Awesome Pens TRAPPED in BASIC Bodies!

[@JetPens]

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[@Floofy_3421]

Jetpens,i need HELP! My sisters pilot V5 rollerball is leaking around the grip section! WHAT DO I DO!?

[@sabrinaash4104]

I had Pilot Hitec-C for soooo long in my pen case 🙏🏻🥺

[@funkytime69]

Microns and Hi Tec Cs are both pretty good in my opinion. Haven't tried the other pens in this video

[@collins3D]

I have and use all of these except the oil based one.

[@collins3D]

You should get the cartridge pilot v5's

[@richardbias9041]

As a truck driver I love the pilot precision V7 RT which is the v5 shown just larger and retractable.

[@aprilchaney250]

I used the V5 RT exclusively in my Lab because it dried quickly a day had a bold line that held up well when scanning my logs for daily archiving.

[@PrettyH8Mach1n3]

@@aprilchaney250 oh this is where my nightmare scenario happened. The lines the precise V5 makes beautiful line, but if you keep your lab book on the bench and solvents and water spill on it, it can ruin pages because the ink is not resistant to anything. I nearly had a whole book written in precise B5 and staedtler triplus and marvy le pen get entirely lost. Stuff of nightmares. Now I have this giant bag of those former favorites that I am loathe to touch because it brings back the anxiety of trying to salvage lab notebook pages and a while notebook of EvoDevo notes. The Hi Tec C has a similar feeling when writing but is more resistant. I think it is same with the precise p-700 and p-500.

[@Crazytesseract]

@@PrettyH8Mach1n3 Use the Uni-ball Signo gel-ink, Eye or Vision water-based rollerballs. They have Uni Super-ink. Waterproof.

[@PrettyH8Mach1n3]

@@Crazytesseract I use those as well. I just prefer the needlepoint and hi tec c seems to be very water resistant (?)

[@aprilchaney250]

@@PrettyH8Mach1n3 oh no!! Luckily all our solvent work was in a flame hood and the logbook was for checking in samples and keeping track of things like the weights, and that each step was completed. So it really only lived at the checkin station, then by the HPLC computer, my desk and then back to the checking station. It was an industrial lab so very specific procedures every day.

[@CarolynG]

It’s really satisfying to see you talk about Pentel RSVP, since that was the only pen I found reliable and writable in college, before I knew much about pen types. At least I know I had fine taste even in times of ignorance!

[@gothbunie4932]

I’m a stationery hoarder and have a lot of pens laying around that haven’t been used for years. Sakura micron and zebra sarasa not only had not dried up, they also still writes smoothly 😍 But yeah the micron is uncomfortable when you write for long periods of time. The high-tech c will always have a special place in my heart 🥰

[@potassiumfeldspar]

THE INTRO.... The rsvp was the first pen i ever used that made me realize not all ballpoints are made equal, and I developed a preference for them due to how easy they are to find in the US.

[@mellow-jello]

Ah, the Pentel RSVPs, brings me back to the 90s, a must-have during the Gen Z resurgence of 90s paraphernalia. We knew what was the best for those who lived and breathed in the 90s. For me, V5s were 2nd place.

[@caithenry8429]

I must admit, the only pen from this list I own and would repurchase is the sakura pigma micron because I'm shallow and love pretty pens. If it's not a zebra sarasa vintage clip or a fountian pen, then I don't want it

[@SunshineFL]

Me too.

[@lrla8657]

You are definitely missing out. The HI-TEC C is one of the best pens I’ve used. Better than Sarasa. Micron is just naturally in an artists toolbox but for journaling, HTC is a must have.

[@caithenry8429]

@@lrla8657 I see the utility of transparent or semi transparent pen bodies, but for some reason I cannot stand them. Maybe if the HTC comes out with monochromatic or opaque bodies...

[@ghlmk5931]

I haven’t bought a RSVP in years. Why? Because they keep popping up in junk drawers throughout my house, I test them and they write like they’re new. They last for FOREVER. I recently bought one of the Zebra fountain pens for fun. They’re cool. Fun video as always.

