A writing implement including a plurality of component parts A, B, C, etc. is satisfactory in balance and stability during writing operations and can be smoothly handled for minute, reciprocating, turning motions during writing operations. The writing implement including the component parts A, B, C etc. has its center of gravity in a part thereof between a position at 20 mm from the tip of a projected writing element and a position corresponding to the middle of the overall length thereof, and the weight of the part thereof between the position at 20 mm from the tip of the projected writing element and the position corresponding to the middle of the overall length is not less than 50% of the total weight of the writing implement.