Best Retractable Ballpoint Pens in 2026

The Ideal Pen for Overachievers: The smooth writing, long-lasting Pilot G2 Premium Gel Ink Pen features a comfortable rubber grip, and is available in ultra fine, extra fine, fine, and bold point

Longest Lasting, Refillable Gel Ink: Proven to be the longest writing gel ink pen among top brands, the smooth-writing, retractable G2 gel ink pen is a classic choice for all your writing needs

Perfectly Suited For You: If you love the original Pilot G2, you'll want to try our full G2 line of Mini, Metallic, Mosaic, and Fashion gel ink pens in a variety of sizes, barrel designs and colors

Features a Latex-free Comfort Zone Grip for exceptional balance, comfort, and control.

Stainless steel tip provides extended durability

Dark, vivid ink color of each pen is indicated by the stylish barrel color.

PILOT DR. GRIP Center of Gravity: Designed with perfect weight distribution for comfortable, balanced writing, this ergonomic retractable ballpoint pen delivers an ultra-smooth writing experience

Center of Gravity: Featuring a latex-free, wide double layer comfort grip & balanced gripping axis designed to help reduce writing stress, this ergonomic ballpoint pen delivers ultra-smooth writing

Prescription for Writing Comfort: If you love Pilot Dr. Grip ballpoint pens, try our full Dr. Grip line including Frosted, Multifunction, PureWhite, & FullBlack retractable, refillable ballpoint pens!

PILOT PRECISE V5 RT: This premium retractable rolling ball pen has a patented extra fine precision tip to deliver smooth, skip-free writing every time. Unparalleled performance for ultra-smooth writing.

PRECISION POINT: You'll love the clean lines & smooth ink delivery of this retractable rolling ball pen. Available in 12 stunning ink colors. Features a sophisticated metal clip.

DESIGNED TO DELIGHT: If you love Pilot Precise pens, you'll want to try the full line of Precise V5, V5 Deco Collection, & V7 rolling ball pens, available in capped & retractable options.

0.8mm fine point retractable ballpoint pen features a contemporary, stainless steel barrel that resists corrosion and is easier to sanitize than plastic

Easy-glide ink brings top of the line writing performance to your everyday needs, like note-taking, document signing, filling out forms and making lists

Durable stainless steel barrel resists corrosion and has a modern, attractive appearance with a knurled grip for writing comfort and ease

Convenient Design: An innovative mechanism allows you to retract the pen tip with a single click; The soft rubberized grip delivers a comfortable writing experience

Versatile: Perfect for everyday writing tasks such as taking notes and jotting down grocery lists; Works great for creative projects, including coloring, scrapbooking, sketching, drawing and journaling

Refillable & Quick Drying: Save money by refilling your pen with Pilot FriXion refills (sold separately); Quick drying ink helps prevent smudges and smears; 10 pack pouch features black, blue, red, turquoise, purple, navy, pink, & green pens

Pilot FriXion Fineliner: A bright way for bright minds to get into STEM, FriXion is the first erasable fine point marker pen; Its unique thermo-sensitive ink formula lets you erase and rewrite repeatedly with ease without ruining the page

The Power Of STEM: The science behind FriXion erasable pens embodies the principles of STEM and enables exciting hands-on demonstrations; Frixion is the 1st and only pen authenticated by the nation’s leading STEM accreditation and education organization

POWER TO THE PEN: Pilot makes exceptional writing instruments to suit all your needs We have fountain, ballpoint, retractable, erasable & gel ink pens, whiteboard markers & more for every writing style

Swivel-action propel/repel feature

Premium lacquer finish

Premium gift box

The world-renowned classic medium 1.0mm tip refillable ballpoint pen in hexagonal shape; still a familiar and comfortable friend

Tungsten carbide ball ensures smooth flow of BIC ink for writing with confidence and consistency, when making presentations or notes

BIC ink cartridges last up to 2 times longer than other ball pens, so you can write quite a few office documents before it runs out

Smooth & Long-lasting: Enjoy a smooth writing experience thanks to the gel ink that glides effortlessly across paper; G2 has been proven to be the longest-lasting gel ink pen that allows you to write more (Data on File)

Comfortable Grip: A contoured rubber grip provides ergonomic support, making long writing projects easier

Versatile: Perfect for everyday writing tasks such as taking notes and jotting down grocery lists; The G2 tip delivers crisp, clean lines ideal for writing, intricate designs, drawing, sketching or doodling

Pen features Easy-Glide System, BIC's exclusive ink technology, for smoother writing and a more vivid line. "Feel the smoothness”

1.6 mm point for bold, vivid lines

Rubber grip for comfortable writing

The Ideal Pen for Overachievers: The smooth writing, long-lasting Pilot G2 Premium Gel Ink Pen features a comfortable rubber grip, and is available in ultra fine, extra fine, fine, and bold point

Longest Lasting, Refillable Gel Ink: Proven to be the longest writing gel ink pen among top brands, the smooth-writing, retractable G2 gel ink pen is a classic choice for all your writing needs

Perfectly Suited For You: If you love the original Pilot G2, you'll want to try our full G2 line of Mini, Metallic, Mosaic, and Fashion gel ink pens in a variety of sizes, barrel designs and colors

SOFT BALLPOINT Extremely soft ballpoint pen ink for fast writing and giving the perfect smoothness feeling

NON-SLIP GRIP It offers a non-slip grip and is extremely soft, making writing speedy and comfortable

PRECISE WORK Medium tip with a line width of 0.5mm for a precise and smooth writing experience

Antelope canyon-inspired orange design on white lacquer with gold-plated engravings and rose gold-plated appointments and Click-off cap

Stainless steel fountain pen nib that adapts to your unique touch

Specially formulated ink flows flawlessly and dries quickly

PILOT PENS BLACK & BLUE PENS G2 - The smooth writing pens, long-lasting Black and Blue Pilot G2 pens 1.0 mm features a comfortable rubber grip, makes it great for journaling & professional Office use.

