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All about pens- the good, the bad, the ugly

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Since the pandemic I have had this odd interest in researching pens, trying pens out and feeling the quality rated with glide, pigmentation and more. This is a list of all of my favourite selected pens whether they are gel pens or roller pens etc. Th...
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The Pens- a deep dive of lore

 
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LISTEN. The Uniball one gel pen 0.38 is like my go to, favourite pen at this time and I highly recommend if you like a smooth glide, no smudging and the art of a light but quality pen. I literally feel like I should be advertising this pen because wo...
uniball one
 
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Gelly Roll are the best for pigmentation and really POP a colour. The mix of this and the sparkles you can get as colours (I have silver and gold) just make a perfect pop and start to a bullet journal. The downside is this baby can smudge because the...
Gelly Roll Moonlight
 
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ITS NOT A PEN. But deserves to shine on some list out there. With light touch you may be able to use as a pen but just move on or give it a like for comedy.
Copic Markers | Official US Site and Store | Create with Copic
 
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A well thought out pen in design but poor efficiency. Very thick blots come out and will smudge if touched. I only recommend this pen when you do not have a quality pen
View All Gel, Rollerball, & Art Pens
 
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This is a beautiful pen and just reminds me of a cars sales men. Kinda bulky but very smooth on paper. Used a lot with journalling. A sweet pen with some smudge factor. I specifically have the Caran D Ache 849 in Neon pink
849™ Ballpoint pen - Caran d'Ache
 
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She is cute and alright but not what I am looking for
New Poly Ball XB ballpoint pen in Black and White
 
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Sometimes you just need a good ole Bic. Cheap, quality, some good pigment. WARNING: can explode (with ink)
BIC Ballpoint and Gel Pens

The Stores to get the pens

 
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Local to my hometown, Phidons has been a staple among the years and exciting to go through and test out new pens that I am interested in. I love the journal selection as well.
Phidon Pens
 
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I have recently ordered from Bungu and am quite satisfied by the quality of these supplies for my pens and my bullet journalling. I cannot wait to see more in your shop
bungu | Quality Japanese Stationeries & Daily Goods
 
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The people who just know their type I guess but also theres cool shops?
Amazon.com
 
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If you get to go to the city and check this shop out it is incredible. Large selection
Mr. Pen
 
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Another super cute pen and more shop. I like going here and browsing
Cozy Grotto – COZY GROTTO
 
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Another cute shop with a great curation of pens
Take Note Pens & Stationery Store
 
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I would like to go to this one so adding to the list to remember to go to myself
Blesket Canada
 
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Another great store as well. Would recommend if in Toronto
Wonder Pens