#OnePenOneDay Uni-Ball Jetstream Color Ink Series Blue Black 0.5mm

Pens like this Uni-Ball Jetstream Color Ink Series Blue Black 0.5mm are a prime reason why I took up the #OnePenOneDay project. This pen had ben lost in the shuffle of pens from my old office at my previous employer. I found a bunch of pens like this in a ziploc in a desk drawer at my house just crying out to be used.

The Color Ink Series Jetstreams are as good as advertised. If you can get past the funky barrel (nearly every other Jetstream barrel I have used is better than this one), then you will find a great writing, uniquely colored ink waiting for you. I love this series, and I hope one day Uni-Ball expands these ink colors into different barrel styles.

By the way, this is the second #OnePenOneDay pen I have found that I don't have a traditional review on. I'll be sure to add it to the list. Here is the light blue review for reference purposes.

#OnePenOneDay Project Update

Things have been going pretty well so far with my #OnePenOneDay project. I have made it through several days in a monogamous relationship with my writing utensil of choice, despite the difficulties. I will say that this cannot be an every single day of the year project though - there are just some days where it is not feasible. But on the days that I consider "project days" I am 100% committed to that pen, and that pen only, for the entire day.

Here are some of the pens I have revisited so far:

Pentel Tradio EnerGel Combo Pen -- I liked this pen a lot the first time around (links go to the original reviews), but the cap not staying posted is still an issue. It is hard to beat the EnerGel ink from a performance perspective, but if I am picking up an EnerGel right now it is the Euro Needle.

Uni-Ball Jetstream Sport 0.5mm Blue -- Still one of my all-time favorites. Nice, clean barrel design, great grip, and an 0.5mm tip with performance to die for. Many people believe this pen is too scratchy, but for me, it is almost perfect.

Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.3mm Black (with Grip) -- This is the one pen that I can't get enough of for note taking purposes. The line is super-fine and I love how my handwriting turns out on the page. Yes, there are sometimes startup issues when you first get writing, but one it starts up it is one of the best pens around. (In writing this, I now realize I have never reviewed this exact pen. I'll correct that soon.)

Copic Drawing Pen F02 -- I have no idea what is going on with this pen, but it is frustrating me. I was worried about it from the get go since it had been months since I used it. The ink started flowing well enough right out the gate, and for the few hours following. After that, performance was all over the place, leaving me to wonder if the ink had dried up on the inside.

Sharpie Pen -- A classic pen on top of a classic book. The Sharpie Pen is one of my all time favorites for sure. I always enjoy writing with it, and despite the new barrel styles and colors being introduced, the black ink original is still the best.

Well, that is it for this first round of #OnePenOneDay. I'd love to hear your comments and suggestions for this project, and I'll also take requests for pens you would like me to run through the gauntlet once more. Just let me know below.

Uni-ball Jetstream 4&1 Multi Pen + Pencil Winner

The Uni-Ball Jetstream 4&1 Multi Pen is so cool I am jealous of the winner myself! Congrats to Pam with comment #150, who also digs the green:

Pam - here is what I need you to do:

1. Leave a comment on this post.

2. Email me your mailing address. You can find my email by clicking on the "About" link on the sidebar.

You have one week to claim your prize.

Thanks to everyone who entered and thanks to JetPens for the great product!