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favorite writing utensils 𓂃🖊

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write w/meeee these are my go to writing utensils! here, you’ll find my fav pens & markers (mostly fine line), for journaling, sketching, & everyday writing c:

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highlighters & markers

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pens

my absolute FAVORITE pen. so smooth with a super fine point. if you ever wonder what pen i use (esp in my hobonichi) it’s this one! it dries pretty quickly so i never have issues with smudging.

Pilot Juice Up 03 Gel Ink Pen, 0.3mm

soooo smooth & excellent variety of colors! they’re perfectly pigmented & the best part is they don’t smudge at all - even if you erase over them (which i tend to do if i’m going over doodles) the ink flows well which makes these super satisf...

Uni Ball One Gel Ink 0.38mm Pen 8 Colors

perfect fountain pen if you’re a beginner like me! the nib is extra fine (just how i like it) & it writes so smoothly. i love how sleek & minimal it is, & the nib has a cute smiley face engraved on it :) the ink is also super easy to refi...

Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen (extra fine nib)

these are probably my favorite color pens that are perfect for journaling! i’m a sucker for a good fine liner & these are amazing (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈) these are what i use when doodling on my journal spreads. they hold up extremely well on tomoe river paper ...

MONAMI Plus Pen 3000 Fine Point Felt Tips

this pen was highly recommended in the journaling community & i definitely see why! talk about smooth 🤭 it has a fine tip (which i obv prefer if you couldn’t tell by this point) dries super quickly, doesn’t smudge or bleed, and writes beautifull...

Pentel EnerGel Clena Micro Fine Gel Pen

are you kidding me?? these pens are so aesthetically pleasing in addition to being fine & smooth. it features a rubber grip & a quiet, gentle click mechanism designed to make it comfortable & easy on the hand.

Pentel Calme 0.35mm Ballpoint Pen - Yoseka

gimme all the fine liners! these are perfect for doodling & journaling :) they’re my favorite pens for making detailed drawings & writing headers. they also perform super well on tomoe river paper. best of all, the ink is permanent, acid free...

Sakura Pigma Micron Fine-liner Pens

refills for my fav pen :)

Pilot Juice Up 0.3mm Black Pen Refill Set

my FAV white gel pens! love using these to add little details to my journal doodles & also love that it comes in a pack of 3 different sizes. the ink is super opaque, bold, & bright and it writes super smooth. they’re also perfect for fixing ...

SAKURA - Gelly Basic White - 05-08 - 10 - Set 3

i think this may be my new holy grail journaling pen! it’s always been super hyped and now i understand why. this gel ink pen has quick-drying, water-based ink that doesn’t smudge or bleed through. it writes so incredibly smooth, making it super sati...

MUJI Smooth Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen 0.3mm

another good pen in my collection. i remember this being my fav pen when i first got into writing - i refused to use any other! i had always used this in a .7mm but since then, i’ve been sticking to finer tip pens. never even thought to check if they...

Pentel EnerGel RTX Gel Pen - Needle-Point - 0.3 mm - Black

i’d always heard such great things about this pen & decided to try a fun color & i’m in loveeee. the color of the pen itself is absolutely gorgeous and goes so well with my travelers journal. it’s ultra fine, yet super smooth, and perfect for...

Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pen - 0.3 mm - Red Black

my go to pen for my diary!! it’s a .38mm (still fine tip but slightly thicker) & it makes my cursive writing look so beautiful! it writes super smoothly with no smudging or bleed through. performs super well on tomoe river paper!

Pilot Juice 038 Gel Pen, 0.38mm, Black, 10ct

my fav calligraphy brush pens for journaling! these are perfect for headers & super beginner friendly. i love using this on tomoe river paper bc it doesn’t bleed through and looks so beautiful! these brush pens make it easy to draw with precision...

Tombow 62038 Fudenosuke Brush Pen 2-Pack

super pigmented gel pens, perfect for journaling & doodling :) features a medium point rollerball pen that’s super quick drying. they’re also scented & smell amazing!

Juicyee Scented Gel Pen Suit Quick-Drying Medium Point Rollerball Pen with Fruit Scent

this is the finest tip pen i own & i’m obsessed!! it features a hyper fine 0.25mm tip & it’s extremely smudge proof! i love how precise i can be with this pen, as it allows me to make really thin lines. the ink flows well & it writes supe...

Pilot Hi-Tec-C 025 Gel Ink Pen

i’m still a beginner with fountain pens but this one has become my new fav! i love that it’s retractable & comes with refillable ink cartridges so i can avoid the mess of having to refill the ink myself. this pen is super smooth, the ink is rich ...

WRITECH Pink Retractable Fountain Pen Set, Fine Nib, 5 Black Ink Cartridges

highlighters & markers

mildliners are my absolute fav highlighters. they’re dual ended, water-based pigment ink & they come in a variety of colors. i love using these in my hobonichi weeks journal & don’t have to worry about bleed through. the pigment is also perfe...

Zebra Line Marker Thick & Fine 5 Colors

obsessed with these dual brush pen markers! also love using these for headers. they’re so easy to write with and make lettering look so pretty! they also work very well on tomoe river paper and don’t bleed through.

Tombow Dual Brush Pen Markers, Pastel 10-Pack

other

these colored pencils are what i use to color in my hobonichi. the set offers an amazing range of 50 vibrant colors and they glide so smoothly on paper. they’re also super easy to blend together, making it easy to create gradients & shading. the ...

FanVean Colored Pencils

my fav mechanical pencils that i use to doodle! these are my go-to pencils. not only are they super cute but the rubber grip makes it easy to write with and super comfortable to hold. they also glow in the dark! c:

Kawaii Drink Mechanical Pencils 0.5mm