Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pens, Blue Ink, Medium Point, Pack of 6

PROS: Thrifty Pen, Writes well, Gets the craving for writing again with a fountain pen either satisfied or this will be a stepping stone to an even better fountain pen. Nice broad strokeCONS: You have to be sensitive as to the paper you are using again. Certain papers will spread the ink out and make your writing look sloppy, and mine is plenty sloppy already. Not officially refillable although there are videos on how people are refilling these pens. Extremely light so not as smooth writing. The feel is just like any other dollar store pen so don't expect luxury, but it delivers on a nice smooth line on quality paper.Yes I'd buy these again and recommend to anyone that is curious about owning a thrifty fountain pen. bdv

The Pilot Varsity disposable fountain pen has been my go-to fountain pen for years. Smooth writing, easy to use, consistent, not flashy, but gets the job done. I am glad to see that, as of early 2026, the quality and performance are still there. And I like to use fountain pens over ball points pens and other types of pens my general purpose needs -- this is not about calligraphy as a hobby or any other niche or obscure use. This is about an grumpy old guy who prefers to use pen and paper instead of screens wherever possible, and finds that the most comfortable and useful pen for all sorts of everyday tasks is usually a basic fountain pen, like the Pilot Varsity.

Everyday, I write personal notes, journal entries, thoughts, and reminders by hand which an essential part of how I work through the happenings of my life and look back to see my progress or plan for my future. This pen has been my constant companion throughout this process and I cannot find a replacement that feels as good, works as well, or saves me money like this product. Because I live a fast paced life always moving from one thing to the next, I appreciate that this fountain pen is durable, easy to use, comfortable, and ultimately disposible. The smooth flow of ink means you'll never have to redo a faded phrase or scratch the page w a dry tip. The richness of the blue ink gives your words a vibrancy that pops, and the self contained, simple, but tough packaging means no mess or fuss.

I love to write with fountain pens but am afraid to take my cherished, costly pen with me for fear of loosing it. I never dreamed I’d be able to purchase a quality, disposable fountain pen. These pens are the real thing. They write very well and the ink lasts a long time. I favor the blue ink and carry one with me all the time. Haven’t lost one yet, but have given quite a few to admirers.

I like these pens...less mess than dealing with refillable pens.Nice color (blue)*slightly* too much ink for me but that is just preference if I could find a 4mm I would buy that.Ink lasts a long time, very good value.Doesn't smear easily and it doesn't get on your writing hand's fingers.Drying time is good.Only complaint is I would like a slightly smaller amount of ink flow. 4.5 out of 5

I've bought MANY of these pens. The ink is smooth, never stutters, and the color is rich (all colors, but I use blue the most). The price is reasonable and I find that they last a long time. I have two complaints: 1. the cap often cracks (I fix this with a bit of tape), a minor annoyance, and 2. The lower edge of the barrel has a sharp transition/edge. If my hand gets that low on the barrel, it is uncomfortable. I recently tried a couple of other brands and found the varsity to stop be superior in color, reliability, and smoothness. See photo for color comparison.

Well made fountain pen. The nib is well made with good ink flow. Feels good in the hand. Good color selection. Ink has lasted a long time.

My favorite pen! I know fountain pens are somewhat “old school” but I writes beautifully. I have other high end fountain pens but I don’t use them as much as I would like before they dry out. These haven’t dried out yet! I highly recommend!This is a medium point and smooth pen strokes.

These are my favourite pens so I ordered them in two colours. All the convenience of a ballpoint with the feel and style of a fountain pen.

excellent product............ writes very well......

気兼ねなく万年筆の書き心地が楽しめて良い。

Très bonne qualité de plumes: C'est exactement ce que je recherchais pour mes besoins: J'en recommanderais d'autre

These pens bring out the expressive writing style in me, as the light weight and feel of the pen glides effortlessly across the pages. I find that the ink dries quickly, no runs. I would definitely purchase again.