Side by Side Comparison of: Pilot vs P R Spencer vs FINEX

I've ordered these fountain pens multiple times. They are really fun to write with. They have bright colors, and a nice easy flow. I let people try them out all the time and everyone always loves them. If you are thinking about trying fountain pens, these are a wonderful place to start. I actually prefer them to some of the other fancier / more expensive refillable pens I have purchased. They last a really long time, they dry quickly, the nub isn't too scratchy.Just try them!

Loved the black ones so much I purchased the ones in color. Had a friend try one and she bought the same ones I did. I have done calligraphy in the past....semi-professionally and for fun. I love writing with fountain pens. So...I grade papers with these pens, write notes, doodle. I love these!

This multi pack has a Greta range of colours and I've had no issues with the flow,of ink and precision of the nibs which is unusual for a disposable fountain pen. I've been using these in line with some copy books to improve my handwriting and have found they work really well on the smooth paper.

I love fountain pens, but don't leave my nice ones out on my desk any more. All it takes is one person borrowing and breaking an expensive fountain pen to change your habits (DAMHIKT). But that means when I want to write a quick note, I have to use a ballpoint "guest pen".These Varsity pens are a great compromise. They let you use and loan out real fountain pens in circumstances where you wouldn't use your nice pens. And they write well and come in a great array of colors.They keep their ink wet for months at a time without any care, and the fun colors are great for notes at your desk or in meetings. And if you're talking with someone and they're curious about fountain pens, give 'em one! At this price, why not?I like writing with these pens and I like letting others write with them. In terms of nib size, they're between a European Fine and Medium nib. They are dependable writers, and excellent for the money.

I grew up in England, where fountain pens are much more common. Living in America now, I've often found myself missing writing with fountain pens, so when I found out that the Varsity pens were so affordable, I instantly searched for them on Amazon and made the purchase.I am happy to say that I am not disappointed at all! They are great little pens that write smoothly right out of the package, and feel very comfortable in the hand. I even noticed that my 'old hand-writing' even came back, and I've been finding excuses to write things just because I get a genuine joy from writing with a 'real' pen!The varsity pens are just plain awesome. They bring joy back to writing, and are obviously made with high-standards. I highly recommend them, even over some that are quadruple the price!

These pens flow ink incredibly smoothly. Far more smoothly than just about anything else I have used. The only pen that comes close has been the gel ink from the G2 pens, but those pens seem to frequently have hiccups in some manner. These pens do not tend to skip nearly as much as other pens I have used.Now, if you are not used to fountain pens, there is a bit of a learning curve to position the nib correctly. They also will pool ink in one spot and bleed through the paper if they are simply left in one position for too long, due to the capillary action of the pen. The inks come in a variety of colors and flow well. Ink dry time is a bit longer than average.If you are looking to try out fountain pens inexpensively, this seems like a good option to add some variety and to try something different. Give them a try and you might find you prefer them to the standard fare.

I bought these to use at work as an alternative to the work-provided ballpoint pens that are hard on my hands. I wanted something that I wouldn't worry about if someone picked it up. These pens aren't a substitute for a better quality non-disposable fountain pen but they work well enough for everyday writing. They have a medium point which is closer to broad point on poorer quality paper. Paper quality makes a big difference with these pens. I would have preferred fine point but these are okay. The pens write well right out of the package. I haven't had any problem with the ink drying if I set them down uncapped for a few minutes. The nibs are a little scratchy but not so much that it annoys me. I will probably save some of the brighter colors for greeting cards and holiday letters. Overall, these are good, functional everyday fountain pens that I don't need to worry about if I lose them.

I really like the size of these, but expected more of a fountain pen. Instead, it is more of a set of miniature cartridge pens, which are truly nice, but not what I expected. The nibs are pointed so that writing with them is just like writing with a regular pen. I have used fountain pens before and loved how the writing looks when using them, but these don't have the flatness to the nib that a real fountain pen would have. So, I gave them to my daughter who is using them for her notes and also for details in her adult coloring books.I would give a 5 but I felt deceived by the description and the picture on the package.

A friend pointed these out to me because I love pens and fountain pens are super cool to use. I like the variety of colors that the pens offer and the ink is of high quality. The ink can bleed, but I had no interruption in marking so I found that nice. Because it is a fountain pen, be prepared to have ink marks on your fingers... so if you have a problem with that, these are not the pens to use, especially if you hold the pen near the actual point, because constant pressure on the side will cause ink to leak onto your fingers. Despite pen stains, which I really do not mind, I think these are a fun disposable option to step up your pen game without spending a ton on the really pricey fountain pens.

These are actually pretty great, I'm still surprised at how well they work! I had damaged my first fountain pen ever and got these to hold me over until I could get more. They had some postive things to say about them on Gouletpens YouTube videos, too. I like them a lot, they're so smooth! The nib is about a Medium or so, good for most uses that don't require a fine nib. The thing is, they're a good way to find out if you like fountain pens, but if my daughter used them as a first try, she'd hate them, (she's an ef nib kinda gal) so just be aware of that part.

I work with senior citizens (I'm 25) and they always comment on how long it has been since they've seen a fountain pen. I highly suggest anyone working with this population use a fountain pen for the conversations it starts. The downside is that as these seniors age, some of them forget that fountain pens must be held at a certain angle for the nib as opposed to ballpoint pens which can write at any angle. I no longer use the pen when I need signatures from seniors, but only when taking notes with them.This is my first fountain pen. It is a joy to write with it compared to ballpoint. However I will not be buying it again because it is very short in length and therefore not as comfortable for me to hold; it bleeds a lot of ink and is not as fine of a point as I would like; some ink smears and spreads under the capped area and holding the pen becomes slightly sticky if not cleaned.I plan on buying a different fountain pen next time, but for the price this is a fun pen.

