Let’s talk about these Meanplan pens—because at 100 for the price of a latte, they’re either a steal or a splurge on regret. Here’s the real tea after scribbling through half the pack:

The Good: First, the colors POP. I dumped them in a mason jar on my desk, and suddenly my WFH setup looked like a Pinterest post. The retractable click is satisfying (great for fidgeters), and the clip? Actually sturdy enough to survive my overstuffed planner. Writing feels smooth—no scratchy drag—and the 1mm tip is precise for margin notes or doodling coffee cups during Zoom calls. Also, zero smudges! My left-handed roommate hugged me for this.

The Meh: About 10% of the pens arrived with weird ink globs near the tip (looking at you, aqua ones). Not a dealbreaker for grocery lists, but my bullet journal got a few unfortunate polka dots. Durability’s mid—they won’t survive being chucked across the office, but for gentle hands, they’ll last.

The Ugly: One batch straight-up ghosted me. Imagine the horror of handing these to coworkers, only to hear *clickclickclick… nothing*. Quality control seems random—some boxes are golden, others are duds. Pro tip: Test each pen before gifting (learned that the hard way at a baby shower).

Verdict: For bulk needs (think: church events, classroom freebies), they’re a fun, frugal pick. But if you need reliable pens for, say, signing mortgage papers? Maybe spring for the fancy ones. 3.5/5 stars—would buy again, but with tempered expectations.