I've had a Zebra Sarasa...
I've had a Zebra Sarasa Clip pen (specifically 0.5 in black) in all my pen cases
since I started elementary school. I've tried what seems to be a million pens
throughout the years, and this is one of the few pens that I can't replace. I
love the Sarasa line, and this beautifully colored set is no exception.
Before I critique these pens, I would like to mention two things. Firstly, I've
repurchased refills for my vintage Sarasa pens several times over many years,
but I only decided to write this review now. Secondly, I have used these pens on
a variety of papers. From thick to thin, from smooth to textured, colored, and
every kind of ruled paper. I'm basing this review on my overall experience with
what I noticed from using them on a variety of writing surfaces, but every pen
will work best with the surface it was made for.
These pens have extremely smooth ink. It dries quickly and has no bleed-through
(almost no shadowing on thin paper). I have used many highlighters with these
pens, and I haven't noticed any smudging after letting the ink dry for a few
seconds. Promptly as I finish the sentence, they are dry enough to highlight. I
have never gotten any transferring or fading of the ink. The ink flows easily,
with no skipping. The amount of ink in these pens is incredible, especially for
the price. I write a lot, and I only need refills on the colors I use the most
once a year. The colors are gorgeous, easy on the eyes, and fairly unique.
I have very few negatives with these pens. I love the design of the barrels, the
creme-colored clip with the muted colors, and the gold accents. But the grip
isn't the best. It's comfortable, though if you have a strong grip or write for
long periods of time: I would recommend purchasing more comfortable grips to put
on the pens or getting the refills and putting them in your favorite pen
barrels. I use the 0.5 tips, but I have purchased the 0.4 in the past and found
them slightly scratchy.
Overall, these are some of my favorite pens. I love these colors for
note-taking, journaling, and everything in between. If you like the Sarasa line
and love these colors, I recommend purchasing them. If you have never used a
Zebra Sarasa pen before... beware: you might end up with every color they carry.
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