STEEL G-450 Retractable Gel Pen, Black Ink, 0.7mm, 2-Pack | Brass Barrel, Rapid-Dry Ink, Smear-Resistant, Refillable, Medium Point Tip, Ideal for School and Office Supplies (49512)

To be fair, I got the G-750 first and love it. A friend from work did too, so I went through 2 or 3 in about a week. The G-450 comes in a 2-pack for just over a dollar more than a single G-750, and since I already knew I liked that one I decided I'd give the little brother a try. For starters, the 450 is about 5 & 1/8 inches long, a half-inch shorter than the 750 coming in at 5 & 5/8 inches. Basically the length of the click button. Not a major difference but noticeable. And where the 750 has a metal knurled grip, the 450 has a raised-bump rubber grip. The tip of both versions is metal but slightly different. Otherwise they are very similar. You can easily refill using the zebra JK refill in either 0.5 or 0.7. Mine came with the .7 and I like it okay, nice bold, smooth lines. However, I also like the slightly finer lines of the .5 and prefer to refill with that. Both have a nice weight. Not cheaply light like a motel freebie, but not so hefty as to weigh you down or be uncomfortable after prolonged use. Side note, the refills seem to run out fairly quickly so another bonus to the .5 is a slight bit more writing compared to the .7. Like I said, the price is a little more appealing for the 450, but for some reason the all-metal barrel of the 750 just feels a bit more premium. Realistically I use them almost interchangeably with the exception that when trying to withdraw it, the rubber grip of the 450 holds onto the narrow pen slot of my polo shirt for work. The 750 glides much more smoothly. As seen in the second photo, the 450 is just slightly longer than the Parker jotter. The 750 is about dead even with Pilot's G-2. A former favorite, the TUL barely an eighth of an inch even longer. The only real concern I have is the barrel exposed when refilling is plastic; see third photo. I almost broke one while in a hurry and not paying attention. And for those rebels thinking they can get one of each and swap grips to get a custom writing instrument, see fourth photo. There is the slightest difference in inside diameter which leaves an undesirable gap. For those that still use a paper planner the 450's slightly more compact size may be more desirable. For those with larger hands, or for desk work where compactness is not needed the 750 is good. While I am a bit of a pen guy and am always on the hunt for the next good one, the G-450 will remain in my writing arsenal for a while. I am happy with my purchases and if I find myself missing one, I will hit that re-order button. Bottom line, it's a great pen in either version.

Great pen. Been using it daily for a couple years now and it's dam near perfect. Excellent feel and weight. The g750 was what I used before this pen. This one is just a smaller version but with a rubberized grip instead of knurled, which for me, is much more comfortable. I run through refills pretty quick but I think that's just how it is with gel ink.

Love it!

What can I say, I am a bit of a pen snob. I have pens from all different price ranges, some being over $100. These Zebra G-450 pens are a steal of a deal though!! I bought them due to the metal construction, and chose the G-450 over the G-750 due to the shorter length. I prefer smaller pens length wise, with a larger diameter body due to my large hands. The body on these isn’t really over sized, however it is more than adequate and does not feel like I am writing with a tooth pick. Ink flow on the cartridges is great, as well as dark, bold black lines with no skipping. I have been trying to get into more budget friendly pens, and so far these are the best I have found!! Definitely worth the cost!!

I had sort of written off the appeal of Zebra pens as a novelty of inexpensive metal barrels for people used to plastic pens, but I do find the G-450 to live up to the hype (as weird as that is to write about a pen). It is a medium gel ink pen with sleek black styling that hasn't shown any scratches or wear marks in weeks of regular (and relatively careless) use. The pen is little short in length but it feels high quality to me because of the weight; it may be illusory but it sure works on me. The action is also very satisfying in this pen, and with a reasonably stiff spring and clear clicks I haven't yet misclicked this pen (I am beginning to scare myself). An improvement area would be the logo at the back of the pen. After a few weeks of usage the small red logo and its metallic backing popped off the back of the pen. No functional difference, but I did rather like the small pop of color on top of an otherwise entirely black pen. All in all, I have one in my office at home that I go out of my way to use, and one in my work bag that I would rather die than lend out. Will definitely buy again once someone inevitably skulks away with it!

After extensive research and sampling over a dozen pens, I have come to the conclusion that the Zebra G450 is the best all-around pend. In terms of ink quality, pen quality, and availability, you can't beat it. The G750 is nice, as well, but quite heavy, which can be problematic if you write a lot. My only wish is that the 0.5 blue ink refills were more readily available. So far, I've found ordering a G402 with the ink and swapping barrels is my best option.

These are awesome pens! Write perfectly. Very durable. You can probably stab someone if needed.

Love this pen! It’s my EDC!

A lovely pen for daily use . It feels very tough and has a good weight and the only downside is everyone else will like it too ,so keep it safe .

De los mejores lapiceros que he se pueden conseguir de la marca zebra

Es muy solida, escritura suave, se termina rápido la tinta, pero todo lo demás está genial. El mecanismo no es ruidoso, y tiene un buen agarre.

Quel plaisir à utiliser ! Aucune sensation de frottement, la bille glisse sans effort. Les traits sont uniformes, jamais de bavures et le contraste de l'encre gel noire est saisissant. Lors de la prise en main, l'équilibre est parfait : le poids du laiton procure une stabilité accrue ; la bague repose-doigts en caoutchouc est très confortable et ne tourne pas sur elle-même ; l'assemblage ne présente aucun jeu ; la finition en laiton noir mat est de haut niveau. Soucis du détail : le bouton-poussoir est serti d'un rubis synthétique avec une inscription en hiragana. Ce n'est pas un vulgaire stylo, c'est un instrument d'écriture digne de ce nom !

Caneta atende perfeitamente o dia a dia !!!