| Pen Type | Rollerball pen |
| Point Size(s) | Extra Fine (estimated 0.5mm), Bold |
| Water-resistant | Yes |
| Ink Color | 3 – Black, Blue, Red |
| Capped/Retractable | Capped |
| Clip | Yes |
| Approx Price | $3 each |
Pilot Precise Deluxe is an “old” pen. I had it around the house. It was my favorite pen a few years back before I discovered Uni-ball Vision Elite. Pilot discontinued all but the red pen in this series.
The pen has a pastel body that matches its ink. The grip of the pen is visible even with the cap on. As consequence, the cap is much shorter and has a cute stubby look to it. Because of lack of surface area, it could be difficult to remove the cap sometimes. Perhaps they could add some rubbery material there to improve the grip.
The clip extends beyond the cap (which looks different in a good/interesting way).
The grip of the pen is pretty good. It is made out of a good rubbery material and has hatching (perpendicular to the barrel) to improve the grip. The only problem might be that the grip is only 2.2cm long. The grip is also a bit thicker than the body of the pen, so there is a noticeable difference. If you prefer to hold the pen at a higher location, you are out-of-luck. I usually do like holding the pen where the grip is. However, if my palm starts to sweat, I tend to prefer hold a pen higher (to give more room for air in the palm region).
The ink flow is mostly consistent. It might bleed just a bit on more absorbent paper. I have to estimate the point size to around 0.5mm.
Unique great stubby look, comfortable but short grip, decent ink flow make this a once-good pen.
| Nib/Ink flow | 3/5 (decent flow) |
| Grip/ Balance/Weight | 3/5 (good but short grip) |
| Design/Looks | 4/5
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| Construction | 5/5 (well made) |
http://www.pilotpen-store.com/product_detail.asp?T1=PIL%20PX-5%20RED
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August 10, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Mariana McAlpine
Hi,
Please tell me where I could get the pen because I would very muich like to have it and I need a few like it.
Thank you so much.
April 23, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Leonard Shapiro
I am interested in purchasing the pilot precise deluxe extra fine pens with black ink can I order them from your company? please advise. thank you.
May 27, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Alan Chattaway
There are rollerballs, and then there are Pilots. Some Pilots use a standard point; others use Pilot’s “precise” point, also called the HiTech point, and they are in a class by themselves.
Ordinary ballpoint and rollerball tips have the ball rotating in a spherical socket cut into solid metal. This creates friction all around the ball. Pilot’s HiTech point is made from fine metal tubing with three tiny dimples pushed into it (you can see them near the tip if you look carefully) which, of course, are three tiny bumps when seen from inside the tube. So the ball rides on those three points only, experiencing almost no friction. This makes the Pilot HiTech point uniquely smooth. In fact, for those of us who need some friction to control our writing, the Pilot HiTech point can be TOO free-rolling. They’re such a pleasure to write with that I always keep one close at hand.
August 14, 2008 at 12:56 am
MC Poetry
I loved this pen with all my heart. My first 1.0 mm tip and I’ve never looked back. The only downside was they would explode on planes. But I stuck with them and a single one would last probably 3-4 months with heavy daily writing.
I consider the Precise Grip to be the spiritual successor to this:
http://www.pilotpen-store.com/product_detail.asp?T1=PIL%20PR1-BLK
However, something about the mechanism feels a little off and it doesn’t quite have the same magic as the old ones.
However, I’m very happy with the V-Ball Grip:
http://www.pilotpen-store.com/product_detail.asp?T1=PIL%20LX1-BLK
It’s the closest they’ve gotten – maybe even an improvement. And it has a great red and black color scheme that reminds me of K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider.
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