Pilot V Pen (Varsity) Disposable Fountain Pen, Fine Point, Black Ink, Value Set of 10

I love writing with fountain pens but being left handed I often smear the ink on the page as well as my hand. Not long ago I found the Pilot Precise Varsity pen which is excellent with quick drying ink but I prefer a finer point as I do tend to write with a heavy hand. Then I discovered the Pilot V Pen, fine point. It works a treat! The ink flows smoothly and evenly, plus it dries quite rapidly. I don't have to be concerned about making a mess changing ink cartridges as it is disposable and the tip stays sharp and true for the duration of the ink supply. It may not be as fancy as the more expensive versions but for my money this is a great pen.

Writes surprisingly well for a disposable. This is a great value option for those looking to try out fountain pens.

Amazing pens! Finally fountain tip pens that are convenient

These are nice fountain pens to have if you don’t want to invest in or carry an expensive fountain pen. They have a good supply of black ink. The pen fits nicely in my hand. The fine nib writes well but is wider than I like, I have taken to holding the pen so that I am writing with the back of the nib and that works great for me. It is not quite as smooth as writing with the correct side of the nib but it is still very smooth and puts less ink on the page so it works for me. I was a little disappointed with them until I tried writing with the back of the nib but I am now on my second box of pens.

I have a long acquaintance with the medium-point Pilot Varsity pens and have found them to be probably the biggest bang for the buck among fountain pens. They write first time every time, and, as another reviewer mentioned, they are refillable; I have done so many times. Search YouTube for the text string "refill pilot varsity fountain pen" to find Kenneth Lee's video on that subject. Now the fine-point Varsities have become available. I got my 10-pack today, and I am pleased to report that these appear to be just as good as their medium-point brothers. I wrote a page in my journal with no runs, no skips, and no . . . well, I won't say no errors, but those would be my fault, not the pens. The nib is a genuine fine-point, as Japanese nibs tend to be (good for writing kanji), and even better, an even finer line can be obtained by rotating the pen 180 degrees and writing on the back of the nib. Even upside down, the writing is steady and reliable. The nib is a "nail" in fountain pen jargon, which means that it does not flex. That is good for those times when accuracy of the written line is required (reference back to writing kanji). Finally, I tried attaching the plastic tube that I use for refilling the other Varsities, and it fits perfectly, which means that these are just as refillable and the medium-point pens are -- great news. All in all, two thumbs and two big toes up. Now if Pilot would only make a Varsity with a stub nib.

It brings back memories of learning to write in cursive.

Excellent and exactly as expected. I really like these pens.

Update After Using For 6 Months This pen has been my primary pen for 6 months now and it is only fair I give it another review. I like using it, but there are a few issues I have with it and I have listed my pros and cons below: Pros: Improves Handwriting, Ink Dries Fast, Ink does not stain my hands (unlike other fountain I've used). Cons: If you write on a paper and it happens to get wet with any droplets whatsoever -water, sweat, etc.- The ink will run and smear, sometimes it can even make the writing illegible. I would recommend using to improve handwriting and to make personal notes, but DO NOT USE ON: Assignments, Projects, or on any work you value.

I have loved these pens for years - the latest shipment I received, however, have just been awful. The flow of ink is incredibly limited now and defeats the purpose completely. They’re now extremely difficult to use. Unsure if there has been an error with this batch, if I got some factory seconds? It’s a shame because I would usually recommend these pens to people and they were my go to pen while studying, but this was a real shame.

Great low cost pen. Nicer to use than ball points.

Pens write nicely. I really like them.

These pens are surprisingly good for their price. The steel nib probably has a lot to do with the very smooth flow and quality of writing. These are fine point, and look fantastic. I have not seen any interruptions in ink flow even at quick writing speeds. Recommended.

Pleasant in hand, good writer, no ink on hands