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product_id: 178110982
title: "Zebra Pen, X-701 Tactical Ballpoint Pen, Writes in Extreme Conditions, Matte Black Stainless Steel, Refillable, Lanyard Loop, 0.7mm Black Ink, Plus 2 Bonus Refills, (29811) 1 Count (Pack of 72)"
brand: "zebra pen"
price: "R5374"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Zebra Pen"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/178110982-zebra-pen-x-701-tactical-ballpoint-pen-writes-in-extreme
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 0.7mm fine point for precision 5x more durable stainless steel barrel Writes from -30°F to 250°F extreme temps Zebra Pen, X-701 Tactical Ballpoint Pen, Writes in Extreme Conditions, Matte Black Stainless Steel, Refillable, Lanyard Loop, 0.7mm Black Ink, Plus 2 Bonus Refills, (29811) 1 Count (Pack of 72)

**Brand:** zebra pen
**Price:** R5374
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Write Boldly, Anywhere — The Tactical Pen That Means Business

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zebra Pen, X-701 Tactical Ballpoint Pen, Writes in Extreme Conditions, Matte Black Stainless Steel, Refillable, Lanyard Loop, 0.7mm Black Ink, Plus 2 Bonus Refills, (29811) 1 Count (Pack of 72) by zebra pen
- **How much does it cost?** R5374 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/178110982-zebra-pen-x-701-tactical-ballpoint-pen-writes-in-extreme)

## Best For

- zebra pen enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zebra pen brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** Military-grade stainless steel barrel is 5x tougher than standard pens—drop-tested for your toughest days.
- • **Always Within Reach:** Convenient lanyard loop clips easily to your gear—perfect for on-the-go professionals and adventurers alike.
- • **Sustainable & Ready:** Refillable design with 2 bonus ink refills keeps you writing longer and reduces waste.
- • **Precision Meets Power:** 0.7mm fine tip delivers crisp, professional lines every time.
- • **Write Anywhere, Anytime:** Pressurized ink system lets you write upside down and on challenging surfaces without skipping.

## Overview

The Zebra Pen X-701 Tactical Ballpoint Pen combines military-grade durability with precision 0.7mm black ink writing, engineered to perform flawlessly in extreme temperatures from -30°F to 250°F. Featuring a matte black stainless steel barrel that’s 5x more durable than plastic pens, a pressurized ink system for writing at any angle, and a handy lanyard loop for easy carry, this refillable pen is the ultimate everyday carry for professionals who demand reliability and style.

## Description

2 Pack

Review: 7 years and still going strong! - I ordered a replacement X-701 after using mine every single day for the past 7 years. Ive gone through 5 replacement inks on my OG pen so I ordered a new one mostly because it comes with 2 extra inks. I attached a photo of the new compared to the 7 year old pen. This is hands down the best pen I've ever used. I own Cross, Parker, Bastion, Montblanc, Olight, Fisher Space Pen, Novium Hoverpen, and many many more. I have tried literally all of the other readily available department store pens out there (talking about you, Pilot G2 trash). There is something about the ink on these that the bad reviews just must not be getting right. I've used this pen rain or shine, snow or heat wave and it has NEVER given me an issue with leakage or ink buildup. That only happens when you drop it on the tip, and any other ball point pen (short of the classic Bic stick, those are legendary too) would also fail from doing so. The color is good, it doesnt skip on direction changes, it dries quickly and doesnt smudge on A5, Vellum, graph, construction paper, banana paper, tracing paper, parchment, or anything other than wax paper and plastic. The bad reviews get a few things wrong, and I can prove it with a photo: Claim: "its all plastic" Fact: the tip is brass, the grip is plastic, the barrel is a steel shroud over a plastic thread, the clip is spring steel, and the mechanism/button is mostly plastic. Claim: the paint chips easily Fact: paint DOES chip off of the brass tip very quickly, as does the spring steel clip (see photo). The mixed metals kinda look better anyway IMHO. Claim: the ink isnt waterproof Fact: this is simply false. I've been in the auto business for over a decade and this pen has gone from hot cars to freezing winters, indoors and outdoors and never has the ink smudged on A5 paper even when wet. Claim: Its cheaply made and breaks easily Fact: I've literally watched multiple cars drive over the pen (I drop things a lot) and it doesnt care. I'm left handed, I DO NOT treat my pens nicely. I've run through 5 inks in this pen over the course of 7 years and I just wanted another one because none of the other pens out there can hold up. In fact, only the Zebra F-701 is more "hardy" than this pen. I dont use my F-701 because the knurling is too aggressive and gathers gunk after awhile. Its not as comfortable. The metal inks are more expensive and the clip on the F-701 is flimsier than the X-701. The aggressive taper of the X-701 tip is also nicer if youre using it to draw. Hands. Down. The. Best. Pen. For 10 bucks you wont be disappointed!
Review: TLDR somewhere between F701 and F402 - The x701 has some pluses and minuses in comparison to other similar zebra products that I’ve used in the past (f402>f701>x701). I am right handed (for what that info is worth) and it is difficult to make smear unless I’m writing on glossy paper type. It dries in less than a second in my observation and flows effectively/does not have a tendency to skip. In my opinion, this ink type lies somewhere in between traditional ballpoint and gel if that makes sense. The pressurized ink feature of this pen doesn’t play a major role that I’ve noticed so far. I regularly use purple sani wipes on the pen and can update on the longevity of the paint as that’s a common issue mentioned in the comments. My previous pen was a f701 (0.8) and I went through 3 included ink refills so I have a good amount of experience in terms of the feel of the product. I will say that the x701 feels cheaply light in comparison to the all metal build of the f701 although you may not feel this way if you’re coming from more traditionally-weighted pens. It seems as though there is a thin outer layer of metal on some portions of the pen and plastic on others, all in a matte black paint coating. It !feels! as though it would snap if I accidentally stepped on it, although this may not be the case in reality. I would argue that my favorite ink type/diameter would be that found in the f402 (0.7), however the rubber grip was not very well adhered in either of the two examples of that product that came in the pack which lead me to go for the f701. Potentially, the purple wipes destroyed the adhesive over time, either way it didn’t last very long. While I no longer have the f402, its ink type is identical to the f701 minus the larger diameter and again, there is some difference in the x701 ink that I’m not fully able to describe (not bad just different). In terms of my opinion of the product, it is in between the superior f701 and the lesser f402. I would only rebuy this product if I preferred/wanted its lighter weight or needed to write upwards consistently. The product itself is fine which is why it has a five star rating but as time passes I’ll update how it performs with daily use.

## Features

- 0.7mm fine point retractable pen with black ink for top of the line writing performance in temperatures ranging from -30 degrees F to 250 degrees F
- X-701 Ballpoint pen, featuring a durable stainless steel barrel with an anti-reflective matte black finish and heavy duty plastic features, is 5x more durable than everyday plastic pens
- Pressurized barrel enables this tough pen to write on challenging surfaces like extreme angles and upside down making it an ideal choice for an edh pen (military Grade drop-tested)
- Convenient plastic lanyard loop makes it easy to attach the x-701 pen to a belt loop, backpack, or climbing gear
- Sturdy and reliable everyday carry pen is refillable with Zebra x-701 Ballpoint pen refill (85212)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B083RF7F2B |
| Additional Features | Retractable |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,613 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #178 in Ballpoint Pens |
| Body Shape | Round |
| Brand | Zebra Pen |
| Brand Name | Zebra Pen |
| Closure Type | Retractable |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 6,084 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Fine |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Included Components | Refill |
| Ink Base | Water |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Item Diameter | 0.7 millimeters |
| Item Weight | 0.05 kg |
| Line Size | 0.7mm |
| Manufacturer | Zebra Pen |
| Material | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | gear |
| Model Number | 29811 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Climbing |
| Style | X-701 Tactical (Pack of 72) |
| UPC | 305364928619 305365005067 305365060271 305364958173 |
| Unit Count | 2 Count |
| Writing Instrument Form | Ballpoint Pen |
| Writing Technique | ballpoint |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Zebra Technologies
- **Color:** Black
- **Ink Color:** Black
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Ballpoint Pen

## Images

![Zebra Pen, X-701 Tactical Ballpoint Pen, Writes in Extreme Conditions, Matte Black Stainless Steel, Refillable, Lanyard Loop, 0.7mm Black Ink, Plus 2 Bonus Refills, (29811) 1 Count (Pack of 72) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716EAycbwEL.jpg)

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7 years and still going strong!
*by A***R on May 19, 2026*

I ordered a replacement X-701 after using mine every single day for the past 7 years. Ive gone through 5 replacement inks on my OG pen so I ordered a new one mostly because it comes with 2 extra inks. I attached a photo of the new compared to the 7 year old pen. This is hands down the best pen I've ever used. I own Cross, Parker, Bastion, Montblanc, Olight, Fisher Space Pen, Novium Hoverpen, and many many more. I have tried literally all of the other readily available department store pens out there (talking about you, Pilot G2 trash). There is something about the ink on these that the bad reviews just must not be getting right. I've used this pen rain or shine, snow or heat wave and it has NEVER given me an issue with leakage or ink buildup. That only happens when you drop it on the tip, and any other ball point pen (short of the classic Bic stick, those are legendary too) would also fail from doing so. The color is good, it doesnt skip on direction changes, it dries quickly and doesnt smudge on A5, Vellum, graph, construction paper, banana paper, tracing paper, parchment, or anything other than wax paper and plastic. The bad reviews get a few things wrong, and I can prove it with a photo: Claim: "its all plastic" Fact: the tip is brass, the grip is plastic, the barrel is a steel shroud over a plastic thread, the clip is spring steel, and the mechanism/button is mostly plastic. Claim: the paint chips easily Fact: paint DOES chip off of the brass tip very quickly, as does the spring steel clip (see photo). The mixed metals kinda look better anyway IMHO. Claim: the ink isnt waterproof Fact: this is simply false. I've been in the auto business for over a decade and this pen has gone from hot cars to freezing winters, indoors and outdoors and never has the ink smudged on A5 paper even when wet. Claim: Its cheaply made and breaks easily Fact: I've literally watched multiple cars drive over the pen (I drop things a lot) and it doesnt care. I'm left handed, I DO NOT treat my pens nicely. I've run through 5 inks in this pen over the course of 7 years and I just wanted another one because none of the other pens out there can hold up. In fact, only the Zebra F-701 is more "hardy" than this pen. I dont use my F-701 because the knurling is too aggressive and gathers gunk after awhile. Its not as comfortable. The metal inks are more expensive and the clip on the F-701 is flimsier than the X-701. The aggressive taper of the X-701 tip is also nicer if youre using it to draw. Hands. Down. The. Best. Pen. For 10 bucks you wont be disappointed!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TLDR somewhere between F701 and F402
*by D***A on August 11, 2026*

The x701 has some pluses and minuses in comparison to other similar zebra products that I’ve used in the past (f402>f701>x701). I am right handed (for what that info is worth) and it is difficult to make smear unless I’m writing on glossy paper type. It dries in less than a second in my observation and flows effectively/does not have a tendency to skip. In my opinion, this ink type lies somewhere in between traditional ballpoint and gel if that makes sense. The pressurized ink feature of this pen doesn’t play a major role that I’ve noticed so far. I regularly use purple sani wipes on the pen and can update on the longevity of the paint as that’s a common issue mentioned in the comments. My previous pen was a f701 (0.8) and I went through 3 included ink refills so I have a good amount of experience in terms of the feel of the product. I will say that the x701 feels cheaply light in comparison to the all metal build of the f701 although you may not feel this way if you’re coming from more traditionally-weighted pens. It seems as though there is a thin outer layer of metal on some portions of the pen and plastic on others, all in a matte black paint coating. It !feels! as though it would snap if I accidentally stepped on it, although this may not be the case in reality. I would argue that my favorite ink type/diameter would be that found in the f402 (0.7), however the rubber grip was not very well adhered in either of the two examples of that product that came in the pack which lead me to go for the f701. Potentially, the purple wipes destroyed the adhesive over time, either way it didn’t last very long. While I no longer have the f402, its ink type is identical to the f701 minus the larger diameter and again, there is some difference in the x701 ink that I’m not fully able to describe (not bad just different). In terms of my opinion of the product, it is in between the superior f701 and the lesser f402. I would only rebuy this product if I preferred/wanted its lighter weight or needed to write upwards consistently. The product itself is fine which is why it has a five star rating but as time passes I’ll update how it performs with daily use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good pen, not necessarily a tactical pen
*by J***I on August 8, 2026*

Pen writes well, looks good, not sturdy enough to be a true tactical pen, a lot of plastic

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-10-01*