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and Fountain Pens The 41 Best Pens for 2022: Gel, Ballpoint, Rollerball, and Fountain Pens January 4, 2022 - Posted by Kristin to Guides, Fountain Pens, Gel Pens, Brush Pens, Calligraphy Pens, Multi Pens, Pens, Ballpoint Pens, Markers and Felt Tip Pens, Rollerball Pens, Stylus Pens, Comic / Manga Pens, Highlighters --------------------------------------------------------------------- The 41 Best Pens for 2022: Gel, Ballpoint, Rollerball, and Fountain Pens The title of "The Best Pen" is a weighty one--not everyone wants the same things from their pens, and what makes for one person's perfect pen may be intolerable to another. It's also true that different types of pens aren't directly comparable. The best fountain pen has different characteristics from the best gel pen, and the best pens for writing aren't the same as the best pens for art. To make this guide as useful as possible, we've limited our choices to the best pens in specific categories instead of ranking all of the pens together. We also link to more detailed guides wherever possible so that you can read more about our reasoning and see competing pens. We encourage you to explore, evaluate our picks, and draw your own conclusions--who knows, you might find your One True Pen! Table of Contents * How We Tested * Best Pens for Writing * Best Pens for Left-Handed Writers * Best Pens for Journaling and Planning * Best Pens for School * Best EDC Pens * Best Pens for Hand Lettering * Best Art Pens * How We Approach Research & Testing * Conclusion How We Tested In choosing our recommendations, we drew on the extraordinary number of tests we've conducted over the years for our topical guides and videos. These include full product lineups, detailed product comparisons, step-by-step how-tos, and other educational resources. The tests we use vary depending on the product type and how it's likely to be used, but they often include qualities like smoothness, waterproofness, showthrough, vibrancy, and drying time. Click in to the guides listed below each category to see specific test results. Test These Pens We've picked what we think are the best pens for each category, but your favorites may be different depending on your particular needs and preferences. Try our JetPens Pen Samplers and Starter Kits to test a selection of our best and most popular pens so that you can pick the best pen for yourself! Best Pens for Writing Best Fountain Pens BEST BEGINNER FOUNTAIN PEN: Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pens Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pens The Pilot Metropolitan is far and away our favorite fountain pen for beginners. Its superior metal build and exceptionally smooth nib ensure that your first fountain pen is one whose looks and quality you can be proud of. The Metropolitan also offers a good amount of variety to suit your personal style, with three nib sizes (fine, medium, and medium italic) and several body colors that range from fun to classic. It can be filled with ink using Pilot's proprietary cartridges or converters, which allow you to use any bottled fountain pen ink. For those who appreciate how the Pilot Metropolitan writes but not its body style, the Pilot Kakuno, Pilot Penmanship, Pilot Plumix, and Pilot Prera all use the same nib. The Pilot Kakuno is particularly charming, with a smiley face stamped on each nib to remind you which side should face up. Most fountain pens are filled with cartridges or converters like the Pilot Metropolitan, but some have built-in mechanisms that allow you to fill the pen barrel directly. The TWSBI GO is an excellent place to start if you want to experiment with this sort of filling system. Its spring-loaded piston filling mechanism is remarkably easy to use. And if you have any tendency to place fountain pens on a special-occasions-only pedestal, the TWSBI GO's quirky style will encourage you to treat it like the everyday writing instrument it is. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Beginner's Guide to Fountain Pens * The Best Beginner Fountain Pens * The Best Fountain Pens for Every Budget * The Pilot Petit Pen Series: A Comprehensive Guide * Platinum Preppy: A Comprehensive Guide * Pilot Metropolitan: A Comprehensive Guide * LAMY Safari: A Comprehensive Guide * Video: Top 5 Fountain Pens for Beginners * Video: 10 Fancy Pens Under $20 * Video: Top Pens of All Time <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST FOUNTAIN PEN UNDER $50: TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens The TWSBI ECO offers phenomenal value in the under $50 bracket. Most piston-filling fountain pens cost north of $100, but with the ECO, TWSBI delivers a high-quality piston filler with a sleek, clear body that lets you see exactly how much ink you have left. It writes very well and is available in a full complement of nib sizes, from extra fine to 1.1 mm italic, so you are sure to find a size you like. But if they're both piston fillers, why would you choose the ECO over the TWSBI GO mentioned in the previous section? The answer comes down to ink capacity and style. The GO's