[@maibritton2882]

PENTEL RSVP!!!! got me through my senior year and college. I was a history major. I took notes 6 hrs a day and as lefty I never cramped up.

[@mickiebudny7731]

The RSVP is one of my favs! It just writes so well! The V5 is my husband’s absolute fav. As much as I don’t want to like the preppy and Zebra fountain pens, But I can’t help it! They write really nicely

[@OustoL]

The Hi-Tec-C 0.3mm is my favorite pen for my bullet journal entries! It's smooth like butter and so fine and easy to control.

[@penelopefp]

Can you recommend any videos for beginning bullet journaling?

[@gogowillkillyou]

I want to try these, I bought a ton of the H-Tec-C 0.25 but find they have a tendency to jam, and I haven’t found a consistent way to clear them

[@kutekilala]

I didn’t see the first fountain pen I’ve used that I still love. The kakuno fountain pen is lightweight, cute with the smiley face on the nib and it has an easy to install cartridge for beginners 😊

[@barbarajloriordan2697]

I really respect Pilot as an excellent manufacturer. Just about everybody uses a pen, and Pilot seems to have zeroed in on what different sorts of users want. Some people want a heavy, more expensive, work-of-art pen, but IMO those pens are more suited for signatures, or for display in an office, and they don't serve as well for regular, everyday writing. Everyday writers want to focus more on what they are writing about than on what they are writing with. They don't want the instrument to distract them from their work. The pens shown here are light, unobrustive, and easy to carry. They write smoothly and don't have to be refilled often. So, the user is free to focus on their actual work.

[@violetstarburst256]

I saw the RSVP and I was so excited! I've been using that pen since 10th grade, which was in 2003/04. I even gave one to my English teacher, and he used it for the rest of the year. I now purchase the boxes of 12 purple ones, and I just....love being a purple pen user.

[@JoltNet]

Speaking as an experienced fountain pen user, some of these beginner fountain pens are surprisingly good. I love the Pilots and keep a few on hand for when I forget to grab my pen kit. Plus they NEVER evaporate (you listening, Lamy?)!

[@dizzylbnt]

The Pilot high-tech c was my first 'proper' pen as well, gifted to me by some wonderful friends from East Asia

[@christinajackson2662]

Your ending comments are just so friggin’ precious! I wish I had a pen nerd friend to dork out with!

[@ShaunaStory]

Whoa! I used to love those RSVPs back in junior high/elementary? A definite staple of the back-to-school shopping trip. 😆

[@seqhorse]

I still have some from 10+ years ago stashed away in some box and am thinking of digging them up now hahaha

[@ac2055]

I can't choose RSVPs anymore since there are so many better pens available now. But yeah, I'm always surprised to see them in stores bc they are so attached to the 90s for me. Feels like they time traveled to where they're not supposed to be, lol.

[@donaldhall582]

Long time RSVP user here. I love those pens!

[@klee_of_c8082]

ALAS! Let’s not forget the Uni Boxy 100 ballpoint, likely the plainest Jane in any ensemble. And yet: this pen would lay down its life for its handler. Never leaks or skips; lasts seemingly forever; an easy, affordable EDC; and best of all, it bonds with every writing goal, fine-lined and loyal. *BONUS POINTS* for its 🆒 name. I have even given up my preference for blue ink, to make the Boxy 100 my go-to favorite. It’s understandable how the Boxy 100 was overlooked for this video. Therein lies its beauty. Please, JetPens, don’t EVER stop selling this pen!

[@FerralVideo]

My work upgraded their stash of BicStic pens with Pentel RSVPs. I still have a substantial stash of Bics at my desk dating back to before I even arrived there, so I hadn't grabbed one yet. I saw that the ink was different from traditional ballpoints, but at the time didn't know why. However seeing glowing reviews on Jetpens for them, I grabbed one to try out. The hype is real. I'm glad to see them, and even my coworkers using them.

