They write well but two of the pens leaked and got all over everything. I’m not sure about the overall quality of these pens. The colors were great but it was a mess to clean up.
I enjoy having this pen because of the size of the barrel and the easy ink flow. The circumference of the barrel is the same as the fountain pen I normally use so they make a good pair. The difference is that the retractable pen fits into the compass I use to draw illustrations for my geometry students.
These pens were great for a few days within a week two of them completely dried out and I can’t write with them anymore. I’m very disappointed because they were not cheap.
I was looking for gel pens to use and came across the Tru Red during a store visit. I didn't know that Staples came up with a new brand. I bought a first set of gel pens to test it out. The gel pens are great. The ink dries quickly and the writing is smooth. I have not experienced any dryness from the pen. In addition since it is a great gel pens I bought 4 more packs of 5 colors gel pens to use. I often use Pentel Energel Pens but it is quite expensive. Now with the Tru Red gel pens it is a good alternative for me to choose to buy.