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My absolute favorite...
July 31, 2018
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My absolute favorite pen and the one I use daily. The pen is designed well - nice weight, easy to hold, the cap to replace the parts is easy to remove but never comes off accidentally. The design itself is elegant and not bulky which is what I often dislike about multi pens. I use 0.4 black/red/blue/green in my pen.
14 people found this helpful
icestreak
Update to my 12/10/2018...
May 9, 2020
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Update to my 12/10/2018 and 5/28/2019 review... it has been nearly a year since my last update. I've been using this pen for a total of 17 months with my opinion remaining the same... excellent writing instrument. The 1000 is simple in function and design and appropriate for both casual and formal use. It comes in several professional and fun colors. Its length is comfortable for small or large hands. The lack of a transparent section to determine ink levels isn't an issue if you're prepared to have a multiple of your favorite colored refills on hand, something I highly recommend. Coleto refills are smooth and offered in many rich, vivid ink colors and tip sizes. I have yet to come across a relatively inexpensive customizable multi that surpasses this one. This black is one of my favorite colored bodies with its matte finish, and the silver with its metallic appearance. It remains a 5-star pen, and I recommend its purchase. Would love to see Pilot offer hybrid ink refills in both black and blue.
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ADR in NY
Best multi-pen I've ever...
September 26, 2018
Best multi-pen I've ever used. The body feels solid and dependable (more so that the 5 barrel version). I use it everyday and truly enjoy it more than any other pen.
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Definitely a step up...
December 18, 2018
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Definitely a step up from the N series. I have to say that I can, if I never did, appreciate the transparent window in the N pen as it clearly identified when ink was running low which is quickly depending on how often you use it or how long when you do. However, given the more "executive" look of the 1000, I wouldn't trade it in for any of the other lines. Can't go wrong with the Coleto!
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ADR in NY
Loads of fun! I really...
November 9, 2018
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Loads of fun! I really like it. Having trouble deciding which 4 colors to roll with, but its a solid pen. Pen cartridges go in easy and are held solidly... no wiggling when writing. And its not expensive. What's not to like!
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Good weight, custom inserts...
October 10, 2019
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Good weight, custom inserts (though who doesn't pick black, blue, green, red? :)). Smooth body still has good grip.
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neal.tambe
It is smooth, skinny,...
August 14, 2019
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It is smooth, skinny, elegant and pleasant to use.
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miamorrison
A multi-gel specialist:...
June 6, 2022
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A multi-gel specialist: This Coleto stands out as much for its sleek styling as for the unique line of gel inks it takes. It’s part of a self-contained system of some 32 pen bodies and 68 refills only compatible with each other. I compared its black inks to those from Sarasa (NJK), Sliccies, Energel and Uni Style Fit (UMR 109). Coleto held its own with a clean, dark line as well as smooth and easy to control needle tips. The 0.3 in particular produced a noticeably finer line than others in that size.

With this 1000 comes a bit of luxury that is also very practical. A strong metal clip, for one, plus a top cap that is easier to flip up to load refills or check on remaining ink. The matte black finish stabilizes the pen in the hand enough not to need additional surface treatments. The forward balance, due to the metallic grip, helps to better guide the pen. A plain cylindrical shape makes it very comfortable to hold. And because the nose is black all the way to the very end, it sets off the delicate needle tips much better than the shiny metal or transparent plastic common with other pens.

This 4-component pen is the top model in the line - even though there are also 5-component versions. As such it feels slim but still very solid. Its grip diameter is actually a bit smaller than the least expensive 5-component Coletos. Yet, it weighs a gram more than a much bigger 5-slot Uni Style Fit Meister, despite the Coleto having one less slot and no eraser (that’s with inks and a pencil in both).

Among the unique features of this ecosystem are the top-loading refills. They come with their own color-matched tabs on which the tip size is engraved. They are easy to identify and even look sharp against the black of this pen. Another unique aspect of the Coleto is that among its 15 colors is a white ink, the only one of its kind for a multi pen. It is almost as opaque as a white Juice Up and has the same 0.4 “synergy” tip. The line also includes an 0.3 pencil, rare among multi pens, and very welcome considering all the fine tips that inks come in.

There are a couple of trade-offs for the top-loading design, however. First, there is no easy way to hide an eraser at the top, so it is offered as an optional (and rather pricey) component that takes up its own slot. Second, since the clip is stationary, it can’t function as a tab for the pencil, as is common in other multi pens. Thus the pencil takes up a slot alongside the inks and its tab has been designed accordingly: It stands out like a giant beak (or tooth?) to provide the necessary leverage when extending the lead and to clearly identify it from ink tabs. It works really well - but also ruins all minimalist intentions in the design of this pen!

When it comes to ink properties, High-Tec-C claims to be archival and acid-free but easily dissolves in water. Lines remain visible but give up some density to make a thin “wash” overlay. This can be a useful feature or a major concern. Looking to address the latter, I found that the Sarasa NJK refills compare well to Coleto. Even though the tips are cone-shaped, they are similarly smooth and come in the same three sizes. But, mainly, their ink is pigmented and resists not only water but some waterless solvents I tried, too. These refills are widely compatible with multi pens from many brands - except the Coletos of course.

Overall, this Coleto is a beautiful pen that, to me, was well worth the big jump in price for its useful features and good looks. But early on, I also tried the cheapest in the line, a 2-color pen. The springs and tabs work just as flawlessly as they do in the 1000. Nothing stands in the way of the functionality of the lighter pen. It leads me to believe that this is a well designed line, top to bottom.
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antonishodo
I've had this pen for...
April 16, 2022
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I've had this pen for just a few days and it's already my new favorite. It feels very nice in my hand when writing, and the .5 ink cartridges you can fill it with are exceptionally smooth and pleasant to write with. It feels nice and solid in my hand, and the ink cartridges don't rattle/wiggle when I write which is what I seem to recall being my least favorite thing about the multi-pens from my youth. Also, it looks so sleek and professional! I think I'll get another soon so I can have more colors immediately at my fingertips :)
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Best multi-pen there...
June 16, 2021
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Best multi-pen there is, bar none. At the time I am writing this review the Coleto's come in three series: standard, 500, and 1000. I also have the "N" series which apparently has been discontinued. Within that, the 1000 series come in five colors so this review is for the 1000 series, regardless of what color you choose. I have used the standard series and the "N" series and now the 1000 series. This definitely is the best of the Coleto's to date. It looks very "executive", does not look like a cheap disposable multi-pen and does not feel that way either. I know the specifications say the body is plastic but it does not feel plastic, it feels solid - like a metal pen body. The Coleto refills are fantastic refills. I use the 0.3mm as I like a very fine point and they write consistently every time. Occasionally you may get a refill that gives you trouble with the clicky mechanism on the pen. In my experience this has been a problem with the refill and not with the pen itself. I work in a profession where I need to edit with blue, black, and red ink so I refill with the traditional blue, black, red, and green colors. It makes editing so much easier than constantly having to switch pens. I can't say enough about how much I like this pen body. If you work in a profession that requires multi-colors of inks or if you just like multi-pens for fun, this is the best there is.
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