Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Black 0.3mm - Pack of Six

I purchased 6 pieces but one or two were not working well. Seems from very long time

When I first opened the package I was a little worried I had received a knock of product but after using them for a couple of months I can happily and confidently report that in my opinion they're 100% genuine. I initially worried they were fakes because they were not packaged in a Staedtler box like in the image on the product page. I'm guessing the seller bought them in bulk and packaged them in the generic packaging they arrived in. They work just as expected and I'm still using my 1st pen after a couple of months of taking tons of notes so the longevity is the same as I've experienced in the past. I do wish the ink was archival and not water soluble since it takes a bit longer than archival ink to completely dry. Also if you spill liquid on a page the ink will run. It even runs some times when I use a highlighter before waiting the extra microseconds till it's completely set. That said I knew this would be the case when buying the pens so it's something I decided to live with to get the things I like about them. Those other things include a surprisingly long life span compared to other pens I've used, the triangular pen body which really makes long writing sessions more comfortable with less hand cramping and finally the pen nib's .3 diameter is the ideal size imo. With a .3 nib you can write incredibly small but still very legible notes and unlike even smaller nibs when writing it feels like the nib is the bigger size (.7/.5) most pens use. I've also noticed pens with nibs that are smaller than this often have trouble transfering the appropriate amount of ink, especially during long writing sessions. Finally the cost per pen combined with their lifespan makes it a more economical own than others I've used. I do miss the archival ink in the Japanese pens I used to use but the trade off is worth it. Just remember if you're coming from a pen with archival ink be aware of these pens water solubie ink. Overall - Highly recommended.

It is my love since last 10 years. In India no body spend money on writting but this brand has unique quality nib, which gives you an amazing hand writting. If your handwriting is good, it will make better definitely.

smooth and crisp. a rare combo.

GOOD