Pentel Tradio Pulaman, Black Ink (TRJ50-A)

Fantastic purchase - writes just like a fountain pen but without all the faff. Even survived a trip inside the washing machine. Just hope they stay in stock.

Lovely pen, comfortable grip. Not as smooth as a fountain pen but perfectly easy to write with. Despatched from Japan which takes a few weeks.

Great pen, but I go through the refills at a rate of knots and they are quite pricey. Excellent ink, rarely bleeds with markers. Fantastic to drop with

Love these. I’ve used them for years.

The nib is a bit scratchy, otherwise very nice

For fountain pen lovers, this is a modern twist. First saw it at the Japan Center exhibition in London and then decided to order and extra one. Only issue is that when the ink is gone, one needs to order a refill cartridge. writes well, is light to hold.

Ok, I admit it, I have a thing about stationery and pens in particular. I have tried so many pens over the years but the Pentel Tradio is in my top three. It's a got a very refined feel in the hand and long brushlike fibre tip point. This will give you much deeper and inkier letters than a gel ink or rollerball but still with plenty of precision. It's a love pen whether for taking notes or writing a letter. Some may find it a littler slower as there is a bit more friction, but it makes for more control and is enjoyable pen to pick up and write with.

Is comfortable in the hand, and a good writing pen, though a little thinner nib than I had hoped for. Recommended all the same.