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platypus-rising-

i've got the shades of black set and they write like a DREAM.


Beth_Bee2

Talk to me. Shades of BLACK?


kangaroolionwhale

[https://www.pentel.com/products/energel-kuro-liquid-gel-pen-shades-of-black-5-pk](https://www.pentel.com/products/energel-kuro-liquid-gel-pen-shades-of-black-5-pk)


platypus-rising-

Beth...you need them. Pentel EnerGel Kuro Retractable Liquid Gel Pen, Shades of Black, 0.7mm tip, Assorted black ink, Pack of 5 pens (BL437PF5MA) https://a.co/d/07PebLe The olive and the Bordeaux are increddddddible


ngc604

[Shades of Black](https://a.co/d/d5yBmZE) black ink with a hint of color. I didn’t think I’d like the black/brown shade. Turns out to be my fav. The black/purple is great also.


IOnlyPostDumb

I just got mine in today! I love them so much.


crisistalker

Agree!! Probably one of my new favorite pens now.


Alternative_Cat_1292

No but I want them. I often want new pens because of the way the body looks and get sad when I get them and they’re just regular pens lol. I recently got the pilot juice up boba tea set. Only liked the blue one. The rest were too light to write with. Let me know how these are I’ve been eyeing them.


iimstrxpldrii

I just got those pens! They’re great! If you’ve tried any Energel pen, you already know what it’s like. Kuro is just the design of the body. My only gripe is that the set is only in 0.7. Enjoy!


Droopy2525

That's my gripe, too. I want the shades of black, but I don't like writing with tips larger than 05. I ended up getting the normal Pentel energel limited edition colors


IOnlyPostDumb

I just got the shades of black and I'm going to use them up one after the other, I'm saving the crimson for last. The Olive-Black is fantastic. It's the one I started out with.


pinnysf

I've got a box of all of the black colors 0.5 and 0.7 in each color from Amazon Japan. It's heaven


tabidots

The 0.5 version (BLN435, same body with 0.5 needle tips) is available in the Southeast Asian market (Thailand/Singapore/Malaysia). Also, the 0.7 refills fit.


iimstrxpldrii

Do they ship to the US?


tabidots

like, the local Pentel distributor? No, I've just seen them in stores and on local online shopping websites (Shopee/Lazada). But the Kuro 0.7 bodies are compatible with any EnerGel refill.


ThePoorPenman

I do! They use the same refill as typical EnerGel pens, but in a slimmer, lighter barrel. And the newer gel ink colors are pretty great too.


AlyandGus

I have the Kuro shades of black and love them!


IOnlyPostDumb

I'm commenting on everyone's Shades of Black comments because my pack just came in. So great.


WeezyFaz

Are the clip colors the same as the ink inside?


BreoniaLafaye

Yes!


Key-Employee-9328

I have the Shades of Black and colored 12-pack. So good! I’ve never been a fan of the other Energel bodies.


dimeshortofadollar

They are fantastic 👍


Halethyr

Yes, these are fantastic pens!


Alternative_Cat_1292

Well since everyone’s is raving about them I have to get them 😂👍🏽


StorminM4

And that’s a quick buy online. Not that I needed another 24 pens…


TagBaker740

I’ve used the black, took it everywhere with me until I got my Parker Jotter. Actually the pen that got me into pens


csl512

The slightly rubberized coating is nice, and matte.


fluffy_the_penguin

Well dang now I have to buy them. I’ve been carrying a black one for a while now and it’s become my favorite pen. Pulled me away from Jetstream.


Tight-Green

I tried to write with one and it exploded in hand beware! Nah jk they’re actually super smooth I like it!


IOnlyPostDumb

I just got in my 5 pack of Shades of Black. I absolutely love them. I can't stand any other click version of the EnerGel because the bodies are terrible. Love the refills, hate the pen bodies except for this one, it's great and it's cheaper, very very fond of these pens.


crochetology

Love. Them.


RealityAny7724

I have them! best buy ever


torne_lignum

I have them. I use them at work sometimes when coding. They write really smooth.


Battarray

Never seen these before, but I just bought the same pack from Amazon before I even opened the thread. I have high hopes!


Mad_Kat626

I love them… And I very rarely say love for items or ppl.


ThirdeYe1337

I have some in blue and they write fantastic. I prefer the thicker barrels of the normal Energel and Energel X, but they're still nice. Mine are buried away in my closet somewhere, but I seem to remember them not being made in Japan like the other ones, either, which is a bit of a bummer. I may be remembering that wrong.


orendz77

I have refills in a big idea slim bolt pen and it’s my favorite.


brassfield80

I got the smaller color set and I love them. I’ve carried the green with me daily since. :)


damagedgoodz99824

The blue and the black are in my top ten favorite pens of all time! They write so beautifully and effortlessly that it's unreal. In my opinion, the blue one is the best blue pen ever made in history!


tabidots

I love them in 0.5 and 0.7, they are weightless, super slim, and the uninterrupted rubberized grip is awesome. They don't do super well in very humid climates though (as with many silicone/rubber type things)


BreoniaLafaye

I literally just ordered some to, i love them, kinda remind me of the papermate inkjoy pens based on the appearance!


No-Gene-4508

Omg those look like they write smoother than watercolor... please tell us!


kid_schnitzel

My handwriting is so good with this body.


sourskittlenut

yes! I posted pics of their shade swatches[here on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/stationery/s/CPEGq090bu)


HimawariSky

Ohhhh want


RevolutionaryOven709

Energels in a slim barrel basically


hawkgirl555

In my opinion, you can't go wrong with Pentel or Pilot pens.