Paper Mate ComfortMate Retractable Ballpoint Pens - Medium Point (1.0mm) Blue Ink, 12-Pack - Smooth Writing for Office, School & Everyday Use

These write smooth and don't dry up too fast. The barrel has a barely perceptible triangular design, and slightly rubberized finish. However, my reason for liking these is that they are very slim and light, and they slip easily into and out of the various pockets you might find in laptop bags, work pockets and briefcases. I find pens with fat rubber grips tend to get hung up on such things, and these don't have that issue. I would also note that these are manufactured in Mexico, for those who care.I first discovered these at a new job. I was sitting at someones desk who went on maternity leave. As I was using this pen I really enjoyed it and I wanted to take it with me when I was moving desks but thought better of it and left it. I loved it so much though that I went on Amazon and bought myself a pack. The only thing though is that I'm left handed so when I use this pen I end up with a giant blue blob on pinky finger but its all right. It's something I deal with on a regular basis anyways.Used for letter writing but ink ran out far too soon. Quality not what was expected.These are my favorite pens! Comfortmate, is sure does live up to its name! I like the medium point 1.0 and it's perfect, not to big not to small! Writes really smooth and lasts a long time! Dosent hurt your hand after writing with it for a long time!I was initially quite impressed with these pens - when they work, they write smoothly, and the design is such that my hands don't ache after hours of note-taking. As a grad student...I do a lot of note-taking.However, these pens have dried out on me abnormally quickly. The first pen out of the box began fading within, I believe, about a month or so. I would shake it and it would work for a little longer, and then it would fade again. I was hoping this pen was an outlier, but it has happened with every pen I have pulled out of the box. I don't know if I somehow got stuck with a very old batch, or if there is something wrong with the ball points themselves vs. the ink supply, but I am extremely disappointed. It is absurd how quickly these have dried out.These are awesome pens for people that have a hard time holding onto one! Great for disabled or elderly! An awesome buy!These are high-performing, inexpensive, retractable pens. What more can one ask of a general-use pen in an office? No need to pay more -- I will get these again.I like these pens! I was introduced to them at work, as they are the only ones allowed to be used. I liked them so much I bought some for home use.Encre sèche apres 3-4 jours d'utilisation...Crampe de bras a force de le secouer1/10Great pens!exceeded my expectationslove these pens