a larger problem.
The Signo is also a lot more comfortable. Often times, my hand would cramp up with a Gelly Roll because of its skinny barrel. Especially since I would have to spend more time with it going over areas to make the lines more opaque or filling in areas the ink skipped. With a Signo, I usually only have to make one pass.
Yes, the Signo produces a much bolder line than a Gelly Roll — because of that it does release a lot of ink and needs a little longer drying time. It’ll also take a bit to get used to and familiar with so you can control it and know what to expect when you detail/write.
Overall the Signo is a great alternative to the Gelly Roll. It’s now my go-to pen, although I still plan to always keep at least one Gelly Roll pen nearby for times I need to do very small details.
| Manufacturer | Uni-Ball Signo Broad Point Gel Impact Pen White Ink, 3 pens per Pack (japan import) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Uni-ball |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5.71 x 0.79 x 1.77 inches |
| Item model number | 4.56E+12 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | White |
| Closure | Retractable |
| Material Type | Rubber |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Size | DESIGN 1 |
| Point Type | Broad |
| Ink Color | White |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4.56E+12 |
