A quick look: the ZIG Cocoiro.

This was easy to dismiss as a cutesy pen until I wrote and drew with it.

ZIG Cocoiro
ZIG Cocoiro

Verdict? Not bad. Kalina, who tweets as @geminica, found it unpredictable in a review over at Pen Addict— that’s probably why I like it. I’ve yet to try the Tombow Fudenosuke.

The Cocoiro is a little adventure packed into a cute, curvy, soft body.

Cocoiro writing sample
Cocoiro writing sample

Drawing with it is a pleasant diversion from fountain pens. Not better, just different.

Cocoiro doodle
Cocoiro doodle

Have you played with the Cocoiro yet?