The Best Refillable Rollerball Pens

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4 жыл бұрын

Article: unsharpen.com/rollerball-pen-...
Recommended Pens:
- J. Herbin Rollerball: amzn.to/2Y3GvKL
- Pilot Hi-Tecpoint V7: amzn.to/2qZSn4c
- Stabilo Bionic: amzn.to/2P0Kfs1
We know you can use fountain pen ink in a rollerball ( • Can You Put Fountain P... ) but what rollerballs are sold with refillable, fountain pen-like ink systems? These are rollerballs with conical writing tips, but that use fountain pen cartridges or refillable ink systems. This is an odd type of pen as it has to suffer through the challenges of a fountain pen and rollerball, but it's still a lot of fun and, if done well, can be one of the most practical ways to take advantage of great fountain pen ink.
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@Friday_V7 3 жыл бұрын

You write like a doctor 😝

@rgh267 3 жыл бұрын

You've been a big help to me. Thank you for this review.

@unsharpen 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it! This was a niche topic that really captures my interest

@samdavepollard 4 жыл бұрын

in my opinion the Pilot Hi-Tecpoint v5 (gives a line width of 0.3mm) is not only a great writer but doubles up as a really nice drawing implement; i've not had it long, and someone mentioned that the nib will degrade after half a dozen cartridges but even so, i love it

@HEATHENS5074 Жыл бұрын

I've been using mine since like 8 months and the nib does get a lil noisy but other than that it's still writes just as good l.. iv been looking for another cartridge roller ball pen but i can't seem to find any better than the v5

@parrotbrand2782 3 жыл бұрын

The Pilot hi tech point can use normal fountain pen. I tried. I refilled it with normal fountain pen ink. Writes smoothly.

@disfiguringthegoddes 4 жыл бұрын

A well needed video! I hate the Monteverde engage and wish I had never bought it. Super wet and also leaks easily.

@nathanieltorres276 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that is so interesting and amazing a refillable liquid ink rollerball pen I heard of those type of pens but I never seen a video of them until now my cousin Letizia told me about it because she knew I was into pens I guess she said her dad had one because he is a main manager at his work and he uses it to write checks to his employees

@belpylol9661 4 жыл бұрын

wish they made a metal version of hi tech point with replaceable nib as they start wearing down after 6th cartridge

@user-tg4ow7zo5s 4 ай бұрын

This is the best video

@jackix9710 4 жыл бұрын

How about the pilot v5rt rollerball and those that use rollerball refill?

@plainscrafter5374 4 жыл бұрын

Monteverde makes an "inkball" version of its tool pen that takes fountain pen cartridges. I bought one and used it for a couple of fills and then set it aside. It was ok. This video has made me want to dig it out again and see what happens with daily use for a month or more. Thanks for another interesting video

@Kurkahn. Жыл бұрын

What is the result ?

@alexkim7368 4 жыл бұрын

I notice your sound quality is way better thanks

@sillybb6327 4 жыл бұрын

Pilot does have the non-refillable v5/v7 in Japan. They are just called the hi-tecpoint, and they are the exact same pen as the precise v5/v7 in the US.

@adrianprzybyek5758 9 ай бұрын

Yes, they have to have "CARDRIDGE SYSTEM" printed bellow to have cardridge.

@kryptokeeper1422 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for a refillable ball or maybe very thin felt exclusively for noodlers blue ghost. Any recommendations?

@drizzle1482 3 жыл бұрын

try a penbbs 350 or 309 pen with the rollerball option I heard that they are very smooth

@blakejames61 Жыл бұрын

Nice I love refillable rollerballs

@gristlevonraben Жыл бұрын

thank you.

@squidwardtentacles7438 2 жыл бұрын

I'm like 20 years late but I just wanted to say... *we have the exact same handwriting*

@kattz753 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the Zebra R-301. I've probably commented before because I was bummed when I couldn't get cartridges any more. I just filled one of my two remaining cartridges with Waterman Serenity Blue this morning. So far, no leaks a nd it seems to work really well. I just bought a decent fountain pen. I hate the V-301s. There are so many good cheap fountain pens that come with converters, you might as well try one. It's a lot cheaper.

@anrn5303 4 жыл бұрын

you bought the monteverde engage used perhaps that's the reason why the pen is working to your liking? and you saved me $$$ re: monteverde engaged... I like using fountain pen inks because of their many colours; I prefer blue :)

@chesshooligan1282 4 жыл бұрын

I have the Schneider refillable rollerbal. It's called Schneider Glam, at least in Europe, and it looks exactly like that fountain pen that you show in the video.

@gadeaiglesiassordo716 Жыл бұрын

That brand has a very nice number of refillable rollerballs. Most of them use standard ink cartridges and mine ( the voyage model) can be used with a converter.

@grayman5296 4 жыл бұрын

Hey sal, check out the “schneider one change” rollerball pen, i think you will be surprised. I think its my favorite pen ever! And this is coming from a person who owns 70+ pen collection from all types ballpoint,gel, rollerball,fp ( acro 1000, pentel philography, parkers, lamys, zebras, uniball, pilot hi tec refillable ... i find my self reaching for that pen specifically despite having a big of options to choose. As much as i learned of you from following your channel, you well love that pen. When you change the ink cartridge you get a new fresh head, cuz its a part of the cartridge!

@leohuxtable439 4 жыл бұрын

@@unsharpen I think i might have gotten lucky since all my refillable rollerballs were really solid. Herbin, Schneider Ray and Stabilo beCrazy. Somewhere between 6-9€.

