You should add mildliner highlighting as one of your tests! Because based on this review, I would assume that it might not smudge under a mildliner like the Pilot G2 pens do. But on the other hand, they don't have a 0.38 and Pilot does. Much to think about. LOL Thanks for the review!
For better or worse, I really like when my pens are permanent and archival especially for bullet journaling. That's one of the reasons I love Uniball pens. I do NOT understand why Sharpie (like THE permanent marker brand) decided to make pens that are not strongly permanent?? Weird. That being said I think they look pretty cool actually and I would like to try them but I probably won't buy them
I agree. I don't know why Sharpie wanted to enter the gel pen market; it's already SO saturated, and these don't bring anything new at all. The whole point of the Sharpie brand is the implication of permanence. It makes no sense. 🤷🏻♀️
Uni0ball Signo RT1 in 0.28 is amazing me - so smooth and dries by the time my hand goes over the previous words I wrote (lefty). Though they're quite pricey, my favorite alternative is the Zebra Sarasa Clip* (Japan import) in 0.3 in the color blue-black. Obsessed
I write down a LOT of important stuff. And although the actual risk of water damage and fading in my home office is low, it gives my comfort to write with truly waterproof ink (same for checks). I use Uniballs only.
Is it weird that I love your pen reviews most of all 😂 I’ve watched all of them multiple times and not just when I’m looking for new pens lol I just love how clear they are and you check all of the boxes in every review question wise 🥰
Compared several gel pens today. My opinion Pilot G2 0.7 is the king of gel pens. Bic Gelocity 0.7 and the Pentel EnerGel 0.7 very close behind. Sharpie S gel was my least favorite out of all I tested. Just my opinion. Enjoyed your video!!!!
Excited about these because I have never like the G2 in black. The ink seems different than the blue G2. I’m hoping the availability gets better with these sharpies as people buy them!
The performance and fairly quick drying of these Sharpies kiiiiiinda reminds me of the Zebra Sarasa Dry/Speedy/SE. Have you ever had those in the pen battles?
I think everyone is raising good points about the highlighter test. But they look pretty impressive. I wish they were permanent gel ink (if that even exists). It could be a new contender for writing on KAD stickers.
I don't think they're permanent - permanent, but the Uni-ball Signo 207 and 307 are marketed as fraud (eg., counterfeit washing) resistant. I like the 307 alright, but it's more of a normal dry time which means occasional smudging for lefties like me. Hope that was helpful!
I would like to know Kat's opinion. It seems like the smear happened on the very last letter written where there is NO time for drying. The lefty reviews on Amazon seem to be positive, so a trusted lefty opinion would be helpful. Also how does it hold up to Mildliner over it?
I used to hand these out for students to complete tests and would only get about half of them back because they liked them so much they stole them. Needless to say I STOPPED handing them out! It is a fantastic pen!
My problem with gel pens is they smear so bad with highlighters, so I was hoping to see some highlighting. I switched back to ballpoint for my Planners and for work.
I tried it, and as a sketching pen I thought it was pretty bad. Super great flow coming out of it, but if you sketch with your hand draging on paper it will smear for sure. (gah ink on my hand right now) I really wanted to like it :(
@@TheArtorres Honestly I keep going back to either a Bic, or my favorite has been the Micron with a felt tip (I think it's the pn tip). I just get super annoyed that those microns dry out so fast, but other then that I love the PN tip :)
Question! I noticed the black Sharpie fineliners are more of a dull black almost dark gray than a saturated black. Did you notice that with the gel pens? From the video, it does look like the Sharpie gel pens aren't as opaque as the G2, but that might just be because they're less inky.
