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Zebra Sarasa: A Comprehensive Guide

Zebra Sarasa: A Comprehensive Guide

March 12, 2024 - Posted by Connie to Guides, Gel Pens, Multi Pens, Pens

Zebra Sarasa: A Comprehensive Guide

Pen nerds love the Zebra Sarasa Gel Pen for its smooth, fast-drying ink and comfortable grip section. Watch the video below to see the Sarasa in action, and keep reading for a detailed look at each pen in the lineup.

Zebra Sarasa Characteristics
Ink Formulation
Standard Zebra Sarasa ink dries quickly and is water resistant on Rhodia DotPad paper.
Standard Zebra Sarasa ink dries quickly and is water resistant on Rhodia DotPad paper.
The Zebra Sarasa is filled with vibrant, water-based gel ink that resists feathering and dries quickly. It’s a great gel pen for left-handed writers who worry about smearing. Most Sarasa inks are also water resistant, so an accidental spill won’t ruin your notes.

Additionally, some pens like the Sarasa Dry or Dry X20 feature inks that dry in less than a second on most papers.

The dry time and water test in the image above were created with the Zebra Sarasa Clip on the 80 gsm Rhodia DotPad. Inks tend to take longer to dry on Rhodia than on more absorbent papers like printer paper. For the water test, we allowed the writing sample to dry for fifteen minutes before soaking it in water.

Clip Design
Most Zebra Sarasa pens have handy spring-loaded clips.
Most Zebra Sarasa pens have handy spring-loaded clips.
Almost all Zebra Sarasa pens have unique clips unlike other gel pens. The sturdy binder or “push” clip is spring loaded and works like a lever. Pressing on the side closest to the push button lifts the end of the clip so you can slip it over a surface. The clip can easily attach to thick notebook covers or pants pockets without breaking.

The Dry X20 Gel Pen has a regular clip and not a binder clip.

Form Factor

Every Zebra Sarasa features a retractable tip. Almost all of the gel pens have rubber grips, too. The Sarasa is also available as multi pens, some of which include mechanical pencil components.

Zebra Sarasa Gel Pens
Pen Name Length Diameter Weight
Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard Gel Pens Clip Standard 14.1 cm 10.3 mm 0.38 oz
Zebra Sarasa Study Gel Pens Study 14.1 cm 10.3 mm 0.38 oz
Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage Gel Pens Clip Vintage 14.1 cm 10.3 mm 0.38 oz
Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pens Nano 14.5 cm 10.3 mm 0.45 oz
Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pens Dry 13.9 cm 10.7 mm 0.39 oz
Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Gel Pens Dry X20 14.1 cm 10.8 mm 0.33 oz
Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pens Mark On 14.1 cm 10.3 mm 0.40 oz
Zebra Sarasa Grand Gel Pens Grand 14.3 cm 10.0 mm 0.85 oz
Zebra Sarasa Clip Decoshine Gel Pens Clip Decoshine 14.1 cm 10.3 mm 0.38 oz
Zebra Sarasa Clip Marble Gel Pens Clip Marble 14.1 cm 10.3 mm 0.38 oz
Zebra Sarasa Clip Milk Gel Pens Clip Milk 14.1 cm 10.3 mm 0.38 oz
Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pens R 14.1 cm 10.3 mm 0.38 oz
Zebra Sarasa Multi Pens
Zebra Sarasa 2+S Multi Pen 2+S 14.2 cm 12.7 mm 0.50 oz
Zebra Sarasa 3 Color Multi Pen 3 Color 14.3 cm 12.3 mm 0.51 oz
Zebra Sarasa 4+1 Multi Pen 4+1 15.5 cm 13.5 mm 0.59 oz
Note: “Length” refers to capped or retracted length, and “diameter” refers to grip diameter.
Tip Sizes
Zebra Sarasa Gel Pens come in a variety of tip sizes.
Zebra Sarasa Gel Pens come in a variety of tip sizes.
Sarasa Gel Pens are available in tip sizes from 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm. As with all other gel pens, smaller tip sizes have more feedback, which is a rough sensation that you can feel as the pen tip moves across the writing surface. However, in general, Sarasa Gel Pens write smoothly and don’t feel scratchy at all.

