ChaoQ Stainless Steel Retractable Ballpoint Pens (6‑Pack, with 12 Refills) | TRUE Shift Durable Metal Pens

Write clean. Gift meaningfully. Reduce plastic.

This TRUE Shift–approved set includes six retractable ballpoint pens made of stainless steel, each paired with extra metal refills (12 total) to minimize waste. Featuring a 1.0 mm medium black ink point, the smooth-flowing mechanism delivers a reliable, smear-free writing experience. Compact and lightweight, the per-pen feel is appealing yet built solidly to last. All packaging is minimal and avoids plastic extras.

Why TRUE Shift Recommends These Pens

✔️Full stainless steel construction: No plastic in contact with the ink or grip—reduces chemical exposure over time.
✔️Replaceable metal refills (12 included): Extends functional life and limits disposable plastic pen use.
✔️Portable, ergonomic, retractable design: Smooth clip-free exterior keeps pocket lint-free and writing accessible.

Made for Eco Writing & Gift-Giving

✔️Replaces disposable plastic pens and single-use reams of plastic refills
✔️Metal-bodied, refillable pens support sustainable personal and workplace use
✔️Elegant, minimalist packaging makes for zero-waste gifting

Overall Sustainability Score

9.0/10

✔️Pens made from stainless steel—highly durable and recyclable
✔️Minimal plastic: only small ink components; main body contains no synthetic materials
✔️Designed with refillable logic—no need to discard after ink runs out

Lifetime Plastic Avoided by Switching

Replaces approximately 50 single-use plastic pens per year
Over 50 years = ~2,500 plastic pens avoided from landfill

Total Lifetime Savings by Switching

Disposable pens ≈ $5/year → ~$250 saved over 50 years
Bonus: 6 pens plus 12 refill cartridges offer high value per set

Synthetic Chemical Exposure Avoided (Over 50 Years)

~2,500 exposures to plastic pen barrels, caps, and ink cartridges avoided
0 PVC grips, adhesives, or printed vinyl coatings on pen bodies
Promotes metal-first stationery with minimal risk of chemical leaching

Care & Usage Tips

✔️Twist or click retract mechanism gently to avoid spring wear
✔️Unscrew barrels cleanly to replace refills as needed
✔️Wipe outer barrel with stainless cleaner; avoid sharp objects to maintain finish
✔️Reuse and refill consistently—reduce plastic pen restocking orders

What Users Are Saying

“Very nice writing pens… feel comfortable…and write flawlessly without the drag feeling.”
“These write easily and predictably well… a reliable gift or desk upgrade.”