Best Retractable Ballpoint Pens in 2026

One 12-count pack of BIC Glide Bold Black Retractable Ballpoint Pens

Thick 1.6mm bold point pens create broad, vivid lines, great for everyday writing at work, school or home

Black ballpoint pens with proprietary ink technology for an ultra-smooth writing experience

Viscoglide Technology for a smooth and gliding writing experience

Extra Broad (XB) line width in Green ink. Quick-drying, smudge-proof ink, even when later highlighted

Ergonomic shape, rubberized barrel promotes relaxed writing without hand fatigue

Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pen: Pilot's breakthrough nib design features 2 parallel plates & allows for sharp, monoline writing with the narrow edge, & expressive, calligraphic writing with the broad edge.

Mix and Match: Refillable with a wide variety of ink colors and available in 4 nib widths: 1.5 mm, 2.4 mm, .38 mm, 6.0 mm. Touch the nibs of two Parallel Pens together to meld the ink colors and create ombre designs

Express Yourself: Whether you're bullet journaling or working on other creative projects, you'll want to try Pilot's full line of calligraphy and hand lettering pens, brush markers, fountain pens and more

Expert Black with palladium trim

Generous silhouette for premium, executive styling and supreme comfort when writing

Sophisticated gloss black lacquered body with a palladium plated clip and trim, and a broad ring embellished with the brand name

Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pen: Pilot's breakthrough nib design features 2 parallel plates & allows for sharp, monoline writing with the narrow edge, & expressive, calligraphic writing with the broad edge

Mix and Match: Refillable with a wide variety of ink colors and available in 4 nib widths: 1.5 mm, 2.4 mm, .38 mm, 6.0 mm. Touch the nibs of two Parallel Pens together to meld the ink colors and create ombre designs

Express Yourself: Whether you're bullet journaling or working on other creative projects, you'll want to try Pilot's full line of calligraphy and hand lettering pens, brush markers, fountain pens and more

THE FIRST & FAVORITE RETRACTABLE FOUNTAIN PEN: Pilot's patented design allows the rhodium-plated 18K gold nib to retract into the barrel when not in use, making this smooth-writing luxury fountain pen easily portable & airplane safe.

INNOVATIVE LUXURY: The Vanishing Point fountain pen comes in an elegant gift box & includes an ink cartridge & CNT40 converter for easy refilling. Available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, & Broad nib sizes.

PILOT FINE WRITING COLLECTION: Our innovative, exceptionally crafted fountain pens & elevated gel & ball point pens make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day & more!

1.0mm medium point, black low viscosity ink for quicker writing speeds and an ultra-smooth writing experience

Compact telescopic ballpoint pen extends to full length when writing and collapses to fit perfectly in your pocket, purse, laptop case, personal organizer and more

8.0mm easy-glide stylus nib is touchscreen compatible and allows a more precise navigation without messy finger prints and smears

Elegantly slim design for a delicate lightness when writing and sophisticated silhouette

Refined, brushed stainless steel barrel, sleek palladium plated trim, slim clip and broad ring that expresses cool, crisp style

Skilfully constructed ballpoint tip produces flawless lines that dry quickly, giving you free reign for spontaneous expression - anytime, anywhere

Marks on most surfaces - metal, plastic, Wood, glass, fabric

Tip resists drying out

TRUSTED QUALITY: We've been making pens for over 100 years. Whether you're taking notes, stocking up on school or office supplies, or writing in a bullet journal, Pilot has the perfect pen for you!

PILOT SUPER COLOR PERMANENT MARKER: This high-performance permanent marker comes in jumbo, broad, & fine point chisel tip sizes. Mark permanently on glass, wood, metal, or plastic.

MAKE YOUR MARK: Pilot Super Color fast-drying permanent markers are available in original or low-odor Xylene-free formulas in black, green, red, & blue ink. Not recommended for use on fabric.

DESIGNED TO DELIGHT: A heritage of art, design, & quality runs through all Pilot products. From everyday highlighters & fine or extra fine point pens to fountain pens & more, Pilot has what you need.

Viewpoint fountain pens allow the user to see the ink color and level through the opening in the barrel

Three color-coded nibs for stroke variety: fine nib (pink), medium nib (teal), broad nib (lime green)

Choice of: single pen, The mini kit, or maxi kit

The clean lines and selected materials of these slim writing implements make an excellent impression. They are distinguished by clear-cut visual design combined with professional functionalism. The barrel of this Ambition ballpoint pen is made of brushed black resin. End cap and tip made of highly polished chromed metal. It has a spring-loaded metal clip and a twist mechanism. Comes with black ballpoint ink refill with a broad tip. Packaged in a white linen gift box. Contents Include: 1 Pencil

Faber-Castell is renowned for its high quality, innovative products, commitment to tradition, and environmental awareness.

Established in 1761 by the cabinet maker Kaspar Faber, Faber-Castell is one of the oldest industrial companies in the world.

Elegantly slim design for a delicate lightness when writing and sophisticated silhouette

Sophisticated, satin matte black lacquered barrel, sleek 23-karat gold plated trim, slim clip and broad ring that expresses cool, crisp style

Skilfully constructed ballpoint tip produces flawless lines that dry quickly, giving you free reign for spontaneous expression - anytime, anywhere

Simple yet sophisticated design

Easy to fill visible ink supply

Great for use with Pilot Iroshizuku inks

PILOT FALCON: The Falcon is a classic fountain pen that features a resin barrel, your choice of gold or rhodium-plated accents, & a uniquely responsive 14K gold nib. Elegant gift box included.

YIELDS TO YOU: This flexible nib fountain pen is great for calligraphy, drawing, sketching & more. Available in fine, medium or broad point. Comes with a blue ink cartridge & Pilot CON-50 converter.

PILOT FINE WRITING COLLECTION: Our innovative, exceptionally crafted fountain pens & elevated gel & ball point pens make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day & more!

PILOT FALCON: The Falcon is a classic fountain pen that features a metal barrel, rhodium accents, & a uniquely responsive 14K gold nib for a truly personalized writing experience. Elegant gift box included.

YIELDS TO YOU: This flexible nib fountain pen is great for calligraphy, drawing, sketching & more. Available in extra fine, fine, medium or broad point. Comes with ink cartridge & Pilot CON-50 converter.

PILOT FINE WRITING COLLECTION: Our innovative, exceptionally crafted fountain pens & elevated gel & ball point pens make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day & more!

Timeless Classic Elegance: Solidly built with a durable stainless steel barrel and machined CNC precision design that delivers flawless lines with unseen seams. The Bastion luxury fountain pen was created for those who love to write every day. It is perfectly weighted and balanced for your writing comfort.

Rich & Smooth Ink Flow: Features a fine #5 stainless steel Moonman style fountain nib with top-grade round-tip that glides flawlessly for an effortless writing experience.

Easy Ink Refill Mechanism: The piston-style filling system eliminates the need for a converter when using bottled ink. It's also compatible with 6.2mm broad worldwide standard ink cartridges. Save money, reduce waste, and choose from a wide variety of ink colors.

INNOVATION – A pen full of beautiful details, Old Glory is a prime example of Conklin’s thoughtful yet innovative approach to design and fearless use of rich colours.

BEAUTIFUL DEEP BLUE CASE – Presented in a deep blue leather effect case, embellished with gold stitching and foil stamped Conklin logo. The perfect accompaniment to a pen celebrating the brands’ heritage.

SPECIFICATION – This pen comes with a convertor but also takes international cartridges enabling flexibility in use and a broader selection of colour choice. Two ink cartridges can be found underneath the ivory pen cushion.

INNOVATION - This stylish, slim pen finished with an oversized flat top, is a fresh take on the classic fountain pen and a reminder of Conklin's endless commitment to innovation and modernity. A pen which will be admired by every generation.

OPULENT DISPLAY CASE – Complete with fine gold stitching and lined with ivory satin. The perfect way to keep the pen safe as it gets passed down through the generations.

QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST – Conklin have been producing pens for over 120 years. Complimented by the renowned American author Mark Twain, these pens are both practical and innovative, perfect for any aspiring writer.

Portable and Easy to Carry: our LED keychain flashlights, markers pens, mini highlighters pens and retractable ballpoint pens can be connected together with the badge clips, to prevent loss and facilitate your work; You can easily hang the retractable badge reel pens on your belt, pocket and backpack, convenient for you to use at any time

Package Contents: you will receive 60 pcs of retractable shuttle pens, 60 pcs of highlighters pens, 60 pcs of markers pens, 60 pcs of nurse badge clips and 60 pcs of LED keychain flashlights, sufficient quantity can meet your daily work and study needs, you can share with others

Assorted Colors: our nurse pens come in 6 different refill colors, including red, green, blue, yellow, orange and purple, giving you plenty of options to suit your moods; You can choose different colors and styles of pens to make study notes or work records, to improve your study and work efficiency

RELIABLE FOR EVERY DAY I The Kaweco Sport fountain pen with a steel nib made in Germany is available in five different nib sizes, making it ideal for any type of writing.

OVER 100 YEARS KAWECO SPORT I Classic design combined with modern aluminium in limited collection colours convinces with the latest technology, pleasant feel & a noticeably smooth writing experience.

COMPACT & LIGHT I The lightweight but robust Kaweco fountain pen has the ideal pocket size with the cap closed (10.5cm) (cap attached 13cm) I animal testing-free & vegan Kaweco ink is available separately in various colours