Sarasa Multi Pens come in three tip sizes, and some include 0.5 mm mechanical pencil components.

Zebra Sarasa Gel Pens
Pen 0.3 mm 0.38 mm 0.4 mm 0.5 mm 0.7 mm 1.0 mm
Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - 0.3 mm Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - 0.4 mm Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - 0.5 mm Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - 0.7 mm Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - 1.0 mm
Zebra Sarasa Study Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Study - 0.5 mm
Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage - 0.5 mm
Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Nano - 0.3 mm Zebra Sarasa Nano - 0.38 mm
Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Dry - 0.4 mm Zebra Sarasa Dry - 0.5 mm Zebra Sarasa Dry - 0.7 mm
Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - 0.7 mm Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - 1.0 mm
Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Mark On - 0.4 mm Zebra Sarasa Mark On - 0.5 mm
Zebra Sarasa Grand Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Grand - 0.5 mm Zebra Sarasa Grand - 0.7 mm
Zebra Sarasa Clip Decoshine Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Clip Decoshine - 0.5 mm
Zebra Sarasa Clip Marble Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Clip Marble - 0.5 mm
Zebra Sarasa Clip Milk Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Clip Milk - 0.5 mm
Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa R - 0.4 mm Zebra Sarasa R - 0.5 mm
Zebra Sarasa Multi Pens
Pen 0.4 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm
Pencil
Zebra Sarasa 2+S Multi Pens Zebra Sarasa 2+S - 0.5 mm Zebra Sarasa 2+S - 0.5 mm Mechanical Pencil
Zebra Sarasa 3 Color Multi Pens Zebra Sarasa 3 Color - 0.5 mm
Zebra Sarasa 4+1 Multi Pens Zebra Sarasa 4+1 - 0.5 mm Zebra Sarasa 4+1 - 0.5 mm Mechanical Pencil
Colors
The Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pen is available in thirty-eight colors.
The Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pen is available in thirty-eight colors.
The Zebra Sarasa offers a rainbow of colors to choose from. Fans of the Sarasa (the JetPens team included) love how vibrant and saturated the pens are. The Sarasa Clip is available in the most colors—which includes specialty inks—with the Sarasa Nano a close second.

Writing samples for Zebra Sarasa Gel Pens with specialty inks are in the section further down.

