Whilst in Hong Kong, these Pilot Juice pens caught my eye. They come in a wide array of colours and I found myself spoilt for choice when it came to choosing which ones to purchase. In the end, I chose all but three or four of the ones available to me!
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When it comes to writing with them, I find that the ink flows well and there is little friction between the nib and paper. The rubber grip makes holding the pen a comfortable and pleasant experience and I do like the fact that they are retractable gel pens. The pens also dry extremely quickly (could be a good thing if you're left-handed? I'm right handed so I couldn't test this out) and apparently, the ink is water-resistant (I tested this and it is true) and fade-proof (only time will tell).
These are the results of a pen test:
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Price-wise, I bought each pen for HK$9 each (about 72p each) which, in terms of pens in Hong Kong, is quite expensive but when compared to the prices paid for some pens here, it a bit of a bargain.
Overall, I am really impressed with these pens. The 0.5mm ones were the perfect thickness for me when put to paper and using them really is a great experience. I fear I may have found the gel pens that will inevitably end up replacing my long-term love in the Muji gels!
Have you ever used these pens before? If so, what is your opinion on them? And if not, have I tempted you into maybe giving them a whirl?
These are my all-time favorite gel pens. The 0.4 in blue-black ink is my everyday pen of choice. I'm really tempted to try the pastel set too: http://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Juice-Gel-Ink-Pen-0.5-mm-6-Color-Set-Pastel/pd/10888
ReplyDeleteOoh, these look lovely, and the pen itself doesn't look super skinny :-)
ReplyDeleteThey are almost the exact same dimensions as a Pilot G-2.
DeleteThey are narrower than the G2. The grip especially.
DeleteOh, definitely tempted!
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely! Was there much ink bleed through at all? I really want to get myself some muji pens soon! x
ReplyDeleteI had no bleeding with these pens :-) x
DeleteExcept from Jetpens, do you know where to find them ? They are nowhere in store here (in France)
ReplyDeleteI'm genuinely not sure. I bought these in a stationery shop in Hong Kong! Sorry I can't be of more help x
DeleteCult pens in the UK ship to Europe for £7.50, although there may be other places to get them online at a better price - amazon, or eBay maybe...
DeleteI have the .7 from Jet Pens and I live them!!
ReplyDeleteOr love :-)
DeleteAngela, what a great post! I have had these pens in my WISHLIST that I have been playing with the idea of getting. Now, I think I will get them when I get the chance. Thanks so much for the post. :)
ReplyDeleteHope your week is going great.
Glad you enjoyed this post! Hope you get along with them as well as I have :-) x
DeleteI have just ordered them on Amazon! I should get them by the end of November, since they come directly form Japan! Can't wait! I'm also fond of Muji pens!
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