TombowAirpress Ballpen - Black

A not quite so small pocket pen supplied with a generously large sprung pocket clip that can accommodate almost any thickness of fabric or fit over a thick cover of a journal, diary, notepad or a meetings minutes book. It is available in a limited range of colours including black and blue. As an alternative to using the clip, there is a small plastic loop opposite the clip that could accept a thin D-ring or nylon cord associated with a lanyard. Unlike other 'mini-pens', this is sufficiently chunky and of an appropriate length to grip and use effectively.The "Tombow BC-AP54 Airpress Ballpen - Orange" is a recent addition to a couple owned and used since they were first discovered 2-3 years ago, this being to closely match a yellow-covered notebook/journal. Used almost daily, none has yet needed a refill which are readily available via Amazon and other Tombow retailers. The refills are quite short but appear to be long-lasting. The front conical section can be unscrewed and an empty refill pulled free - it needs a little strength and a good grip but isn't difficult.The unique feature of this pen, in common with the more expensive and feature-original Fisher Space Pens, is that the refills are pressurised and that allows the pen to be used to write against a wall, or even upside-down, without fear that the ink will fail to feed almost immediately; it will continue to write in such positions continuously. One has been permanently kept on a desk and occasionally soaked with tea, coffee and soft drinks although not by personal clumsiness but that of others. The pen has continued to function perfectly throughout and can probably survive a lot more abuse other than being crushed!Thus far, every one purchased has been filled with black ink but it is believed that blue refills are also available. The same refills are compatible with a few other Tombow 'compact' ballpoints.

This pen works in cold weather and it writes upside down. A good fun item.

It writes smoothly, it has a nice fat barrel, it looks quirky and it feels well made.I wanted a well made, short pen - which this is. I wanted a good pocket clip - which this has.The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that it just feels a little strange to use. I have yet to find it comfortable. The lumps and bumps on the barrel are too intrusive and are completely unnecessary. Look, for example at the LAMY 2000 range; smooth tapered barrels are absolutely fine. Barrels don't need bumps, just a minimal texture to stop them slipping.

Cool design, great writer

I’ve had one of these for 10 years and use it to write shopping lists and score through items on the list. I thought the ink had finally run out - I’ve never refilled it - but no, a bit more pumping and it’s still going. I can see the ink has nearly gone but it’s an incredible performance. I’d definitely buy another one but at this rate it’ll outlast me!

This is a very comfortable pen to use and quite grippy.It writes ok on almost any surface as advertised, though it's fine nib makes writing a bit 'scratchy' (not very smooth).Unfortunately i chose the white version, not knowing its coated in a soft silicone type rubber finish which gets dirty VERY easily, also i hate rubber coated pens as they are totally pointless, as a well designed grippy section would not require the use of rubber and rubber just disintegrates quickly making the pen fit for the bin in a short time.If it was ALL plastic as opposed to rubber, it would've been SO MUCH better.

Short but thick to allow a good grip even in gloves, this is a lovely pen that writes well in most conditions.

Fits comfy in the hand, sturdy and looks cool too. Writes smoothly, no bobbing and a good thin line. Ideal for quality paper or card.I like the barrel colour and the design. My favourite pen.

De bonne qualité , et surtout une bonne prise en main.

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cool. Just cool. I like it!really satisfying click.

Bon stylo pour ceux qui écrivent dans des conditions dégradées, peut paraître petit mais tient bien en main

écriture fine et très pratique pour écrire dans toutes les positions- peu encombrant-