The Zebra G-450 is a new-for-2021 gel pen in Zebra’s “4” line in the Steel series of pens. This is a lower-end counterpart of the G-750 gel pen.
Where the “7” line, like the F-701, are entirely metal, the 3 and 4 model pens do have some plastic and rubber parts. The G-450 has a full metal barrel and all metal components, but has a rubber grip, similar to the G-402 and F-402 pens.
The G-450 is a smaller pen but it weighs a reasonable 20.9 grams. Despite it’s small size it has a sturdy feel to it thank to the brass barrel, metal front piece, metal clip, and metal button assembly.
The G-450 is a small, reliable pen that is ideal for EDC (everyday carry) use thanks to it’s glove-friendly rubber grip and a size that will be ideal for any pocket. This includes smaller pockets, like those found on the arm of a uniform or a shirt’s chest pocket.
The G-450 is only sold with a gel refill, and there is no ballpoint equivalent. That pen would be the F-450, but Zebra didn’t release this in 2021 though perhaps we will see it in the future. The closely equivalent in a ballpoint is the F-402, which has a hard plastic grip instead of a rubber one and Zebra’s classic design which has been unchanged for years.
The G-450 is only sold in this all-black “stealth” design and isn’t sold in silver bare metal like the rest of the Steel series (excepting the G-750).
Zebra G-450 Gel Pen Information
| Street Price | Check Price |
| Manufacturer | Zebra |
| Pen Type | Rollerball / Gel |
| Rating | |
| Barrel Color | Black |
| Barrel Material | Metal |
| Body Diameter (mm) | 9.0 |
| Grip Color | Black |
| Grip Material | Rubber |
| Grip Diameter (mm) | 9.0 |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| MSRP | $4.50 |
| Still Sold | Yes |
| Release Year | 2021 |
| Similar To | |
| Refills | |
| Capped? Retractable? | Retractable - Top Button |
| Clip? | Metal |
| Length Capped / Retracted (cm) | 12.9 |
| Weight (g) | 20.9 |
| Ink Color Shipped | Black, Orange, Red, Light Blue, Blue, Pink |
| Writing Sizes | 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm |