u/Get2vron

Hi everyone! I’m hoping the collective pen knowledge here can solve a mystery.

I’m trying to identify an older Zebra retractable disposable pen that belonged to my late sister. She loved pens and journaling, and this became one of my favorite pens to write with because it reminds me of her. Unfortunately, it’s starting to run out of ink, and I’d love to find this exact model or compatible refills.

Details:
• Brand: Zebra
• Retractable
• Disposable (as far as I know)
• Matte blue plastic barrel
• Wide barrel, about the same diameter as a Pentel EnerGel
• Plastic clip with “ZEBRA” centered on the clip
• Two ink windows on the clip side
• Three smaller ink windows on the opposite side
• Blue clicker
• Plastic cone-shaped tip section
• Clear plastic refill with “24F” lightly etched into it (I don’t see any other markings)

Writing characteristics:
• Writes like approximately a 1.0 mm tip (although no tip size is marked)
• Extremely smooth
• Very saturated blue ink
• Much smoother than a typical oil-based ballpoint
• Feels similar to a hybrid/emulsion ink or a very smooth gel pen

I’ve searched current Zebra models (Sarasa, Z-Grip, F-301, bLen, Jimnie, Tapli, etc.), and none appear to match this pen.
I’ve attached photos of both sides of the pen and can also post photos of the refill if that would help.

Questions:
Does anyone recognize this model?
Approximately what years was it sold?
Is it discontinued?
Are compatible refills available?
If not, is there a modern refill that could be adapted to fit this pen body?

I’d be incredibly grateful for any help. This pen means a lot to me because it belonged to my sister, and I’d love to keep writing with it.

Thank you!

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