spring-loaded piston is extra-easy to use, but it leaves less space in the barrel for the ink. And although we enjoy the funky look of the spring, it's definitely not for everyone. The ECO is a little larger and uses a more traditional screw-operated design, which allows it to hold about three times as much as a typical converter-filled pen. This is helpful for those who write extensively or simply don't want to refill their pens as often. The ECO also has broader appeal in terms of style and often comes in limited edition colors for those who want to go beyond the standard options of white, black, and clear. Add Items to Cart More Information * Which TWSBI Fountain Pen Should I Buy? * The Best Fountain Pens for Every Budget * The Best Beginner Fountain Pens * The Best Fountain Pens Under $100 * The Best Pens for Note-Taking * Video: Top 5 Intermediate Fountain Pens * Video: Top Pens of All Time <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST FOUNTAIN PEN UNDER $100: Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pens Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pens The Kaweco AL Sport is a high-quality, stylish, and classic option for anyone who is ready to venture into more interesting fountain pen styles and materials. It manages to be both vintage and modern, with an iconic octagonal body design that was first introduced in 1935 and remains immensely popular. The Kaweco Sport's slogan, "Small in the pocket, great in the hand" describes its appeal perfectly--although the pen is small enough to fit easily in a pocket for everyday carry, its long cap extends it to an easily usable size when posted on the back of the pen. The Kaweco Sport is available in cheaper plastic versions, but we like AL Sport's premium feel. The aluminum build gives the pen substance and durability without adding undue weight. It also feels fantastic in the hand. The Kaweco Steel Sport and Kaweco Brass Sport are good alternatives for those who prefer heavier pens. Add Items to Cart More Information * Kaweco Sport: A Comprehensive Guide * The Best Fountain Pens for Every Budget * The Best Luxury European Fountain Pen * The Best Luxury Japanese Fountain Pens * Video: Kaweco Sport: The Perfect Pocket Pen * Video: Top Pens of All Time * Video: Top 7 Unique Fountain Pens SHOP THE BEST FOUNTAIN PENS: JetPens Fountain Pen Starter Kits and Beginner Fountain Pen Sampler JetPens Beginner Fountain Pen Sampler JetPens Beginner Fountain Pen Sampler If you're ready to try your first fountain pen but aren't sure if you have everything you need, our Fountain Pen Starter Kits will get you set up with the basics: pen, paper, and ink. Starter Kit 1 includes a Platinum Preppy, which is an inexpensive yet high-quality pen, while Starter Kit 2 includes both a Pilot Metropolitan and a Pilot Plumix. If you want to test several beginner-friendly fountain pens without extra supplies, try our Beginner Fountain Pen Sampler. It comes with six fountain pens for you to try at home. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST GEL PEN: Uni-ball Signo UM-151 Gel Pen Uni-ball Signo UM-151 Gel Pens Uni-ball Signo UM-151 Gel Pens The title of the best gel pen is especially contentious, but we stake our flag on the Uni-ball Signo UM-151 with confidence. It writes exceptionally smoothly, from the reliable 0.5 mm size all the way down to the super-small 0.28 mm tip size that lets you write neatly in tiny planner squares. Its ink is wonderfully vibrant and comes in a beautiful array of colors. Off-black shades like lavender black and blue black are especially popular. There's more to the Signo's ink than just appearances, though. Its pigment-based formulation is waterproof, archival, and resists fading from light exposure. This makes it an excellent choice for writing checks, signing important documents, and anything else you want to stand the test of time. Add Items to Cart More Information * Uni-ball Signo: A Comprehensive Guide * Pentel EnerGel: A Comprehensive Guide * Zebra Sarasa: A Comprehensive Guide * Pilot Hi-Tec-C: A Comprehensive Guide * Sakura Gelly Roll: A Comprehensive Guide * Planner Guide: The Best Gel Pens * The Best Pens for Writing Checks * The Difference Between Ballpoint, Gel, and Rollerball Pens * Ballpoint and Gel Pens: Best Practices * Video: Top Pens of All Time * Video: Uni-ball Signo Line-up * Video: Pentel EnerGel Lineup * Video: Zebra Sarasa Lineup * Video: Sakura Gelly Roll Lineup * Video: Top Gel Pens of All Time * Video: Top 10 Gel Pens * Video: Best Gel Pens with Mildliners * Video: Best Gel Pens For Planners * Video: The 8 Best Gel Pens That Don't Smear * Video: Black Fine-Tip Gel Pen Comparison * Video: What's the Difference between Ballpoint, Gel, & Rollerball Pens? SHOP THE BEST GEL PENS: JetPens Gel Pen Samplers JetPens Black Gel Pen Sampler - 0.7 mm JetPens Black Gel Pen Sampler - 0.7 mm Our gel pen samplers allow you to test a selection of our best gel pens in a variety of tip sizes so that you can find your favorite. Choose from black, blue black, blue, green, brown, purple, and even more colors! Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST ROLLERBALL PEN: Uni-ball Vision Elite Rollerball Pen Uni-ball Vision Elite Rollerball Pens Uni-ball Vision Elite Rollerball Pens The humble Uni-ball Vision Elite is our top contender for the best rollerball pen. It reliably delivers a smooth, skip-free, and satisfyingly dark line that makes it a pleasure to write with. The 0.8 mm, tip size is silky smooth, while the 0.5 mm tip size has some feedback without being scratchy. The Vision Elite's fraud-resistant and archival pigment ink is ideal for signing checks and legal documents. As a special touch, it is available in off-black colors that are unusual among rollerball pens, including blue black, purple black, and brown black. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Rollerball Pens * The Difference Between Ballpoint, Gel, and Rollerball Pens * Video: Top 10 Rollerball Pens * Video: What's the Difference between Ballpoint, Gel, & Rollerball Pens? * Video: Top Pens of All Time <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST BALLPOINT PEN: Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pen Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pens Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pens The Uni Jetstream combines all of the benefits of writing with a ballpoint pen with specially-formulated low-viscosity ink that provides a smooth, vivid, and consistent writing experience. The Jetstream also comes in several different body styles, tip sizes, and ink colors to allow you to choose your favorite version. This includes the ergonomic Alpha Gel Grip Series as well as a super-fine 0.38 mm tip size that is almost unheard of among ballpoints. Add Items to Cart More Information * Uni Jetstream: A Comprehensive Guide * The Best Ballpoint Pens * The Difference Between Ballpoint, Gel, and Rollerball Pens * Ballpoint and Gel Pens: Best Practices * The Best Low-Viscosity Ballpoint Pens * The Best Pens for Every Handwriting Style * Guide to Stylus Pens * The Best Pressurized Ink Pens * Nurse Pens: The Best Pens for Nurses * Video: Top 10 Ballpoint Pens * Video: What's the Difference between Ballpoint, Gel, & Rollerball Pens? * Video: Top Pens of All Time SHOP THE BEST BALLPOINT PENS: JetPens Ballpoint Pen Samplers JetPens Black Ballpoint Pen Sampler JetPens Black Ballpoint Pen Sampler Use our ballpoint pen samplers to test a selection of our best ballpoint pens across brands, or evaluate several different body styles of the Uni Jetstream. They include a wide range of tip sizes for you to try. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST FINE-TIP PEN: Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Pen Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Pens Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Pens If you want your pen to have the finest of fine tips, the Pilot Hi-Tec-C is hands down the pen for you. Its 0.25 mm tip can write neatly in the tiniest spaces, from book margins to planner squares. The fact that it has a needle tip rather than a conical tip makes it that much more precise, since it's easier to see what you're writing. The Hi-Tec-C is remarkably smooth considering the fineness of its tip and comes in a wide range of vibrant colors. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Fine-Tip Gel Pens * The Best Pens for Every Handwriting Style * Hi-Tec-C: A Comprehensive Guide * Video: Black Fine-Tip Gel Pen Comparison SHOP THE BEST FINE-POINT PENS: JetPens Fine Tip Gel Pen Sampler JetPens Black Fine Tip Gel Pen Sampler JetPens Black Fine Tip Gel Pen Sampler For those of you who don't need the absolute finest option, our Fine Tip Gel Pen Sampler lets you test out our best fine-point pens in tip sizes ranging from 0.3 mm to 0.4 mm. Add Itemsto Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST QUICK-DRYING PEN: Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pen Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Dry Gel Pen As its name suggests, the Sarasa Dry dries remarkably quickly--often faster than we could touch it in testing, and by about five seconds in the largest and wettest tip-size tests. It puts down a wonderfully dark line, writes smoothly, and comes in 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, and 0.7 mm tip sizes. Like many other Sarasa pens, the Sarasa Dry is equipped with a handy binder clip for fastening it to notebooks and pockets. Add Items to Cart More Information * Zebra Sarasa: A Comprehensive Guide * The Best Quick-Drying Gel Pens * The Best Lefty-Friendly Pens and Writing Supplies * The Best Pens for Note-Taking * The Best Pens for Every Handwriting Style * Pentel EnerGel: A Comprehensive Guide * Video: Zebra Sarasa Lineup * Video: Pentel EnerGel Lineup * Video: The 8 Best Gel Pens That Don't Smear * Video: Black Fine-Tip Gel Pen Comparison * Video: Writing Supplies & Tips for Lefties <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST ERGONOMIC PEN: Uni-ball Signo 207 Premier Gel Pen Uni-ball Signo 207 Premier Gel Pens Uni-ball Signo 207 Premier Gel Pens Ergonomic pens are highly individual, with the best options depending on a host of factors from hand size and shape to medical conditions. Even so, we think the Uni-ball