Zebra Pen STEEL X-701 Tactical Ballpoint Pen, Black Ink, 0.7mm, 1-Pack

I’m a (value) pen fanatic. I have bought hundreds of pens. I was a big fan of Zebra for many years but I strayed because I started to see some ink quality issues that seemed like more than a fluke. After years of reliable performance from the brand, I was seeing refills that didn’t work at all, worked a very short time and A LOT of skipping. This pen may bring me back into the Zebra fold. If you want performance in the absolute harshest conditions, your best bet is Fisher or Rite In The Rain. They are great for many things but, of course, there are tradeoffs. I think this pen is THE NEXT BEST THING for harsh conditions. What’s more, it has all the advantages of a good, normal pen with none of the disadvantages of those “extreme” performers. This pen can sit, unused, for 3 months in a freezing van in the middle of the winter or a broiling van in the middle of the summer and you can pick it up and watch it immediately write perfectly. No skipping, no early ink failures (so far). It does write on less than optimal surfaces that would be problematic for normal pens. Does it perform in conditions as extreme as a Fisher or RITR? No, but it is significantly better performing than pretty much any other pen, including other “extreme” pens I’ve used. And, I find that it does the job 99.99% of the time for essentially the same cost as a normal “nice” pen. This guy is perfect for the typical pen user in adverse conditions. It has performed excellently and has yet to let me down. It even has me giving Zebra another look after abandoning my fanboy status years ago.

Best pens. Can feel the weight an durability. Write SO SMOOTH, just wish i could get blue ink for it.

It's a good pen, but the paint on the outside has scratched off very easily, I use this for work and the ink lasts along time but it does come out in globs in a hot car, which I don't leave in the hot car except when im working. It comes with refills which Is nice. It's durable but not the most comfortable

I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of this pen, especially for $10. Good weight and feel, and comes with two refills. I can't speak to it's longevity as I just received it, but I already ordered a second one. Note: these are fine point ink cartridges.

I ordered a replacement X-701 after using mine every single day for the past 7 years. Ive gone through 5 replacement inks on my OG pen so I ordered a new one mostly because it comes with 2 extra inks. I attached a photo of the new compared to the 7 year old pen. This is hands down the best pen I've ever used. I own Cross, Parker, Bastion, Montblanc, Olight, Fisher Space Pen, Novium Hoverpen, and many many more. I have tried literally all of the other readily available department store pens out there (talking about you, Pilot G2 trash). There is something about the ink on these that the bad reviews just must not be getting right. I've used this pen rain or shine, snow or heat wave and it has NEVER given me an issue with leakage or ink buildup. That only happens when you drop it on the tip, and any other ball point pen (short of the classic Bic stick, those are legendary too) would also fail from doing so. The color is good, it doesnt skip on direction changes, it dries quickly and doesnt smudge on A5, Vellum, graph, construction paper, banana paper, tracing paper, parchment, or anything other than wax paper and plastic. The bad reviews get a few things wrong, and I can prove it with a photo: Claim: "its all plastic" Fact: the tip is brass, the grip is plastic, the barrel is a steel shroud over a plastic thread, the clip is spring steel, and the mechanism/button is mostly plastic. Claim: the paint chips easily Fact: paint DOES chip off of the brass tip very quickly, as does the spring steel clip (see photo). The mixed metals kinda look better anyway IMHO. Claim: the ink isnt waterproof Fact: this is simply false. I've been in the auto business for over a decade and this pen has gone from hot cars to freezing winters, indoors and outdoors and never has the ink smudged on A5 paper even when wet. Claim: Its cheaply made and breaks easily Fact: I've literally watched multiple cars drive over the pen (I drop things a lot) and it doesnt care. I'm left handed, I DO NOT treat my pens nicely. I've run through 5 inks in this pen over the course of 7 years and I just wanted another one because none of the other pens out there can hold up. In fact, only the Zebra F-701 is more "hardy" than this pen. I dont use my F-701 because the knurling is too aggressive and gathers gunk after awhile. Its not as comfortable. The metal inks are more expensive and the clip on the F-701 is flimsier than the X-701. The aggressive taper of the X-701 tip is also nicer if youre using it to draw. Hands. Down. The. Best. Pen. For 10 bucks you wont be disappointed!