I've been using these Pilot disposable pens for some years now. My regular pen is a high end Cross Townsend that cost several hundred dollars. However, there are many times in document mark-up or sketching or brainstorming that I want to work in different colors. I don't go "color" enough to justify the expense of dedicated pens or ink nor do I like to give up the comfort and control of a fountain pen.These fit the bill just right. No, they do not right as well as a $250 fine writing instrument. However, they are far, far better than using regular ballpoint or roller point pens. They are stainless steel nibs with a medium point. As such there is a bit of scratch-scratch as you write, however, the ink flow is smooth and there is no spatter.The inks are nice and bright. Drying time is reasonable. They use Pilot inks, obviously, so that says enough there. Though not the Noodler's I use in my primary pen, they are good inks.If you are a fountain pen user and want a pen for occasional color or if you just want to experience a fountain pen inexpensively, these are a good choice.

They are nice to write with - no hiccups or having to scribble/shake to get ink flowing. But they put out a LOT of ink. These will be awful on any paper lighter than 80gsm -- writing on a standard office pad has bleed-through to the next page. They are not as fine-tipped as some other fountain pens, so keep that in mind; a thick line and heavy ink limit the options for use. The colors are nice and bright - not faded at all - so that's a plus. All in all, three stars. If a very fine point were offered, I'd buy them in a heartbeat.

Smooth and fluid, but not a pen to use for calligraphy or formal script as the nib is not versatile enough to create the varied line widths. Even when varying my stroke in multiple ways, I was not able to repeatedly achieve the thin, elegant lines of formal script. The pens tend to write with a medium line, despite varying angles and pressure. Still, they are very smooth and fluid and good for routine, daily note taking etc.

I bought these as something fun to write with during the day but the ink seems to dry too fast in the tip. I need to write things down every few minutes and I find myself having to put the cap back on each time to prevent having to scribble a few times to get the ink flowing. I probably wouldn't buy these again for that reason however the do write very well and was surprised at the quality.

I'm looking for a replacement for my Berol Fontaine, which I've had for years and must be getting low on ink by now. They don't make that one any more and I gave these a try. Nice pens, but the point is not as fine as I'd wanted. My husband took them to use for his art projects.

I've had these for like two weeks and take really good care in making sure they don't dry out. I have other refillable fountain pens so I'm aware they can get dry and clogged - but I make sure they're capped and keep moisture in the tip. The black color has already dried up and will not write anymore. I don't do too much writing, just mainly writing checks and an occasional letter. I use the colors for doing my lecture notes. They're great pens and make writing so much easier. The consistency just isn't great and they're not that old at all and I've already lost use of the black.

I had a few of these in "old style" that I came across in a desk drawer. Had forgotten how cool they were for writing. (I'm a pen freak.) I was leaving for two months on a work assignment, and decided to enjoy using them again in the new assignment.I was disappointed to find that they are smaller, do not write nearly as smoothly, and have a finer nub than the old ones.Then only time I am even semi-satisfied with their performance is when I am writing on porous paper.So overall I have to say that I feel I tossed out some good money on these. I should have bought some new gel pens, or something ... because these definitely are of lesser quality than Pilot Varsity Fountain Pens used to be even just a few years back.Pretty disappointing.

DRIED OUT QUICKLY. WOULD NOT BUY AGAIN.

These pens are okay. If you happen to get ink on your hand, don't plan on it coming off anytime soon! I was expecting the tip to be like an actual fountain tip pen used for calligraphy, but it only writes with one standard width. On the other hand the colors are bright and very pretty.

I am so disappointed by these. Mainly because I expected a fountain pen to write better than a gel pen. I tried all of the colors and they all write the same. It depends on how you hold it to get the flow you need, but I would be happy if the flow felt comfortable. One of the angles was so heavy that the ink seems to leak out. I preferred writing with the heavier ink but it doesn't even feel nice to write with because it's choppy. You'll see what I mean if you try it.

I was disappointed by these; it's possible I am just not a fountain pen fan. The black one was completely empty, and the other two wrote such fat lines that they were not suitable for my purpose. If you love ballpoint or gel pens, tread carefully - these might not be for you ;)

I started using the Platinum preppy which I loved. I read that these were a good pen also so I purchased them. These came and wrote great for a while then the blue started getting really scratchy on the paper and the ink wont flow out of it. You have to write fast or the ink will soak through the paper or make blotchy spots if the pen stops for even a fraction of a second. I prefer the Platinum Preppy 0.03 MM compared to this 0.05

I am a pen fanatic and love fountain pens, however these pens do not writ like fountain pens. They write more like Crayola thin tip magic markers. The colors are very vibrant, but they write very thick, and bleed on most paper. I have thousands of pens, and unless you are just wanting a fancy expensive Crayola marker, I would not recommend them. Also if you lay to down for just a minute or two with the top off, it will dry very quickly.

I thought I would be receiving a fine point pen. They're medium point

I don't understand why Amazon only lets you buy one of these. And then you can never buy another one again. Legit; a limit of one per customer ??? Makes zero sense.

They leaked on the first day of use.

The blue pen is dry after about a half-dozen uses for about five minutes apiece. Disappointing.

These were some of the worst pens I've ever written with. The ink just bleed out in globs... no good.

I was disappointed when I receive it. I was supposed to get new product but it's been slightly used. And you can tell from the ink inside the pen and the seal is off.