What You Need to Know About a Roller Ball Pen

A roller ball pen uses a ball point writing mechanism to transfer ink to paper. These pens use either a water-based liquid or gelled ink. Some are also available with oil-based viscous ink. They are popular among students and writers for a variety of reasons. The following are a few things to know about roller ball pens.

Smooth gel-feel The Pilot Gel Pen has a smooth gel-like feel that produces chunky lines and dark ink. The pen has a smooth, gliding feel with virtually no bleed-through or smudging. The pen also produces not-too-thick or thin lines. It also has an ergonomic rubber grip that is easy to grip and write with.

Solid Brass The solid brass construction of this pen makes it durable. The twist-action mechanism also makes it compact and easy to store. The pen's thirty-six facets play with falling light, making it a great choice for people who want to express themselves with a high-end, yet stylish roller ball pen.

Fine, Medium, or Thick Rollerball pens come in various sizes. Fine nibs are usually 0.5 to 0.7mm, while medium and broad nibs are typically 0.8mm and more. Those with a thicker tip are for writing symbolic scripts like Chinese kanji, Japanese hanja, and Korean hanja.