Signo 207 Premier is the best all-round ergonomic pen for most people. Its free-flowing ink helps you hold the pen lightly as it glides across the page. The pigmented ink is satisfyingly dark regardless of how lightly you write, but if you do still grip the pen hard, its delightfully squishy grip section will relieve your achy fingers. In addition, the 207 Premier's light weight and low center of gravity won't tire your hand as you write. Add to Cart More Information * The Best Ergonomic Pens * The Best Pens for Heavy-handed Writers * The Best Pens for Every Handwriting Style * Pilot Dr. Grip: A Comprehensive Guide * Video: 7 Pens to Try if You Have a Death Grip * Video: 9 Ergonomic Pens To Try SHOP THE BEST ERGONOMIC PENS: JetPens Ergonomic Pen Samplers JetPens Ergonomic Pen Sampler JetPens Ergonomic Pen Sampler Since ergonomics are so specific to each person, it makes sense to try a variety of pens before committing to just one. Our JetPens Ergonomic Pen Sampler includes five of our favorite ergonomic pens for you to test in the comfort of your home, including our recommended Uni-ball Signo 207 Premier, a Dr. Grip ballpoint pen, a Stabilo Worker rollerball pen, and even a fountain pen! If you know you prefer a specific ink type, try our Ergonomic Gel Pen Sampler or Ergonomic Ballpoint Pen Sampler for a more targeted selection of pens. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents MOST COMFORTABLE PEN: Zebra bLen Ballpoint Pens Zebra bLen Ballpoint Pens Zebra bLen Ballpoint Pens Most people are unaware of how visual and audio clutter can affect their mental wellbeing. If this is something you're concerned about, the Zebra bLen was created exactly with stress-free writing in mind. The name is inspired by the Japanese word burenai, which means non-vibrating, and that's exactly what it offers: a carefully engineered pen that eliminates all the little rattles and vibrations which can cause frustration and distract us from writing. Its minimalist design is beautiful and calming to look at, and will fit seamlessly into any aesthetic. We especially enjoy Zebra's smooth and vibrant emulsion ballpoint ink, which is darker and smoother than regular ballpoint inks. The bLen is also available in a 3-color multi pen model. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Ballpoint Pens * The Best Low-Viscosity Ballpoint Pens * The Best Ergonomic Pens * Video: 9 Ergonomic Pens To Try <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST ERASABLE PEN: Pilot FriXion Gel Pen Pilot FriXion Gel Pens Pilot FriXion Gel Pens The Pilot FriXion is the best erasable pen by far. Of all the options , this remarkable pen offers the best combination of vibrancy, consistent ink quality, and erasability. It accomplishes this with a special thermo-sensitive ink that writes just like any other ink, yet disappears without a trace when rubbed with the hard eraser on the end of the pen. The friction generated by this rubbing action raises the temperature of the ink and renders it invisible. The Pilot FriXion comes in several colors, tip sizes, and styles so that you can find one that fits your preferences. If gel pens aren't your style, FriXion ink technology can be found in highlighters, markers, stamps, and more. It's important to keep in mind that because the Pilot FriXion erases with heat, it can also erase due to being left in hot cars and other particularly warm environments. We do not recommend using FriXion ink to take tests or write other essential information. If your writing disappears inadvertently, you may be able to get it to reappear by placing the paper in a freezer that reaches below 14degF, or -10degC. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Erasable Pens * Pilot FriXion Erasable Pens: A Comprehensive Guide * Video: Pilot FriXion Line-up & Technology <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST STYLUS PEN: Uni Jetstream Stylus Ballpoint Pen Uni Jetstream Stylus Ballpoint Pens Uni Jetstream Stylus Ballpoint Pen For those who frequently switch between writing and using a touchscreen, a good stylus pen like the Uni Jetstream Stylus is a godsend. Not only can it reduce finger pain from repetitive swiping, but it lets you change work surfaces without losing track of your pen because you put it down somewhere. The Uni Jetstream Stylus comes equipped with a replaceable capacitive stylus made with silver-covered fibers. This lets it move across your screen more easily than typical rubber styli. Paired with the best ballpoint ink we know of, this pen offers a smooth writing experience on paper and on a screen. Add Items to Cart More Information * Uni Jetstream: A Comprehensive Guide * Guide to Stylus Pens <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST EXECUTIVE PEN: Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pens Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pens Although there are many sophisticated pens that any executive would be proud to carry, we have to choose the Pilot Vanishing Point for the title of the best executive pen. Its simple yet elegant styling gives it the classic look of a tailored suit, while its unique retractable mechanism instantly impresses--not to mention, it is a supremely practical design for day-to-day writing and note-taking. The standard Vanishing Point is best for those with larger hands and comes in a range of finishes, from the subdued Black Matte to the stunning Raden series. The thinner and lighter Decimo is ideal for those with smaller hands or who intend to write for long periods of time. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Luxury European Fountain Pens * The Best Luxury Japanese Fountain Pens <<< Back to Table of Contents Best Pens for Left-Handed Writers BEST GEL PEN FOR LEFT-HANDED WRITERS: Pentel EnerGel Gel Pen Pentel EnerGel Gel Pens Pentel EnerGel Gel Pens The Pentel EnerGel is well-known as a lefty favorite, and for good reason. It dispenses beautifully vibrant ink that glides smoothly across the page yet dries quickly for a smudge-free writing experience. It comes in many different designs to suit your personal style, from the super-cute EnerGel Clena to the businesslike EnerGel Philography, and is available in several ink colors and tip sizes. Add Items to Cart More Information * Pentel EnerGel: A Comprehensive Guide * The Best Lefty-Friendly Pens and Writing Supplies * The Best Quick-Drying Gel Pens * The Best Pens for Every Handwriting Style * Video: Pentel EnerGel Lineup * Video: The Best Back to School Supplies for Lefties * Video: Writing Supplies & Tips for Lefties <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST ROLLERBALL PEN FOR LEFT-HANDED WRITERS: Pilot Multi Ball Rollerball Pen Pilot Multi Ball Rollerball Pens Pilot Multi Ball Rollerball Pens It may not look like much, but the Pilot Multi Ball is a fantastic rollerball pen for lefties. The medium tip size dried within four seconds on Rhodia paper in testing, while the fine tip size dried in only two. To make it even more useful than most pens, the Multi Ball will write on glass, ceramic, plastic, and almost anything else. The fine tip size is perfect for signing the backs of credit cards without smears. You may think that there must be a tradeoff to achieve this multi-surface marvel, but Pilot didn't sacrifice any writing quality. It's delightfully smooth on paper and produces a deep, dark line every time. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Lefty-Friendly Pens and Writing Supplies * The Best Rollerball Pens * Video: Writing Supplies & Tips for Lefties * Video: Top 10 Rollerball Pens <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST HIGHLIGHTER PEN FOR LEFT-HANDED WRITERS: Uni Propus Window Q-Dry Double-Sided Highlighter Uni Propus Window Q-Dry Double-Sided Highlighters Uni Propus Window Q-Dry Double-Sided Highlighters Highlighters are often prone to smudging due to their extra-wet ink, but the Uni Propus Window Q-Dry is a notable exception. It dried within a single second on Rhodia paper in our testing, so you can highlight your pages without the risk of smears. This quick-drying highlighter has a chisel tip with an embedded window that lets you see what you're highlighting as well as a fine bullet tip for more precise marks. It comes in 10 bright colors. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Lefty-Friendly Pens and Writing Supplies * The Best Highlighter Pens * Video: The Best Back to School Supplies for Lefties * Video: The Best Highlighters for Back to School * Video: Writing Supplies & Tips for Lefties SHOP THE BEST PENS FOR LEFT-HANDED WRITERS: JetPens Pen Samplers for the Left-Handed JetPens Black Pen Sampler for the Left-Handed JetPens Black Pen Sampler for the Left-Handed If you're not quite sure which lefty-friendly pen is for you, try our blue and black Pen Samplers for the Left-Handed to test a total of 11 quick-drying pens and highlighters against each other. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents Best Pens for Journaling and Planning BEST PEN FOR JOURNALING: Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pen Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pens Just about any pen can work well for journaling, but we're especially fond of the Zebra Sarasa Clip. Its vibrant pigment ink is smooth to write with and both water and fade resistant. This helps your writing last through time, exposure to light, and the kind of unfortunate beverage accidents that go along with a daily journaling habit. If you keep a Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal that you update with quick notations throughout the day, the Sarasa's fast-drying ink will help prevent smudges. What really sets the Sarasa Clip apart, though, is its namesake push clip. This lets you securely fasten a pen to a notebook so you'll always be ready to make a new entry. The Clip comes in a wide variety of hues for color-coding as well as tip sizes from 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm to suit anyone's preferences. Add Items to Cart More Information * Zebra Sarasa: A Comprehensive Guide * The Best Pens for Journaling * The Best Pens for Every Handwriting Style * The Best Journals * Video: Zebra Sarasa Lineup <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST PEN FOR