I've had one of these in my room for who knows how long and it still works great. It looks very basic but it works without having to scribble to get the ink flow started. They're affordable at under $1/pen and they are very long lasting. They also make an ecologically friendly version called the "ECOlutions" but cost slightly more and have a clear barrel instead of the standard white barrel.

I like this pen but it seems like the ink flow is different from pen to pen. Some flow very smooth....some you have "pull" along. When I get one with good flow, I try to keep it in pocket!!

Nothing fancy when it comes to looks, but the pen writes like a charm, dries so quickly it's hard to smear, and drops in a dark, bold black. Beautifully smooth and sharp without feathering, and the needle point is incredibly accurate and steady. Ink flow is precise and perfect, even for quick writing.

One of the major drawbacks of liquid ink rollerballs, like the Precise V5 is that it will not write effectively over white out (found that out in the fifth grade...) Also, being an Extra Fine pen, the tips are fairly fragile, and I have experienced moments where the tip will fall out on its own. Its looks and design don't really earn a ten in my mind, as the design is fairly crude for ease of manufacturing. The smoothness really depends on the paper you use. On poorer grade paper, the point WILL go through if you apply enough pressure. And even though it IS an extra fine pen, because of its liquid ink, the line it puts down is usually the same thickness as a medium ball point, if not just a tad thinner.

Pilot, to me, has mastered gel ink with the G2 Bold, especially. But why don't they pay att'n to the feel/hold of the pen? Except for the new G2 Limited, there is no thought to a softer hold for the pen, which is a mistake.

This pen provides smooth writing no blotting fade proof and water proof ink contained in a big cartridge. I bought this pen for its handling not very it is easy to maneuver and write fast.

This pen provides smooth writing along with a flow of mid blue like colored ink, I trust this pen for people who like writing long paragraphs and essays not for those who write short notes.

This pen is a very well deigned pen it provide generous flow of nice quality ink I really like the reliability of this pen I personally use it for all my work and like using it for school this I one of the pens I would personally recommend for writing with thanks to it reliability and handling I received one as a prize and I truly recommend this wonderful pen.

This pen is very smooth and provides a constant flow of ink. It also is not to heavy and very well designed for comfort, thanks to a considerable amount of ink in the refill it can be used for a long time. I would definitely recommend this pen for use to any writer