800 Retractable Ballpoint Pen Medium Point Black

I love the retractable nose which shortens the pen for shallow pockets. I think that some of the mechanism complaints are due to the fact that it appears to be an obvious clicker pen. So people push on the end, again, harder. The twist action actually functions very smoothly. The pen looks great, feels great, and takes a Parker G2 refill which comes in numerous brands, colors, line weights, quality grades, etc. There's bound to be one that's just right for a discerning user. It's a little pricey, but I'd buy it again!

Just the right amount of heft. Classy look and quality operation. Some may prefer a slightly larger diameter for writing comfort, but that would have drawbacks as well. Looks exactly like the rOtring 800 mechanical pencil when the tip is withdrawn, you have to read the markings on the side to tell them apart. That may be a plus or a minus depending on your point of view. The cartridge is quite smooth-writing, although I may still change to a Jetstream cartridge at some point.

This is a very high quality pen. It has a an excellent feel in the hand, feeling substantial due to the solid metal construction. The black colored pen looks especially stunning with the contrasting gold coloring and vivid red lettering. I've been a fan of Rotring writing instruments for MANY years and this pen evokes fond memories of the fine instruments from Rotring from years ago, all of which are still working perfectly to this day. This pen pairs perfectly with the 800 series mechanical pencil with the same gold accents and the same style of retractable tip. It's also nice that it uses the standard Parker type refills which are extremely easy to obtain and available in a variety of point sizes and formulations (standard ink, gel, etc.). I saw one review that stated "Not worth the money" without giving any reason whatsoever for this opinion. It would be nice to know why the reviewer came to this conclusion, because maybe the reason they have for not liking it may be the very reason someone else loves it. In my personal opinion, I think it is well worth the price if you appreciate a very well crafted, solid feeling, and good looking writing instrument. If those are not your priorities, then I agree that you may be very happy with an alternative, in much the same way that a large percentage of the population can be happy with a Toyota rather than a Porsche.

Out the gate I have had this pen since late 2019 and it has seen use nearly every day. It is beat up, covered in scratches, chipping the black paint, and it is only just recently giving me troubles with the twisting mechanism to extract the ball point. It still functions just fine, but I have to give the mechanism like a half twist then I have to tap the ball point lightly on a desk and it retracts. Something with the piece of plastic inside the twist mechanism is wearing down and the threads holding it on have bent a little so its wobbly. Admittedly that main issue, which is the only one I have, is likely my fault because I am a fidgety person and I often use the twist mechanism to mess with while I'm working. I think if the stress test for the mechanism was 10,000 twists I've probably double that with how often I play with it. The extension on the twist mechanism does throw a lot of people off because it genuinely looks like it should be clicked like normal. Why that's there I have no idea because the internal components that operate the twisting have nothing to do with that extra piece. Almost like it's decorative. But once people figure it out they always compliment how nice the pen is. Some people say they aren't a fan of the grip but I love the grip on it. Writing is super smooth and the ink never breaks up. All in all, I am actively planning to buy a replacement, though I may just get a new one and swap out the twist mechanism because the scratches and chipped paint have given it some character and I've grown fond of it.

I like how it feels in the hand, wish it was a clicker instead of twist though. The twist is at the cap and feels a little awkward and not as quick when jotting notes down. Took a few days to ship after ordering, I expect better if I'm paying extra for Prime. Overall it is a really nice ink pen.

Bought for daughter in law.

OK... I'm a sucker for a good pen. This one has great heft and feel. But end of the day, a ballpoint pen's quality is about the cartridge. I swapped out the provided one with a Fischer Space Pen refill, and I could ask nothing more of the package.

Loved the pen at first. After a week or so it had weird slop in the extension/retraction mechanism. After a month, I had trouble getting the pen to extend the cartridge. When I opened the pen up, a little white piece fell out. Based on other reviews I knew it was broken. I spent a lot of money on a pen that uses plastic in its moving parts. Very disappointed in the quality. Do yourself a favor and buy a Uni Jetstream. I’ve only been using it about a month but much better quality feeling and writing than the Rotring at less than half the price.