They will smudge a bit if you use them on a very high-gloss paper or photo (for that, grab a fine-point Sharpie), but for normal use, these are tops.

For all its fade- and water-proofing, it does smear a bit for the first few seconds, depending on the type of paper you use

Sometimes the side of the pen gets scratched off a little bit, but for a disposable pen, that doesn't bother me.

OK, "amazing" seems a bit strong perhaps and in general, I'm really not one to "gush" in product reviews, but I've been using these and the "fine" (really "medium"

Making the first use after removing the cap a bit sloppy

Cons: After using the pen a while, the ink comes out a bit too much when you start writing

Sometimes one needs to shake it a bit to get the ink to come out.

Also, after finally getting to use the vision elite, these are a fair bit rougher

Also, after finally getting to use the vision elite, these are a fair bit rougher

Cons:- Not as smooth as I hoped