Well? is the Zebra V-301 the worst pen, ever? I don't know...I kind of liked it when it first came out, and being a fan of inexpensivecoughcoughcheap pens, I was compelled to try it. It wouldn't start until multiple dips. Later I read that this may have had something to do with its odd feed, more like that of a felt pen. I don't have my original purchase any more. But there's been a lof of forum chatter about these lately. So naturally I bought a couple of them again. Well....maybe not the WORST pen, but will not make my Favorites list. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/9714553622_68c8b3d049_z.jpg I think Jetpens or Walgreen's sells them. The pen itself looks like this: Much better pics than I can manage! I don't have a 'ratings' system. Granted my reviews are very subjective. At the price, if you're willing to dip and dip until it starts, this may be worth a try as a Pen You Can Lose, No Regrets. The rest is here. Don't tell anyone, but it's growing on me.