ParkerQUINK Ballpoint Pen Gel Ink Refills, Medium Tip, Blue, 2 Count

This is a full on Gel refill for a conventional ball point pen body.Gel, while possibly not as universal as a ballpoint (oil ink) pen, does write with less pressure and if you're writing notes, less hand fatigue. The gel writes with little pressure and works great on common paper. This is however water based and if the writing surface comes in contact with water (writing in the rain), the ink will bleed.This specific model is a fine point which probably works as well as something like a Uniball. Replacing a refill like this is probably more environmentally correct than replacing a whole pen, while just refilling the ink in a fountain pen may be the ultimate.If you're really a pen nerd, you may choose to keep a ballpoint refill around for occasions that require that and use the Gel otherwise. Pencils, on the other hand, are a whole different topic.

I was so happy that I could still find this refill for some very old Parker pens that belonged to my dad. They fit the pens perfectly and they write very smoothly. Love the blue ink color!

Great refill, writes nicely.

I've seen a lot of bad reviews about these refills, so I figured I would chime in. Yes, they are not like the original ballpoint pens. However, I switched to these because they work significantly better on lower quality paper (my hand would tire very easily with regular ball points). It takes a different lighter stroke and angle to write with these, but I don't think it is too difficult to adjust. I've had several packs of these now and have experiences no issues like I've seen in a lot of these inflammatory comments.The only thing negative I can say about these is that they run out pretty fast (about a month or two with constant use). This is of course due to the thick gel ink tip (a little to thick for my taste, but they are very smooth to write with).

For me, these refills are just right. Not too thick or thin. Ink flows well.Be aware that the ink keeps flowing right to the last few words and then dies quickly. That is a compliment to the way the ink flows, but it could catch one unaware!This is my 3rd set with this company. I always buy a new set when I start the 2nd refill.It is hard to judge longevity objectively because people write different amounts. I have it at my home office desk and each refill lasts me several months with my limited paper-writing tasks.

I've been using these refills in my pen for many years. In the beginning, they always wrote smoothly and the ink flowed. Now, when I buy them - at the local stationary store, at Staples, or on Amazon, they are already dried out or write irregularly for a little while, then dry out. Perhaps Parker pens made too many long ago and everyone is still selling old stock. I do not recommend buying these from anyone.I returned several sets to this seller in one package, and they replaced them. The replacements were dried out too. Then they claimed I had not returned one of the sets they replaced. I chatted with Amazon customer service about this, and they claimed they would take care of it. Apparently, that was not the case. I just got charged for one of the replacements as if I had not sent the defective refills back. The ten dollars is not a big deal, it is just the idea of incompetence and miscommunication.I buy a lot on Amazon, but won't be purchasing anything from this seller again.

Good and smooth for writing ....

The Parker Quink Gel refill is the first I found that fits like a charm. I love my Cross Clic pens and had struggled to find good quality refills until now. Thanks to the internet person who shared their success with this exact solution :) Problem Solved