The AmazonBasics Retractable Ballpoint Pen (blue barrel, dark blue ink) comes in a pack of twelve and is an economical writing instrument for home, school, or office.

These are good quality, inexpensive ink pens

It’s not like the cheap pens that seem to be writing on texture surface even when it’s smooth, and that distribute spotty ink

Ink has a nice crisp appearance and does not smear easily

The ink flows easily and doesn't smudge.

The AmazonBasics Retractable Ballpoint Pen (blue barrel, dark blue ink) comes in a pack of twelve and is an economical writing instrument for home, school, or office.

The write very smooth and the ink looks good and not splotchy.

As far as the ink, I like them both, and maybe using a little less ink (1.2 MM instead of 1.4 MM tip) will make the Amazon pens last a little longer.

The ink is dark and clearly visible, and I have no complaints.