Zebra Sarasa Gel Pens
Color Names Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Study Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Grand Gel Pens
Black Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Black Zebra Sarasa Study - Black Zebra Sarasa Nano - Black Zebra Sarasa Dry - Black Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - Black Zebra Sarasa Mark On - Black Zebra Sarasa Grand - Black
Light Pink Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Light Pink Zebra Sarasa Nano - Light Pink
Pink Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Pink Zebra Sarasa Nano - Pink
Magenta Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Magenta Zebra Sarasa Nano - Magenta
Fuchsia Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - Fuchsia
Red Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Red Zebra Sarasa Study - Red Zebra Sarasa Nano - Red Zebra Sarasa Dry - Red Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - Red Zebra Sarasa Mark On - Red
Red Black Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage - Red Black Zebra Sarasa Nano - Red Black Zebra Sarasa Grand - Red Black
Vermilion Zebra Sarasa Nano - Vermilion
Red Orange Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Red Orange Zebra Sarasa Nano - Red Orange
Orange Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Orange Zebra Sarasa Nano - Orange
Camel Yellow Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage - Camel Yellow Zebra Sarasa Nano - Camel Yellow Zebra Sarasa Grand - Camel Yellow
Yellow Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Yellow Zebra Sarasa Nano - Yellow
Light Green Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Light Green Zebra Sarasa Nano - Light Green Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - Light Green
Fresh Green Zebra Sarasa Nano - Fresh Green
Green Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Green Zebra Sarasa Nano - Green
Viridian Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Viridian Zebra Sarasa Nano - Viridian
Green Black Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage - Green Black Zebra Sarasa Nano - Green Black Zebra Sarasa Grand - Green Black
Forest Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - Forest
Blue Green Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Blue Green Zebra Sarasa Nano - Blue Green
Cobalt Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - Cobalt
Night Blue Zebra Sarasa Nano - Night Blue
Light Blue Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Light Blue Zebra Sarasa Nano - Light Blue
Pale Blue Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Pale Blue Zebra Sarasa Nano - Pale Blue
Cobalt Blue Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Cobalt Blue Zebra Sarasa Nano - Cobalt Blue
Blue Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Blue Zebra Sarasa Study - Blue Zebra Sarasa Nano - Blue Zebra Sarasa Dry - Blue Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - Blue Zebra Sarasa Mark On - Blue
Blue Black/Navy* Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Blue Black Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage - Blue Black Zebra Sarasa Nano - Blue Black Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - Navy Zebra Sarasa Grand - Blue Black
Blue Gray Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage - Blue Gray Zebra Sarasa Nano - Blue Gray Zebra Sarasa Grand - Blue Gray
Violet Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - Violet
Purple Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Purple
Cassis Black Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage - Cassis Black Zebra Sarasa Nano - Cassis Black Zebra Sarasa Grand - Cassis Black
Mahogany Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 - Mahogany
Bordeaux Purple Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage - Bordeaux Purple Zebra Sarasa Nano - Bordeaux Purple Zebra Sarasa Grand - Bordeaux Purple
Sepia Black Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage - Sepia Black Zebra Sarasa Nano - Sepia Black Zebra Sarasa Grand - Sepia Black
Brown Gray Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage - Brown Gray Zebra Sarasa Nano - Brown Gray Zebra Sarasa Grand - Brown Gray
Gray Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard - Gray Zebra Sarasa Nano - Gray
Dark Gray Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage - Dark Gray Zebra Sarasa Nano - Dark Gray Zebra Sarasa Grand - Dark Gray
Standard Zebra Sarasa Gel Pens
The Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard Gel Pen comes in plenty of tip sizes and color options.
The Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard Gel Pen comes in plenty of tip sizes and color options.
The Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard Gel Pen has the largest variety of tip sizes and colors in the Sarasa line. The barrel is clear so you can see exactly how much ink is inside. The clip and grip section both match the color of the ink, too.

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The Zebra Sarasa Study Gel Pen has a refill with gradation marks that show you how much ink has been used.
The Zebra Sarasa Study Gel Pen has a refill with gradation marks that show you how much ink has been used.
Zebra Sarasa Study Gel Pens are made to motivate students as they take notes. The refills have gradation marks that show how much ink has been used. You can feel a sense of accomplishment as the ink runs out!

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Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage Gel Pens feature sophisticated and subtle colors with body colors to match.
Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage Gel Pens feature sophisticated and subtle colors with body colors to match.
Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage Gel Pens are incredibly popular additions to the Clip lineup. They feature sophisticated and subtle colors with bodies that match the inks inside, and cream-colored clips. These pens are great work- or school-appropriate options when you don’t want to use plain black ink.

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The Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pen has a shock-absorbing spring inside the barrel that helps prevent the tip from wiggling.
The Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pen has a shock-absorbing spring inside the barrel that helps prevent the tip from wiggling.
The Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pen has an ultra-fine 0.3 mm tip. You might be wondering: the Sarasa lineup already has 0.3 mm gel pens, so what’s different?

The secret lies in the shock-absorbing spring inside the Sarasa Nano’s barrel. When you press the tip against the barrel, the spring allows the tip to retract slightly. This creates a cushioned feel that prevents the tip from wiggling and creating imprecise lines as you write.

The Nano is also available in a 0.38 mm tip size.

