Zebra Pen F-701 Stainless Steel Retractable Ballpoint Pen

The Zebra F-701 has earned its reputation for a reason. This is a very solid everyday carry pen with an all-metal stainless steel body that feels substantially more durable than typical disposable office pens. The size and weight hit a nice middle ground: heavy enough to feel sturdy and premium, but not so heavy that it becomes tiring during longer writing sessions. The click mechanism also feels firm and reliable. Writing performance has been very good overall. The 0.8mm point stays controlled and readable while still flowing smoothly enough for daily notes, forms, and general writing. Drying time on paper has also been reasonable, including on cheaper paper stock where some pens tend to smear more easily. For reference, my video/writing sample was done on cheap dollar-store paper specifically to show more realistic everyday performance rather than premium notebook paper. Even there, the pen stayed clean and usable without major feathering or bleed issues. Ink consumption also seems fairly controlled compared to wetter pens, so refills should last a reasonable amount of time under normal daily use, i have had mine about 18 months of intermittent use and no fill issues yet. That balance between smoothness and controlled ink flow makes it practical as a true everyday carry pen instead of something overly specialized. Overall, this feels like a durable long-term utility pen — simple, dependable, and sturdy enough to throw in a bag, pocket, or desk kit without much concern.

These pens are so amazing. They are sort of heavy so they are easy to hold, they are fine point and don’t smudge at all. They have never leaked and I’ve been using them for years. They last a long time but refills are also affordable. The size is great because they are the perfect diameter

I purchased this pen about two years ago and I really wish I hopped on the "quality pen" bandwagon a long time ago. Throughout the years, I always thought people with nice metal pens either paid a lot of money for them, or had some strange obsession with writing utensils—but oh boy was I wrong. This specific pen is very inexpensive for what you get in my personal opinion; let me explain why. I have been a long-time fan of the famous Pilot G2 model of disposable pen until I purchased the Zebra F-701 in 2015. While G2s last a long time and feel pleasant to write with, this specific pen tops every single aspect of the G2 and every other plastic pen I have used to this day. - Weight: The feel of metal while being light enough to write with comfortably. - Balance: The center of mass on this pen is just above the finger grip makes for a pleasant feel while writing. - Mechanism: The feel of the mechanism used for retracting and extending the business-end of the pen is very tactile and fluid. The audible click is satisfying but not excessively loud. - Grip: The intricate pattern employed for the grip is very functional and I prefer it very much over the rubber grips of plastic pens which slowly deteriorate over time. - Clip: The metal clip is very flexible and refuses to deform under normal usage. The shiny surface is very attractive and showcases the brand and model recessed into the metal. - Longevity: The pen retains its brushed-metal luster after almost two years of use without showing any signs of wear and tear. The mechanism seems to feel the same way it did when I removed it from its packaging. - Writing: The preinstalled pen refill writes very pleasantly with no ink blotching or streaking issues that I have experienced. The weight, balance, and grip all distill into a writing experience that I would consider writing home about (ha, ha). The Zebra F-701 is a very good value and I would highly recommend it to friends, family, and even strangers.

Used them for a couple months. These are excellent. Write well, great size for a larger hand, and refills are available. Much bettter than the F-301 that I have using for a few years. Writes better and fits hand perfect.

Quality second to none. Ink is smooth and lasts a long time. Pen looks great in my pocket.

Overall, it’s a great budget edc pen. Does not fit my preferred refills (pilot precise v5 RT), but the Zebra refills are pretty solid. I really like the knurling. The advertising emphasizes “all metal from tip to clip”, an all metal barrel, and even a metal refill. That’s all true, except there is actually a plastic insert inside the metal barrel than runs the full length. Still going to be a very durable pen, but it’s not technically all metal. Also, the tip can be surprisingly difficult to unscrew when refilling.

Excellent quality; truly all stainless steel construction. I could replace the refill with a space pen bold refill without any modifications. A great value and now writes smoothly in any situation.

Everything I need in my EDC pen. No fluff no exotic metals. Works when I need it to. Isnt that the point. Most of us will never need or use the features on the next tactical pen available. I just need it to write when I have to write something. It feels great in the hand and has a quality feel.

Excelente producto, durable y confiable. Buen precio por el paquete y una marca en la que siempre puedes confiar.

Really happy with this pen. Clicky sound is so satisfying. Got used to the roughness of the grip. Super aesthetic looking and feeling pen.

Buen producto, resistente y con opción de comprar respuestos

Well constructed pen. Writes well and I like the all metal design

Der Stift macht einen sehr hochwertigen Eindruck. Das Schreibgefühl ist für einen EDC-Kugelschreiber im Werkstättenumfeld in Ordnung. Er liegt sehr gut in der Hand und durch den Rändel im Griffbereich rutscht man auch bei verschwitzten oder schmutzigen Händen nicht ab.