[@shrimpbisque]

The Pentel RSVP, Pilot Precise V5, and Sakura Pigma Micron are available in my hometown, and I love them. In fact, the RSVP was the first ballpoint pen I ever actually liked, and the Precise V5 was the first pen that made me not want to use ballpoints at all. As for Microns, my mom and I have always sworn by them for outlining, and they're what originally got me to appreciate art supply quality.

[@SG-xo5ug]

I love and have tried most of these! They have been part of my stationary collection for years

[@nousheennusrat1286]

Honestly. As a student with a massive word cutting problem , buying the pilot friction clicker was a pretty nice investment 😂. It's comfortable , non scratchy . The ink dries quickly and it's erasable. PLUS the satisfying click

[@tricky-vixen]

Shout out to RSVP pens for producing some of my cringiest middle school fanfiction when I should have been writing notes in class!

[@uguisuu]

I have a 15 year old RSVP that hasn't had a cap in nearly as long and it STILL writes without any hesistation. Those things are beasts.

[@Crazytesseract]

That's because you must have written with it once in a while, all those years. If you had left it on a shelf or drawer for years together, the ink would dry out in the tip and clog the pen.

[@uguisuu]

@@Crazytesseract That's correct :). Every 4-5 years I've used it for a small burst and then put it away again.

[@roxannebarnes7338]

I just got my first Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen and I'm in love!

[@gadgetstop321]

The Precise V5 was the first non-ballpoint pen that I ever used (way back in high school). I looked forward to writing my weekly English essay with it.

[@sabrinaash4104]

I still remember, my big bro is an architect and I would actually steal his Pigma Micron that he used to sketch designs just cause I liked how thin it was (0.1 tip) XD but he is a nice big bro, so no hard feelings

[@MrsKatB]

😲😲 I specifically clicked on the video so see if I can use one at work - lab. And you actually said "lab". You actually showed a pen for that scenario 😭😭. You diiiddd 😭😭😭. I appreciate that so much 😭😭

[@elizabethwaggoner7126]

I love the inexpensive Pilot Penmanship fountain pen. It's soooo underrated, but has one of the nicest and best steel extra fine nibs I've ever used.

[@johnm2751]

Not sure how awesome it is considered to be, but something quite practical I find is the Pilot Easytouch Retractable. It certainly is no Uni Jetstream, but it is more disposable.

[@SanjanaBhanu]

Preppy is a great fountain pen! :) “Oilet! Oilet! Oilet!” was hilarious! 😄

[@christinajackson2662]

Look, my beloved and dependable RSVP in .5, the only pen I used for almost 3 decades! Once the purple color came out, I was in absolute heaven. I only replaced it with the EnerGel last year (ahh, that oh so satisfying ‘click!’), but just recently fell down the fountain pen hole… Send help, ‘cause I’m friggin’ obsessed 😂

[@karendepauw7287]

I love the Pentel RSVP....I have considered trying to find a more fun body for it because it writes so smoothly 🙂

[@Scp__Gaming]

As someone with a precise v5, I love it and everything that was said was true. I am also a pen spinner and the RSVP is not just great for writing, it is a gold mine for pen mods!

[@ninagibson717]

I love to use the pilot b2p ball point in a size 1.0 in black. It's my go to note taking ball point and I love that I can usually find a pack of them at the drug store or Target. Jet pens only carries the .7 which I don't like as much. I repeatedly buy the micron pigmas for artwork - I wish they lasted longer.

[@vickyesperanza8267]

Love the zebra and pilot disposable fountain pens.

[@yangfries]

I adore the Dong-A Hi-Glider 100! It looks so simple but it's the only ballpoint pen I've used that's really long-lasting and forgiving. The ink is really saturated, and writes so smoothly on any kind of paper. It's also so affordable I buy it in bulk. I refuse using our office pens because they aren't as good as this!

[@MFackCoaching]

The end was great!