My exasperation with other pens for cartooning seems to have come to an end. Like dating the wrong people, I finally found someone I can be with that won't drive me crazy. Sharpie S-Gel - I think I love you. - Franco Twinkie
Was using one of the sharpie gel pens for work.. started leaking in my pocket 3-4 days into using it..I had to throw it away... I bought the 2 pack gna try the second pen and hope it works out better... If it does work it's a great pen
I am a sucker for the Energel pens. In the 1.0 tip. They have a juicier ink but I love them. I like the look of these sharpie pens... I hope they make a broad tip option.
thanks! i have missed your pen reviews! I love your reviews-heck you could review a pile of dirty laundry and I would totally watch it and like it! lmao
I've been able to get my hands on the blue (fav), white, and black plastic barrels as well as the gray (fav) and champagne gold metal (fav) versions. I've used the 0.5 (fav) and 0.7 tips in both blue (fav) and black ink. The blue barrel appears pearlescent which I like and prefer. The metal barrel is slightly heavier, feeling more substantial in my hand. The grip section is comfortable to hold (for my small hands/slim fingers), the ink is dark, the tip is smooth, the retractable button stays down and in place when the tip is extended (a feature I appreciate), and is compatible with favorite refills, i.e., the Zebra JF, Pentel Energel LRN/XLRN, and Uni SXR-38/5/7/10. The one thing I would have preferred... the font of the "S-GEL" branding and the tip size number to be smaller and located in a less conspicious area, like the back of the barrel placed flush with the metal ring at the base of the grip section. I don't mind the "Sharpie" branding as it's in a "cute" font. Overall, I prefer a more "cleaner" look. Now, to get my hand on the purple and green ink. Amazon offers a 12/pk in purple, but I'm hoping for a 2 or 4/pk release, in case I wind up not digging the color.
I understand the struggle of not finding something new in your town's stores. I live in a very small town about 40 minutes away from Albuquerque and I never find new stuff at the Walmart here. I have to wait until I need to run to the city and then hopefully I remember what little item I wanted to pick up. I love your reviews and I love pens! I will definitely pick these up when I come across them. Thank you!
I have no problem with gels on my Leuchtturm A5 - I have no idea what paper they use in the smaller notebooks, but there is a def difference. The G-2 ink has a longer dry down time.
I tried these pens in my Leuchtturm 1917 and my exceed bullet just last week . The pens didn't bleed but they do ghost really bad. I found them at Staples . These are inky pens as well.
Really helpful review! I love gel pens, except for all that smearing. I think I wouldn't like the Sharpie ones, though, because when they're sitting upright, you can't tell which color you're grabbing! It's very sleek and stylish, but not exactly practical (for me).
Just bought these in a 12 pack black for my work as a loss prevention officer…. I keep losing pens at work and needed a good value pack and these seem good! Wish Amazon offered a monthly subscription cause these bad boys will get stolen or lost a lot lol
I like the sharpie s gel pens better than the paper mate ink joy pen I just got my sharpie s gel pens in blue and black red today and I love them I’ll always get these pens
Wow I didn't know sharpie was gunna make a gel pen .... But as for me a really good gel pen is the pen tell libretto it can take the pentel energel refills it's pretty much just a non clicking version of the ener gel I pens that cap .....
Cindyyyyyy sounds like you need not only a weekly manicure routine, but also some cuticle oil massages 3x per day!! That will help those nails! Back on topic - I’ll probably try those because when Sharpie first came out with their pens, I was hooked.
Sharpie Pen survives drop test but the ink is spotty once past midway point of ink life. Also these seem to unscrew themselves when left alone in binder from binder being tossed around and bumps. 🖊️ Would like to see latest RT 1.0 wide ink barrels (gel) pens best for outdoor use. - Longtime Pen Addict
I just had to get rid of 6 of my pentel energel breast cancer 🎀 pink pens because they went dry I wouldn't mind so much but they were barely 4 months old bloody annoying 😑
The one I have gobs up dries out if you put it down for a while . It feels good in the hand but if your work looks bad . I wouldn't buy another one I think it's junk .
I like your videos but it kind of drives me insane that when you turn the pages in your not inexpensive notebooks to show bleed through, you fold them. Now the paper is creased. It is an OCD nightmare. You could just turn the page on the spine, right?
I love the buttery smoothness of the pilot RT 1.0 mm. I’ve had spotty success with the .5 mm. Sometimes I get lucky w/a buttery smoothness in the .5 mm, too. Pilot used to make excellent pens, but I’ve noticed their quality control has begun to decline.
