Pilot Dr. Grip RT vs Pilot Dr. Grip Gel
Pilot Dr. Grip RT ($9.99) vs Pilot Dr. Grip Gel ($9.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right ballpoint.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Pilot Dr. Grip RT | Pilot Dr. Grip Gel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Weight | 20g | 20g |
| Style | Dr. Grip RT, retractable ballpoint | Dr. Grip Gel, retractable gel pen |
| Point | Medium, 1.0 mm | Fine, 0.7 mm |
| Ink | Black ink (Black barrel) or blue ink (Navy barrel) | Black G2 gel ink |
| Grip | Wide barrel, latex-free cushioned grip | Wide barrel, latex-free cushioned grip |
| Refill | Refillable | Refillable |
| Certification | Certified for Ease of Use by the Arthritis Foundation | 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) | ~20g (approx, estimated from the shared wide barrel; JetPens lists 20 g for the Full Black and the Limited gel; Pilot publishes no weight) |
| Pilot model | 36100 (black), 36101 (blue) | 36260 (blue); Staples showed it out of stock |
Pros & Cons
Pilot Dr. Grip RT
- Wide cushioned grip that cuts hand fatigue
- Refillable, so one pen lasts
- Certified for Ease of Use by the Arthritis Foundation
- Plain plastic look compared with the metal-trim styles
- Medium 1.0 mm point writes broader than a gel pen
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 RT is the better value at $9.99. Both are part of our curated ballpoint index — tap through to check current pricing.
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