It’s like a herd of Zebras in my pocket with all these metal EDC pens. The newest to the fold is the G750. After unboxing what do I think?
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Jim Kinkade Reviews the Zebra G750 Pen: A Durable Option for Work and Everyday Carry
In this video, Jim Kinkade takes a close look at the Zebra G750 pen, marking it as the third Zebra pen he’s reviewed, following his evaluations of the x701 and f701 models. Jim provides context by briefly touching on his experiences with the previous pens: while he appreciates the writing quality of the x701, he notes an issue with the pocket clip bending out. The f701, however, has been a reliable work pen for him due to its secure clip. The G750, he mentions, came highly recommended by a commenter as a tactical pen with a supposedly better clip.
Jim recounts finding the G750 at an Office Depot store. He had initially planned to purchase the Uniball Power Tank but, finding it unavailable, decided to get the G750 and plans to order the Power Tank from Amazon later. The video then moves into an unboxing segment, where Jim utilizes two different knives – the SOG Twitch 3 and the Leatherman Arc– to open the packaging. He makes an interesting observation during this process, noting that the Magna cut steel blade on the Arc sliced more effectively than the blade on the Twitch 3.
Upon examining the Zebra G750 itself, Jim notes that it feels sturdy in the hand, although there’s a slight sense of looseness. He is particularly impressed with the tightness of the pocket clip and the quality of the knurling on the pen body, which enhances grip. He points out that both the tip and clip are made of metal and observes a Japanese character on the plunger. The G750 is a gel pen, and the packaging conveniently includes two pens. Jim also notes that the replacement gel cartridges are blue and that the pen features a black collar that can be swapped with a blue collar when changing the cartridge, a thoughtful detail.
Jim then provides a writing sample in a Moleskin notebook, confirming that the pen writes smoothly. However, he highlights a common characteristic of gel pens: their tendency to create splotches, which he finds can be problematic when needing to fill out forms with small boxes. For such tasks, he expresses a preference for the thinner line produced by the f701.
Overall, Jim conveys a positive initial impression of the Zebra G750, appreciating its durable feel and secure clip. He intends to test it further in a work setting and provide a more in-depth review in the future. He also briefly mentions other Zebra pens he owns, including some 401s, which he doesn’t recommend due to issues with their clip and plunger, and notes that he uses the f701 as a pointer when reviewing watches. This review provides a comprehensive look at the G750’s features, comparisons to other pens and knives, and practical considerations for its use.