Customer Reviews for Zebra - F-402 Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, 2 Pack - Black Ink
Customer Rating
5
Best Pen I've ever used
on July 12, 2024
Posted by: mc_modder
Gender:Male
I bought this a year or two ago, and FINALLY, it ran out of ink. It was so good that I bought it again. The best part is that it helps me write faster than with any other pen. I would recommend this pen to anyone and everyone.
Been using the Zebra 402 for years, smoothest writing pen I can find. Doesn't splash out too much ink, ball point is incredibly smooth, and has very fine precision. The rubber grip is also very comfortable, a good size for any hand. 10/10
I don't know why but, I told a friend of mine about how great these 402 pens were and he went out and purchase a box of them. He started using them only to learn they were all dried up. That's expensive as much as it is disappointing. I won't brag about them anymore!
This pen is the reason why I only write with 0.5mm now
on March 27, 2022
Posted by: Aland
I had this pen for over 2 years. Became emotionally attached. Bought refills. Didn't even buy it, found it laying in the mud and never stopped using it until it snapped in half in my hand. Worked in below 0°F temps, on wet paper, and pretty much any surface I put it to. It never once failed to write until the cartridge was empty. Bring back 0.5mm please.
After over 10 years in the government I became a pen snob. By far my favorite is the Z-mulsion LX 1.0mm which is no longer available. The F-402 with a 1.0mm refill is close. The weight and textural feel is the same even though it is slightly shorter. I use rite-in-the-rain paper so can't use gel pens. Gel (water based ink) won't stick to waterproof paper. No other ink writes as smooth as the z-mulsion on any paper type. One advantage of the F-402 is that the oil based ink doesn't smear on the waterproof paper like the z-mulsion will. I have an F-701 but it feels like I'm writing with a screwdriver rather than a fine instrument.
The f402 needs a broader tip 1.0 up to 1.4 with z mulsion ink technology. please, please bring back z mulsion ink technology and put it in the f402 barrel, I agree with previous post that would be a perfect pen.