not bold enough

Writes kinda choppy

... I finally realized the pens ship with the smallest of little caps over the writing tip. Looks at first as though the tip is slightly absorbent like a Sharpie, but is not receiving ink. I finally discovered it's the tiniest of protective caps. Just knock it off and you're good to go. Marking the box with this little instruction might be helpful, but I could just be a knucklehead. I'm a lefty too, and no smearing problems for me. Love 'em!

I am writing this review because I see it has a low rating and I'm worried it will be discontinued as I've found it's difficult to find in stores near me. Please, please don't stop making this pen. I've used it basically my whole life; at every school and job I've ever had. I even wrote my wedding vows with one of these pens.

I have always purchased the Pilot G2 retractable pen but had a coupon for the Z Grip Retractable pen x 2 packages. Not at all happy with them. I have to press hard to get ink flow and the color is not very black, hard to see. I'll stick to the G2's and I can get refills for them.

We use these for our everyday pens! This recent order has not been as good for example, Evertime you go to write something it doesn't seem to write like it should and its brand new! Please advise and the second problem is it goes from light to dark and thinner lines. Please advise.

I have been using Zebra's Z-Grip retractable pens for as long as I can remember -- well over a decade. I recently purchased a package billed as improved with ""smoother"" ink. I disagree. Rather than gliding along the page as it has in the past, the ink is much more splotchy, which causes the letters to blend together. My handwriting is not the best to begin with, but now it's often difficult for me to read what I've written. I wish there was a way to buy a package of the old pens with the clear tips, rather than the improved pens with the tinted tips.

The only reason I'm giving a four star, is I like the Z Grip Flight a little better. I kinda write fast and the ball on the Z Grip Flight keeps up with my pace. The have beautiful colors and they actually are incredible! I just need a fast point to keep up with my penmanship..

We have been buying these for years, and do NOT like the new ink (and my group buys approx. 20 boxes at a time 4 times a year). New does not always mean ""improved,"" it just means different. The new ink does not write as smooth as the old ink, kind of scratchy and blobs compared to the old ink. The new pens do not last as long as many just quit.

These use to be my Favorite pens! I am in sales and go through a lot of pens. They have recently changed the ink and now they are junk. They smear when writing on leagal documents and leak in my pocket. Never had that problem before. Please Zebra go back to original ink it was the best ball point pen for the price hands down.