--- title: "Schneider Slider Memo XB: Extra-Broad Viscoglide Pen" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/schneider-slider-memo-xb/" description: "Schneider Slider Memo XB explained: an extra-broad 1.4 mm Viscoglide ballpoint with a capped, rubberized body, smear-proof ink, 7 ink colors, packs and origin." category: "Pens" type: "Ballpoint" published: 2026-10-22 updated: 2026-10-24 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 4 products: - name: "Schneider Slider Memo XB Ballpoint Pen, black ink (150201)" brand: "Schneider" brand_origin: "Germany" made_in: "Germany" material: "85% recycled plastic body with rubberized grip; metal clip; stainless steel tip" price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Schneider Schreibgeräte GmbH, Schramberg-Tennenbronn, Germany" model: "Slider Memo XB, black (150201)" mpn: "150201" gtin: "4004675064202" url: "https://schneiderpen.com/de/produkte/kugelschreiber/slider-memo/150201" --- # Schneider Slider Memo XB: Extra-Broad Viscoglide Pen > The Schneider Slider Memo XB is a capped extra-broad ballpoint from Germany's Schneider, using its low-friction Viscoglide ink. Retailers list a 1.4 mm line. Schneider says the ink dries fast, doesn't smear under a highlighter, and the black is document-proof to ISO 12757-2. The rubberized body is 85% recycled plastic. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/schneider-slider-memo-xb/ - Category: Pens - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-22 - Updated: 2026-10-24 ![Schneider Slider Memo XB ballpoint with a cyan barrel and black cap, drawn in proportion, with an inset of the extra-broad ball](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/schneider-slider-memo-xb-16x9.png) *Schneider publishes no pen length, so it is drawn in proportion.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Schneider Slider Memo XB Ballpoint Pen, black ink (150201) | Schneider (by Schneider Schreibgeräte GmbH, Schramberg-Tennenbronn, Germany) | Germany | Germany | 85% recycled plastic body with rubberized grip; metal clip; stainless steel tip | – | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (Schneider Slider Memo XB Ballpoint Pen, black ink (150201)): Germany. Schneider's German Slider series page is labelled "Made in Germany", and Amazon's listing for the 10-pack (150201) says "Made in Germany". Schneider's spec sheet gives its address in Schramberg-Tennenbronn. Source: https://schneiderpen.com/de/themenwelten/produktserien/slider ### Schneider Slider Memo XB Ballpoint Pen, black ink (150201) colors - Body colors (4 standard, 0 special edition): cyan (with the seven ink colors); power pink (blue ink); teal (blue ink); pearl (blue ink). - Ink colors (7 standard, 0 special edition): schwarz; blau; grün; rot; orange; violett; pink. - Per Schneider Germany (https://schneiderpen.com/de/produkte/kugelschreiber/slider-memo/150201), checked 2026-10-24. Names (German: schwarz black, blau blue, grün green, rot red, violett violet) and tints are the color chips on Schneider's German product page. The seven ink colors come in a cyan barrel with a grip insert in the ink color (sold as schwarz-cyan, blau-cyan and so on); Schneider's spec sheet says the power pink, teal and pearl barrels write in blue. Shops stock different colors; check the listing. ## Key takeaways - Schneider rates the line Extra Broad (XB); US retailers list it as 1.4 mm. - Schneider's spec sheet lists 7 ink colors plus 3 barrel colors with blue ink. - The body is made from 85% recycled plastic, per Schneider. - Black ink is document-proof to ISO 12757-2 and smear-proof when highlighted, per Schneider. - Schneider's German shop sells a single pen for €2.49 (about US$2.80); US packs work out under $5 a pen. ## What is the Schneider Slider Memo XB? **It is an extra-broad capped ballpoint from Schneider, a German pen maker, built around its smooth Viscoglide ink.** Schneider says Viscoglide makes the pen write "außergewöhnlich weich und gleitend", exceptionally soft and gliding. It has a strong US following for a European pen: on October 22, 2026 the Amazon listings for the 10-pack had about 4,400 ratings, and the 6-color pack another 2,200. ## Slider Memo XB specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Maker | Schneider Schreibgeräte GmbH, Schramberg (Germany) | | Type | Capped ballpoint, cap posts on the end | | Line | Extra Broad (XB); 1.4 mm per US retailers | | Ink | Viscoglide ballpoint ink; black document-proof to ISO 12757-2 | | Body | 85% recycled plastic, rubberized; metal clip | | Tip | Wear-resistant stainless steel | | Ink colors | Black, red, blue, green, orange, violet, pink | | Article / EAN | 150201 / 4004675064202 (black) | | German price | €2.49 (about US$2.80) per pen | | Price band | $ (under $5 per pen) | Schneider's sheet and site don't give the pen's length or weight, so our drawing is in proportion only. ## How broad is the XB line? **Broad: retailers list 1.4 mm, about twice a typical 0.7 mm ballpoint.