Our School Specialty Hybrid Retractable Pens offer the best of both liquid and gel ink “worlds,” all wrapped up in 1 smooth writing experience! The smear-proof and smudge-proof liquid gel ink dries rapidly, allowing you to close up notebooks or seal up letters instantly without worry. Medium-sized nib is 0.7 mm for all-purpose writing. Spring-loaded ink cartridge retracts and extends outside a protective housing. Clear barrel also allows you to see exactly how much ink is left. Style is comfortable and user-friendly for both right- and left-handed writers. Latex-free.