Zebra F-701 Metal Pen, 0.8mm Fine Point Retractable Stainless Steel Ballpoint Pen, 1 Black Pen with 2 Refills

Zebra is tied for #1 in my ratings for pens. Tied with Uni-ball Jetstream RT. They are both amazing to write with. A little history I've had and used Zebra 301's going back to the early 90s. I used them everyday. And, everyday someone would steal them. I had to watch them like crazy, as soon as someone ese used it they would steal it. The 301 has not changed in all that time. I have a couple that sit in my lap top bag for 10+ years. The 701 is made from steel from tip to tip, for about $8? Oh man. And like Uni, Zebra produces simply awesome products no matter the price point. The ink flows freely, the point doesn't catch on the paper and the pen looks beautiful. The knurled grip gives control. It has a satisfying click when deploying or retracing the point and the action is crisp. It's not super thick, so it fits in pen holders on notebooks. I can't find a complaint, quality, doesn't pretend to be something it's not, looks great, works and no need to sell a kidney to buy one or replace one. A+

After spending hours researching for a pen that could write in any direction, I came across multiple recommendations on Reddit for the Zebra F-701 Metal Pen. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint!This pen is one of the best choices I've ever made. The fine point (0.8mm) and black ink provide smooth, precise writing every time. The stainless steel design is both sleek and durable, making it a joy to use. Plus, it's retractable and comes with 2 black ink refills, so I'm always prepared.If you're looking for a reliable, high-quality pen, the Zebra F-701 is definitely the way to go. It’s my new go-to!

Solid pen, feels really good in the hand, very grippy, ink transfers in solid lines with no skipping, and it looks great. No complaints especially because it comes with two replacement ink cartridges.

I dislike the pens they give to us for work, so I decided to purchase my own. I’m glad I went with Zebra brand. I was not disappointed! The quality of the pen is great! It feels balanced. The functionality of the pens are great, as well! The value for the box of 12 is great! They last for a long time.People are always trying to steal my pens. That how nice they are.Word of caution: Try not to hit, drop, or knock the pen’s ballpoint. It will stop the ink flow or make it skip.

I bought this on 1/31/2023 and used it 20 times at most. The pen was very difficult to press the end so I took it apart and found the plastic part that holds the ink cartridge broke.I contacted Zebra and told them about the problem and they got back to me the next flat and sent me a new pen. Awesome pen and even better customer service.

One of the best pens I’ve found. Looks nice and writes very nicely! But it takes an act of god or a pair of pliers to open the pen for the refill. Otherwise I would say 5 stars.

This is the best value EDC pen I've ever come across. The F-701 is sturdy, pretty indestructible, easy to carry and use, has a decent comfortable heft, and is economical enough that you won't cry too much if you lose it.The barrel and the nose are solid metal. The ring on the distal end of mine is plastic compared to what seems to be metal on the new version, but I've never had a mechanism break on me yet.I've had 4 of them over the past ~10 years: I lost the first one, 2 is in my pocket, 3 is at my work desk if I forget 2, and 4 is a spare if they're ever discontinued. The packaged one in the pics is a gift for someone.With the refills I have, I fully expect these pens to last another 10+ years as long as I don't lose them. These are also the only pens that have lasted long enough and that I've liked enough to actually have to buy refills for. I have some nicer costlier pens, but I'll never hesitate to stick one of these in my pocket or jam into a clipboard in the field. I absolutely love them.These are ballpoint pens, but are still very smooth and don't smear like rollerball or gel, especially if you're left-handed.If you appreciate decent pens, just go buy one now. They're only $7-10 as of July 2024; you won't be disappointed.

I am not normally a ballpoint pen person. But these are wonderful, durable, nice writing pens. The big fat refills fit the pen better and are longer writing than the refill it comes with. This is a pen to own for decades.The pen does not come with instructions for changing the ink. Only the small cone at the writing end screws off. It is very tight when it is new. It is important that you grip the pen by the knurled section and the cone to screw the end off, and not grip it by the pocket clip. If you grip it by the pocket clip, the pocket clip can be damaged, which in turn will damage the internal mechanism, causing the pen to break permanently.Pictured is the cone tip when screwed off, and the clip which you should not use any tension on when unscrewing the tip.