Vivo Triple Gel Ink Pen Review: Take 2 with Giveaway

Gel and Roller Ball Pens — 03 September 2010

Revisiting the Vivo Triple Gel

Not too long ago, I reviewed the Vivo Triple Gel Ink Pen, and it did not fare so well when I did my usual writing samples with it. I was lucky enough to be contacted shortly after that by one of the representatives from Vivo, who explained what he thought might have been the reason for my poor writing experience with the pens. By looking at the photo from my original review (see below) he was able to determine that the small wax ball that is usually found on the tip of a gel ink pen was probably either missing, or damaged on the pens that I originally purchased. The way he was able to tell this was that the ink in the barrel was actually much lower than it should have been, leading him to believe that it had evaporated and probably started to dry up inside the pen.

The Vivo Triple Gel Ink Pen, standard looking body and grip

Notice how low the ink is inside the barrel of the pen compared to the photo above.

Notice how low the ink is in the photo above as compared to the first photo. The proper ink level should be just below the end of the clip as it is in the first photo. Once the folks at Vivo explained this to me, I was open to giving the pens another shot, and they were kind enough to send over some for me to try out. The pen in the first photo is one of the many they sent over to me, and you can really see the difference between the ink level on that one, and the photo just above that is one of the pens from my original review.

Old and New Writing Sample of the Vivo Triple Gel Ink Pen

The top half of the writing sample above is actually from my original review, and the bottom half was written with the new pen. I think the difference is pretty clear, showing that the new pen really writes well and does not show any of the splotchy skipping tendencies that the old one did. After using the pen for a few weeks on and off, I was impressed by how different it was from my original test pen, and in a very good way. I think this is probably my first official reversal of opinion on a product that I’ve tested here, and I think that for the price, this pen definitely is a good option, so have a look at it here on Amazon.com if you are looking for some new pens.

As for the giveaway, I’ll keep it pretty simple, there will be two winners who will each get two packs of two pens, for a total of 4 pens for two different people. This will be open to U.S.residents only, and here is how you can have two chances to enter and win:

1. Leave a comment on this post for your first entry.

2. Sign up for the OfficeSupplyGeek newsletter and monthly giveaway. Once you do that (dont forget that you will get an email with a link that you have to click on to confirm you have signed up) come back here and leave a second comment to let us know you are signed up for the newsletter. If you are already signed up, just leave a second comment stating that you are already signed up.

You will have until 11:59 PM Eastern on September 10th to leave your two comments

I will pick the winner using the Random.org random number generator, and the winner will be announced on the morning of September 12th.

Thanks, and good luck!

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Viva Vivo! And thank you for the giveaway!
Chris

So you gotta wonder how many of their pens are defective.
Patrick

Always happy to try out a new pen! Glad the company reached out to you to correct the initial problems.
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That was pretty good detective work from Vivo! I’m glad they followed up on your review. Please add me to the giveaway.
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Nimrodd

I would be happy to win a set of these pens.
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And I am already a subscriber to your newsletter.
Lindsay

Interesting results — wonder if this is true for other pens as well? (Comment 1)
Lindsay

Oh, and I’m on the mailing list (Comment 2)
Marco Ramirez

Lets see if I win these….
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First comment; just discovered the blog. Thanks for the contest and the chance to win.
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Patricia

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Schofer

Thanks for the giveaway!
Schofer

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Craig

I’m feeling lucky
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sheila

OHMYGOD I LOVE PENS!
wild violet

I adore writing implements!!
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I also enjoy receiving the OSG newsletter.
sheila

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martha

I would <3 to win these pens
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Lisa

Pencil me in for the giveaway! Thanks
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Here’s my first entry! I’m glad these pens worked out in the end.
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Here’s my second entry! I’m already a member of the mailing list.
Arleigh

Yay giveaways!
Arleigh

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Good luck for all!
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Pens!
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Stephen Sanders

Wow, that’s quite a difference!
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Gun

I’d love to try this pen out!
Gun

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Marby

I want to try them out!
Melissa

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Melissa

Always love to try out new pens!
Stephanie Smith

As always, another nice set of pens to try!
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I guess it goes to show that communication is always the best option – and the Vivo company seems to do it well. I’d love a retractable that is also waterproof, so sign me up for chance #1.
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For chance #2, I am already subscribed to your newsletter. Will add a review on my rather neglected blog if I win. Thanks
Emmeline

Wow, what a difference! I’d love to be able to give these pens a try (:
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Just subscribed again since I think I subscribed a while ago with my old email address (:
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Love these, thanks!
Dave

I particularly enjoyed the VIVO rep diagnosing the problem from the photos.
Donnie

Second chances are a good thing
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Thanks for a chance at the giveaway! (I believe I’m already signed up for the newsletter. Pen reviews? Can’t get enough!)
-Mary
Erin

Okay, yes, I would like to try these Vivo pens, thank you.
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I am already signed up for your newsletter.
jocelyn

enter me, please!
jocelyn

Also, I’ve signed up for the newsletter.
Eville Mike D

So I’m on the newsletter mailing list and I also need to leave a comment to be entered? OK. My comment…I think I could write with this pen. In fact, I’d probably enjoy it. Thank you.
Brett Joslin

Great rereview. Thanks for the giveaway.
Kristopher Klauer

AWESOME!!!!
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Already signed up for news letter Great reviews!
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Alrighty, signed up for the email! Hope I win a pen
Tammu

Just stumbled on this entry from the Pen Addict’s blog. Loved your review, and the pen is interesting.
Tammu

Just signed up for the newsletter! Hope the random number generator gods look kindly upon my 2 entries.
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Interesting… I’ve actually never heard of the Vivo brand…
RC

count me in!
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Keith

already signed up for the newsletter
Anne

wow, there ARE other people like me out there entered the monthly!
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Thanks for updating the review! I love hearing if people’s opinions change about a product after using it a while, or if new info comes to light!
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