PentelLibretto Roller Gel Pen, Rose Gold, Black Ink with Gift Box, Pen (0.7mm), 1 Pack (K600PG-A)

What sets this apart from other affordable metal body executive style rollerballs is the weight; it feels robust yet not overly heavy. It allows for great ease of use without tiring your hand during an extended writing session. The pen has a satisfying connection when posted and snaps securely; no worries the cap is going to separate from the barrel. If you prefer a larger girth, I’d say this is more in the slim-medium range very much like a Century II, however the contour of the grip makes up for this, however, it is not textured like the Excalibur or RSVP. The reliability of the Energel refill that it takes is also a great feature, as it is easily accessible when out of ink. I do wish the body came in other color variations, however, it is an overall great instrument for the home or office. Could make a great gift too! Pentel did a good job with this design to follow-up on the Excalibur which has always been a mainstay.

I give 5-star reviews to products that are what they sell themselves as being. For the most part, I'm very careful what I buy and seek features and other reviews. As such I give a lot of 5-star reviews because I get what I'm expecting. Rarely does a brand name mean much to me. This is not true of Pentel. I think I bought my very first Pentel mechanical pencil when I was no more than 10 and I'm turning 63 in 2024. I've been buying their pens and pencils since their first decade of existence. I looked for a quality gel pen in this price range and the Libretto came up and I could immediately tell I wanted one.I have one now. I constantly find myself handing the pen to others, saying: "try this!" And they try it and want to know where to get one.Pros:* Not too heavy; not too light* Gel inserts are in many colors* Gel inserts write smoothly and clearlyCons:* .... I can't think of anything negative. Oh! I know:* I'd like a few other styles, like gold and white gold trim* I'd like 0.5mm refills in all the color (OK, that one belongs over in the refill review)And neither pro nor con, it looks really good next to my Pentel Graphgear 1000 pencils. ("Here! Try this pencil.")4

Was purchased to replace a beautiful Parker pen my wife lost. I couldn't find the same Parker, or a Waterman at a price point I was trying to hit. Like I said the Parker was super nice and fairly expensive, so I didn't want to replace with an expensive pen that would end up lost. This pen hits way above its price point. Nice feel, writes excellent, and looks damn good.

Pros:Weighty and balanced without cap on during writing sessionCan use many different refills; tried Uniball Jetstream, 207, Pentel EnerGels, Zebra LV for SarasaGrip is stiff but curves slightly, so it grips naturally for meConsNot for me but the pen is on the tinner end, maybe not a match for bigger handsPen weighs 18 g, cap is 12 g - it will be top heavy when writing with it on

This pen looks really gorgeous, no question about it. But in comparison to Pentel Excalibur that I bought in 2008 and still use, it comes second in performance, I mean in writing feeling. The Excalibur, has an unseen spring at the bottom of it, which works like a car’s suspension. You can write on a piece of paper on a hard surface, but still keep your good handwriting.

I'm serious when it comes to pens. For years, I only used fountain pens, but a leak on a pricey leather portfolio, plus a desire for something more practical, led me on a search for a good alternative. I wanted a pen that wrote smoothly, because I was spoiled by fountain pens. They probably provide the best writing experience. I also needed a pen that would be comfortable to hold. My fingers are really long for a woman, plus I had a thumb injury that causes the webbing between my thumb and index finger to hurt, if my pen grip is not just so. A pen that it too short, too long, too slim, too heavy, too anything, is problematic. Add to that, the fact that I became a pen snob. I have fountain pens that cost between $100 and $600. Don't judge. I work in the industry and didn't actually pay for a lot of them, including the most expensive ones. But, I don't want my pen to look cheap in my writing folder.The Pentel Libretto Energel writes really smoothly, rarely ever skipping. It glides over the paper, so my hand doesn't get tired. The weight is great. It's not a light pen, nor is it a heavy pen. It's slim enough to fit into the pen loop, but not a stick pen. It also has a nicely designed grip, so it doesn't dig into my finger. I write a lot and get the refills in bulk. I tried 0.3mm, 0.5mm, and 0.7mm. It's a toss up between the 0.5mm and 0.7mm, but I'm leaning towards the latter.

Love the look and the feel of the pen especially the rose gold

It’s pleasant to write with this pen. It glides nicely. The ink dries quickly so you don’t smudge the ink when writing. I like that you can refill the ink. The pen is high quality and I’ve used it for years