Pilot® G-2 Retractable Gel-Ink Pens, Ultra Fine Point, Black, Dozen
4.7
(based on 15 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(12)
4 Stars
(2)
3 Stars
(0)
2 Stars
(1)
1 Stars
(0)
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
Comfortable grip (14)
Glides smoothly (14)
Ink dries quickly (11)
Lightweight (10)
Cons
Best Uses
Everyday use (15)
Professional documents (11)
Taking notes (11)
Extended writing periods (8)
Reviewer Profile:
Quality oriented (14)
Primary use:
Business (10), Personal (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Fabulous!!
Recently my mother-in-law started a new job. She was annoyed about the quality of pens they supplied, so she came to me. She was looking for a pen that had "a needle ...Read complete review
Recently my mother-in-law started a new job. She was annoyed about the quality of pens they supplied, so she came to me. She was looking for a pen that had "a needle like tip, dark black ink, gel ink, and a retractable tip." I immediately told her to use the Pilot G-2. She had previously used the G-2 05, but she wanted a finer tip still. I knew exactly that she needed to have the G-2 0.38. As I expected, she LOVED these pens and went to buy a box of her own instead of taking mine. For me, these pens are fabulous. I tend too press really hard when I write causing my hand to cramp and hurt before my writing needs are done for the day. These G-2s allow me to hold the pen lighter,and I don't have the cramping hand and wrist before I am finished writing. They work great, and my mother-in-law is happy, which is very important. ;-))
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Most Liked Negative Review
TOO FINE!
The point is too fine and can easily tear the paper you are writing on...
The point is too fine and can easily tear the paper you are writing on...
Comments about Pilot® G-2 Retractable Gel-Ink Pens, Ultra Fine Point, Black, Dozen:
I use this pen every day all day. I found all other larger point gels to give a far too thick line for my writing style. A .38 gel is exactly what I need. You can't be the true black richness of a gel.
Comments about Pilot® G-2 Retractable Gel-Ink Pens, Ultra Fine Point, Black, Dozen:
The 0.38mm tip is as small as anyone should go for normal everyday use. The Pilot G-2 0.38mm is perfect for the job. Nice thin lines allow for writing very small.
Comments about Pilot® G-2 Retractable Gel-Ink Pens, Ultra Fine Point, Black, Dozen:
This pen is an excellent choice for people like myself, a nurse, who write a lot of notes and medical documentation. The ink flow is smooth and consistent, resulting in a document that has an high degree of contrast and photocopies very well.
I have used this pen on a wide variety of paper types and have always been pleased with the results. I have not seen any wicking on coarser paper, such as carbonless forms, that I have seen with other gel ink pens.
I have reviewed documentation written years ago with this pen and have seen no indication of fading or discoloration.
Comments about Pilot® G-2 Retractable Gel-Ink Pens, Ultra Fine Point, Black, Dozen:
Physicians are known for illegible handwriting and I am no exception. I had been using the 0.5 mm extra fine, but once I started to use this uptrafine point I can't go back. The 0.38mm pen is a smooth writer and now I can read my own handwriting, as others can (usually) as well. It writes smoothly and lasts a long time.
My wife's writing is also legibility-challenged and likes to use these for the same reason.