Favorite Parker Style refill?

[hinky]

Double post and forgot to quote. Oopsie.

Edited January 13, 2021 by hinky

[hinky]

On 1/8/2021 at 7:22 PM, redpillow said:

 

I don't agree with Schneider Gelion 39 being light resistant (UV) to an acceptaple degree, sure it is legible after heavy UV exposure, but color changes too much. The Schneider slider 755XB and Schneider 75 Express are superior in this sense.

I've tried the 755XB and actually liked the writing experience, but the ink blobs then smears. And I can't see my ink which is a no-go for me since my EDC ballpoint is my back up to my FPs.

 

Haven't actually tested the light fastness of the Gelion, but then again, that ink property isn't a priority for me. It is water resistant though (at least it was when I spilled my drink on it 🙃).

 

Might try the 75 Express for the heck of it. 😅 Thanks for the input and suggestion! 😁

[pajaro]

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I prefer the broad Parker type refills.  Green or red mediums I also like.

 

 

[Safari_Camo]

Hello, I'm trying to get a blue ballpoint refill, but I would like a vivid blue.
I'm not sure if I should get the Faber-Castell or the Pelikan.

Is there any place to watch the hues in this forum?

 

Thanks

[quattro98]

The Uni Jetstream SXR-600 refill in 0.7 mm is outstanding. I find it more reliable than the Schmidt Easyflow. For those in the US, it's available from both Amazon and Jet Pens.

 

https://smile.amazon.com/JETSTREAM-PRIME-Twist-Mechanism-Accessory/dp/B07L8MSQNR/

 

https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-SXR-600-Jetstream-Ballpoint-Pen-Refill-0.7-mm-Black/pd/25440

[Gary1952]

Schmidt Easyflow 9000 M is excellent.

[airstairesc]

On 1/31/2021 at 11:50 PM, Safari_Camo said:

Hello, I'm trying to get a blue ballpoint refill, but I would like a vivid blue.
I'm not sure if I should get the Faber-Castell or the Pelikan.

Is there any place to watch the hues in this forum?

 

Thanks

 

I've only tried the Black refills, but just wanted to chime in to report that the Pelikan 337 refills are amazing. I have a bunch in the Fine point and they're the best I've tried. For me, they're worth the cost.

[Conan the Grammarian]

On 12/17/2020 at 1:27 PM, silverlifter said:

 

I find the same. I haven't tried them yet, as I am still working my way through my existing refills, but my next purchase will be these: https://www.theonlinepencompany.com/monteverde-capless-ceramic-gel-refill-to-fit-parker-blister-of-2

which should be finer than the Parker ones...

 

The only problems I've had with Monteverde refills is that they tend to run out or dry out too quickly.  Otherwise, they've been decent refills and fill a void in the refill market.

 

[Safari_Camo]

On 2/28/2021 at 6:05 PM, airstairesc said:

 

I've only tried the Black refills, but just wanted to chime in to report that the Pelikan 337 refills are amazing. I have a bunch in the Fine point and they're the best I've tried. For me, they're worth the cost.

I just "hacked" a Pelikan refill, in this case a Bold point, it writes fantastic!, it took me aprox. 20 min to remove with a sharp knife or cutter the outer top of the refill's cap, it's very hard indeed (my fingers were aching all the rest of the day).

My first trial was the Schneider 755 XB, that "surgery" took me less time.

Both refill are blue ones

[airstairesc]

1 hour ago, Safari_Camo said:

I just "hacked" a Pelikan refill, in this case a Bold point, it writes fantastic!, it took me aprox. 20 min to remove with a sharp knife or cutter the outer top of the refill's cap, it's very hard indeed (my fingers were aching all the rest of the day).

My first trial was the Schneider 755 XB, that "surgery" took me less time.

Both refill are blue ones

 

Nice work! It looks like a really precise cut, so your knife skills are good. I'm thinking of getting a cutting tool so that I can do similar hacks. Is the Pelikan Blue refill vivid enough for you?

[Danny Kaffee]

I found the Schneider Gelion 39 last year. It's the best Parker refill I've ever used. Smooth, no globbing, nice bright blue ink. They say it's a 0.4mm but it writes more like a 0.6. It has been a total game changer for me.

[airstairesc]

17 hours ago, Danny Kaffee said:

I found the Schneider Gelion 39 last year. It's the best Parker refill I've ever used. Smooth, no globbing, nice bright blue ink. They say it's a 0.4mm but it writes more like a 0.6. It has been a total game changer for me.

 

Nice recommendation and at a really good price point. I read that these are great but that they run out fairly quickly. Have you found that to be true?

[Safari_Camo]

On 3/3/2021 at 5:13 AM, Danny Kaffee said:

I found the Schneider Gelion 39 last year. It's the best Parker refill I've ever used. Smooth, no globbing, nice bright blue ink. They say it's a 0.4mm but it writes more like a 0.6. It has been a total game changer for me.

Thank you for your suggestion, I'm thinking getting a Faber Castell Refill, maybe the blue is more vivid

[corniche]

Hi all,

 

My favorite is the Monteverde Ceramic Gel refill. I prefer them to the Schmidt EZFLO 9000 and the color & tip size range is better.

 

- Sean  

 

 

[pajaro]

4 hours ago, corniche said:

Hi all,

 

My favorite is the Monteverde Ceramic Gel refill. I prefer them to the Schmidt EZFLO 9000 and the color & tip size range is better.

 

- Sean  

I agree.  I have tried the Monteverde refill in Jotters and Jotter desk pens and the writing is easier than the Schmidt, which is nice for a ballpoint.

 

 

[Chandon]

Schneider XB is my favourite Parker refill.