I ordered the 36 count of these pens in black off of amazon for just over a dollar a piece , and the fingers are very dainty and very attractive by the way 🤤✍
Hi Cindi, watch all yer reviews. Thumbs WAY UP! Bought this pen @ my local Office Max in Phx, Az for $7.99. Bought 2 packs (0.7mm & 1.0mm) prefer the 1.0 as is smoother as it lays down much more ink. Also bought the new Sharpie "Roller" (not roller pen) in blue 0.5mm needle point. VERY ergo & VERY attractive. Provide me with a mailing address I'll mail U a new one to test (please). Colors not really very vivid like a Pentel Enegel which is my favorite. Like yourself, new options R always welcome however. Want 2 learn lettering. Pls advise on yer new book (WANT IT). Best Regards, Robert
Hi Cindi like yer vids! I bought the 1.0mm gel 4 pk @ Staples for $6.99. They hsve a BIG stand aline aisle display The 1.0mm write very smooth. Also @ WallMary I found black Paper zmate Inj Joy retractable gel pens in 1.0mm. Vert, very smootb Give 'em a tru & review pls. Thx. Best Regsrds from Phx., Az. Rob
Just tested with a mildliner and didn't see any smearing!
I just got the 1.0 at Walgreens in a two pack for $6...very impressive!!
Being left handed made me a picky pen person. The sharpie s gel is the best pen I've used & it writes so smooth.
As a left-ee I can relate, I usually love thick pens and it makes my handwriting smoother, since you wrote this I’ll be purchasing them.
I'm the one too, having Sharpie S-Gel and Zebra Sarasa Dry and I'm satisfied with them both
The S Gel grip is waaaaaaay better than the G2 in my opinion.
I agree.
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@@cloakeditz4442 no thank you.
@@cloakeditz4442 I'm going with the other guy.
Still like the grip and feel of the g2, but like the link on the s gel.
I’m such a pen junkie and hoarder. 🙄 Thank you for the review. ❤️ I hope you are feeling good following your procedures this week. 😘💊
Unsweet Tea and Me me 2 lol I love pens
Same here. Will have to try them..☺️
Stephanieeeeee can you recommend a really good pen for me that’s super comfortable because I have to write a TONNNN throughout the day
You should add mildliner highlighting as one of your tests! Because based on this review, I would assume that it might not smudge under a mildliner like the Pilot G2 pens do. But on the other hand, they don't have a 0.38 and Pilot does. Much to think about. LOL Thanks for the review!
Yessss
.38 are thee best 🥰
As a lefty I have so many issues with simmering pens I might have to give these a try
Fellow lefty, I definitely understand lol 🙏🏽
I'm a lefty. What's simmering?
@@spacechampi0n I'm sure they mean smearing
It kinda sounds like simmering if you say it slowly.
For better or worse, I really like when my pens are permanent and archival especially for bullet journaling. That's one of the reasons I love Uniball pens. I do NOT understand why Sharpie (like THE permanent marker brand) decided to make pens that are not strongly permanent?? Weird. That being said I think they look pretty cool actually and I would like to try them but I probably won't buy them
I agree. I don't know why Sharpie wanted to enter the gel pen market; it's already SO saturated, and these don't bring anything new at all. The whole point of the Sharpie brand is the implication of permanence. It makes no sense. 🤷🏻♀️
The Uniball Deluxe Micro is my go-to in almost all cases, including inking my drawings. I love them.
Uni0ball Signo RT1 in 0.28 is amazing me - so smooth and dries by the time my hand goes over the previous words I wrote (lefty). Though they're quite pricey, my favorite alternative is the Zebra Sarasa Clip* (Japan import) in 0.3 in the color blue-black. Obsessed
I write down a LOT of important stuff. And although the actual risk of water damage and fading in my home office is low, it gives my comfort to write with truly waterproof ink (same for checks). I use Uniballs only.
Is it weird that I love your pen reviews most of all 😂 I’ve watched all of them multiple times and not just when I’m looking for new pens lol I just love how clear they are and you check all of the boxes in every review question wise 🥰
Compared several gel pens today. My opinion Pilot G2 0.7 is the king of gel pens. Bic Gelocity 0.7 and the Pentel EnerGel 0.7 very close behind. Sharpie S gel was my least favorite out of all I tested. Just my opinion. Enjoyed your video!!!!
Excited about these because I have never like the G2 in black. The ink seems different than the blue G2. I’m hoping the availability gets better with these sharpies as people buy them!
The performance and fairly quick drying of these Sharpies kiiiiiinda reminds me of the Zebra Sarasa Dry/Speedy/SE. Have you ever had those in the pen battles?
