Uni-Ball Jetstream RT Pens - NY Times Wirecutter Best Pen for Over a Decade - Pack of 3 Black Fine Point Pens, 0.7mm - Back to School Pens, Ballpoint Pens
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Uni-Ball Jetstream RT Pens - NY Times Wirecutter Best Pen for Over a Decade - Pack of 3 Black Fine Point Pens, 0.7mm - Back to School Pens, Ballpoint Pens

$7.27$10.49★ 4.6(11,905 reviews)
Mubboo Score 5.9/10
  • New York Times Wirecutter's "Top Pick Since 2013" and "the best everyday ballpoint pen."
  • Incredible hybrid ink blends the smoothness and vibrancy of a gel pen with the quick drying speed of a ballpoint
  • Quick-drying ink technology resists smudges and smears, making it perfect for left-handed writers
  • An embossed grip and stainless steel accents give this ballpoint pen a stylish look
  • Vibrant ink bonds to paper better to protect against water and fading
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Mubboo Value Score: 5.9/10

Quality9.2/10
based on 4.6/5 customer rating
Popularity1.7/10
11,905 reviews, top 18% in Ballpoint Pens
Value7.0/10
priced below 70% of Ballpoint Pens

How it stacks up

Rated 4.6/5 — better than 41% of 56 Ballpoint Pens we track. Budget-tier pricing at $7.27.

Head-to-Head vs Category Leader

Uni-BallAIOMOB (Leader)
Price$7.27$21.99
Rating4.6/55.0/5
Reviews11,90515
Mubboo Score5.9/103.5/10

The Uni-Ball Jetstream RT Pens - NY Times Wirecutter is 67% cheaper but rated lower (4.6 vs 5).

Quick Specs

Color
Black
Style
Midnight
Theme
Cartoon
Pattern
Solid
Hardness
HB
Ink Base
Hybrid
Grip Type
Contoured
Ink Color
Black

What reviewers say

Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.

If you write a lot, these pens might run out faster than expected; consider refillable ones for longer use. Choose fine point pens to avoid smearing if you're left-handed or need quick-dry ink.

Rating reliability

Extensively reviewed — highly reliable rating
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About Uni-Ball

  • 4 products in our database
  • Average rating: 4.7/5 across all products
  • Price range: $6.40 – $19.99
  • Categories: Ballpoint Pens

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Uni-Ball Uni-Ball Jetstream RT Pens - NY Times Wirecutter Best Pen for worth buying in 2026?

It earns a Mubboo Score of 5.9/10, with a 4.6/5 rating from 11,905 reviews — better than 41% of Ballpoint Pens we track.

How much does the Uni-Ball Uni-Ball Jetstream RT Pens - NY Times Wi cost?

It is currently $7.27 — budget-tier pricing for Ballpoint Pens.

How does it compare to the top-rated Ballpoint Pens?

The Uni-Ball Jetstream RT Pens - NY Times Wirecutter is 67% cheaper but rated lower (4.6 vs 5).

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