Last time I wandered through JetPens to try ALL the gel pens, I picked up a pack of Zebra Sarasa Nano .038mm pens (5 Color Set – Basic for $12.50).
The set is what it says – a basic set, but I love that it includes orange and pink in addition to red/blue/black which are more standard.
As a general rule, I like what I see of Zebra Sarasa pens. They function well and are a great introductory option. My only objection is that they are more or less intended to be disposable, and I’m really trying not to use “single use” plastics and fill up landfills. So I was curious to see that these are refillable too!
The specs on these inks says they’re pigment based and noted as archival quality. Does that mean water resistant? It does. That ink ain’t going anywhere!
I will say that this set with the .38mm nibs is a little on the thin side for me. They’re not scratchy, but I prefer slightly wider and wetter gel pens and nibs (I guess I’m still on my Pilot Juice kick!). That said, if I need to write in small letters and details, I appreciate the fine writing possibilities of a smaller point. And If you’re wanting to test drive some gel pens, I do like these a lot!
- Paper: Beverly Marumi Notebooks ($9.50)
- Pens: Zebra Sarasa Nano .038mm pens (5 Color Set – Basic for $12.50)
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