Auto MF-20K3B-SV Ballpoint Pen, Multi-Functional Ballpoint Pen, MULTI B-2+1, Silver

Saw this pen in Japan and regretted not getting it there - luckily Amazon had it for cheaper than I saw it there.Mostly got this to throw in my everyday carry bag. This multipen is about the same size as any other pen - except it has heft and weight and very cool multpen mechanism.Long gone are separate levers to pull, or shifting something - you can switch the writing utensils simply by facing the pen a certain way. There are small markers near the clicker of the pen to show you what to switch to. With the pen resting flat in your hand, face the black dot up - click down, black pen. Face the red dot up - click down, red pen! Face the 0.5mm up, click down, mechanical pen.It seems the pen simply uses some gravity ball inside to know what you want - however, it feels nothing short of magic. To retract - the clip has a black bar you simply press to retract.Overall - the pen has a solid heft with its hexagon design. OHTO makes solid pens (have a few now) with japanese engineering. I haven't used this for long writing sessions however, as an EDC pen it's perfect for me. Doesn't roll off, isn't super thick, and just feels solid. Makes a great gift - everyone that has received one from me is very happy with theirs and also part of their everyday carry.

Wow this is the best multi pen I have ever owned. I ordered this one for the knurled grip. One of the problems I've had with others like the Zebra Sharbo or the Skilcraft is that the barrels are smooth and aren't comfortable for writing for long periods of time. This one is very comfortable. I wasn't sure I would like the gravity mechanism, but once I got used to it I like it better than the twist type. The click is butter smooth and the pens and pencil are much more centered in the hole than others. The pen is much lighter and thinner than I had anticipated, its even smaller than my Ohto Super Promecha. Its solid aluminum throughout and is very well put together. The only complaint I would have is when the pencil is deployed you have to push the button pretty hard to get the lead to advance.I plan to buy more of these in the other colors I like it so well.

Easily, one of the nicest made - well balanced - smoothly writing 'multi-pens' out there.I have a slew of 'multi-pens' that I write with, and the OHTO Brand [out of Japan], are some of the best ones, I've own AND use. I've been using some type/brand of 'multi-pen' for over 35+ years, and found OHTO afew years back and now have 5 - 6 of this particular styled pen.What impresses me is their 'ink' - Flows nicely and is permanent [even writes on receipts] - And is pretty color-fast. I normally use their finer tips and enjoy how they write.I've never had some 'critical failure' [as others have complained about] AND I am rough on many of my writing instruments - Including these. The worse that happened was somehow, I managed to bend the knurled end of the barrel [the part you unscrew] - Which I re-straightened AND have had no issues [this particular one I carry with me all the time]. No, I have found these pens to be quite robust and nearly bulletproof - AND I have three Grandchildren, whom have thoroughly 'tested' these pens [2 - 8 - AND now 21 yrs old]... No complaints.And if by chance you don't like OHTO's ink, buy another 'D3' mini-cartridge from other manufacturers... They'll use just about any D3 refill available.I have 6 or more 'multi-pens', which cost 2 to 4 times more then this Brand, and the OHTO's are equal or superior to them. Ohto's deployment and release mechanism is pretty straightforward; as is your selection of either 'ink' or 'pencil'. And I like the 'weight' and 'balance' of the pens - My 'oldest' Ohto is pushing 5 yrs and it still performs as if new [minus some dings-scuffed finish] and I have no complaints - using it nearly everyday.I'd say if you were looking for a decent and nicely made 'multi-pen', one might want to look at the "MF-20K" series from OHTO. Don't waste your money and/or time on the 'cheapo' Chinese knock-off 'multi-pens'... They're total junk [been-there-done-that] and that's saying it nicely.But, as I say with nearly all my 'reviews' ... "It's your money". For me, I have no 'issues' with buying and using this series of pen from OHTO.

So, I thought it would be as nice as a Rotring. This pen is ok. It is top-heavy. The bottom barrel/grip appears to be made out of aluminum. The top barrel contains the mechanism and feels like it might be aluminum as well. The pen does not feel really heavy. It is just that the weight is not well balanced.The Rotring is definitely of higher quality. This pen does look and feel pretty well-made though. The knurling is not too deeply cut so it doesn't bother me as much as the Rotring. The pencil "nosecone" loosened up and came off of the pencil body. I pushed it back on, but I don't know if it will stay on properly. And to advance the lead the knock has to be pushed all the way down somewhat forcefully.