Gel? Roller Ball

[rowlers]

I currently have a couple of Zebra G-301.
I like writing with them and like the look/feel/style.
The refills are tiny though and don't last long enough.
Anyone advise a similar pen/s that have a decent lasting refill/cartridges?

I don't want fountain, I have a couple but can't really be arsed with them..

 

[Nico1970]

Pilot G2 - the legendary refillable gel rollerball.

As a daily, no-nonsense writer, the Pilot G2 is hard to beat.

 

[chris.hale]

I really like the Pentel Energel range, they're my go-to when a fountain's not an option.

 

[rowlers]

Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm looking for something a little bit more "stylish"
Edit the Stainless Energel looks kinda cool!

 

[Nico1970]

Stylish, you say Lee @rowlers?

If you are prepared to increase your budget somewhat from the Zebra G-301, then it's worth looking at the fantastic Lamy (aluminium) Al-star rollerball. It's not gel ink, but the Lamy ink is incredibly deep and rich.

Lamy also makes the Safari, which is plastic but still a great writing pen.

 

[rowlers]

How do the Parker Gel refills write? I have a couple of Parker Pens, so if the write nicely I would maybe give them a go first...

 

[Nico1970]

Parker rollerballs are perfectly fine.

The only thing to watch out for is - as with a lot of refills - sometimes the 'ball' at the tip of the refill rusts and the pen then writes very scratchy. Shouldn't be a problem with new refills but those which have sat unused for a year or more can be troublesome.