These are the smoothest writing pens I've ever used! I'm a nurse and I buy these by the box,and share with everyone else.I really love these pens! They are comfortable to hold, write smoothly and evenly, and the grip is an added bonus.Some pens have a tendency to be either too narrow or too thick, making my hand tire more easily than it should when writing for extended periods of time.The ink flows smooth and effortlessly on the paper, and does so (so far) without blobs or clumps. It is a bold point, and the line is crisp and dark, and is completely without skips. The roller ball makes no noise or scratchy scratchy sounds when writing (which drives me bonkers).The finger grip makes holding the pen very comfortable and eliminates pressure points on the fingers.It's a great pen if you really love a smooth writer!