[@TJulieta]

Pentel R.S.V.P. was the first pen I ever loved. I didn't use it often because I wanted/needed retractable pens. The V5 has been my favorite retractable pen for over a decade. It's also hard for me to find as a knock pen in the full range of colors. Now I'm upgrading to even finer tipped pens (because the exist!) And I'm so in love 💕

[@bensoncheng493]

I like it when you sorted out each of the sample collections for beginners.

[@cherylbormann3429]

Great informative video. I have been looking for a list of waterproof fineliner pens as I love to illustrate and add color to my drawings. I find it difficult to read up on each pen to see if it can be used with watercolors. Plus I have a bunch of fineliners and have no idea which ones are waterproof until I mess up a drawing. I love your shop, the products and especially your very prompt replies to all my questions. Thanks again!

[@maryhanna9738]

I see several I need to try!

[@avery4237]

I love the stationary and also the hand!! 😭💗

[@angelicaporro4060]

So happy to see a little love for the Pentel RSVP :)

[@cferracini]

I will never tire of saying this: Microns are NOT waterproof. They are very water resistant but try rubbing on the lines with a wet brush. Real waterproof liner: UniPin.

[@nikhita280]

On that note, they’re not Copic-proof, either. I’ve gotten smearing every single time I tried, regardless of how long I left it to dry. Copic multiliners and Staedtler Triplus fineliners are both Copic-proof options.

[@PrettyH8Mach1n3]

Yeah this is also my s/o's experience with microns and Copics. It is slight but noticeable.

[@PrettyH8Mach1n3]

@@nikhita280 I'm surprised triplus is Copic proof given how easily they bleed with water.

[@JericoJopio]

Yes, Microns are not waterproof. But even if they smudge after a waterbrush application, the written lines or marks made by Microns are still legible and clear.😊

[@s.h.v.c2865]

I think an interesting pen with a basic body is the Uni Power Tank. A budget pressurised pen that can write in tough conditions but with a kinda boring body.

[@a.s2791]

I have more pens now than I can use in a lifetime.

[@PrettyH8Mach1n3]

II was a pen hoarder as a middle schooler and high schooler and used the RSVP, G2 and precise V5 regularly. I didn't like the large tip size and blobbiness of the RSVP, but i appreciated its smoothness. I loved the more "liquid" feel of the other two despite the feedback. Late 2000s and into the 2010s, I'd go to jetpens and look for the recommendations in my college's book store, which was surprisingly well stocked with similar or the same things. I'd try them in person and order larger quantities from Jet Pens. I came back recently while committing to switching from the Marvy, precise V5 and Triplus pens that I so loved. Through Jet Pens I discovered the HiTec C line, juice, and Jetstream lines, which I all use regularly now. Thanks for being part of my life for... over a decade!

[@JetPens]

We're so glad you've enjoyed our site for over a decade! Thanks for sticking with us 😊

[@gessiwiggins3861]

For as long as I can remember my mom has used the pentel rsvp. It’s the only pen she will use. My mom is a lefty btw.

[@robertdunlap4975]

Stephanie you never fail to make me laugh. This and "Stick it to the man" are excellent.

[@blindaurora]

Pilot V5 devotee from way back!

[@LostInSpice]

I've been using the V5 for more than a decade (probably more like two decades) and keep boxes of them in various places in the house. I don't use them as much as I used to, as I've discovered the Pilot Juice, Hi-Tec-C Maica and Zebra Sarasa Clips, but they're still the old reliable that I can always depend on.

[@BMad-we6qf]

The RSVP was my standard work pen for years. Then I found the Papermate Inkjoy…❤️❤️❤️

[@morgannewood]

I think the black ink ohto with the 1.5mm tip if you write large and like gel pens is a great ol reliable. But for me, the sarasa .7 japanese mark on black gel pen is always #1.

[@floptimus]

RSVP will always remain one of the best pens available in the US

[@Andidejager.]

