Pentel Libretto 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

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.

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

I've been using this pen multiple times daily for almost a year now and I'm very pleased with it. The cap still clicks and holds tightly on both ends. This pen is slightly heavy and smooth, but even so, this pen is wonderful to use. When I drop it, I'm never worried about it breaking, but I am worried about it landing on the pen tip because it's a heavier pen. It's a good thing that the refills are cheap because this has happened a few times. I love this pen and every time someone sees it for the first time they comment on how nice it is. I highly recommend this to anyone.

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

Bought a dozen of them to give to management at my work for Christmas and every single one of them still uses it 3 months later. I sell cars, and whenever I hand this pen to a customer for a signature, 9/10 times they will mention how nice the pen is and ask me where they can get one for themselves. I ordered a couple Black, a couple Silver, and a couple Rose Gold as well as 2 dozen ink refills just in case I lose one, or if a customer tells me they won't buy the car from me unless I give them my pen, which has happened twice by the way haha.Managers at my work have Montblanc pens and tell me if this pen had the Montblanc name on it, it would sell for hundreds.Buy one, you will not regret it, and I guarantee you will be back to buy more, either for yourself, or for your family, friends, co workers.