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12-Pack Pilot Precise V5 Liquid Ink Rolling Ball Pens (Blue)

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    • These 12-Pack Pilot Precise V5 RT Liquid Ink Retractable Rolling Ball Pens (Blue, Extra Fine Point) are $1.22 lower (10% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $12.08 at the time of this posting.
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    • These pens have received an average rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 based on over 1,300 Amazon customer reviews.
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Amazon has select 12-Pack Pilot Precise Liquid Ink Pens on sale at prices listed below. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders of $25 or more.

Thanks to community member Dingo55 for finding this deal.

Available Deals:

No longer available:

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • These 12-Pack Pilot Precise V5 RT Liquid Ink Retractable Rolling Ball Pens (Blue, Extra Fine Point) are $1.22 lower (10% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $12.08 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • These pens have received an average rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 based on over 1,300 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Amazon offers free returns for this item. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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jonhohle
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The V5 is probably my favorite pen of all time. I've been using them since the early 90s and haven't found anything I prefer. Having been a frequent traveler however (in a previous life), these pressurized, liquid ink pens have a tendency to explode in the reduce pressure of a plane at altitude. After at least a dozen such incidents, I stopped carrying them as frequently.

The V5 RT, while not quite as good as the V5, is a gel pen that does not explode while traveling and the clicky design is, imho, more convenient than the cap. I also like the rubberized grip of the RT. On top of that, the hybrid liquid/gel ink does not bleed or soak nearly as much as the liquid ink in the original, making them more versatile and less messy. The major problem I have with the RT is the tip is fragile and when it accidentally activates in my pocket (it's the same tip on both, but a capped pen doesn't typically come uncapped), in the best case I get a small ink spot on my pants, and in the worst case, the tip gets irreparably bent.

I find the V5 to be a great compromise in smoothness and flow. I've tried 0.3mm or 0.28mm pens and find them to "scratchy", 0.7mm pens release too much ink and make it hard to write at small sizes. My 6แต€แดด grade teacher banned the V5s because they didn't require enough force for the penmanship technique he wanted us to use.

All of that said, both pens are fantastic and I'm going to get a box of each. After nearly 30 years, the nothing provides better writing satisfaction than Precise line. It's remarkable (pun intended) that they are still being made after all of these years and that nothing in this price range is competitive with the V5 except the RT successor. When they can be purchased at <$1 piece, they're difficult to pass up.

Edit: I'm just a rando-slickdeals lurker with no qualifications and terrible handwriting, so take everything I say with a grain of salt. Here's Pen Addict's reviews:

* Pilot Precise V5 Extra Fine [penaddict.com]
* Pilot Precise V5 RT 0.5 [penaddict.com]

Also, I find the green and purple ink have the best "flow", followed by blue and red, and finally black. That said, black ink is my least favorite, so I may be biased.
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oceanlake
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Thanks OP! Some other options are on sale as well


12-Pack Pilot Precise V5 Liquid Ink Rolling Ball Pens [amazon.com] (Blue, Extra Fine Point) $9.89
12-Pack Pilot Precise V5 Liquid Ink Rolling Ball Pens [amazon.com] (Black, Extra Fine Point) $10.04
12-Pack Pilot Precise V5 RT Liquid Ink Rolling Ball Pens [amazon.com] (Black, Extra Fine Point) $12.98
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robertw477
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Nothing wrong with his comments. I like the details. I will be flying alot as well and its good to know.
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Sep 12, 2021 12:11 PM
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daakrolbSep 12, 2021 12:11 PM
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Oh yes the liquid ink pens. Way better than theโ€ฆ. Solid ink?
Sep 12, 2021 12:36 PM
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RegulusSep 12, 2021 12:36 PM
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Quote from prakax View quoted comment :
Extra fine is too thin for me. I use fine. Good deal though!
fine is too thin for me. i use medium.
Sep 12, 2021 12:50 PM
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acharnSep 12, 2021 12:50 PM
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Quote from jonhohle View quoted comment :
The V5 is probably my favorite pen of all time. I've been using them since the early 90s and haven't found anything I prefer.
I agree. The V5 is the "gold standard" of disposable pens.
Sep 12, 2021 12:52 PM
189 Comments
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initechSep 12, 2021 12:52 PM
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The RTs are my favorite pens. I've previously never liked a pen enough to hold onto it until they ran out of ink.
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Sep 12, 2021 12:59 PM
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BPD007Sep 12, 2021 12:59 PM
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Getting the RTs just for the refills to put in my metal pens
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Sep 12, 2021 1:19 PM
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OmahaJeffSep 12, 2021 1:19 PM
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The black extra fine is excellent for drawing and inking pencil sketches. The only downside is that you have to give it extra time to let the ink settle before doing much of anything else with the drawing. Would recommend these at $2 each, but this is a great price.
Sep 12, 2021 2:23 PM
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prettywomenSep 12, 2021 2:23 PM
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Quote from Regulus View quoted comment :
fine is too thin for me. i use medium.
Same here