PLANNERS: Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen Body Components Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen Body Components The Coleto is the multi pen version of the Pilot Hi-Tec-C. It features the same vibrant water-based ink for color-coding entries and precise needle tip that allows you to write clearly in tight spaces. The Coleto is a customizable multi pen, which means that instead of coming with pre-selected refills, you order the exact tip sizes and colors you want separately from the pen body. This lets you mix and match refills and pen bodies to build your ultimate planner pen. For example, you can combine a five-component body with three 0.3 mm refills for writing in planner squares and two 0.5 mm refills for notes or bolder headers. Or, swap one or two ink refills out for mechanical pencil and eraser components. Coleto refills are available in 15 colors for extensive color coding. Add Items to Cart More Information * Pilot Hi-Tec-C: A Comprehensive Guide * How to Refill the Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen * The Best Multicolor Pens * The Best Customizable Multi Pens * Planner Guide: The Best Gel Pens * Planner Guide: The Best Fineliners * How to Choose a Planner & Planning Strategies * The Best Planner Stickers, Pens, Stamps, and More * The Best DIY Planner Supplies to Make Your Own Planner * Planner Quiz * The Best Planners * The Best Undated Planners * The Best Daily Planners * The Best Weekly Planners * The Best Monthly Planners * Guide to the Hobonichi Techo Planner * Hobonichi Techo Covers & Accessories * Kokuyo Jibun Techo: A 3-in-1 Planner * Leuchtturm1917 Notebook Guide * Midori MD Notebooks: A Comprehensive Guide * TRAVELER'S COMPANY TRAVELER'S notebook: A Comprehensive Guide * Video: Planner Guide: 10 Must-Have Planner Supplies * Video: 10 Japanese Planner Supplies You Didn't Know You Needed * Video: Hobonichi Techo Weeks & Weeks Mega Planners: A Guide <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST DOT MARKER: Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Dot Double-Sided Marker Kuretake Zig Clean Color Dot Marker Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Dot Double-Sided Markers Do you remember those dot markers from the 90s? These Kuretake Zig Clean Color Dot Markers are the grownup version, but so much more versatile and no less fun. They're double sided, featuring a 0.5 mm hard plastic tip on one end and a deliciously squishy dot tip on the other. Depending on the pressure you use, the dot tip can make marks from 1 to 5 millimeters wide. You can even make expressive brush-like strokes with the dot tip by varying the pressure as you draw! It's easy to make quick flowers and other fun doodles, or for a more practical use case, to highlight important dates in your planner or calendar. They come in a vareity of vibrant and pastel colors. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Tools for Habit Tracking * Video: How to Decorate Your Planner: 10 Must-Have Planner Supplies * Video: 10 Japanese Planner Supplies You Didn't Know You Needed * Video: How to Use Markers and Brush Pens for Journaling <<< Back to Table of Contents MOST UNIQUE DOUBLE-SIDED MARKER: Kokuyo Mark+ 2 Way Marker Pen - Gray Type Kokuyo Mark+ 2 Way Marker Pen - Gray Type Kokuyo Mark+ 2 Way Marker Pens - Gray Type While most double-sided markers have two differently sized tips on either side with the same ink color, Kokuyo's Gray Type Mark+ 2 Way Marker Pen features a colored highlighter on one end and a gray fineliner on the other. The highlighter end has a 4.0 mm chisel tip with soft, but punchy colors, perfect for highlighting important lines without overpowering the text. The 0.3 mm fineliner's light gray ink is dark enough to stand out even when highlighted over, allowing you to use the same pen to write and highlight notes or your schedule. The Mark+ 2 Way Marker Pen is also available in a Color Type version, which replaces the gray fineliner with a brighter version of the highlighter color. This makes it easy to write elegantly color-coded notes; you can highlight a term and define it in the margins using the brighter fineliner end. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Tools for Habit Tracking * Video: How to Decorate Your Planner: 10 Must-Have Planner Supplies * Video: 10 Japanese Planner Supplies You Didn't Know You Needed * Video: How to Use Markers and Brush Pens for Journaling <<< Back to Table of Contents Best Pens for School BEST PEN FOR NOTE-TAKING: Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pen Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pens Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pens If you write with gel pens and highlight your notes at all, the Sarasa Mark On is a revelation. Although it features the same strong binder clip as the popular Sarasa Push Clip, its ink is in is in a league of its own. It is specially formulated for a much greater degree of water resistance and bonding to the paper than most gel pens. This means that it almost never smears when highlighted--even the Zebra Mildliner, which is notorious for smearing gel ink, barely budged in our testing. