Abstract: A multi-color writing instrument such as a ballpoint pen or mechanical pencil, which is adapted such that a selection of a writing color can be easily performed even under poor lighting conditions and/or by a person with poor eyesight. The writing instrument includes a plurality of reservoir tubes containing different writing colors, which are accommodated in a barrel. Operating portions are provided on the reservoir tubes and exposed outside the barrel. The operating portions can be differentiated from each other by touch. Thereby a specific one of the reservoir tubes can be selected by the operating portions for use.

Abstract: There is provided a multi-color writing instrument such as a ballpoint pen or mechanical pencil, which is adapted such that a selection of a writing color can be easily performed even in a gloomy place or even by a person with poor eyesight. The writing instrument includes a plurality of reservoir tubes containing different writing colors, which are accommodated in a barrel. Operating portions are provided on the reservoir tubes and exposed outside the barrel. The operating portions have touch feeling means for differentiating the operating portions from each other by touch. Thereby a specific one of the reservoir tubes can be selected by the operating portions for use.