I am a big fan of Pentel Energel pens. The Staples TRU RED™ Retractable Quick Dry Gel Pens are a nice alternative. While the pens are not as fancy as the Pentel Energel pens but the TRU RED™ Retractable Quick Dry Gel Pens are durable. The pens write smoothly. I have found the the writing is inconsistent on yellow steno notebook paper which is the reason for four stars. The ink barrel does not appear to be replaceable which is another reason for four stars.
The pen sells itself!!! They had a display where you could test out the pen and it writes so smooth and drys so quickly! My only complaint is that it is a bit of a thicker pen so the grip feels a little strange. I'm sure that I will get used to that though.