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Fiskars Gel Pens

Test Picture Colored with Fiskars Gel Pens
Test Picture Colored with Fiskars Gel Pens

Basic Description

Fiskars ® Gel Pens are gel pens with a hexagonal barrel shape. Set contains classic, glitter, metallic, neon, pastel and swirl gel pens They are sold in a maximum of 48 count packets.

Pros

  • Hexagonal barrel
  • Smooth flow of ink with no skipping during coloring
  • Good range of colors and ink types
  • 46 unique colors
  • Set includes a white gel pen
  • The only duplicate colours are 2 x black classic ink pens and this is indicated on the packaging
  • Color indicator on lid is a reliable indicator of the gel ink color
  • Vibrant colour
  • Able to color in tight, detailed spaces
  • Comes packaged in a clear plastic box with four individual plastic trays to hold the pens.

Cons

  • No comfort grips
  • No color id printed on barrel
  • Some pens can be “scratchy” when first used but ink flow frees up once pen has been used
  • Ink flow can be inconsistent while colouring
  • Wet ink on application requires drying time and can easily smear until dry
  • Some bleed through and shadowing on basic photocopy paper
  • Thinner papers can buckle due to the wetness of the ink

Price Range

  • $$$ – typically AUD $20.01 – $50.00 / US $15.01 – $40.00 / £10.01 – £26.75 / €13.26 – €33.00

Comments / Recommendations

  • A good pack of gel pens with a good color and ink type range
  • These pens do not require any pressure to get the best out of them so if you have any fine motor, hand or arm problems these may be a suitable option

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