@ombhoi6527 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

@AlphineWolf 4 жыл бұрын

Pilot cartridge system rollerball works with fp ink

@10418 4 жыл бұрын

Really?

@Lionhealth001 3 жыл бұрын

Can u pls give me advice for a rollerball which can use many brand of fountain pen ink? I find out many of my rollerball (have refill system) just work with only 1 kind of ink. If I chảnge to other brand ink, it ll be so blurred with some ink and be overflowing too much with some other ink. Thank so much.

@gadeaiglesiassordo716 Жыл бұрын

Schneider has a lot of models that work with fountain pen cartridges. Now I'm working with their ink ( in standard ink cartridges ) but I have tried with Faber Castell ink and it worked really well too

@sillybb6327 4 жыл бұрын

vision rt and vision elite from uniball can also be refilled, but the refill is essentially the entire pen though.

@kokolexx 2 жыл бұрын

Price wise?

@conker33350 3 жыл бұрын

I like the fact you are left handed hard finding people that are. We need to stick together thanks for the review XD.

@unsharpen 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by

@mongarcia01 4 жыл бұрын

This is very cool. As a guy who got gifted a lot of fountain pens and ink, but wants a rolllerball for EDC, these are interesting choices. Also, fountain pens are terrible for writing on receipts, in my experience. Is there an FP ink you would recommend? Or should I still bring a rolllerball or ballpoint as backup? Usually have a Pilot Prera in pocket.

@BC21beats 2 жыл бұрын

Noodler's black was meant to write on most things

@mongarcia01 2 жыл бұрын

@@BC21beats Whoa. Blast from the past.

@gamalkawy9917 4 жыл бұрын

is there a 0.3 fine tip for rollerball pens that is also refillable?

@unsharpen 4 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of

@rushabhshah7566 4 жыл бұрын

In my country pilot hi-techv5/v7 is available for 0.75 dollars And it's my favourite I have 2 questions sir, 1)Can I use "Parker quink" ink in cartage of pilot hi-techv5 pen 2) The ink has come to the area of pen where I hold it, and I saw that same thing has happened in your pilot hi-techv7 pen too,can you tell me why it happened and how to avoid it

@HEATHENS5074 Жыл бұрын

It works.. i would recommend mixing some of the pilot ink with the quink so that way it's a bit more darker. But u could totally use the quink no problem.. iv been using since months and it hasn't leaked ever

@bbrachman 3 жыл бұрын

Penbbs 350 Fountain Pen Fine Nib with Rollerball Pen Nib. Comes with both a rollerball nib and a fountain pen nib. Metal body. Amazon.

@unsharpen 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's a cool pen!

@jeffreyclayman6922 3 ай бұрын

Great review! Curious as someone who loves to use fountain pen ink in these types of rollerballs, any specific brand or type of fountain pen ink to avoid as it would clog up a refillable unit like these? I know generally not to use inks with shimmers but any other ingredients to look out for in terms of fountain pen inks?

@clarenxie5235 Күн бұрын

I think it's better to not use irongall inks and the pigmented ones that are permanent and might clog..

@bobkeller8383 4 жыл бұрын

nice info thanks I'm glad I don't have to try to read your writing. lol

@parrotbrand2782 3 жыл бұрын

English is meant for right handers. Most lefty have bad handwriting because they hold the pen in a weird way to avoid smearing the ink.

@cmac1100 3 жыл бұрын

@@parrotbrand2782 My dads a lefty and his writing is better than most people I know lol

@sistergoldenhair0727 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Conrad and love it. I have the monteverde one touch engage and love it. No leaks at all and a lovely writing experience. Your review seems overly punitive. I’ve watched other more even handed reviews that appear to be more indicative of my own favorable experiences with these pens.

@humanfirst11 3 жыл бұрын

I have mostly seen you in fountain pens comments section! Nice to see you here! 😁

@miker6516 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Have you considered that you might be right handed ?

@unsharpen Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Will test it out

@phichuu1160 4 жыл бұрын

I actually bought a J. Herbin rollerball that's about as long as a regular pen unposted

@phichuu1160 4 жыл бұрын

the packing simply states J. Herbin Rollerball Pen and the bar code has hb-pen08vp

@MaximoToro 3 ай бұрын

Will India Ink work in a rollerball pen?

@unsharpen 3 ай бұрын

Haven’t tested but I’d be concerned with leaks

@RonakDhakan 3 жыл бұрын

Try keeping the light on the right side since you are left handed.

@unsharpen 3 жыл бұрын

Yea thanks. Check out some later videos!

@collecter3456 4 жыл бұрын

That Monteverde looked nice until the price tag was revealed, but also the fact that the mechanism isn't awesome. Very cool looking pen though. I'll stick with ballpoint or fountain, no need for a finicky middleman. (In my opinion).

@rushabhshah7566 4 жыл бұрын

Don't get demotivated sir ( from all those people commenting about bad handwriting) I have worse hand writing and it's ok

@TheCuadrantesur 3 жыл бұрын

more plastic thas is.

@unsharpen 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, in short, Safari has more plastic

@koneahonen5746 4 жыл бұрын

and the oscar for ugliest handwriting goes to... :P

@parrotbrand2782 3 жыл бұрын

English is meant to be written by right handers. You need to write Chinese or some language that write from right to left. Otherwise your hand smear the ink as you go along the sentence. It is very difficult to write a sentence well with a fluid ink with your left hand

@Morbpious Жыл бұрын

I don't know if you have really short fingers or something, but you could totally write right to left languages by just extending your finger away from the palm so it doesn't smear