Zebra Pen G-450 Retractable Gel Pen, Black Brass Barrel, Medium Point, Black Ink, 2-Pack, Model Number: 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.

Love me a good pen. This is one of them! Any of your pen fanatics will definitely want to add this one to your collection. Very durable pen, smooth writing on the paper and has a comfortable grip to it. Great value

I have been using Zebra Pens for over ten years, and even has a collection. Gel Pen No.: G-450 is the Second Best in the Zebra production line with the G-750 being the top-of-the-line. I own two of each of these Gel Ink pens, and can state that the G-450 has some advantages over the G-750. First of all the G-450 has a most useful - comfortable rubberized grip and being shorter than the G-750, fits most shirt pockets better.Gel ink is the type to use when writing checks and signing legal papers as it the most secure fromnefarious "washing." The Gel Ink Zebra uses in this writer's opinion has no equal.In using these writing instruments to me the G-450 is more comfortable when writing correspondence and drafting report. While both pens have the quality and great design the G-450 has distinct advantages.I still use the G-750 as my everyday carry pen, but I am starting to think that: "Less Is More."My only issue I have is with the Gel Pen Refills as some have what I believe is an occasional "Air Gap,"where there are actual air pockets which separates the ink from reaching the pen tip area. One hasto look at the refill packages before purchasing. Fortunately, Zebra has this problem covered toowith its blanket warranty, but one has to mail it which takes up an envelope and postage.Concluding, this person rates overall the Zebra Gel Ink All Metal Pens as: Outstanding.

I fell in love with these pens after buying one off of a friend. Zerbra got everything about these pens right. The grip doesn't hurt your fingers after long use, the weight is immaculate and the feeling on the paper is just right. I highly recommend these pens for anyone who wants a better writing experience with a pen that doesn't break the bank. These are truly worth the money.My only complaint is the ink refills don't last long enough. I feel that Zebra could've made the ink refills thicker, allowing more ink to be stored. I go through 2 ink refills a month, which is only $3, but I wish they would last a bit longer.

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!

If it were not for a reviewer. I would not know about this Gel Pen, it writes so smooth. And most of it is metal. The only thing that will not last will be the rubber grip. I keep refillable pens forever. So we will see.I need to buy more.