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Zebra ® F-301 Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Black, Fine

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4.8

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Pros

  • Glides smoothly (161)
  • Comfortable grip (156)
  • Ink dries quickly (145)
  • Lightweight (94)
  • Long lasting ink (49)
  • Fine point (2)
  • Looks great (2)
  • Balanced weight grip (1)
  • Best pen ever made (1)
  • Compact (1)
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Cons

  • Uncomfortable grip (4)
  • Not refillable (3)
  • Runs/dries out quickly (3)
  • Runs out quickly (2)
  • A little on the thin side (1)
  • Breaks in pockets easly (1)
  • Bulk rate needed (1)
  • Could use a gel gripper (1)
  • Hard to find fine multipk (1)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (155)
  • Professional documents (107)
  • Taking notes (107)
  • Extended writing periods (83)
  • Editing (25)
  • Drawing (11)
  • Check writing (1)
  • Daytime sized (1)
  • Drafting (1)
  • Everything (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Staples

Fine point Black Ballpoint ink provides vivid lines and smooth writing Stainless-steel point is ideal for carbon copies Non-slip grip for writting comfort and control Durable stainless-steel barrel Slim design is ideal for daily planners or checkbooks.

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Last update: Nov 17, 2009

Zebra ® F-301 Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Black, Fine Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Basic, straight barrelled pen.

"I need pens that work all the time, can take some physical abuse, and yet look professional. Most pens these days have a larger diameter barrel near the tip for gripping, but this makes them unsuitable for shirt pocket or other locations where I stash them. I must have a "clicker" for one-handed use, a tough pen for occasional falls to the floor or ground, and it should be priced reasonably so I can keep 2 or 3..." Read Full Review »

Sep 15, 2009 by oldest child

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Run out ink refills too fast

"Dislike to buy the refills constantly too fast to run out of it...." Read Full Review »

Mar 07, 2008 by Mark

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Zebra ® F-301 Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Black, Fine Review

Basic, straight barrelled pen.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Grip
  • Fits my needs
  • Glides Smoothly
  • Ink Dries Quickly
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • none so far

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
  • Taking Notes
 

"I need pens that work all the time, can take some physical abuse, and yet look professional. Most pens these days have a larger diameter barrel near the tip for gripping, but this makes them unsuitable for shirt pocket or other locations where I stash them. I must have a "clicker" for one-handed us …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 15 2009
oldest child
near Brockton, MA
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  • Value Oriented
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Price: $4.99
 
 

Zebra ® F-301 Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Black, Fine Review

Zebra F-301 Ballpoint Pen

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Grip
  • Glides Smoothly
  • Ink Dries Quickly
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Editing
  • Everyday Use
  • Extended Writing Periods
  • Professional Documents
  • Taking Notes
 

"Was looking for a pin to use in small places and chose the Zebra fine point. Since finding this pin I own no others. I have shared this with fellow nurses and business professionals. Also learned that the firemen and some policemen always use these pins to complete their reports. It is unusual t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 30 2009
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Pilot Mountain, NC
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  • Quality Oriented
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Price: $4.99
 
 

Zebra ® F-301 Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Black, Fine Review

Best pen I've ever used.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Grip
  • Glides Smoothly
  • Ink Dries Quickly
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
 

"The fine line is great for use in the checkbook register.This is why I first tried it and now it is the only pen I use. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 17 2009
Bowling Bob
Boston,Ma.
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  • Quality Oriented
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Price: $4.99
 
 

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Zebra ® F-301 Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Black, Fine Review

Pen writes no matter what.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Grip
  • Fine lines
  • Glides Smoothly
  • Ink Dries Quickly
  • Long Lasting Ink

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
  • Extended Writing Periods
  • Professional Documents
  • Taking Notes
 

"I was looking for a quality pen that would write on surfaces that other pens wouldn't and that dries fast so as to not smudge when an EMT friend recommended the Zebra 301. He likes it because he can write vital patient information on his rubber gloves when paper is not readily available and he said …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 30 2008
Photographer Robin
East Central Florida
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Price: $4.99
 
 

Zebra ® F-301 Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Black, Fine Review

My favorite pen ever

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Grip
  • Glides Smoothly
  • Ink Dries Quickly
  • Lightweight
  • Small but sturdy
  • More »

    Cons

  • Hard to find Fine Multipk

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
  • Extended Writing Periods
  • Professional Documents
  • Taking Notes
 

"Great pens. In my studies and line of work I often need to be able to write small, but legibility is essential. These pens are the best fine points I've found. I've been using them for years. Wish it were easier to find the multi or bulk packs of the black ink fine point, as they can be relative …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 6 2009
MustHaveCoffee
Tallahassee, FL
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  • Quality Oriented
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Price: $4.99
 
 
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