Best Retractable Ballpoint Pens in 2026

Weight-balanced twist-action 18K gold-plated hallmarked luxury brass ball pen; No two of these limited and serialized handcrafted pens are alike

Distinctions and variations occur in natural sea shell, and those only add to the beauty and uniqueness of each of these handcrafted pens; Colors range from forest to black, with red/blue overtones

With this edition, top quality New Zealand Iridescent Paua sea shells were chosen to showcase their oceanic origins and the band features an etched leaf design; Layers of clear lacquer add protection to the surface of the pen

Supplied with gift box, (1) extra Xezo Speed master Gel ball pen refill, certificate and 3-year warranty card. German-made medium point. Twist-action ball pen.

.999 platinum-plated hallmarked. Limited-edition of 500 pieces. Original ballpoint refill is selectively interchangeable with a variety of commercially available refills

Length - 138 mm; Diameter - 11 mm; Weight - 1.5 ounces/43 grams. Twist action.

Set comes with the pen, a gift box, 1 extra ballpoint cartridge, certificates, and a 3-year warranty card

Twist-action ballpoint pen. Dimensional blue color from a high-gloss lacquering technique; hues change slightly depending on the lighting. Solid brass construction with .999 platinum-plated fittings

Each pen has an intricate diamond-cut guilloche pattern engraved on the barrel. Every pen is numbered in a limited edition production and hallmarked. The weight balanced body is designed to minimize friction against the paper

Supplied with gift box, (1) extra Xezo Speedmaster Gel ball pen refill, sterling silver polishing cloth, certificate and 3-year warranty card. German-made medium point. Twist-action ball pen.

The original ballpoint refill is interchangeable with Xezo refills and a variety of refills from other brands.

Diameter - 12 mm; Length - 144 mm; Weight - 1.6 ounces/45 grams

Set comes with the pen, gift box, 2 rollerball cartridges, certificate, and a 3-year warranty card.

Fine-point rollerball pen. Screw-on cap with push posting. Classic black color with 18K gold-plated solid brass.

Each pen in this limited edition production run is individually serialized, made of solid brass, and carefully weight balanced for supreme comfort. The manufacturing process builds upon the original Phantom reputation, now featuring a black enamel barrel, screw-on cap, and handcrafted Art Nouveau style curved clip. These are expertly protected by a clear translucent coating that is manually polished.

Twist-action luxury handmade pen. Limited edition and serialized. Diameter - 13 mm; Length - 146 mm; Weight - 40 g/1.4 oz

Set comes with the pen, gift box, 1 extra medium ballpoint refill, certificate, and a 3-year warranty card. Xezo ballpoint ink cartridges are available for purchase and are interchangeable with a variety of commercially-available refills.

Hand-inlaid, hand-polished natural blue paua sea shells on the cap. Shell can change colors in the light. These colors can range from blue, green, red, and black.

Medium point twist-action ballpoint pen. Polished aluminum fittings. Set comes with the pen, a gift box, 1 extra ballpoint cartridge, certificates, and 3-year warranty card

Balanced, tapered brass body shaped in a retrofuturistic style. Striking, hand-enameled red and black colors change sides when you twist the pen. This creates the classic Art Deco color positioning on the pen’s body

Produced and serialized in a limited edition of 500 pieces. Please note that this is an entirely handmade pen; slight color variations caused by the intensive handcrafting process may appear

Limited Edition of 300 pieces. Each pen is individually numbered.

Set comes with the pen, gift box, 1 extra Xezo Speedmaster ink refill, certificates, and a 3-year warranty card.

Xezo ink refills are available for purchase and are interchangeable with several other brands of commercially-available refills.