You know you are an adult when you had to look this shit up lmao 😂
I think everyone is raising good points about the highlighter test. But they look pretty impressive. I wish they were permanent gel ink (if that even exists). It could be a new contender for writing on KAD stickers.
I don't think they're permanent - permanent, but the Uni-ball Signo 207 and 307 are marketed as fraud (eg., counterfeit washing) resistant. I like the 307 alright, but it's more of a normal dry time which means occasional smudging for lefties like me. Hope that was helpful!
I would like to know Kat's opinion. It seems like the smear happened on the very last letter written where there is NO time for drying. The lefty reviews on Amazon seem to be positive, so a trusted lefty opinion would be helpful. Also how does it hold up to Mildliner over it?
I used to hand these out for students to complete tests and would only get about half of them back because they liked them so much they stole them. Needless to say I STOPPED handing them out!
It is a fantastic pen!
As a student who takes AP classes, these are perfect. Definitely prefer the 0.5 to the 0.7 but that's just my personal preference
her: "it's very hard to find'
me: *first thing that pops up when I search it up on amazon*
What about testing the gel sharpie on vinyl stickers , like "Steves"?
My problem with gel pens is they smear so bad with highlighters, so I was hoping to see some highlighting.
I switched back to ballpoint for my Planners and for work.
Try papermate gel pen
Azor makes the most comfortable ballpoint pens ever. They also provide bold text and are pretty free-flowing for its kind compared to BiC.
I tried it, and as a sketching pen I thought it was pretty bad. Super great flow coming out of it, but if you sketch with your hand draging on paper it will smear for sure. (gah ink on my hand right now) I really wanted to like it :(
Whats your preferred pen?
@@TheArtorres Honestly I keep going back to either a Bic, or my favorite has been the Micron with a felt tip (I think it's the pn tip). I just get super annoyed that those microns dry out so fast, but other then that I love the PN tip :)
I really wanted to like it myself . I wrote some notes 1 drop of water landed on it , I was disgusted .
I live for the fact that I can find likeminded people so easily on the internet 😍
Question! I noticed the black Sharpie fineliners are more of a dull black almost dark gray than a saturated black. Did you notice that with the gel pens? From the video, it does look like the Sharpie gel pens aren't as opaque as the G2, but that might just be because they're less inky.
they're not quite as black as the g2, but blacker than the fineliner sharpie pens (I know exactly what you are talking about)
Just got your book in the mail! So excited to get started!!! Great way to keep myself occupied while recovering from surgery
Are they smudgy when you highlight over them? I know most gel pens are but didn’t know if they were different in that regard
My exasperation with other pens for cartooning seems to have come to an end. Like dating the wrong people, I finally found someone I can be with that won't drive me crazy. Sharpie S-Gel - I think I love you. - Franco Twinkie
Was using one of the sharpie gel pens for work.. started leaking in my pocket 3-4 days into using it..I had to throw it away... I bought the 2 pack gna try the second pen and hope it works out better... If it does work it's a great pen
i believe this person is beautiful. Thank god for youtube. I purchased these twice and now I know how to use this pen Thanks Stege
I am a sucker for the Energel pens. In the 1.0 tip. They have a juicier ink but I love them. I like the look of these sharpie pens... I hope they make a broad tip option.
T Noah the do offer a 1.0 size :)
I'm here to know if it is going to smear because I am a problem child when it comes to that. Thanks for answering that for me!
thanks! i have missed your pen reviews! I love your reviews-heck you could review a pile of dirty laundry and I would totally watch it and like it! lmao
maggie stein same
that's weird. you're weird.
😂😂 lol
I've been able to get my hands on the blue (fav), white, and black plastic barrels as well as the gray (fav) and champagne gold metal (fav) versions. I've used the 0.5 (fav) and 0.7 tips in both blue (fav) and black ink. The blue barrel appears pearlescent which I like and prefer. The metal barrel is slightly heavier, feeling more substantial in my hand. The grip section is comfortable to hold (for my small hands/slim fingers), the ink is dark, the tip is smooth, the retractable button stays down and in place when the tip is extended (a feature I appreciate), and is compatible with favorite refills, i.e., the Zebra JF, Pentel Energel LRN/XLRN, and Uni SXR-38/5/7/10. The one thing I would have preferred... the font of the "S-GEL" branding and the tip size number to be smaller and located in a less conspicious area, like the back of the barrel placed flush with the metal ring at the base of the grip section. I don't mind the "Sharpie" branding as it's in a "cute" font. Overall, I prefer a more "cleaner" look. Now, to get my hand on the purple and green ink. Amazon offers a 12/pk in purple, but I'm hoping for a 2 or 4/pk release, in case I wind up not digging the color.
