{"product_id":"kokuyo-a-little-special-vividry-quick-dry-retractable-gel-pen","title":"KOKUYO A Little Special viviDRY Quick-Dry Retractable Gel Pen | 0.5mm Black Ink | Vintage Barrel | Set of 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKOKUYO A Little Special viviDRY — The Gel Pen That Keeps Up With Your Thoughts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou write fast. Your ink should dry faster. The \u003cstrong\u003eKOKUYO viviDRY\u003c\/strong\u003e is built around one obsession: ink that dries the instant it hits the page. No smears. No waiting. No ruined notes. 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The viviDRY's fast-drying formula combined with the A Little Special's vintage aesthetic makes this the rare pen that performs as beautifully as it looks on your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: What makes viviDRY ink different from regular gel ink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: KOKUYO's \u003cstrong\u003eviviDRY formula\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered to dry significantly faster than standard gel ink upon contact with paper. This dramatically reduces smearing — especially important for left-handed writers whose hand drags across freshly written lines, and for fast note-takers who can't afford to wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: Is this pen suitable for left-handed writers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes — the viviDRY quick-dry ink is one of the best choices for left-handed writers. 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