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MUJI Gel Ink Knock Pen 0.5 mm: 16 Colors & Refills

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Quick answer

The MUJI Gel Ink Ballpoint Knock Pen 0.5 mm is a retractable gel pen with a clear frosted body and a clip. MUJI USA sells it in 16 colors, lists it at 14.5 cm (5.7 in), says the water-based ink dries quickly, and gives Japan as the country of origin.

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MUJI Gel Ink Ballpoint Knock Pen 0.5 mm drawn to scale at 14.5 cm with a frosted barrel, clip and knock button
The 0.5 mm knock pen at MUJI USA's listed 14.5 cm (1 mm = 6.05 px). Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

Product facts

Product
MUJI Gel Ink Ballpoint Knock Pen 0.5 mm
Brand
MUJI
Brand origin
Japan
Made in
Japan*
Material
Polycarbonate body, ABS resin upper and tip, copper spring screw, polypropylene refill with copper tip (per MUJI USA)
Good for
Price range
$under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
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Notes on these facts
  • Made by Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.. Made in Japan: MUJI USA's product details give "Country/Region of Origin: Japan" for all 16 colors. Source. Price: example listing.
  • How we test and disclose samples: How we test stationery.
  • Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.

Key takeaways

  • MUJI USA lists the pen at 5.7 in (14.5 cm) long with a 0.5 mm nib, a clip and a clear frosted body.
  • The US range has 16 colors, from black and blue black to sakura, asagi and yellow green.
  • The body is polycarbonate with ABS resin tip parts, a copper spring screw, and a polypropylene refill with a copper tip; the ink is aqueous.
  • MUJI says the ink is quick-drying and suits left- and right-handed writers; those are maker claims, not our tests.
  • MUJI USA gives Japan as the origin, and each pen is in our $ band (under $5).

What is the MUJI Gel Ink Ballpoint Knock Pen 0.5 mm?

It’s MUJI’s retractable gel pen with a 0.5 mm tip, a clip and a clear frosted body. MUJI is the brand of Ryohin Keikaku, the Japanese retailer, and MUJI USA tags this pen as a best seller in its stationery range.

MUJI USA says the water-based ink dries quickly, resists bleeding through paper, and comes with a mechanism that stops the ink drying out or flowing incorrectly. Those are the maker’s claims. The frosted body shows how much ink is left.

MUJI 0.5 mm knock pen specs

Spec Value
Maker MUJI (Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.), Japan
Type Retractable gel pen with clip, refillable
Length 5.7 in (14.5 cm), per MUJI USA
Nib 0.5 mm
Ink Aqueous (water-based) gel
Materials Polycarbonate body; ABS resin upper and tip; copper spring screw; polypropylene refill with copper tip
Colors (US) 16
Barcode (black) 4550002794118
Made in Japan (MUJI USA)

MUJI USA gives no weight or barrel width, so the barrel in our drawing is drawn by eye.

Who is the MUJI 0.5 mm knock pen for?

It suits people who want a standard 0.5 mm gel line in a cheap, refillable pen with plenty of colors.

  • Left-handed writers: MUJI USA calls the quick-drying ink suitable for left- and right-handed writers, at a 0.5 mm nib.
  • Everyday carry: it is 145 mm (5.7 in) long and the clip fits a pocket, lanyard or closed notebook.

Skip it if you want a finer line: MUJI’s 0.3 mm knock pen is finer.

Bars at 20 times scale showing 0.3, 0.5 and 0.7 mm nominal line widths
The 0.5 mm line sits between the 0.3 mm knock pen and the 0.7 mm cap-type pen (nominal widths at 20×). Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

Which of the 16 colors should you choose?

Start with black or blue black for notes and add one or two accent colors. MUJI USA sells all 16 at the same single-pen price: pink, green, yellow, gray, blue black, sakura, purple red, purple, brown, asagi, red, blue, light blue, black, yellow green and orange. We don’t publish swatches because MUJI USA’s page gives no ink tints we could state honestly.

How do the refills work?

MUJI USA says the pen can be refilled and sells a separate 0.5 mm smooth gel refill in many colors. The refill body is polypropylene with a copper tip, per the pen’s materials list.

MUJI Japan has said its cap and knock bodies share refills; see our MUJI gel ink pen guide. For this US pen we haven’t confirmed that the listed refill fits, so check before you buy a stack of pens.

How does it compare with the Pilot G2 and Zebra Sarasa Clip?

It’s the plainer, more colorful choice: the Pilot G2 and Zebra Sarasa Clip are sold in more US stores.

MUJI Gel Knock 0.5 mm Pilot G2 Zebra Sarasa Clip
Mechanism Click Click Click
Sizes 0.5 mm in this listing 0.38 / 0.5 / 0.7 / 1.0 mm 0.3 / 0.4 / 0.5 / 0.7 / 1.0 mm
Body Clear frosted, with clip Clear plastic, rubber grip Plastic, movable binder clip
Price band $ $ $

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Where is the MUJI knock pen made, and what does it cost?

In Japan: MUJI USA’s product details give Japan as the country or region of origin. The pen is in our $ band, under $5, at one price for every color. MUJI USA sells it as Final Sale, with no refunds or exchanges, and prices change; we read the page on November 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What colors does the MUJI 0.5 mm knock pen come in?

MUJI USA lists 16: pink, green, yellow, gray, blue black, sakura, purple red, purple, brown, asagi, red, blue, light blue, black, yellow green and orange.

Is the MUJI 0.5 mm knock pen good for left-handed writers?

MUJI USA says the quick-drying ink works whether you write left- or right-handed. We haven't smear-tested it, so treat that as a maker claim.

Does the MUJI knock pen have a clip?

Yes. MUJI USA says the clip stores the pen in a pocket, on a lanyard or in a closed notebook.

Can you refill the MUJI 0.5 mm knock pen?

Yes: MUJI USA says the pen can be refilled when the ink runs out, and sells a Refill for Smooth Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen 0.5 mm. We haven't confirmed that exact refill fits this body, so check the refill page.

Is the 0.5 mm knock pen the same as the MUJI cap-type gel pen?

No. It is a retractable pen with a clip; the cap-type 0.5 mm pen is covered in our MUJI gel ink pen guide and is 5 mm shorter at 14 cm.

Does the MUJI gel pen carry a California warning?

MUJI USA's page carries a California Proposition 65 warning that names cancer and reproductive harm, without saying which part triggers it.

Can I return a MUJI pen bought online?

MUJI USA marks it Final Sale, with no refunds or exchanges, on its product page as we read it.

Sources (3)

  1. MUJI USA: Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen Knock Type 0.5mm (length 5.7 in / 14.5 cm; nib 0.5 mm; aqueous ink; materials; Japan; 16 colors; read in full November 1, 2026)
  2. MUJI USA: Refill for Smooth Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen 0.5 mm (listing seen in the stationery collection, November 1, 2026)
  3. MUJI USA stationery collection (product list, read November 1, 2026)

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