LONGEST LASTING, REFILLABLE GEL INK - Proven to be the longest writing gel ink pen among top brands, the smooth-writing, retractable G2 gel ink pen is a classic choice for all your writing needs.

PERECTLY SUITED FOR YOU: If you love the original Pilot G2, you'll want to try our full G2 line of Mini, Metallic, Mosaic, & Fashion gel ink pens in a variety of sizes, barrel designs & colors.

BUILT FOR EVERYDAY OVERACHIEVERS: You can rely on G2, proven to be the longest-lasting gel ink pen*, with an extra comfortable grip & smooth gliding ink. The roller ball flows consistently for taking notes, writing a novel longhand, or pen & ink drawing.

FASHION & FUNCTION: Long-lasting Pilot G2 Fashion Collection Gel Pens flow smoothly and evenly - and work as hard as you do - making them perfect for home, school & office use. Plus, they are available in 5 fashion-forward barrel designs + ink colors.

PERECTLY SUITED FOR YOU: If you love the original Pilot G2, you'll want to try our full G2 line of Mini, Metallic, Mosaic, & Fashion gel ink pens in a variety of sizes, barrel designs & colors.

PILOT EASY TOUCH: This quick-drying refillable ballpoint pen has a form fitting rubber grip for increased comfort & smooth writing experience. Translucent barrel with visible ink supply so you never run dry!

QUICK-DRYING BALLPOINT PEN: Available in medium & fine point & black, blue, & red smear-resistant ink, the Pilot Easy Touch ballpoint pen offers a comfortable, exceptional writing experience.

DESIGNED TO DELIGHT: If you love Pilot Easy Touch ballpoint pens, you'll want to try the full Easy Touch line, available in both capped & retractable options. All Easy Touch ballpoint pens are refillable.

Perfectly balanced.

Ribbed finger grip.

Tinted transparent barrel.

Seriously smooth and fashion forward, the new Acroball PureWhite Pen from Pilot has it all - A stylish design, comfortable contoured grip, and incredibly smooth effortless writing! Acroball’s advanced ink allows you to express yourself brilliantly with ultra-smooth, colorful, smear-resistant formula. Not only is the Acroball pen fun to write with, it is also retractable and refillable, so you won't have to worry about losing a cap or running out of ink. Pilot Acroball PureWhite pens contain advanced black ink and a fine (0.7mm) point, with a variety of fashionable color accents on the barrel. See what everyone is talking about - Buy a pack today!

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UPGRADE TO THE PEN OF THE FUTURE: The ballpoint pen has evolved! Pilot Acroball pens are scientifically engineered and field-tested to excel under extreme conditions - and look good doing it.

Pilot Precise V5 RT: This premium retractable rolling ball pen has a patented extra fine precision tip to deliver smooth, skip-free writing every time. Unparalleled performance for ultra-smooth writing

Precision Point: You'll love the clean lines & smooth ink delivery of this retractable rolling ball pen. Available in 12 stunning ink colors. Features a sophisticated metal clip

Designed to Delight: If you love Pilot Precise pens, you'll want to try the full line of Precise V5, V5 Deco Collection, & V7 rolling ball pens, available in capped & retractable options

PILOT FRIXION CLICKER - This pen combines the ease of a retractable pen with Pilot's heat erasable thermo-sensitive gel ink. No wear or tear so you can erase & rewrite until it's right without ruining the page.

ERASABLE, RETRACTABLE, REFILLABLE - The FriXion gel ink pen writes smooth & erases clean. Available in a variety of vibrant ink colors: black, blue, red, turquoise, purple, navy, pink, & green.

WRITE & CREATE FEARLESSLY - If you love FriXion erasable ink pens & markers, you'll want to try Pilot's full line of erasable Clickers, ColorSticks, Fineliners, Colors Marker Pens, & Highlighters.

A bolder version of the classic BIC Cristal pen

1.6mm bold point creates vivid lines that stand out on the page

Translucent smoked barrel allows easy monitoring of remaining ink supply

Four color (black, blue, red, green) convenience in one pen

Perfect for recording data in different colors

Features lanyard hole

Smooth writing, long lasting and precise pen filled with high quality black ink

Full metal body provides the ideal balance of weight and feeling

Hexagonal shape keeps pen where you want it and reduces fatigue

Contemporary styling

Sleek fashionable

Rich lacquer finishes

For those endless meetings, you will love the padded extra-comfort grip

The 4 medium 1.0 mm tips are perfect for anything from note-taking and diagrams to annotations and bullet journaling

Long live these BIC 4 Colours Grip Biro pens. Each refillable ink cartridge writes for an average 2 km that's a total of 8 km

Ergonomic Rubber Grip - The Uni-ball black gel pens features a comfortable rubber grip that provides superior traction and control while you write. This allows for a more relaxed and enjoyable writing experience when using Uniball pens

Clear and Elegant Barrel Design - The clear and black pens barrel design is both stylish and professional. It provides a clear view of the ink level so you never run out unexpectedly,

Acid-Free and Refillable - The gel ink in these pens is acid-free, which helps preserve your documents for a longer period of time. Additionally, the pens are refillable, so you can use them for an extended period

4 ink colors in 1 pen

Ideal for organizing and color-coding copy, Bullet Journaling, doodling, and more

Long-lasting, refillable ink in blue, green, black, and red for fun and colorful expression

A radiant green and ivory palette sparkles with 23Kt gold plate inlays and appointments.

Swivel-action propel/repel feature

Specially formulated Cross ink flows flawlessly for a Superior 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