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The Pentel Slicci is an extra-fine capped gel pen with a 0.25 mm needle tip, sold in the US as Pentel Arts Slicci (BG202). JetPens lists it at 13.5 cm capped and 9 g. Pentel of America makes it in Japan, sells it for crafts and fine writing, and lists the single pens as nonrefillable.
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The Slicci posted, at JetPens' 14.4 cm, drawn at 1 mm = 5 px.
Product facts
Product
Pentel Arts Slicci 0.25 mm extra-fine gel pen (BG202), black ink
Clear plastic barrel, plastic cap and clip, metal needle tip with a tungsten ball (Pentel of America)
Price range
$under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
Ink colors
Black
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Notes on these facts
Made by ASTRUM Corporation (Tokyo), called Pentel Co., Ltd. until April 1, 2026; Pentel remains the brand. Made in Japan: Pentel of America's 2022 product catalog gives Japan as the origin of the Slicci BG202 and the Slicci Metallic BG208. Source. Price: example listing.
Colors: names per Pentel of America (2022 catalog), checked October 24, 2026. The eight ink colors of the 0.25 mm Slicci (BG202) per Pentel of America's 2022 catalog; Pentel's US store sells Black, Blue, Green and Baby Blue singly and all eight in an 8-pack (BG202BP8M). Tints were sampled from the ink-filled barrels in Pentel of America's 8-pack photo, with hand-picked values for Black and Red. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
Key takeaways
The Slicci BG202 has a 0.25 mm metal needle tip; JetPens lists it at 13.5 cm (5.3 in) capped, 14.4 cm (5.7 in) posted and 9 g.
Pentel of America sells eight ink colors of the 0.25 mm pen and a separate Slicci Metallic (BG208) with a 0.8 mm tip.
Pentel of America's 2022 catalog gives Japan as the origin of both the Slicci and the Slicci Metallic.
Single Slicci pens sell for under $5, the bottom of our $ band.
Pentel's Japanese ballpoint lineup no longer lists a Slicci body, so the US Pentel Arts pen is the one to buy.
What is the Pentel Slicci?
It is Pentel’s extra-fine capped gel pen, with a 0.25 mm needle tip made for very small writing and detail work. In the US it is sold under the Pentel Arts name as the Slicci BG202, in blister packs at craft and office stores.
Pentel of America pitches it for journaling, labeling and embellishing cards and memory books. Its 2022 catalog adds that the ink is fast drying and that the tip uses a tough tungsten ball, so it doesn’t skip or clog.
Pentel Slicci specs
Spec
Pentel Slicci BG202
Tip
0.25 mm metal needle tip, tungsten ball (Pentel of America)
Ink
Water-based gel ink, acid-free (Pentel of America)
Length
13.5 cm (5.3 in) capped, 12.6 cm (5.0 in) uncapped, 14.4 cm (5.7 in) posted (JetPens)
None in the US; Pentel of America lists it as nonrefillable
US codes
BG202BPA black (UPC 072512235089), BG202BPC blue, BG202BPD green, BG202BPS2 baby blue
The cap posts firmly, and at 9 g the pen is light even with the cap on the end. The clear barrel lets you watch the ink level, which matters on a pen you can’t refill.
The Slicci's 0.25 mm ball against wider tips, and the 0.8 mm Slicci Metallic.
How fine is a 0.25 mm line in practice?
Fine enough for small planner boxes, Bible margins and detailed lettering, but expect a little feedback on the page. Very small balls feel scratchier than 0.5 mm ones, and the needle tip helps you see exactly where the line lands.
JetPens says the Slicci writes much like the Pilot Hi-Tec-C, and that the slightly wider Pilot Juice Up at 0.3 mm is more consistent. One JetPens reviewer found the Slicci line closer to 0.3 to 0.4 mm, so treat 0.25 mm as the tip size rather than a promise of line width.
What colors does the Slicci come in?
Pentel of America lists eight colors of the 0.25 mm pen: black, red, blue, green, orange, pink, baby blue and violet. Its own store sells singles in black, blue, green and baby blue, plus an 8-pack with all eight.
JetPens has imported more shades over the years, such as dark green, brown and midnight blue, and sold 5- and 15-color sets. Those are Japanese-market pens, so availability changes; the eight Pentel Arts colors are the reliable ones in the US.
Is the Slicci Metallic the same pen?
It shares the name and the clear capped body idea, but it is a different pen with a 0.8 mm needle tip. The Slicci Metallic BG208 uses permanent, water-resistant metallic gel ink that Pentel says “pops” on dark paper.
Pentel of America sells it in gold, silver, red, blue, green, bronze, pink and violet metallic, and also makes it in Japan. For white-on-black writing, compare it with the Sakura Gelly Roll.
How does the Slicci compare with other fine gel pens?
It is the cheapest capped 0.25 mm option in US stores; the others take refills and add a click mechanism.
Figures for the other pens come from their guides. If you want the finest line on a budget, the Slicci is easy to try; if you plan to use a pen for years, a refillable body costs less over time.
Who should buy the Pentel Slicci?
Crafters, journalers and anyone who writes very small and wants a gel line, not a fineliner. It suits annotating textbooks, tiny planner squares and adding detail to drawings.
Heavy-handed writers may prefer a cushioned pen such as the Sarasa Nano, and left-handers should test drying time on their usual paper. For a wider choice of everyday gel pens, see our best gel pens.
Where is the Pentel Slicci made?
In Japan, according to Pentel of America’s product catalog. That covers both the 0.25 mm Slicci and the Slicci Metallic sold in the US under the Pentel Arts name.
Pentel is a Japanese company; since April 1, 2026 the Tokyo parent has been called ASTRUM Corporation, with Pentel kept as the brand.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pentel Slicci refillable?
Pentel of America calls the single 0.25 mm Slicci nonrefillable and lists no refill in its 2022 catalog. Some JetPens listings for imported colors say refillable, so check the listing for the exact pen.
Does the Slicci write a true 0.25 mm line?
The 0.25 mm figure is the tip size. Pentel of America says approx. 0.25 mm line width; one JetPens reviewer found it writes closer to a 0.3 to 0.4 mm Hi-Tec-C. We'll measure it in our own test.
Is the Slicci good for Bible journaling and crafts?
Pentel of America markets it for embellishing paper, cardstock, tags and memory books, and says the gel ink is acid-free. Test on thin Bible paper first, since wet gel ink can show through.
What is the Slicci Metallic?
A sister pen, the BG208, with a 0.8 mm needle tip and metallic gel ink that Pentel says shows on dark paper. Pentel of America sells it in gold, silver and six metallic colors.
Slicci or Pilot Hi-Tec-C: which is finer?
Both come in 0.25 mm. JetPens says the writing is very similar; the Hi-Tec-C has more colors and takes refills, the Slicci is the easier one to find in US stores.
Is the Pentel Slicci made in the USA?
No. Pentel of America's catalog gives Japan as the origin, even for the Pentel Arts packs sold in US stores.
