The point is too fine; I can't hold it at a low angle or the ink doesn't set as well. I bought the .5 after accidentally buying the 1.0 but the 1.0 was to smear-y. I should have gone with the .7 (more standard) but I didn't want to have the same problem with smearing (so I overshot the fine-ness mark). Pretty good pens I just wish I had gotten the .7.
In searching for adequate Bible marking pens I've learned that quick dry ink is the best bet so I bought these. They don't seem very quick dry and DO bleed through thinner paper.