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Sep 12, 2021 3:08 PM
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snakepuddingSep 12, 2021 3:08 PM
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Reminder that Amazon adjusts the ratings based on a formula that produces what Amazon considers to better represent the rating. Also note that extra-fine pen suggests a very narrow ink linewidth and the ink-ball will make more rotations per length thus wearing faster than a normal pen linewidth.
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Sep 12, 2021 3:21 PM
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robertw477Sep 12, 2021 3:21 PM
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Quote from OrangePollution5297 View quoted comment :
Jesus, your 1 friend must love hearing about your pen expertise. Tell us more! "I've been using them since the early 90s and haven't found anything I prefer." English much, what does this even mean? Yet 20 people liked this babble.. "Having been a frequent traveler however (in a previous life)" ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
Nothing wrong with his comments. I like the details. I will be flying alot as well and its good to know.
Sep 12, 2021 4:20 PM
10 Comments
Joined Jul 2019
Tom592007Sep 12, 2021 4:20 PM
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Anyone knows a good notebook alternative to the Moleskine? I love this pen but it definitely bleed through moleskine pages.
Sep 12, 2021 4:42 PM
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Lunatic_HereticSep 12, 2021 4:42 PM
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0.5mm?? ugh, cretins.
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Sep 12, 2021 8:36 PM
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mr0xSep 12, 2021 8:36 PM
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Quote from jonhohle View quoted comment :
The V5 is probably my favorite pen of all time. I've been using them since the early 90s and haven't found anything I prefer. Having been a frequent traveler however (in a previous life), these pressurized, liquid ink pens have a tendency to explode in the reduce pressure of a plane at altitude. After at least a dozen such incidents, I stopped carrying them as frequently.

The V5 RT, while not quite as good as the V5, is a gel pen that does not explode while traveling and the clicky design is, imho, more convenient than the cap. I also like the rubberized grip of the RT. On top of that, the hybrid liquid/gel ink does not bleed or soak nearly as much as the liquid ink in the original, making them more versatile and less messy. The major problem I have with the RT is the tip is fragile and when it accidentally activates in my pocket (it's the same tip on both, but a capped pen doesn't typically come uncapped), in the best case I get a small ink spot on my pants, and in the worst case, the tip gets irreparably bent.

I find the V5 to be a great compromise in smoothness and flow. I've tried 0.3mm or 0.28mm pens and find them to "scratchy", 0.7mm pens release too much ink and make it hard to write at small sizes. My 6แต€แดด grade teacher banned the V5s because they didn't require enough force for the penmanship technique he wanted us to use.

All of that said, both pens are fantastic and I'm going to get a box of each. After nearly 30 years, the nothing provides better writing satisfaction than Precise line. It's remarkable (pun intended) that they are still being made after all of these years and that nothing in this price range is competitive with the V5 except the RT successor. When they can be purchased at <$1 piece, they're difficult to pass up.

Edit: I'm just a rando-slickdeals lurker with no qualifications and terrible handwriting, so take everything I say with a grain of salt. Here's Pen Addict's reviews:

* Pilot Precise V5 Extra Fine [penaddict.com]
* Pilot Precise V5 RT 0.5 [penaddict.com]

Also, I find the green and purple ink have the best "flow", followed by blue and red, and finally black. That said, black ink is my least favorite, so I may be biased.
You should try fountain pens if you write a lot. Stopped using ball point/gel pens after I discovered them. Nothing matches the flow and smoothness of it - and a lot of other things.

Can get crazy expensive if you start going after luxury pens. Would suggest starting with Pilot fountain pens like Kakuno or Metro.

https://www.amazon.com/PILOT-Kakuno-Fountain-Pen-10819/dp/B07KBNB66W/
Sep 12, 2021 9:54 PM
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FreddyJoeSep 12, 2021 9:54 PM
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If you like the thicker line of the V7 and do not mind the removeable cap, a 12-pack of blue V7s is on sale for $11.39:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GAOTVE

PILOT Precise V7 Stick Liquid Ink Rolling Ball Stick Pens, Fine Point (0.7mm) Blue Ink, 12-Pack (35349)
Sep 13, 2021 3:04 AM
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CharlesH1966Sep 13, 2021 3:04 AM
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Quote from Skyline_ View quoted comment :
V5 RT Blue 12 pack $8.85 @ Walmart (Free shipping $35+)

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pilot-...n/14931301 [walmart.com]
It comes up 12.08 for me

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Sep 13, 2021 11:10 AM
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CleanFreakSep 13, 2021 11:10 AM
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LEFTIES UNITE! Best leftie pen ever Smilie

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