Honestly, I LOVE the way the Sakura Pigma Microns look😻 They are also the only fineliners I’ve ever liked because you can get the plastic nib version that stands up to my heavy hand really well! You can also get suuuper subtle line variation with the plastic nib. Now I mostly use a fountain pen with rohrer & klingner sketchink lotte. But when I need a super fine line or a colour other than black, the pigma micron is what I reach for! That being said, if EF fountain pen nibs weren’t so damn scratchy, I would choose to use a Fountain pen for everything because I hate having to throw the plastic bodies of my microns away when I’ve used them up 💀

[@-Jake]

I think I love with the host, the narrator, Stephanie.

[@kimikobuford]

I love the intro and the adlibs. 💞 Now, let add a couple of these samplers to my cart. 💵

[@jaydro]

Dong-A Anyball/Papermate Inkjoy are my favorite reliables that look like they're nothing special.

[@AionNoBara]

Mmmmhm. I have owned and tried majority of these. I use the RSVP for making light notes of delicate paper, like Bible paper; V5 for grading and drawing line art; I *used* to trust Microns for drawing, but they dried out even while capped. My Prismacolor fineliners have lasted longer than the Microns and serve well. Sowwy, Steph lol Jetpens has taught me good refills can go into even better bodies, so don’t knock it until you try it!

[@Eedg769]

Pilot Plumix (the medium calligraphy nib version). Cheap! Refillable! A superior sketching pen!

[@Instaraxx]

Thank you! Who knew about pen covers.

[@anondatalbert3083]

Didn't know I needed this! I need it

[@SJ-dl6uc]

Microns, and the India Ink Artists pens from Faber Castell bleed on your hands and dry out so fast i kept thinking i was being pranked. switched to 10 different stores over 4 years and i can vehemently say that Microns and Artist pens are more reliable about their shortcomings than performance. I tried in different countries as many vendors as i could. im in immunochemistry R&D so i know manufacturing. if we manufactured assays like they produce pens, we'd have a much darker pandemic. manufacturing should never be a valid issue in creating a poor product. and manufacturing actually demands to conduct experiments on the performance of the writing utensils

[@sherrycohen1824]

I am a stationery hoarder and I love all kinds of pens. I find the Pentel R.S.V.P. is so comfortable, but it always blots ink when I write with it. My Hi-Tec-C 0.3mms don't write smoothly after a few weeks. I actually like clear pens, so those were disappointments for me. Fortunately, I have loads of other pens I love!

[@BLWard-ht3qw]

I like trying to write, legibly, as small as I can with some, if not most of my pens, because it lets me know how much I can control it and I do it to practice my writing. An odd test I know...I blame a Jr high school drafting class for that, but that said, I do like the Pilot High-Tec C in 0.3mm for that reason. Very nice.

[@Erni3K]

The Humble Flare pen. My first cartooning pen. Still a fallback sketch and diagram pen, and sometimes you are the only place I can source it reliably. The Micron, even ignored for years, still has ink and works right away. Excuse me, I need to go draw something with the Microns....

[@daysgoby4966]

The v5 is my go to for doing line work for traditional art- works beautifullly

[@averyshamsters1080]

Omg where did you get that cat and dog paper clip holder at 0:11 It’s soo cute!!!

[@JetPens]

Hi there! Those are Decole Harapeko Clip Holders; we sell them on our site! www.jetpens.com/Decole-Harapeko-Animal-Clip-Holders/ct/6425

[@Monochrome_blr]

in v5 and v7 we trust

[@franckielouann4651]

Used and (have) 4 of the pens featured here,💜

[@pavitra8451]

You suggest good pens but I hope you make a video on affordable pens since the pens you mostly show is good but very expensive according our currency

[@jasminejohnston6393]

Looked at the staff picks recently and I love your picks, Stephanie. You’re gonna miss all the stuff that’s in Last Chance…

[@susanlynn5159]

My go-to pen is the Schneider. It's reliable and has a great medium tip that always writes smoothly and effortlessly ❤

[@papa-wp8gp]

I still buy Pentel RSVP to this day. Reliable and smooth to write with.

