MonteverdeCapless Gel Ballpoint Refill to Fit Parker Ballpoint Pens, Fine Point, Blue Black, 2 per Pack (P422BB)

I got these to replace the factory cartridge in a Rotring pen. The factory cartridge stopped writing after two days. These are much better. They're gel ink, so that's one big difference. They write smoothly and they don't seem to be as prone to leaving gloppy dots as some gel pens I've used. The black is a really deep, dark black, too.

The green ink refills have a color that is a bright, middle-of-the-road green, though with a slightly blue tinge. The best way to explain it that I've come up with is to compare it to green ink on a US dollar bill, specifically the seal of the Department of the Treasury. (I figure this is a common enough item, in the US at least, that people might have in their possession.)The green color of the Treasury seal on a $1 or $5 bill is a classic, rich green. The color of the green ink refills is slightly more blue. It's still a good color - when you're not holding it next to anything else green, you won't really notice the slightly blue tinge. The ink is a bright shade, not like a forest green, which is darker.The ink refills appear sturdy, and I don't think they'll leak. The writing feels smoother than a typical ballpoint, and the ink dries quickly. I haven't had the refills for long, but the one I've used hasn't had any flow problems. I have it in my Parker Jotter, where it fits perfectly.Comparing how it feels to write on one pad of paper (a Basics writing pad) versus another, the Basics writing pad feels slightly more scratchy. On my other pad, the pen glides along very nicely. Your mileage may vary, but this gliding is exactly why I wanted to buy these specific refills. It feels like writing with a rollerball, but it's a ballpoint.I will also note that the ink dried a little less quickly on the Basics paper - I tested it by writing a wavy line and then running my finger over it. If I waited to a count of 3, it wouldn't smudge, but it did smudge if I gave it less time. Drying was even quicker on my other pad of paper.Sturdy refills, good green color, great flow and line, smooth writing. Like I say, it fits my standard Parker Jotter perfectly. A gel ink writing experience with a ballpoint pen - these do a great job. I took a chance and bought 6 refills at once, which is a better price per refill than two at a time, and I'm glad I did. I'll be using this pen a lot.

A very good refill. I use them in both Parker Jotter and Caran d'Ache 849 pens. They are smooth and reliable. I like blue/black, and this one is pretty good but I wish it were darker. The actual shade is more like a dark turquoise. Also, this should not be labeled a "fine" point. It's definitely more like a 0.7 mm, usually labeled medium. I wish Monteverde would call these medium and make a real 0.5 mm fine point.

ill very satisfied after using it for a while! The quality remains excellent, and it’s proven to be exactly what I needed. Highly recommended – great value and reliable seller! 🌟👍🏼

I'm thoroughly impressed with the Monteverde Capless Gel Ballpoint Refill for Parker Ballpoint Pens in Fine Point. It writes incredibly smoothly and effortlessly, feeling like a high-quality rollerball. What's remarkable is how quickly the ink dries, even with the bold and rich lines it produces. The blue-black ink is deeply saturated, creating a unique and distinctive shade.One thing to consider is that, as another customer pointed out, the 'fine' line width is sommewhat broader than typical fine refills, much closer to a 1.0mm gel pen. Nonetheless, it's an excellent choice for those who appreciate smooth writing and a distinctive ink color.

Purchased these gel refills in the fine point hoping they'd be close to a 0.5, but unfortunately they seem to be 0.7. They write well and the ink color is great, but if you're looking for a fine point then these aren't going to be a good fit.

I was looking for fine point Parker gel refills. Parker doesn't seem to make fine point in blue any longer so I thought I would give Monteverde a try. The flow of the pen is fine. The color is good. It's not as fine as I was hoping (very similar to a medium point Parker Gel Refill). But probably the one factor that puts this pen refill at two stars is that the ink doesn't dry quickly. Ink seems be thicker at different places (slight blotting) but in those areas it appears to stay in gel form, that is, still smearing 10-20 minutes after writing. I write in a Moleskine booklet in case some were wondering what paper I use. Also, I had just finished writing with a Parker Fine Point blue gel refill, so the comparison was easy to do.EDIT: Since my initial review in 2017, I have used no less than 14 Monteverde refills over the last 3 years. I've used two of each of these colors, green, brown, orange, purple, dark blue, blue, and turquoise. I am upgrading my rating to five stars because I have not had any of the smearing that occurred with the first set of refills. I think that warrants changing the rating from 2 stars and I am sorry I hadn't updated it before now (May, 2020).Incidentally, and for those who are interested, I not only use these refills in Parker pens, I retrofit them into the Mont Blanc roller ball pens (the one's with a cap because those refills are expensive and the ink goes quick). I've also retrofitted them into Cross roller ball pens (pens with a cap). So, if you have a roller ball pen with a cap, you could use this refill (cartridge - for lack of a better term) with some added modifications (basically spacers at the butt of the refill) and now be able not only to use roller ball ink, but gel, AND ball point pen ink if you chose. How 'bout them apples.

If you like gel ink pens and want to put a gel refill in your Parker pen, Monteverde is an excellent choice. Depending on my mood, I generally prefer the broad point, and I enjoy the sophisticated look of blue/black ink. That's what we have here. The black ink is also nice. Try it and enjoy!