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The Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pen dries 85% faster than typical gel inks.
The Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pen dries 85% faster than typical gel inks.
If standard Sarasa ink doesn’t dry fast enough for you, try the Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pen. Its DRYJELL ink dries 85% faster than most inks and doesn’t smear, even if you run your hand over it right after writing. We especially recommend this pen for left-handed writers.

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The Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Gel Pen is the most affordable pen in the Sarasa lineup and has a quick-drying ink.
The Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Gel Pen is the most affordable pen in the Sarasa lineup and has a quick-drying ink.
The most affordable pen in the Sarasa lineup, the Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Gel Pen is our pick for the budget-conscious customer who needs a quality pen. Thanks to its rubber grip and Rapid Dry Ink (RDI) technology, the pen is comfortable and performs well. RDI ink is similar to DRYJELL ink mentioned in the previous section.

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The Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pen uses a gel ink that is formulated to stand up to highlighters.
The Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pen uses a gel ink that is formulated to stand up to highlighters.
The Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pen uses a special ink formulated to bind to the paper and with higher water resistance. It works well with all kinds of highlighters and is very resistant to smearing. The Sarasa Mark On only smeared slightly under the Zebra Mildliner, a highlighter that’s well-known for smearing gel ink.

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The Zebra Sarasa Grand Gel Pen has a hefty brass body and sleek, modern design.
The Zebra Sarasa Grand Gel Pen has a hefty brass body and sleek, modern design.
If you want an upgraded Sarasa, The Zebra Sarasa Grand Gel Pen fits the bill. With a hefty brass body and sleek, modern design, the Sarasa grand is perfect for business professionals—or anyone who appreciates its sturdy metal construction.

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Specialty Zebra Sarasa Gel Pens
Zebra Sarasa Clip Decoshine Gel Pens come in beautiful metallic colors for crafting or special notes.
Zebra Sarasa Clip Decoshine Gel Pens come in beautiful metallic colors for crafting or special notes.

The Zebra Sarasa Clip Decoshine Gel Pen is available in beautiful metallic colors. The colors show up nicely on white paper, but the JetPens team especially recommends using them on toned or black papers.

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The Zebra Sarasa Clip Marble Gel Pen combines multiple ink colors in one refill.
The Zebra Sarasa Clip Marble Gel Pen combines multiple ink colors in one refill.

The Zebra Sarasa Clip Marble Gel Pen combines multiple colors into one refill. The inks blend as you write, creating a cool marbled effect! Some of the inks are more subtle because the inks are similar colors, but Hawaiian Pineapple and Blueberry Smoothie have especially noticeable effects.

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The Zebra Sarasa Clip Milk Gel Pen comes in charming pastel hues.
The Zebra Sarasa Clip Milk Gel Pen comes in charming pastel hues.

Lovers of pastel hues should pick up Zebra Sarasa Clip Milk Gel Pens. These colors work well on both light and dark paper, and can even write on glossy surfaces like photo paper. In our tests, we found that the Milk Gel Pens have a more noticeable writing sensation (also known as feedback) than other 0.5 mm Clip Gel Pens.

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The Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pen uses ink that’s more saturated than standard pigment-based Sarasa inks.
The Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pen uses ink that’s more saturated than standard pigment-based Sarasa inks.
Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pen writing sample.
Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pen writing sample.

Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pens feature dye-based inks that have 27% more color density than standard pigment-based Sarasa inks. Black inks look darker and colored inks look more colorful. Sarasa R Gel Pens have minimalist white bodies with matching color accents on the clip and clicker.

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Zebra Sarasa Multi Pens
The Zebra Sarasa 2+S Multi Pen comes with a mechanical pencil component.
The Zebra Sarasa 2+S Multi Pen comes with a mechanical pencil component.
The Zebra Sarasa 2+S Multi Pen has two gel ink refills (black and red) and a mechanical pencil component. It’s a great option for students: you can use the same pen to take literature notes, make edits to essays, and fill out math homework.

