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PILOT Dr. Grip Frosted Refillable & Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Purple Barrel, Black Ink, Single Pen (36250)

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Color: Purple Barrel


Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)


Style: Ballpoint Pen


Features

  • PILOT DR. GRIP: This smooth-writing ergonomic ballpoint pen features our smear-resistant Advanced Ink and a wide barrel with an ergonomic , latex-free cushioned grip to help reduce writing stress, making them great rollerball pens
  • These black gel pens are retractable and refillable with G2 refills, making them great as pens for school and as a signature pen
  • POWER TO THE PEN: Pilot makes exceptional writing instruments to suit all your needs. We have fountain, ballpoint, retractable, erasable, rollerball pens and gel ink pens, whiteboard markers, and more for every writing style
  • ERGONOMIC PEN: Commended for ease-of-use by the Arthritis Foundation, this Dr. Grip Ballpoint pen from Pilot pens comes in medium & fine point & is available in blue, black, or red smear-resistant ink
  • PRESCRIPTION FOR WRITING COMFORT: If you love Pilot Dr. Grip ballpoint pens or seek a smooth gel pen, try our full Dr. Grip line including Frosted, Multifunction, PureWhite & FullBlack retractable, refillable ballpoint pens!

Description

Pilot Dr. Grip Limited Retractable Rolling Ball Gel Pen (36270). The Dr. Grip family has a writing instrument perfect for everyone. Based on the need for a more comfortable writing experience, Pilot introduced Dr. Grip in 1995—a pen and mechanical pencil collection designed to reduce hand fatigue. In 1996, the entire line earned the Ease-of-Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. A 2012 study by Georgia Tech Research Institute found Dr. Grip Center of Gravity nearly 2x more comfortable than leading competitors for users with and without arthritis. Dr. Grip pens are available in a variety of point types including Medium 1.0 mm ball point ink, Fine 0.7 mm gel ink, and 2 HB mechanical pencil lead. The gel ink option includes quick dry gel pens with roller ball technology to prevent smears. The line comes in professional and vibrant barrel colors, including black and blue, and is refillable for long- lasting use. The Dr. Grip 4+1 Multi-function Writing Instrument includes four ink colors (Black, Blue, Red, Green) and a mechanical pencil in one body. It’s ideal for editing, color-coding, and organizing. Whether you prefer a classic black ink pen, a versatile blue ink gel pen, or a precise Dr Grip pen, this line delivers performance and comfort. Pilot—also known as The Pilot—believes in the power of the written word. From the iconic Pilot G2 to Dr. Grip, our quick dry gel pens and smooth writing pens are made to help you write effortlessly and comfortably all day long.

Brand: PILOT


Writing Instrument Form: Ballpoint Pen


Color: Purple Barrel


Ink Color: Black


Age Range (Description): Adult


Manufacturer: ‎Pilot Pen Corporation of America


Brand: ‎PILOT


Item Weight: ‎0.64 ounces


Product Dimensions: ‎0.63 x 2.5 x 7.25 inches


Item model number: ‎36250


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Color: ‎Purple Barrel


Closure: ‎Retractable


Grip Type: ‎Contoured, Cushioned


Material Type: ‎Rubber


Number of Items: ‎1


Size: ‎1 Count (Pack of 1)


Point Type: ‎fine point,medium point


Line Size: ‎1.00 Pen


Ink Color: ‎Black


Manufacturer Part Number: ‎36250


Date First Available: November 3, 2015


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Best pen
Color: Purple Barrel Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1) Style: Ballpoint Pen
Favorite pen
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2025 by Eileen Fortner

  • A more comfortable pen
Color: Assorted Color Barrels Size: 3 Count (Pack of 1) Style: Ballpoint Pen
I'm someone who gradually starts gripping my pens tighter and tighter as I write, so by the time I'm finished, I've got a death grip on them and my hand is cramping badly. I'm also someone who enjoys writing letters, so as you can imagine, that's not the best combination. I bought these pens to try to alleviate that problem in any way I can. I like that they are a thicker pen with a good cushion to them. The shape naturally helps you keep a better, lighter grip - and the cushion helps with comfort, too. I haven't gotten any blisters or callouses from using these. I can write for longer periods of time because my hand doesn't grow as tired as quickly. I've also found that it helps keep my handwriting from growing smaller and less legible...because usually the tighter my grip gets, the messier and more cramped my writing gets. All in all, these are a letter-writer's friend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024 by K425

