Rollerball pens employ the same ball-point mechanics, but with the use of water-based inks instead of oil-based inks. Compared to oil-based ballpoints, rollerball pens are said to provide more fluid ink-flow, but the water-based inks will blot if held stationary against the writing surface. Water-based inks also remain wet longer when freshly applied and are thus prone to smearing—posing problems to left-handed people—and running, should the writing surface become wet.
We provide the finest quality refills with our pens. You’ll love writing with a Schmidt 888 Rollerball!
