Pilot Dr. Grip Gel vs Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1
Pilot Dr. Grip Gel ($9.99) vs Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1 ($20.59) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pen.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Pilot Dr. Grip Gel | Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $20.59 |
| Weight | 20g | 27g |
| Style | Dr. Grip Gel, retractable gel pen | Dr. Grip 4+1, multi-function pen and pencil |
| Point | Fine, 0.7 mm | Fine |
| Ink | Black G2 gel ink | — |
| Grip | Wide barrel, latex-free cushioned grip | Wide barrel, latex-free cushioned grip |
| Refill | Refillable | — |
| Certification | Certified for Ease of Use by the Arthritis Foundation | — |
| Weight | ~20g (approx, estimated from the shared wide barrel; JetPens lists 20 g for the Full Black and the Limited gel; Pilot publishes no weight) | ~27g (approx, JetPens lists 27 g for the 4+1; Pilot publishes no weight) |
| Pilot model | 36260 (blue); Staples showed it out of stock | 36220 |
| Inks | — | Black, blue, red and green advanced ink |
| Pencil | — | #2 HB lead, retracts at the clip |
Pros & Cons
Pilot Dr. Grip Gel
- G2 gel ink writes smoothly with little pressure
- Three bright barrel colors on the comfortable grip
- Certified for Ease of Use by the Arthritis Foundation
- Retailers often show it out of stock
- Black ink only, whatever the barrel color
Pilot Dr. Grip 4+1
- Four inks and a pencil in one pen
- Six barrel colors
- Same wide comfortable grip
- $20.59 at Staples, the dearest Dr. Grip
- Heavier and thicker than the single-ink pens
Pilot Dr. Grip Gel is the better value at $9.99. Both are part of our curated pen index — tap through to check current pricing.
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