** That makes a dark, bold line that is easy to read and hides shaky handwriting. ![Slider Memo XB 1.4 mm line compared with 1.0 mm and 0.7 mm ballpoint lines and a 0.5 mm gel line, magnified](https://stationerytimes.com/images/schneider-slider-memo-xb-line.svg) *Nominal widths; real lines vary with paper and pressure.* The trade-off is detail. For small handwriting, planners or forms, a finer ballpoint such as the [Monami 153](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/monami-153/) or [Zebra F-301](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/zebra-f-301/) is a better fit. ## Who is the Slider Memo XB for? **People who like a bold, effortless line: signing, sketching notes, labeling and writing large.** Schneider says the ergonomically shaped, generously rubberized barrel lets you write relaxed without tiring your hand. That suits people who press hard or have hand pain, because the low-friction ink needs little pressure for a dark line. Schneider also markets the Slider range to students, listing it under its "Schüler und Studenten" (students) theme. It is less suited to small grids, narrow-ruled notebooks and thin paper. A 1.4 mm line fills small squares quickly, so test it on your own paper first. ## Is Viscoglide a gel pen? **No: Schneider sells the Slider as a ballpoint, with a low-friction paste ink.** Schneider says the writing dries quickly even on smooth paper and stays smear-proof when you highlight over it. That makes it a middle ground between a classic oil ballpoint and a gel pen; our [gel vs ballpoint vs rollerball](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/gel-vs-ballpoint-vs-rollerball/) guide explains the families. ## Which Slider Memo XB pack should you buy? **Schneider sells singles, a 3-color and a 6-color case, and blister cards.** Its spec sheet lists these packs: | Pack | Article | Contents | |---|---|---| | Single, black | 150201 | 1 pen (sold in boxes of 10) | | Case of 3 | 150293 | Black, red, blue | | Case of 6 | 150296 | Black, red, blue, violet, pink, orange | | Blister card | 75020 | 4 pens, assorted | In the US, Amazon sells the black 150201 as a box of 10, which puts each pen in our $ band, under $5. ## Is the Slider Memo XB refillable? **Not that we can find: Schneider's pages don't list a refill for the Memo.** Its Slider pages describe refills only for the Slider Rave (Slider 755) and Slider Xite (Slider 710), which share the Viscoglide XB tip. If you want a refillable broad ballpoint, look at those two. The Memo is designed to be used up; Schneider says the steel tip lets you use the whole ink supply. ## Where is the Slider Memo XB made? **In Germany, per Schneider and Amazon.** Schneider's Slider series page carries a "Made in Germany" label, its spec sheet gives its home in Schramberg-Tennenbronn, and Amazon's listing says "Made in Germany". ## Frequently asked questions ### What line width is the Schneider Slider Memo XB? Schneider calls it Extra Broad (XB). US retailers, including Amazon, list it as 1.4 mm, which writes a bold, dark line. ### What is Viscoglide ink? Schneider's name for its low-viscosity ballpoint ink technology, which it says writes exceptionally softly and smoothly. It is still a ballpoint ink, so it dries fast and doesn't soak through like gel. ### Can you refill a Slider Memo XB? Schneider's pages don't list a refill for the Memo; they mention refills only for the Slider Rave and Xite, which take Slider 755 and 710 refills. ### Does the Slider Memo XB smear when you highlight it? Schneider says the writing dries quickly, even on smooth paper, and stays smear-proof when you go over it with a highlighter. ### What colors does the Slider Memo XB come in? Schneider's spec sheet lists black, red, blue, green, orange, violet and pink ink, plus teal, power pink and pearl barrels that write in blue. ### Is the Schneider Slider Memo made in the USA? No. Schneider's Slider page and Amazon's listing both say it's made in Germany. ## Sources - [Schneider (Germany): Slider Memo Kugelschreiber schwarz-cyan XB (Artikel-Nr. 150201, GTIN 4004675064202; €2.49; Viscoglide, 85% recycled plastic, ISO 12757-2)](https://schneiderpen.com/de/produkte/kugelschreiber/slider-memo/150201) - [Schneider (Germany): Slider product series (Made in Germany; Slider Memo, Rave and Xite descriptions)](https://schneiderpen.com/de/themenwelten/produktserien/slider) - [Schneider: Slider Memo XB product information sheet (2026; article numbers, EAN codes, colors, packs)](https://sclfabricprodstoacc.blob.core.windows.net/medien/Grobdaten/produktinfo/2026/Schneider-Slider-Memo-XB-1438-DE.pdf) - [Amazon: Schneider Slider Memo XB, 1.4 mm, Light Blue Barrel, Black Ink, Box of 10 (150201; Made in Germany; 4.4K ratings, October 22, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040K7OOG)