Zebra Pen 29411 F-701 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.8mm, Black Ink, 1-Count

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The combination of this pen and the Fisher refill yield a cost-effective, durable, and attractive EDC writing instrument. Apart from the normal downsides of a ballpoint refill, this is a top notch example of a great performing refill. On our site, the F-701 is extremely popular and is carried by students, businessmen, EMTs, and more.

If you don’t want to drop serious cash on a pen, but want something more substantial than a disposable, the F-701 is still the best option. The sleek design also appeals to professionals who want a “pen that looks like it means business” but isn’t ready to splurge on a monogrammed executive pen. It never has issues starting or skipping, and I've never had any defective refills in my years of using this pen. Ballpoint pens may not have the very rich ink pigments of rollerballs or the old-school feel of fountain pens.But that doesn’t mean that you can’t get a quality ballpoint that looks expensive and gives a steady flow of ink. Compared to the budget line (Steel 3), and a quality line (Steel 4), Steel 7 also has a sleeker, more stylish shape that’s ideal for executives and professionals. This is an all-purpose, all-weather, all-temperature (-30 degrees F to 250 degrees F) pen that was designed for use in every scenario. The F-701 Ballpoint Retractable Pen is designed for the serious communicator looking to embody their personal style in their writing instrument. In this hack a steel component from the Zebra F-402 was swapped in place of the F-701’s plastic part.

So, pen aficionados would use the F-701 refill with the Zebra F-401 hardware—a hack that was so popular that the manufacturer combined the two in their new design. This prevents the pen from accidentally opening in the middle of the bag or the pocket, and those troublesome ink stains. An major differentiate between the two is the 7 Series uses and all-steel design while the 3 Series uses a number of prominent plastic parts, like the grip.The line also has a tactical ballpoint, mechanical pencil, permanent marker, and pen and pencil set. It’s the first “X” pen Zebra has released and it was the fourth addition to the top-tier “7” line of Zebra’s Steel Series. Rugged and sturdy, this stainless steel ballpoint pen can take a beating and is designed for the serious communicator looking to embody their personal style in their writing instrument. Another bonus is that it comes in a coated and slightly textured black finish - a perfect match for stealthy EDCs. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising.

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It is very easy to differentiate between the old and new F-701s: the old versions with the plastic ring around the knock uses black plastic while the new ones use silver metal. Rugged and sturdy, this pen can take a beating and is designed for the serious communicator looking to embody their personal style in their writing instrument. The X-701 is considerably wider then the F line, it has an ink-pressure mechanism, and it has a non-reflective matte black paint job that gives it a tactical look and feel. In summary, the X-701, in many ways, feels like a step backward from the F-701, not a more extreme version (as the “X” in the name would suggest).The refill was never my favorite due to the typical ballpoint splotchiness, but it's a reliable refill despite the normal ballpoint downfalls. The stepped tip of the pen is designed to stay out of the way while you’re writing so you can get a clear view of what’s going onto the page. It might be too thick to easily to slip into a checkbook or notebook rings and it might feel too large for someone who’s used to thinner pens or tapered tips like the Parker. Features designer stainless steel tip, barrel and clip and a knurled metal grip for writing confidence.