Its an OK pen but I not what I was expecting.An all all metal build but it's really just plastic parts with a thin metal barrel, maybe? It works fine but it's not the high end pen I was hoping for. But it does come with refills so I guess that balances it out.

Love this Pen. It is higher priced than normal pens, but way lower priced than Tactical Pens. This thing will write overhead or upside down all day long. On the Farm in super hot summer days, it performs perfectly. When it's 0° it performs excellent. It has Everything that an 80$ Tactical pen has, stainless steel barrel and tip, perfect diameter, and no, it definitely will not have a problem in defense. A tac pen may look more dangerous, but they have nothing on this Zebra. You get 2 refills that makes this pen last years. Try one, you'll love it!!

These have become my go to pen for work. I carry one every shift and it holds up well to the temperature and bumps. If you work outside in the weather, this is worth a try. Not my favorite pen but lasts when you’re not in the office.

However, the reality is that the Zebra X-701 Tactical Pen has proven to be an incredible performer that surpasses my initial expectations. It operates perfectly well under all temperature conditions, unlike many other pens that often get stuck or skip under cold weather conditions. There is no problem with ink flow as this pen does not need much pressure when writing. As regards the construction of the pen, this item is worth special attention due to its premium quality. With a matte finish made of stainless steel and black color, it seems quite durable while having enough weight not to be excessively heavy. Interestingly, there is one surprising element to add here, which is that other people often comment on the pen, admiring its appearance and asking about it as the pen has rather an unusual look. In summary, this Zebra X-701 Tactical Pen appears to be reliable and sturdy. In addition, the quality of its writing performance is rather good. This pen can be considered an excellent choice for daily use.

胸ポケットにボールペンを入れて、頻繁に出し入れするので、いろいろなものを試している。 書き心地は普通のボールペンよりちょっと良いくらいだけど、ペン先にインクが溜まりにくく、ドバっとインクが出ることはない。 クリップ部もちょうど良いバネでスムーズに出し入れでき、抜け落ちることもない。 丈夫なボディには安心感がある。

Der Zebra PEN X701 Tactical stand schon sehr lange auf meiner Wunschliste, nun habe ich ihn seit ca. 1 Woche in der Hosentasche dabei und möchte ein kurzes Feedback geben. Der Mechanismus zum Miene ein/ausfahren ist sehr leichtgängig und angenehm zu drücken. Der Stift schreibt direkt und sauber. Ein weiterer positiver Aspekt ist, dass direkt zwei Ersatzmienen mitgeliefert werden. Optisch finde ich den Stift auch sehr ansprechend. Was mir absolut nicht gefällt ist, dass bereits nach wenigen Tagen in der Hosentasche tragen der Lack abgeht. Da habe ich von einem „tactical“ Pen mehr erwartet. Vorallem weil in der Produktbeschreibung steht dass die Lackierung verbessert wurde um ein absplittern zu verhindern. Das schränkt natürlich die Funktion in keinster Weise ein. Ich würde den Stift nur noch einmal kaufen wenn ich wüsste dass der Lack besser hält, vorallem für den doch nicht ganz billigen Preis von knapp 30€

Después de 1 año con esta pluma estas son mis conclusiones: PROS -Si deseas una pluma resistente, que no chorrea, escribe bien y aguanta el uso rudo (traerla en la bolsa del pantalón, en una mochila, en una chamarra o solapa) esta pluma es para ti. No es por completo de metal pero lo suficiente para ser resistente. -Si deseas una pluma "táctica", como posible opción para defensa personal, esto NO es para ti. No es suficientemente resistente. CONTRAS -Repuestos: no hay, no existen, nadie tiene. Si escribes mucho se te va a terminar a los dos meses y vas a tener que comprar otra. Busqué repuestos con el proveedor directamente y con varios distribuidores y nada. -Precio: sin repuestos disponibles, no es un precio competitivo. Es mejor comprar plumas desechables en lugar de estar gastando cada mes o dos en esta pluma. CONCLUSIONES: excelente calidad y durabilidad. Que no haya repuestos la vuelve una mala opción. Una lástima.

These pens are really good. Maybe a little expensive for some, but with the extra refills reasonably priced. They're nice and light to hold and grip. They write at all angles with a fine 0.7mm line. Yes some of the black has flaked off the tip but just adds to the ageing of the pen.