  • Great!
Color: Purple Barrel Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1) Style: Ballpoint Pen
Writes smooth, comfortable to hold. Very happy!
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2025 by Bran

  • Wider grip, refillable
Color: Assorted Color Barrels Size: 3 Count (Pack of 1) Style: Ballpoint Pen
Wider grip circumference functions well for arthritic hands. They are very light so hopefully they will be as durable as my old PhD pens mechanical functions which are finally wearing out. I haven't ordered any refills yet, hopefully they will be easy to find. If they are durable, they are a great value for the money, at least when I purchased them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2025 by jlhd

  • DR. GRIP = Less Pain
Color: Purple Barrel Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1) Style: Ballpoint Pen
LONG STORY SHORT: I'm 74 and have arthritic painful hands. My handwritten messes (often illegible)--trying to write with dainty little pens are like chicken scratches in the sand. Dr. Grip pens do not require a prescription, just a little common sense and, the desire to be able to communicate the old fashioned way. My Dr. Grip fits comfortably in my hand and the net results although not astounding--yet seem to satisfy the rest of the chickens with my odes to eggs in the sand... No more clucking around, Dr. Grip is a worthy value for less painful handwriting. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2025 by Michael

  • Anyone have luck finding refills?? No luck here I'll just get another model pen.
Color: Purple Barrel Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1) Style: Ballpoint Pen
The pics show the pen and the ink that was in it, I can't find it anywhere! I looked on the Pilot website nothing, I tried on here nothing! If you look closely you'll see it shows 2110 on the end it's not as long as you think it's a thicker barrel and tapers off at the end. It's just shorter than you think! Anyone have the same issue? I'm getting annoyed! I'm just ready to give up and get another type of ballpoint pen! I don't recommend this if you want to get like me annoyed looking for refills. No one gave me the right refill and I can't just afford to keep buying refills. I'll just get the center of gravity pens-gel ones and hope for the best! When I ordered this one I ended up with a two different ones. I love them, I just wanted the classic ones that I grew up with, my mom had one. I don't think anyone will have luck with refills with this one. I you want this one, good luck! Don't get me wrong it's nice pen but not worth the frustration and money to find the refills! Too bad because I like this one, I spent $9 on it too! Now I have one with no refills, so if anyone has any luck with it please let me know! Update 4/17/23 I bought another one because it’s so nice and doesn’t smudge like gel pens. I looked everywhere for the purple ballpoint refills! I looked on the manufacturer website for refills and nothing. So if anyone finds the refills please let me know and share on your review please so I can find one for my pen, thanks! I attached the refill ID number located on my pics with this ballpoint pen-frosted purple one. No matter what everyone says the original is the ballpoint pen! The gel or any gel pens we all know came out later than ballpoint pens. So be aware of that difference when you buy these! I found that when I use the gel pens no matter what I get the ink ALL over my hands! When I bought one of these and I got both the ballpoint pen and the gel pen. I guess that happens and that’s fine with me. I at least I got to check it out before I buy one. I have many gel pens that I like better like the sharpie gel pens those are more reliable and worth the money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022 by StacyLF StacyLF

  • I'll be coming back or more refills I am sure
Color: Assorted Color Barrels Size: 3 Count (Pack of 1) Style: Ballpoint Pen
these are great, will use both center of balance refills and the click Pilot refills. handy to have
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2025 by Sandy B

  • Why? Are they refurbished?
Color: Assorted Color Barrels Size: 3 Count (Pack of 1) Style: Ballpoint Pen
I have ordered these pens before and I loved them. However, this time around, They’re all defective. Two of them came w/ the ink cartridge on the outside. I can’t put the green one back together, the only one that had the cartridge on the inside of the pen, the top portion keeps spinning and is unstable. It seems like they were returned and sold again even though they were noticeably trash. They didn’t even come packaged the same. I literally can’t use even one of the pens. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024 by latrisha johnson latrisha johnson

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