According to what is written on the packaging they are made in Japan.

Does this pen leave blobs of ink on the page?I returned fine point ink pens I thought would be great for writing on regular paper because of this!

No, they don’t leave any blobs of ink. They are extremely fine-point pens which allow you to write in very small print without blotches. I’ve used these pens in my Bible study for many years and they do not blotch nor do they bleed through even the thinnest pages and because of the very fine point, I can cram a lot of notes in my margins. I won’t write in my Bible with any other pen because I’ve had disaster blotching and bleed-throughs with other pens. This is my go-to pen. Also, I have a left-handed relative who loves these pens because the ink doesn’t smear as happens with many pens, especially with left-handed writing. If you’re looking for a very fine point pen that doesn’t blotch, smear, or bleed through, you’ll love this pen and it comes in a variety of colors.

Will this pen smear on a slick surface, like say a calendar or a receipt?

I have never had any problems with this pen smearing on anything but bear in mind the paper in all calendars and receipts are not created equal so what applies to one may not apply to another. I would say you are safe though. For the price of one pen you can't go wrong with trying it before buying a larger quantity if you are skeptical. I love this pen because it writes smooth and it fits my hand and it doesn't cause my hand to cramp and long use.

whats the difference, advantage of this over the oldie but goodie EasyTouch retractable please?

Thinner. Fits in my pocket better. Ergonomically, the "easy touch" has a padded barrel at the finger grip where the "better" is hard plastic the entire length.

Pilot The Better Ball Point Pen Refillable And Retractable Ballpoint

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Description

🖊️ Write smarter, not harder — the pen that means business.

TRUSTED LEGACY - Backed by over 100 years of Pilot’s craftsmanship, trusted by professionals worldwide.
POCKET READY DESIGN - Retractable mechanism protects your pen and your belongings—no more ink stains or lost caps.
SLEEK SUSTAINABLE - Durable metal accents combined with refillable ink cartridges reduce waste and elevate style.
EFFORTLESS PRECISION - Experience flawless, smooth lines with a tungsten carbide ball and 1.0mm medium point.
COMFORT MEETS CONTROL - Ribbed finger-grip and textured barrel ensure fatigue-free writing during long sessions.

The PILOT The Better Ball Point Pen is a premium, refillable, and retractable ballpoint pen featuring a smooth 1.0mm medium point tungsten carbide tip and hybrid black ink for smudge-free writing. Designed with a ribbed grip and textured barrel for superior comfort and control, it combines durability with eco-conscious refillability. Perfect for professionals seeking reliable, stylish everyday writing tools backed by over a century of Pilot’s trusted quality.

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ASIN	B0002LCUQO
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Age Range Description	Adult
Animal Theme	no animal theme
Best Sellers Rank	#84,821 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #498 in Retractable Ballpoint Pens
Body Shape	Round
Brand	Pilot
Brand Name	Pilot
Closure Type	Retractable
Colour	Black
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 1,402 Reviews
Drill Point	Medium
Global Trade Identification Number	00072838300058
Grip Type	Ribbed
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardness	HB
Included Components	Ink Cartridge
Ink Base	Hybrid
Ink Colour	Black
Item Diameter	1 Millimetres
Item Dimensions	6.2 x 13.6 x 1.1 Centimeters
Item Type	Medium
Item Weight	3.2 Ounces
Line Size	1_0_1_9mm millimeters
Manufacturer	0
Material	Metal
Material Type	Metal
Model Name	The Better
Model number	30005
Recommended Uses For Product	Office
Special Features	Refillable, Retractable
Style Name	Retractable
Subject Character	Refillable
UPC	072838300058
Unit Count	12.0 Count
Writing Instrument Form	Ballpoint Pen
Writing Technique	ballpoint
Writing instrument form	Ballpoint Pen

Reviews

A**R

Good Product

Pens are of good Quality and smooth writing. very light on the fingers. Good Value for money!!

20.03.2025

P**N

Out of the World....

No pen yet better than this for regular writing, perfect length, perfect girth, perfect weight, perfect ink flow.... what else do you need...

3.12.2018

Z**I

Five Stars

Very smooth writing and you feel the different between this brand and the others

3.06.2018

N**A

muy bueno

llego a tiempo, cumple mis espectativas

30.07.2019

J**S

My favorite pen

23.07.2020

J**K

Great Work Pen for the Traidie

Metal clip makes this a durable pen with a great fit in the hand can recommend to the hard working person

2.05.2021

E**E

Ballpoint that always works

Nice pens....always work....dependable and writing looks good

17.03.2019

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PILOT The Better Ball Point Pen Refillable & Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Black Ink, 12 Count (30005)

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