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The Zebra Sarasa 3 Multi Pen comes pre-filled with three gel ink refills.
The Zebra Sarasa 3 Multi Pen comes pre-filled with three gel ink refills.
The Zebra Sarasa 3 Multi Pen is very similar to the 2+S, except that it includes three gel ink refills in black, red, and blue. It’s also available in more body colors.

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The Zebra Sarasa 4+1 Multi Pen features a whopping five refills: four gel inks and a mechanical pencil component.
The Zebra Sarasa 4+1 Multi Pen features a whopping five refills: four gel inks and a mechanical pencil component.
The Zebra Sarasa 4+1 Multi Pen is the ultimate color-coding pen. It includes black, red, blue, and green gel ink refills, as well as a mechanical pencil component. It even has a replaceable eraser under the top button (though it’s a good idea to pick up a separate eraser for big mistakes).

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Conclusion

The Zebra Sarasa is a fan-favorite Japanese gel pen. Let us know what you like to use your Zebra Sarasa Gel Pens for in the comments below.

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Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage Gel Pens are available in sets of five.
Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage Gel Pens are available in sets of five.
Zebra Sarasa Gel Pens come in colorful sets that let you sample a variety of colors. Try out a set of Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage Gel Pens (some of the most popular Sarasa colors!) or every vibrant gel pen in the Sarasa R lineup.

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Zebra Sarasa Gel Pens
Product Tip Sizes Colors Add to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Decoshine Color - Copper Zebra Sarasa Clip Decoshine Gel Pens 0.5 mm Pink, Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Gold, Silver, Copper Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Clip Marble Color Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Cotton Candy Zebra Sarasa Clip Marble Gel Pens 0.5 mm Cotton Candy, Hawaiian Pineapple, Tropical Mango, Mint Shower, Blueberry Smoothie Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Milk Red Zebra Sarasa Clip Milk Gel Pens 0.5 mm Pink, Orange, Green, Turquoise, Blue, Purple, White Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pen - 0.3 mm - Black Zebra Sarasa Clip Standard Gel Pens 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm, 1.0 mm Black, Pink, Red, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Green, Turquoise, Blue, Purple, Gray Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Vintage Color - Blue Gray Zebra Sarasa Clip Vintage Gel Pens 0.5 mm Black, Red, Brown, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Gray Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pen - 0.4 mm - Black Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pens 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm Black, Red, Blue Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Retractable Gel Pen - 0.7 mm - Forest Zebra Sarasa Dry X20 Gel Pens 0.7 mm, 1.0 mm Black, Pink, Red, Green, Blue, Purple Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Grand Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Vintage Color - Blue Gray Zebra Sarasa Grand Gel Pens 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm Black, Red, Brown, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Gray Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Black Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pens 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm Black, Red, Blue Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pen - 0.3 mm - Green Black Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pens 0.3 mm, 0.38 mm Black, Pink, Red, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Green, Turquoise, Blue, Purple, Gray Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pen - 0.4 mm - Blue Black Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pens 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm Black, Pink, Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Study Gel Pen - 0.5 mm - Black Zebra Sarasa Study Gel Pens 0.5 mm Black, Red, Blue Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa Multi Pens
Product Tip Sizes Colors Add to Cart
Zebra Sarasa 2+S 2 Color 0.5 mm Gel Multi Pen + 0.5 mm Pencil - Snow White Body Zebra Sarasa 2+S Multi Pens 0.5 mm Black, Red, Graphite Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa 3 3 Color Gel Multi Pen - 0.5 mm - Clear Body Zebra Sarasa 3 Multi Pens 0.5 mm Black, Red, Blue, Graphite Add Items to Cart
Zebra Sarasa 4 Color 0.5 mm Gel Multi Pen + 0.5 mm Pencil - Black Zebra Sarasa 4+1 Multi Pens 0.5 mm Black, Blue, Red, Green, Graphite Add Items to Cart