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Note-Taking Strategies for Students * Sketchnotes: A Guide to Visual Note-Taking * Zebra Sarasa: A Comprehensive Guide * The Best Multicolor Pens * Video: Best Gel Pens with Mildliners * Video: School Supplies For College Students Part 2: Pens & Pencils * Video: Note-taking Tips and Tools * Video: Top 10 Back to School Supplies * Video: Top 10 Student Essentials <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST HIGHLIGHTER PEN: Zebra Justfit Mojini Line Highlighter Zebra Justfit Mojini Line Highlighters Zebra Justfit Mojini Line Highlighters The Zebra Justfit Mojini Line is the most versatile highlighter pen we've tested. It's a solidly smear-free choice regardless of whether you write with a ballpoint, rollerball, gel pen, fountain pen, pencil, or need to highlight inkjet-printed handouts. One caveat: we used specific pens and inks for our testing. Since pens' ink formulas vary significantly even if they are in the same general category, we recommend testing any new highlighter with your pens before you do extensive highlighting. The Justfit Mojini Line comes in five vibrant colors and has a flexible chisel tip that lets you neatly highlight curved book pages. As the name says, it just fits! Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Highlighter Pens * Study Tips: How to Highlight Effectively * Video: The Best Highlighters for Back to School * The Best Pens for Note-Taking * Video: Back to School Highlighter Samplers * Video: Top 10 Back to School Supplies * Video: Study Tips: 5 Tips For Better Highlighting SHOP THE BEST HIGHLIGHTER PENS: JetPens Highlighter Samplers JetPens Rainbow Highlighter Sampler JetPens Rainbow Highlighter Sampler Our Rainbow Highlighter Sampler lets you test some of our best and most interesting highlighter pens in the comfort of your home, including the unique Kokuyo Beetle Tip Dual Color, erasable Pilot FriXion Light, retractable Zebra Optex Care, and sparkly Zebra Kirarich. It also offers wonderful color variety so that you can color code and see which hues you like best. If you already have a favorite highlighter color, check out the rest of our highlighter samplers for great picks in lovely shades of purple, blue green, orange, blush, and more. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST PASTEL HIGHLIGHTER PEN: Iconic 2 Way Marker Pen Iconic 2 Way Marker Pens Iconic 2 Way Marker Pens Although it's marketed as a marker rather than a highlighter, the Iconic 2 Way Marker Pen is the best pastel highlighter pen we've encountered. It was the only pastel highlighter to not smear anything in testing, including inkjet printing and ballpoint, rollerball, gel, and fountain pen ink. The Iconic 2 Way has the same double-sided chisel-and-bullet-tip design as other popular highlighters and comes in 10 lovely soft colors that are split between the the Retro and Pastel sets. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Pastel Highlighters * Study Tips: How to Highlight Effectively * The Best Pens for Note-Taking * Video: Pastel Highlighter Comparison * Video: Study Tips: 5 Tips For Better Highlighting * Video: Which Pastel Highlighter is the Best? Stabilo Boss vs Staedtler Textsurfer SHOP THE BEST PASTEL HIGHLIGHTER PENS: JetPens Pastel Highlighter Sampler JetPens Pastel Highlighter Sampler JetPens Pastel Highlighter Sampler If you'd like to test some of the other top contenders for the best pastel highlighter title, try our Pastel Highlighter Sampler. It includes seven great options, including the two-tone Kokuyo Beetle Tip Dual Color, the retractable Morris Pastel, and the ever-popular Zebra Mildliner. Add to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST DRY-ERASE MARKER: Pilot Board Master Whiteboard Marker Pilot Board Master Whiteboard Markers Pilot Board Master Whiteboard Markers The Pilot Board Master is the king of dry-erase markers. Its highly pigmented ink delivers intense color that is easy to read from across the room, and its thick tip forms easy-to-control lines. Best of all, the Board Master never falls victim to anemic, dried out colors when it's running low on ink. This is due to an ingenious twin pipe feeder system that equalizes the pressure inside and outside the marker so that its lines remain crisp, vibrant, and consistent down to the last drop of ink. The Pilot Board Master comes in three tip sizes and five colors. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Whiteboard Markers <<< Back to Table of Contents Best EDC Pens BEST EDC MINI PEN: Zebra SL-F1 Mini Ballpoint Pen Zebra SL-F1 Mini Ballpoint Pens Zebra SL-F1 Mini Ballpoint Pens The best pen for your everyday carry (EDC) kit varies depending on your personal philosophy, but we have to put in a plug for the Zebra SL-F1 Mini Ballpoint. This telescoping pen is a shockingly tiny 3.3 inches when closed, making it painless to toss in a pocket, clip to a notebook, or tuck into a bag. When extended, it grows a full inch to a comfortable writing size. