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A journaler's favorite pens

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So, I sorta have a thing for writing implements. This list is the result of years of testing - what's your fave?
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Gel Pens

My most commonly used type of pen - easy, affordable & vibrant. 

 
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HANDS DOWN BEST INK FLOW. So so good.
uniball™ Zento Liquid Gel Ink Retractable Pens, Medium Point (0.7 ...
 
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These are some of the prettiest, sparliest gel pens I've ever used.
Iridescent Glitter Gel Ink Pen Set
 
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So smooth, vibrant & colorful. I prefer the RT over the capped version.
PaperMate InkJoy Gel
 
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Great ink flow & tiny .38mm!
Gel Ink Ballpoint Cap Pen 0.38 mm
 
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A classic, but I find myself reaching for this less and less.
G2 - Power To The Pen
 
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Fantastic little gel pens from the makers of Gelly Roll.
BALLSIGN series - Pens - Products| SAKURA COLOR PRODUCTS CORP.
 
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So consistently good, dries quickly & just great workhorse pen.
Pentel EnerGel
 
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These are okay in a pinch. Durable & cheap but I find they often hard start.
Sharpie Gel Pens
 
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Love the glittery vibe in these!
Gelly Roll Stardust
 
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Saturated colors. Very smooth.
Gelly Roll Moonlight

Non-Gel Pens

These pens are often great for drawing, doodling and more. 

 
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Fantastic for bullet journaling.
Pigma Micron
 
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Has gel cartridges & non-gel cartridges, as well as pencil cartridges. Customize your multipen vibe.
Uni Style Fit
 
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Love the colors of these!
MILDLINER Dual-Tip Creative Highlighter
 
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So vibrant & love the liquid ink.
Sharpie Liquid Highlighters, Chisel Tip

Fountain Pens

For when you feel like a disposable pen won't do. 

 
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A “holy grail” pen that I am lucky to own.
Pilot Twilight Vanishing Point (2015 Limited Edition)
 
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Another limited edition VP that I couldn't resist.
Pilot 2024 Limited Edition Vanishing Point – Seashore
 
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Absolutely classy with the rose gold accents. Also affordable.
TWSBI ECO Smoke RoseGold Fountain Pen
 
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The pen that started it all for me! Incredibly affordable, a cute smiley face on the nib, and easy to use.
Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens
 
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a gorgeous pen - the resin color is so pretty!
TWSBI Eco Jade Green
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Vintage but still works. Absolutely gorgeous pen.
The Parker Vacumatic
 
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A flex nib for some writing variation.
Pilot Falcon Fountain Pen - Black/Rhodium