TombowAirPress Ballpoint Pen, Barrel Colour Orange

This "Tombow Airpress" retractable ballpoint pen really does live up to it's makers claims! (It can write on a wet surface, ink doesn't smudge, and it can write with paper held upside down - such as against a door /wall /ledge (when you are struggling to find a flat surface to rest paper /writing pad on!). It is compact in size 123mm long and weighs 15g (with refill installed). in comparison a Lamy Safari ballpoint is 136mm long and weighs 14g, a disposable UniBall is 137mm long and weighs 9g. It is available in many colours to satisfy most aesthetic preferences.

The pen does appear to write reasonably well under some challenging conditions as claimed, and is considerably cheaper than, say, the 'space pen'. The refills are quite pricey; just a slight downside of having a capable pen. The 0.7 mm nib seems relatively fine. 4.5 stars overall.

I've ben looking for a good, fine-nib retractable ballpoint pen for a good while - all of the cheaper disposable models make a line which is too thick and blobby for my preference. The Tombow Airpress is good value for a sturdy and refillable ballpoint and has a nice fine clear line. I've bought several in different colours since.

I am part of a saurch and rescue team and this pen is just the ticket for all whether if we are out saurching it works in tbe rain its grate if paper is wet xx

Great pens to use every day. I keep one in my pocket all the time they are smaller than you might think but chunky grip makes it an enjoyable writing experience.

It has a small form factor, feels comfortable in hand, easy to hold and glides smoothly on paper. Beautifully made.

Great pens.

Very good little pen