I've always loved the smooth writing from Pilot G2 pens. The fact that they came out with a variety colored pack with smiley faces on it means I'm delightfully hooked. I'm really glad Pilot sent that adorable care package to Dr. BeachGem10, (which I'd personally love to have) since that was the first time seeing their new product. I had to, of course, test them out and all of the colors are so bold and beautiful. Thank you, Pilot for giving us the same high quality pens but with a fun twist. ❤️ Read more
As a middle school special education teacher, I use the PILOT G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens (G2 Smiley) daily in my classroom, and they have proven to be both practical and supportive for students with disabilities. From an instructional standpoint, the smooth gel ink flow is the biggest advantage. Many of my students struggle with fine motor control, hand fatigue, or inconsistent pressure when writing. These pens require minimal pressure, which allows students to focus on the content of their writing rather than the mechanics of forming letters or numbers. This is especially helpful during extended writing tasks, math problem explanations, and note-taking. The grip design is comfortable and reduces hand strain, making it appropriate for students with IEP accommodations related to motor skills or endurance. I have also found that the clear, bold ink improves legibility for students with visual processing challenges and benefits those who need clean, easy-to-read work samples for assessments. The smiley design, while subtle, adds a positive and engaging element. It has been particularly effective for students who experience anxiety around writing tasks—something small like a friendly pen can lower resistance and increase willingness to participate. Several of my students specifically ask for these pens, which speaks to their comfort and appeal. Durability is another strong point. These pens hold up well to daily classroom use, frequent drops, and student handling without leaking or skipping. This reliability is critical in a structured learning environment where consistency matters. Overall, the PILOT G2 Smiley pens are an excellent classroom tool. They support accessibility, reduce barriers to writing, and contribute to a more positive learning experience for students with disabilities. I would confidently recommend them to teachers, interventionists, and anyone working in inclusive classroom settings. Read more
These pens are awesome. They work in my planner book, my wall calendar and my sketchbook. The ink is smooth and clear. I will say that when you are trying to write lightly you may get a “sketchy” line but that is not the fault of the pen. They don’t seem to go through any but the really thin papers…my grandchildren were able to make them bleen through but they kept going over and over and i think the paper fibers just gave up, lol. I have not had any trouble with smears but i don’t know how a left handed person would be with this pen. I got my set on black friday and foundmthem quite reasonably priced for the number of pens received. I would like them much, much better of they sold refills so i didn’t have to throw away the whole pen….. Read more
Love these pens. Write smooth and they are cute to boot! Read more
Love the different colors of pens and ink colors. A cute photos of smiley faces makes the pen. Might be my favorite one. Nice grip, no bleed and smearing, writes smooth and comes with a plastic holder Read more
These pens write beautifully and they make make me smile 😃! Read more
These are my favorite pens in the entire world. They write so smoothly with minimal smudging and having a bunch of colors is nice to keep it fun at my serving job. My only qualm is that after a lot of use the ink starts to pool and leak everywhere in the tip of the pen and there's no way to fix it :/ Read more
Fun and great quality pens. A bit pricey but a must have Read more
