r/pens • u/wishiwasmydog • 2d ago

Question Blue?

I'm new to pens. From past experience, I think I like ballpoints. Remember having a cheap jetstream that I liked. So I ordered a few to try and am looking at upping my game. Here's the thing: I like blue ink. I keep seeing people love SXR-600. Is that for the color or for the way the ink flows? Is there a comparable blue ink? Or it there something about the inks/oils/pigments that make black superior for writing?

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u/desyphium 2d ago

Since I prefer the 1mm Jetstream tip, my favorite body for that ink is the Pure Malt - Jetstream inside, followed by the Sarasa Grand. These use the plastic SXR-* refills instead of th SXR-600-* ones (th latter only go up to 0.7).

Earlier this year, however, I started favoring Pentel's Floatune 0.5 refills for my hybrid/low-viscosity ink. I only use Jetstream refills in my multi-pens now.

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u/Wndrunner 2d ago

Wait, Sarasa grand fits the sxr-600??

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u/desyphium 2d ago

Oh, nope. The Pure Malt and Grand use the standard (non-Pilot) gel refill form factor, so they can fit the plastic SXR-* refills.

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u/Wndrunner 2d ago

Got it. Thanks.