What are the main advantages of gel pens over ordinary oil-based ballpoint pens?

Better writing fluency
The viscosity of the ink in a gel pen is between water-based and oil-based, and an appropriate amount of lubricant is added to make the ink more fluid and less resistant during writing. This design makes writing smoother without jamming or ink interruption. In contrast, the ink viscosity of ordinary oil-based ballpoint pens is higher, which is prone to resistance during writing, and even in some cases, the ink cannot flow out normally, affecting the writing experience.

More comfortable writing feel
The ink of a gel pen has good fluidity and less resistance during writing, so it feels more comfortable during writing, especially suitable for long-term writing. The ink of an ordinary oil-based ballpoint pen has a higher viscosity and greater resistance during writing, which can easily lead to hand fatigue, especially when writing continuously, and the experience is poor.

Ink is not easy to leak
The ink of a gel pen has moderate fluidity, which is neither as easy to smudge as water-based ink nor as easy to leave obvious oil stains on paper as oil-based ink. Therefore, the ink of a gel pen is not easy to leak when writing, and the handwriting can be kept clear for a long time. The ink of ordinary oily ballpoint pens easily leaves oily marks on paper when writing, affecting the beauty of writing.

Wider applicability
The ink of a gel pen neither forms a lasting mark on paper like oily ink, nor is it easily smudged by water like water-based ink, so it can maintain good performance in a variety of writing environments. For example, in a humid environment, the ink of a gel pen will not be smudged by moisture, while the ink of an ordinary oily ballpoint pen is easy to smudge after contact with water and is not suitable for use in a humid environment. In addition, the ink of a gel pen can maintain a good writing effect on different papers.

More advanced structural design
The tail of a gel pen usually contains lubricants such as lithium esters, which can moisturize and seal to prevent ink evaporation or backflow and overflow, thereby ensuring smooth writing. The ink of an ordinary oily ballpoint pen is prone to clog the tip of the pen due to dryness during use, resulting in poor writing. In addition, the tip design of a gel pen is usually more refined, which can better control the flow of ink, thereby improving writing accuracy.

Environmental protection and health
The ink of a gel pen is usually odorless and has little impact on the user's health, while the ink of an ordinary oil-based ballpoint pen may contain a pungent odor, which may cause discomfort to the user after long-term use. In addition, the ink composition of a gel pen is relatively environmentally friendly and will not pollute the paper. It is suitable for use in schools, offices, and other places that require a high writing environment.

Rich color selection
Gel pens usually have more color choices, including black, blue, green, red, and other colors, suitable for writing needs in different occasions. However, ordinary oil-based ballpoint pens have relatively few color choices, and the colors are relatively single, usually only black or brown, with limited color choices.

Stronger writing stability
The ink of a gel pen will not produce obvious ink bleeding during the writing process due to the absorption of water by the paper, so it is more stable when writing and the handwriting is clear. However, the ink of an ordinary oil-based ballpoint pen is prone to ink bleeding due to the absorption of water by the paper during writing, affecting the writing effect.

Faster writing speed
The ink of a gel pen has good fluidity and a faster writing speed, which is suitable for scenes that require quick recording, such as meeting records, note organization, etc. The ink of ordinary oil-based ballpoint pens has poor fluidity and slow writing speed, which is not suitable for high-intensity writing needs.

Stronger adaptability to writing pressure
The ink of a gel pen has moderate fluidity and can adapt to different writing pressures. Whether it is light pressure or heavy pressure, it can maintain a good writing effect. The ink of an ordinary oil-based ballpoint pen has poor adaptability to pressure when writing. It is easy to run out of ink when light pressure is applied, and it is easy to get stuck when heavy pressure is applied.