[@viviangamez3242]

i love the pentel rsvp. when i was 10 i found the pink one on our computer desk and i took it for myself. i used it daily for 3 years when it finally ran out of ink. i was sad but i was happy to enjoy pens after being stuck with papermates throughout school. at first i thought i hated pens. no, i just hate pens that dont do their job😂 now i hav a pen addiction. from the pilot G2 to the zebra ballpoint😁

[@tuesdayisthenewfriday]

So happy my ride or die Zensation was showcased!!!

[@belindamoore3518]

The Pentel RSVP was my favorite in high school, but I had to have the medium point!

[@Hugh_Hunt]

Precise V5 FTW!!

[@riverAmazonNZ]

For me, the best highlighter is the Faber-Castell Textsurfer. For an ordinary pen, the Papermate Inkjoy is pretty good, it writes with no effort. But for gel pens I like the Sarasa Clip Vintage.

[@shadownight429]

The sharpie gel pen. Butter wishes it was that smooth.

[@kaferrat]

Those are the shit! I have them in 0.5 & 0.7 tip sizes.

[@stampinmoe]

Love this one in 1.0 (bold)

[@LaLa_ArtGal]

I want to try the Pilot Preppy Fountain Pen. ⛲️

[@candimclemore]

1st! My fav is Hi-Tec-C! Love the clam case and pen storages

[@johns80schick]

I love precise v5 pens. Purple is my favorite color. I use them all the time. I buy them buy the box lol.

[@camellia_plans]

I love the platinum preppy! They are my introduction fountain pens and i love them so much ❤️ they dry quick on tomoe river paper (hobonichis) and the EF nib is my favorite because i write small!

[@AndreShouldBeWriting]

Hi-Tec-C Gang! Best pen for a left-handed writer like me.

[@PrettyH8Mach1n3]

If there were more comfortable versions of the Hi tec C, I would love it even more than I already do. Comfort seems to be a growing requirement for me. I may only be in my early 30s but I can feel my hands becoming more susceptible to aches and stiffness. I like the idea of the microns but I always found them difficult to use due to the fact that it has a sort of squared off tip and my writing angle wasn't optimal for getting that smooth writing feel. Perhaps the holders will help!

[@JetPens]

You might like the Hi-Tec-C Coleto! It's a multi pen that uses Hi-Tec-C refills. Some of the body components have soft grip sections. You can learn more about it in our guide here: www.jetpens.com/blog/How-to-Refill-the-Hi-Tec-C-Coleto-Multi-Pen/pt/250

[@LostInSpice]

The base Hi-Tec-C gets uncomfortable in my 53-year-old hands, but I find that I love the Hi-Tec-C Maica in .04. It's just right.

[@PrettyH8Mach1n3]

@@LostInSpice isn't that discontinued?

[@LostInSpice]

@@PrettyH8Mach1n3 I haven’t the slightest idea, but if it is I’ll have to make sure to order plenty of extras from online vendors.

[@prodthedirtybunny]

you shoulda put the sakura grosso ballpoint pen, i got it and its really good

[@jennw6809]

I thought for sure the Platinum Preppys would be in here. I love them but my cases keep cracking. Well, I guess maybe that's why it's not included???

[@eeza]

Stephanie deserves her "seal of approval" by now 😂 she trusts the item? we buy the item 😁

[@DoctorAashi]

I love the design of micron!

[@debralavoie9095]

I like the preppy highlighter.

[@barksandvino]

I used Pilot Hi-Tec C and Pentel R.S.V.P

[@The_Comment_Guy]

4:56 Oilet is now a school meme for students

[@SunshineFL]

Awesome

[@Artsy_Bookworm]

I loveeeee micron:)

[@basta.dotto_]

Is the ink in the Pilot Precise V5 the same as the one in the Pilot Hi-Tec-C?

[@JetPens]

Hi there! They use different inks. The Pilot Precise V5 is a rollerball pen and uses rollerball ink (less viscous) and the Pilot Hi-Tec-C is a gel pen, which uses gel ink (higher viscosity).

[@basta.dotto_]

@@JetPens Thank so much you!

[@mahekpadaniya5723]

In India for sure hauser XO is best yet simple body pen Its smooth and has very great ink.