Lightwrite Alpha Ballpoint Pen / Zebra

• Total Length: 139.3mm
• Maximum Barrel Diameter: 11.0mm
• Weight: 19.0g
• Body Material: Aluminum
• Tip Size: 0.7mm
• Grip: Knurled
• Mechanism: Knock (retractable)
• Glow-in-the-Dark: Phosphorescent tip and clicker
• Made in Japan

The Lightwrite Alpha started from a straightforward problem: writing in the dark is awkward when you need one hand for a torch and another for the pen. Zebra solved this by embedding a light directly into the pen tip, activated by the same click mechanism that extends the ballpoint. One click, both functions, one hand free.

The aluminum body keeps weight low while holding up to outdoor conditions. The knurled grip was chosen specifically to maintain control with gloves, which makes the pen useful in fieldwork, camping, and emergency situations where bare hands aren't always an option. Phosphorescent accents on the tip and clicker mean the pen is locatable even in a pitch-black tent or bag.

Each click toggles the light independently of the writing function, so the pen works normally in lit environments without activating it. The Black (Red LED) variant uses a red-tinted light, which is easier on night-adjusted eyes and a common choice in low-visibility professional settings.