Trust Score: 9/10
The pen that's been winning arguments since 1997 — and still hasn't lost one.
The Pilot G2 has been the best-selling gel pen in the US since 1997 — and our analysis found it still earns that title on merit, not just inertia. At $2.25 per pen (or less in multipacks at Costco), you're getting smooth gel ink, a comfortable rubber grip, and a refillable design that beats most competitors at the same price. The main real-world caveats: ink can smear for lefties and moisture exposure, and some users note occasional quality variation between batches. But for right-handed everyday writers, office use, or anyone who just wants a pen that works every single time they click it, the G2 is a genuinely excellent buy.