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I feel the same way but with cheaper Japanese ball pens, my favorite being. I do have to disagree that a Bic Cristal feels "smooth" though. I think it doesn't glide as well as your average Japanese offerings although it does dry exceptionally well.

Personally I'm partial to the Zebra Sarasa Clip [0].

[0] https://www.zebrapen.com/pages/discover-sarasa-clip

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As far as I have experimented, nothing can replace a good fountain pen for me. Being able to use one for decades and use a bottle of ink for 4-5 years is also a great plus for sustainability in my book.

If I can't use a fountain pen, I fallback to a Uniball Elite or Uniball Signo 0.7/0.38.

On the ballpoint department, you can't get my CdA 149 from my dead, cold hands.

If you really want to use a smooth Bic, try Cristal Soft. If you want something flies, try Uniball JetStream.

> I feel the same way but with cheaper Japanese ball pens, my favorite being.

Torture for a pen enthusiast! Your favorite being what? Is it the Sarasa Clip you mention later?

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