Amazon.com Description

The Stabilo fine point (.4mm) pens feature water-based ink in vibrant colors, formulated to sustain a long cap-off time. The uniquely-designed, long-wearing tips are encased in metal, so the pens can be used with rulers and stencils. The caps are ventilated for safety. Set of 30 colors.

Review on Value

Amazon is currently selling this set of 30 Stabilo pens for $17.99 with free one day shipping. This particular set is hard to find in big box stores. Staples sells a 3 pack of 10 Stabilo pens for $29.99, however, it doesn’t offer the same array of colors that the set on Amazon offers. Office Depot sells a set of 20 Stabilo pens for $22.99.

Review on Quality

These Stablio pens have an ultra fine felt tip that is very similar to the metal needle point tip of a Pilot Precise pen. Users can surely color or underline the smallest spaces with these pens. The ink colors are nice and bright, with little to no bleed through. These pens are designed not to dry out if used without the cap on for long periods. The ultra fine tip, however, does seem to affect the pens smooth performance.  Amazon users report a slight scratchiness to this pen and cautioned that repeated strokes over certain spots will cause the paper to tear. Overall, Amazon users like these pens giving it 4.4 out of 5 stars with over 500 reviews. 

Best Uses

These pens are ideal for:

• Sketching
• Underlining
• Coloring small spaces
• Writing

What to Avoid

These pens are not ideal for:

• Broad long strokes
• Coloring large areas

Key Specs

Additional Details

Stabilo 88 Point - 30 Color Wallet (8830-1)

17.99

8.9

Design

8.5/10

Features

8.5/10

Performance

8.9/10

Quality

9.2/10

Value

9.3/10

Pros

• Very fine tip
• Doesn't dry out
• Good variety of colors
• Good value

Cons

• Not smooth
• Limited range of motion

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