I love the ink in Sharpie, but I hate having to fill up the landfill, with these pens.
3:34 G2 pilot pens are the worse for Smearing . lol
They come in an assorted color pack. Have you tried all the colors?
I love these pens but kind of hate the tip cap. never had that and I feel like sometimes it doesn't completely come off and affects the pen.
I understand the struggle of not finding something new in your town's stores. I live in a very small town about 40 minutes away from Albuquerque and I never find new stuff at the Walmart here. I have to wait until I need to run to the city and then hopefully I remember what little item I wanted to pick up. I love your reviews and I love pens! I will definitely pick these up when I come across them. Thank you!
I have no problem with gels on my Leuchtturm A5 - I have no idea what paper they use in the smaller notebooks, but there is a def difference. The G-2 ink has a longer dry down time.
I might try them. I'm left handed and I always end up smearing ink.
You should give Azor's 1 mm ballpoint pens a try, they provide comfort and bold enough text at the same time.
i was just wondering as newell is the owner of the sharpie and papermate inkjoy that they might share the same cartridge of inks just rebrands
Thank you for reviewing these! I had been wondering about them! Also I got your book today... YAY!
You saying Goddamn when the plastic thingy wouldn't come off? I loved that bit.
Today 11-16-21, office depot has all 3 barrel colors and all 3 tip sizes 😀 Also i picked up a 2 pack of metal barrels, gray.
Well ty ☺️ 🖊️ 🖋️ Lady. Great editorializing on the pens!!!!! You are a natural ❤️😘
Great videos use the same journal. Did you have a video of your fav journaling/handwriting pen(s)? Thank you
We just put the planogram for the Sharpy pen at office depot/max a month ago so they are already @ office depot and we have .5 and 1.0 as well
The sharpie website says they have a green one and a purple one
"More likely to get stolen" is real🤣🤣🤣
I tried these pens in my Leuchtturm 1917 and my exceed bullet just last week . The pens didn't bleed but they do ghost really bad. I found them at Staples . These are inky pens as well.
Really helpful review! I love gel pens, except for all that smearing. I think I wouldn't like the Sharpie ones, though, because when they're sitting upright, you can't tell which color you're grabbing! It's very sleek and stylish, but not exactly practical (for me).
Try papermate gel pen
These are my favorite pens for school
Off the subject here... I got your book today that I pre-ordered... so excited!
Wonder how these work for a lefty. We drag our hand across what we write and this may be the ticket to stop or minimize it.
Do a video unboxing of Uniball signo gel impact metallic pens
Just bought these in a 12 pack black for my work as a loss prevention officer…. I keep losing pens at work and needed a good value pack and these seem good! Wish Amazon offered a monthly subscription cause these bad boys will get stolen or lost a lot lol
Can I just say, your book is supposed to arrive tomorrow from amazon and I'm so excited!! Yay!!🎉🎉🎉❤️🤣😜
I need something because of writing on labels for lab
That's why I hate gel pens.....the smear!! Thanks for the review!!!
Will it write on plastic? Markers do, but very few pens will write on plastic.
Love listening to your candid discussions! You say it like it is!🙂
Good thing I watched this otherwise i would've never known why my s gel didn't write lol
Do you think these would work on the glossy monthly highlights tab in the Plum Paper planner?
Thanks for this Cindy! Have you used their clock fine liners at all? If you have do you feel the body of the pen is about the same?
I love Sharpie! Didn't even know they were making these. I use Ink Joy at work but I think if I can find these I have a new work gave pen!! Woohoo!!!
