While they are a bit more expensive than a Bic, I find myself not really minding because the fine point is really worth it.

Unfortunately, these pens tend to leak a bit, so I'm disappointed in them.

I also smudged both writings after I did them and the pentel pen smudges quite a bit when someone had said in the reviews that it did not since it was not a gel pen

They drag a bit when the pen angle is a bit low (the edge of the ball socket catches the paper surface), and ink balls up on the end

One of the downsides is that it does smear a little bit so be careful.

Good pen, great color, however it's not as dark and smooth as I prefer.

t have to worry about the ink going on my left palm.