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Pentel EnerGel Pen
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Pentel EnerGel Pen

by Pentel

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Community noted

Gel ink pen from Pentel that accepts EnerGel refill cartridges.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

A redditor buys refills for theirs and calls it super smooth, keeping the same pen going indefinitely instead of tossing it.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as June 2025

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    r/BuyItForLife comment

    i use Pentel Energel pens and buy refills, i love them, super smooth

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