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Pens I ALWAYS reach for 🖊️

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These are the pens I swear by! 🖊️ I own and genuinely love every single one of these, and they’re all regularly in my pen rotation. When you’re working on improving your handwriting, having GOOD pens really does make a difference! So I wanted to sha...
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Fine tip pens 🖊️

These are pens that have smaller tip sizes and give you the most precise control.
 
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The 0.4 tip is so SMALL but so CLEAN. It does feel a little scratchy if that’s something you don’t like. But I love how much control this pen gives me!
PILOT G-Tec-C Gel Ink Pens, 0.4mm, Black/Blue/Red/Green/Purple, 5-Pack | Precise lines for detailed notes, ultra fine point gel ink pens, 5 colored inks in a pouch, pens for planners and drawing
 
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These are one of the best 0.5mm tip pens I’ve ever used! I’m never disappointed when I use these!
PILOT Precise V5 RT Retractable Rollerball Pens, 0.5mm, Assorted, 12-Pack | Writing made smooth, retractable ink pens for writing, refillable, rolling ball, assorted color pens, extra fine point
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These are the cutest vintage colored pens! I love the 0.5 tip.
Zebra Pen SARASA Clip Retractable Gel Pen, Assorted Vintage Dark Ink, 5-Pk | Fine 0.5mm Point Tip, Water Based Ink, Ideal for Planners, School and Office Supplies, Journaling and Note-Taking (47455)
 
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This pen writes so fine, and gives me so much precise control over my writing. It has a chunky barrel which I feel like gives my hand a better grip.
Mitsubishi Pencil UMNSP38.52 Gel Ballpoint Pen Uni-Ball One P 0.38 Huka
 
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These write so fine with a 0.38 tip, so clean!
ZEBRA SARASA Nano Gel Ballpoint Pen 0.38mm Extra Fine Point Rubber Grip 5 Vintage Colors Set JJX72-5C-V-N Japan Import With Original Stylus Ballpoint Touch Pen
 
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You cannot go wrong with TUL pens! I especially love these 0.5 mm fine tip ones! They write so clean and clear!
Tul Retractable Gel Pens 0.5mm Needle Point, Black 4/pk

Medium Tip Pens 🖊️

These are pens that have a little mote pigment, and have a little bolder look on the paper.
 
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So smooth and juicy! They dry pretty quick too.
Schneider One Business Rollerball Pen, 0.6 mm Ultra-Smooth Tip, Blue Barrel, Four-Pack, One Each of: Black, Red, Blue, Green (183094)
 
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I love these for longterm writing. The ink is dark and they don’t smudge easily!
WRITECH Gel Pens Fine Point: Nebula Pen Set 0.7mm
 
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These pens are staple pens, they write SO smoothly, and have quick drying ink!
uniball™ Zento Gel Pens, Black Ink, 0.7mm Medium Point, 4 Count | Retractable, Smooth Writing, Quick-Drying, No Smear, No Bleed, Muted Barrel Colors
 
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I am not big into fountain pens because I don’t know how to use them too well, but THIS ONE is SO EASY for a beginner to use! I genuinely enjoy writing with this one!
WRITECH Retractable Fountain Pen Set: Black Ink Fine Nib, 5 Refillable Ink Cartridges Included, No Leaking Smooth Writing for Calligraphy Journaling Gift (Pink)

Bold tip pens 🖊️

 
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These are AMAZING BOLD PENS! 🖊️ they dry quickly even for a bold pen. I love to use these for headlines or titles of my notes pages!
WRITECH Gel Pens Bold Point: 1.0mm Black Ink
 
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So bold and juicy! I love this for a bold tip pen.
uniball™ 207 Impact RT, Gel Pen
 
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Not only are these pens satisfying to switch between quiet and loud clicker, but they have SUCH bold vibrant ink. Writech did so well with these pens!
WRITECH Colored Gel Pens 1.0mm: Switch Silent Click Mode for Quiet or Click Feedback Smooth Writing Quick Dry Ink Bold Point for Note Taking Color Coding Journaling School Office Study.

Journaling Markers

 
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These are one of my favorite brand of highlighters. Chisel tip on one side, and fine tip on the other? You can’t go wrong with these!
Zebra Pen MILDLINER No Bleed Highlighter, Assorted Colors, Dual Tip, 15-Pk | Broad and Fine Point Tip Marker Set, Ideal for Bible Highlighting, Journaling, School, Teacher and Office Supplies (78115)
 
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These pens are awesome for fine lining, detailing, or making notes a little bolder. I love to use the 0.3 in my hobonichi planner!
Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens, Black, Assorted Points - 6 Pack | Archival Black Ink Pens for Writing, Illustration & Journaling, Great for Artists, Crafters and DIY Gift Projects
 
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These are so great for practicing calligraphy or just getting pops of color into your journaling! I use them for both.
WRITECH Arts Sign Brush Pen Brush Tip Marker Felt Tip Water Based Ink Color Pens 12 Assorted Pastel Colors Great for Lettering, Journaling, Calligraphy (Natural)