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Uni-ball Jetstream 0.7mm vs Uni-ball One P 0.38mm

Uni-ball Jetstream 0.7mm ($3) vs Uni-ball One P 0.38mm ($5) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right rollerball.

Uni-ball Jetstream 0.7mm
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Jetstream 0.7mm
$3
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Uni-ball One P 0.38mm
Uni-ball
One P 0.38mm
$5
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Spec-by-spec
SpecUni-ball Jetstream 0.7mmUni-ball One P 0.38mm
Price$3$5
Weight10g8g
Tip0.7mm hybrid ink0.38mm (finest ballpoint)
InkJetstream ultra-smoothPigment-based JETSTREAM
BodyPlastic grip—
LinesDry instantly—
RefillableYes, SXR-7—
OriginJapan—
Weight—8g
Barrel—Compact body
Refill—Yes (SXR-202-38)
Colors—Multiple
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 One P 0.38mm

  • 0.38mm extraordinarily fine
  • JETSTREAM ink does not skip
  • Pigment ink smear-resistant
  • 8g essentially weightless
  • $5 replacement if lost
  • Tiny barrel may not suit large hands
  • Grip finish can get slippery
  • Refills not at every store
Uni-ball Jetstream 0.7mm is the better value at $3. If weight matters most, Uni-ball One P 0.38mm carries lighter at 8g. Both are part of our curated rollerball index — tap through to check current pricing.
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