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Our Top Choice
Pilot FriXion Clicker Erasable Gel Pen
Pilot believes that writing can be a pleasurable experience, and as such made a commitment to always research and reinvent itself to produce the best writing solutions.
Retractable design. Fine point for minute detailing. Comes with Frixion erasable gel ink. Eraser at the top of the pen. Erases completely. 7-pack of assorted colors. Refillable.
Writing might disappear in the heat.
Retractable; ballpoint
Erasable; thermo-sensitive
Extra fine; fine
2; 3; 7; 12; 72
8 colors available
Best Value
Uni-ball Needle Retractable Gel Pen
Uni-ball is committed to seeing you succeed, hence it goes the extra mile to seek innovative ways to make everyday writing fun, more efficient, and more affordable.
Durable tip for intricate writing. Premium grip for control and comfort. Uni Super Ink protects against water, fading, and fraud. Medium point. Retractable. 12-pack. Black.
A few isolated reports of skipping.
Retractable; rollerball
Jetstream; fast-drying
Fine; medium; bold
4; 5; 12
Blue; black
Cross Edge Real Teal Gel Ink Pen
Shopping with Cross comes with the added confidence that you’re shopping from one of the largest international manufacturers of writing instruments and personal accessories.
Innovative slide-open and snap-shut technology. With polished chrome center and appointments. Metallic fusion resin for style. Convertible to ballpoint with jumbo ballpoint refill.
Might be a bit pricey for some folks.
Slide-open; rollerball
Standard
Medium
1
6 colors available
Sakura Gelly Roll Moonlight Gel Ink Pen
In its quest to ensure that brilliant painting is achieved and with convenience, Sakura stops at nothing to introduce high-performing art materials that deliver on the job.
Comes in bold-point rollerball pens. Chemically-stable fluorescent ink that’s waterproof and fade-resistant. Easy and comfortable grip. No smears or bleed-through.
Can fade if exposed to direct sunlight.
Rollerball; capped
Water-proof; fade resistant
Bold
10
74 colors
Avery eGEL Retractable Gel Ink Pen
Over the years, Avery has been manufacturing products with some of the smartest solutions customers seek today thanks to its wealth of experience and expertise in material science.
Retractable design. Roller ball pen. Comes with pocket clip for attachment. Comes with durable metal tip. Contoured barrel for comfy grip. Water- & fade-resistant, smooth ink.
Might have been more preferable in a pack.
Retractable; rollerball
Acid-free; fade-resistant
Medium
1
Black