I bought them and I don’t know how to take the wax out
I like the sharpie s gel pens better than the paper mate ink joy pen I just got my sharpie s gel pens in blue and black red today and I love them I’ll always get these pens
I’m impressed! I still like my G7 0.7 though.....😅
Wow I didn't know sharpie was gunna make a gel pen .... But as for me a really good gel pen is the pen tell libretto it can take the pentel energel refills it's pretty much just a non clicking version of the ener gel I pens that cap .....
Cindy, is it true that the dots on the left and right A&O don’t match up?
Hi is that sharpie gel pen better than pilot g2?
I can’t wait to receive your book!!!! I believe it gets here tomorrow 😄😄
Are these available for left handers?
Great stuff . The bold blue s-gel smears like a 🤬 . I bought it because they advertise no smearing.
Are they water proof so you can use it with watercolor?
Cindyyyyyy sounds like you need not only a weekly manicure routine, but also some cuticle oil massages 3x per day!! That will help those nails!
Back on topic - I’ll probably try those because when Sharpie first came out with their pens, I was hooked.
Sharpie Pen survives drop test but the ink is spotty once past midway point of ink life. Also these seem to unscrew themselves when left alone in binder from binder being tossed around and bumps. 🖊️ Would like to see latest RT 1.0 wide ink barrels (gel) pens best for outdoor use. - Longtime Pen Addict
Thank you.❤
The bleeding isn't all that bad and there isn't any skipping or blobbing. The ink is dense and uniform
Getting them! 🤩✍🏼
Thank you for the video.
Do they smell bad like traditional sharpie permanent markers?
I have seen them at Michael 's recently and it's the beginning of August.
Sharpie and Sakura need to sell more gel pens in Mexico. We need more gel pens in every store.
I need a watercolor test😥
Great review on each of the pens. Thank you for the information!
I just had to get rid of 6 of my pentel energel breast cancer 🎀 pink pens because they went dry I wouldn't mind so much but they were barely 4 months old bloody annoying 😑
Do they work on glossy sticker paper?
The one I have gobs up dries out if you put it down for a while . It feels good in the hand but if
your work looks bad . I wouldn't buy another one I think it's junk .
Thanks for sharing Cindy 🖊😊
I like your videos but it kind of drives me insane that when you turn the pages in your not inexpensive notebooks to show bleed through, you fold them. Now the paper is creased. It is an OCD nightmare. You could just turn the page on the spine, right?
Mine doesn't smear hell it doesn't even write
I write with pens all day at work thes bleed out then stop working for bought 2 packs already
EnerGel and Sarasa dry are still better. But this is still the best American gel pen out there.
I have these pens they write good
I never get gel bc they smear and I'm impatient.
The Pilot RT 5 is definitely my favorite. Does anyone else use it?
I love the buttery smoothness of the pilot RT 1.0 mm.
I’ve had spotty success with the .5 mm.
Sometimes I get lucky w/a buttery smoothness in the .5 mm, too.
Pilot used to make excellent pens,
but I’ve noticed their quality control has begun to decline.
Thanks for this Cindy! Watching while I wait to vote.
I ordered the 36 count of these pens in black off of amazon for just over a dollar a piece , and the fingers are very dainty and very attractive by the way 🤤✍
I use the inkjoy pens and I love them.
Hi Cindi, watch all yer reviews. Thumbs WAY UP!
Bought this pen @ my local Office Max in Phx, Az for $7.99. Bought 2 packs (0.7mm & 1.0mm) prefer the 1.0 as is smoother as it lays down much more ink.
Also bought the new Sharpie "Roller" (not roller pen) in blue 0.5mm needle point. VERY ergo & VERY attractive. Provide me with a mailing address I'll mail U a new one to test (please).
Colors not really very vivid like a Pentel Enegel which is my favorite.
Like yourself, new options R always welcome however.
Want 2 learn lettering. Pls advise on yer new book (WANT IT).
Best Regards,
Robert
Hi Cindi like yer vids!
I bought the 1.0mm gel 4 pk @ Staples for $6.99. They hsve a BIG stand aline aisle display
The 1.0mm write very smooth.
Also @ WallMary I found black Paper zmate Inj Joy retractable gel pens in 1.0mm. Vert, very smootb
Give 'em a tru & review pls.
Thx. Best Regsrds from Phx., Az.
Rob
Just seen the advertizement for these.
I just got the 1.0mm in the mail today!!!