Home / Rollerball / Comparison
Uni-ball Jetstream 0.7mm vs Uni-ball Jetstream 3
Uni-ball Jetstream 0.7mm ($3) vs Uni-ball Jetstream 3 ($10) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right rollerball.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Uni-ball Jetstream 0.7mm | Uni-ball Jetstream 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3 | $10 |
| Weight | 10g | 20g |
| Tip | 0.7mm hybrid ink | — |
| Ink | Jetstream ultra-smooth | — |
| Body | Plastic grip | — |
| Lines | Dry instantly | — |
| Refillable | Yes, SXR-7 | Yes |
| Origin | Japan | — |
| Tips | — | 3 (black/red/blue) |
| Size | — | 0.5mm each |
| Weight | — | 20g |
Pros & Cons
Uni-ball Jetstream 0.7mm
- Smoothest writing at any price
- Dries instantly no smear
- $3 replace without regret
- Grip comfortable for long sessions
- Best hybrid ink formula
- Plastic body feels cheap
- Not a status flex
- Refills relatively expensive vs new pen
Uni-ball Jetstream 3
- Three colors
- Fast-drying
- Excellent for lefties
- Body plastic
- Knock mechanism rattles
Uni-ball Jetstream 0.7mm is the better value at $3. Both are part of our curated rollerball index — tap through to check current pricing.
More Rollerball comparisons
Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Lamy Safari EF NibLamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Lamy logo Ballpoint PenLamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Lamy pico Ballpoint PenLamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Lamy aion Fountain PenLamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Lamy noto Ballpoint PenLamy 2000 Fountain Pen vs Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Pen