Review: Generic Rollerball Pen from Dollar General

On this last day of the old year 2011, I have decided that my project for the New Year will be to write a daily review of some writing instrument from my collection -- at least for the 31 days of January, that is.  That's a tall order for me, and if I make it through January, I'll see about continuing the series, at least weekly from then on.  If I don't make it, at least it will give my struggling blog a good kickstart for 2012!

So without further ado, I present: the Generic Rollerball Pen from Dollar General!

 

The packaging was so painfully generic that it caught my eye immediately.

 

In spite of the almost comical "Rollerball Pen" printed on the side of the shaft, it is a fairly attractive pen.  And it has a number of details that remind one of more expensive pens.

But how does it write?  Here's the official written review:

Now I'm off to make my list of 31 writing instruments for review.  Happy New Year's Eve, everyone!