The best qualities of liquid and gel ink are blended into a super-smooth ink and delivered via an exclusive ink/tip technology for the smoothest write. Vivid, acid-free ink dries quickly without smearing or blotting and is great for left-handed writers. Retractable. Stars & Stripes Barrel with Metal Accents—Metal tip. Pen Sub-Brand & Product Family: EnerGel® RTX; Pen Type: Gel Pen; Pen Style: Retractable; Pen Tip Type: Conical.