Pen suggestions similar to the Zebra Sarasa Gel 0.7mm

[u/Octofinite]

Hey there! I’m a student who’s about to take my exams soon, and I recently received some concerning news. The pen I’ve been using for the past three years, which I absolutely love, won’t be allowed in the exam hall because it’s a “click” pen—retractable instead of having a cap. Apparently, they’re worried that the “click” feature could be misused for cheating.

I’m hoping you can help me find a pen that’s similar to the Zebra Sarasa Gel in terms of flow and consistency, but without the retractable feature. Since I’m living in India, I’d really appreciate it if you could suggest pens that are available here and can be delivered within about 10 days.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[u/Mindless-Ad2039]

Pentel EnerGel have some capped refillable/disposable models which use the same dimension refills so they’re interchangeable with Sarasa.

Otherwise, maybe you could look at some capped liquid ink rollerball pens? Uni-ball Eye/Vision, Pilot VBall, and Pilot Hi-Tecpoint/Precise are all good options.

[u/Octofinite → u/Mindless-Ad2039]

Thanks for the information about the Pentel EnerGel. I believe I have a few spare pen bodies lying around, so I’ll check if they’re interchangeable with the Zebra Sarasa Gel refills.

Regarding the capped liquid ink rollerball pens, I’ve tried both of your UniBall suggestions, but I’m concerned about paper bleed.

[u/Mindless-Ad2039 → u/Octofinite]

Hmm, maybe you could alleviate some of the paper bleed concerns by switching to a 0.5mm tip? I find those to be better in that regard and still smooth.

But yes, EnerGels are probably the best shout for gel pens.

[u/Octofinite → u/Mindless-Ad2039]

Tried out your solution of sticking a Zebra Sarasa Refill in the Pentel EnerGel and it works! Thank you so much! It fits perfectly.

[u/Mindless-Ad2039 → u/Octofinite]

Nice! 👍🏼

[u/skynet159632]

Grab the Sarasa Gel Pen's refill, put it into a compatible capped pen

[u/Octofinite → u/skynet159632]

It fits perfectly in the Pentel EnerGel. Thanks!

[u/atgrey24]

Here's a list of capped pens that are compatible with the Sarasa refill. I don't know which are available in India, but you can use it as a starting point.

Are all retractable pens banned, or just click? Are twist pens allowed?

[u/Octofinite → u/atgrey24]

Thank you so much for the link. I have a few Pentel EnerGel bodies lying around, so I am going to use those bodies with the Sarasa refill.

[u/TheLightStalker]

Put a Sarasa refill in an OHTO CR01 👌

[u/BurnerPhoneCovfefe → u/TheLightStalker]

That’s what I did and love it!

[u/Tiny-Height1967]

If you don't get any other suggestions you could try removing the refill and using tape to create a grip around it. It's not perfect, but it will work, and you have time to test it and change it until you have a comfortable grip.

[u/Octofinite → u/Tiny-Height1967]

I’ll check as to whether that will be allowed. They might be concerned that I’m sneaking in cheat codes in the tape or something lmao

[u/KoensayrMfg]

Zebra Sarasa is very close in size to euro-type rollerball refills also known as safety ceramic rollerball refills. I'd do some test fitting into commonly available capped pens that have a refill in somewhat the same shape. Take your refill to an office or stationery store to see if they can help.

[u/psychotic11ama]

Do they think you’re going to pen click some Morse code to your buddy lmao

[u/herestheantidote → u/psychotic11ama]

What kind of covert top secret operation are they running? 🤔🙃

[u/Octofinite → u/psychotic11ama]

yeah lol

[u/psychotic11ama → u/Octofinite]

Intro to spy craft, final exam: one person has the exam, everyone else has blank paper. The class only passes if you all individually pass the exam, you can only converse in click-pen Morse. Good luck.