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MUJI Smooth Gel Ink Knock Pen 0.3 mm: Colors & Refills

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Quick answer

The MUJI Smooth Gel Ink Ballpoint Knock Pen is a retractable 0.3 mm gel pen with a clear frosted body and a clip. MUJI USA sells it in five colors, lists it at 14.5 cm (5.7 in), says its aqueous ink dries quickly, and gives Japan as the country of origin.

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MUJI Smooth Gel Ink Ballpoint Knock Pen drawn to scale at 14.5 cm with a frosted barrel, clip and knock, beside the 0.3 mm ball magnified
The knock pen at MUJI USA's listed 14.5 cm, with the 0.3 mm ball shown 60 times larger. Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

Product facts

Product
MUJI Smooth Gel Ink Ballpoint Knock Pen 0.3 mm
Brand
MUJI
Brand origin
Japan
Made in
Japan*
Material
Polycarbonate, ABS resin, steel and polypropylene (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 five 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 0.3 mm nib and a clip, in a clear frosted body.
  • Five colors in the US: black, blue, red, blue black and orange.
  • The body is polycarbonate, ABS resin, steel and polypropylene, and the ink is aqueous (water-based) gel with a 0.3 mm tip.
  • MUJI says the ink is quick-drying and suits left- and right-handed writers; those are maker claims, not our tests, and the pen is 5 mm longer than MUJI's 14 cm cap-type pen.
  • MUJI USA gives Japan as the country of origin, and each pen is in our $ band (under $5).

What is the MUJI Smooth Gel Ink Ballpoint Knock Pen?

It’s MUJI’s retractable gel pen with a 0.3 mm tip, a clip and a clear frosted body. MUJI is the brand of Ryohin Keikaku, the Japanese retailer. MUJI USA tags the pen as a best seller in its stationery range.

MUJI USA says the water-based ink dries quickly, resists bleeding through paper, and has a built-in mechanism that stops the ink drying out or flowing the wrong way. Those are the maker’s claims. It also says the frosted body shows how much ink is left.

MUJI smooth gel 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 0.3 mm
Ink Aqueous (water-based) gel
Materials Polycarbonate, ABS resin, steel, polypropylene
Colors (US) Black, blue, red, blue black, orange
Barcode (black) 4550344872703
Made in Japan (MUJI USA)

MUJI USA gives no weight, barrel width or refill length for this pen, so the barrel in our drawing is drawn by eye.

Who is the MUJI smooth gel knock pen for?

It suits anyone who wants a very fine, quick-drying line in a pen that clips to a notebook.

  • Left-handed writers: MUJI USA calls the ink quick-drying and suitable for left- and right-handed writers, at a 0.3 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 broad line: 0.3 mm is the finest of MUJI’s gel sizes.

Bars at 20 times scale showing 0.3, 0.38 and 0.5 mm nominal line widths
Nominal widths at 20×: the 0.3 mm line is 0.08 mm finer than the 0.38 mm cap-type pen. Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

Is the 0.3 mm knock pen the same as MUJI’s cap-type gel pen?

No. It’s a separate, finer line with a retractable mechanism. The MUJI gel ink pen is the capped pen in 0.38, 0.5 and 0.7 mm; this knock pen is a single 0.3 mm size.

MUJI USA lists the cap-type pen at 14 cm, so the knock pen is 5 mm longer. For a standard 0.5 mm line, see the MUJI Gel Ink Ballpoint Knock Pen 0.5 mm. MUJI says its cap and knock bodies share refills in Japan; for this specific 0.3 mm pen, MUJI USA doesn’t name a refill, so we haven’t confirmed one.

Which MUJI knock pen color should you choose?

Pick by job: black or blue black for notes, red and orange for marks and corrections. MUJI USA sells all five colors at the same price. We don’t publish swatches because MUJI USA’s page gives no ink tints we could state honestly.

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

It’s the finest and the plainest: the Pilot G2 and Zebra Sarasa Clip offer more sizes and are sold in more US stores.

MUJI Smooth Gel Knock Pilot G2 Zebra Sarasa Clip
Mechanism Click Click Click
Sizes 0.3 mm only 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
Where to buy MUJI stores and muji.us Most US stores Most US stores
Price band $ $ $

Our best gel pens roundup picks one gel pen per job, and the left-handed writers roundup covers smear-resistant picks.

How much does it cost?

Each pen is in our $ band, under $5. MUJI USA lists every color at the same single-pen price. The product page was read on November 1, 2026, and prices change.

Where is the MUJI smooth gel ink knock pen made?

In Japan: MUJI USA’s product details give Japan as the country or region of origin. MUJI doesn’t name the factory.

Frequently asked questions

Is the MUJI 0.3 mm knock pen good for left-handed writers?

MUJI USA says the quick-drying ink works whether you write left- or right-handed, and tags the pen for left-handers. We haven't smear-tested it ourselves yet, so treat that as the maker's claim.

Does the MUJI smooth gel pen have a clip?

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

Can you refill the MUJI smooth gel ink pen?

MUJI USA says yes: when the ink runs out the pen can be refilled. It doesn't name the refill on this page, so check that a refill for the 0.3 mm line is in stock before you buy a stack of pens.

What colors does the MUJI 0.3 mm knock pen come in?

MUJI USA lists black, blue, red, blue black and orange.

Is the MUJI 0.3 mm pen finer than the MUJI 0.38 mm?

Yes, by 0.08 mm on paper: 0.3 mm against 0.38 mm. The 0.38 mm is MUJI's cap-type gel pen, covered in our MUJI gel ink pen guide.

Does the MUJI gel pen carry a California warning?

MUJI USA's page carries a California Proposition 65 warning that names cancer. The page doesn't say which part of the pen triggers it.

Can I return a MUJI pen bought online?

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

Sources (3)

  1. MUJI USA: Smooth Gel Ink Ballpoint Knock Pen 0.3 mm (length 5.7 in / 14.5 cm; nib 0.3 mm; aqueous ink; polycarbonate, ABS resin, steel, polypropylene; Japan; five colors; read in full November 1, 2026)
  2. MUJI USA: Gel Ink Ballpoint Cap Type Pen 0.38 mm (for the cap-type comparison)
  3. MUJI USA stationery collection (product list, read November 1, 2026)

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