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Everyday Carry Stationery Items * The Best Mini Pens * Video: 9 Pens You'll Actually Use Every Day <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST PRESSURIZED INK EDC PEN: Fisher Space Pen Fisher Space Pens Fisher Space Pens If it's important that your EDC pen write in absolutely any circumstance, the Fisher Space Pen is the perfect choice. Its pressurized ink refill allows it to keep writing when used upside down, on wet or greasy paper, and in extreme heat or cold. Go with the sleek Fisher Space Pen Bullet if you prefer your EDC kit to be as stylish as possible. If you don't want to have to think about your pen at all, choose the Fisher Space Pen Backpacker. Its attached key ring and small size lets it live on your keychain, always ready for use. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Everyday Carry Stationery Items * The Best Mini Pens * The Best Pressurized Ink Pens * Buy It For Life: Writing Tools and Bags * Video: The Last Pen You'll Ever Need <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST METAL PEN: BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC Pen Fisher Space Pens BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC Pens We had to pick the BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto EDC as the best metal pen for its extraordinary durability and versatility. This machined pen is made from solid titanium, a phenomenally strong material that can easily withstand the knocks of daily carry. More importantly, the Ti Arto EDC can use almost any refill you care to try. An adjustable clutch mechanism in the front of the pen holds differently sized refills securely in place, with no tip wiggle to distract from your writing experience. This means that you'll never find yourself unable to write because you can't find the correct refill. The Ti Arto EDC also features a telescoping barrel that lets you adjust the length of the pen to match the refill inside. If you use a shorter refill, you can shorten the pen to fit more easily into your pocket. If you like the Ti Arto EDC but want slightly different features, BIGiDESIGN makes several other great pens. The Ti Click EDC has a similarly telescoping barrel with a handy click retraction mechanism for quick notes, while the Ti Ultra can be converted to a fountain pen with a quick swap of the grip section. Add Items to Cart More Information * Choosing the Best Metal Pen * The Best Machined Pens * The Best Titanium Pens * The Best Brass Pens * The Best Everyday Carry Stationery Items * Buy It For Life: Writing Tools and Bags * Video: The Last Pen You'll Ever Need * Video: 9 Pens You'll Actually Use Every Day <<< Back to Table of Contents Best Pens for Hand Lettering BEST BRUSH PENS FOR LETTERING: Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen - Hard Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens The hard-tip Tombow Fudenosuke is our all-round favorite for brush lettering beginners. Its special elastomer tip is easy to control yet still yields crisp hairlines and luscious downstrokes with variations in pressure. This brush pen comes in an array of vibrant colors and contains water- and light-resistant pigment ink that is perfect for making long-lasting lettering pieces. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Calligraphy Pens and Inks for Beginners * The Best Brush Pens for Lettering and Calligraphy * The Best Beginner Brush Pens for Lettering * The Best Watercolor Brush Pens * Video: Pen Versus Pen: Zebra Disposable Brush Pen vs Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen * Video: Top Pens for Hand Lettering & Art of All Time * Video: Pocket Brush Pen Intro * Video: Brush Lettering for Beginners * Video: Hand Lettering Hacks for Beginners: Part 1 * Video: Hand Lettering Hacks for Beginners: Part 2 * Video: Top 5 Brush Lettering Tips for Lefties * Video: Brush Pen Blending Techniques SHOP THE BEST BRUSH PENS FOR LETTERING: JetPens Brush Pen Samplers JetPens Brush Lettering Pen Sampler JetPens Brush Lettering Pen Sampler If you'd like to compare the hard-tip Tombow Fudenosuke with several other phenomenal brush pens, you can't go wrong with any of our Brush Pen Samplers. Our Brush Lettering Pen Sampler includes six brush pens chosen especially for lettering, including the Kuretake Cocoiro, Pentel Pocket, and fan-favorite Tombow Dual Brush. Other samplers let you pit various Tombow brush pens against each other and test different mixes of our most popular brush pens for lettering and art. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST FINELINER PEN: Sakura Pigma Micron Pen Sakura Pigma Micron Pens Sakura Pigma Micron Pens The Sakura Pigma Micron is our favorite fineliner for lettering. Its precise tip allows hand letterers to make precise, consistent marks for drawing monoline styles and elaborate letterforms. In addition, its rich, pigment-based ink delivers vivid color that is archival quality and waterproof to help your lettering last for years. This well-known pen comes in several colors and sizes ranging from 003 (0.15 mm) for the most intricate of embellishments to the comparatively broad 08 (0.5 mm). Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Fineliner Pens * The Best Markers * Sakura Pigma Pens: A Comprehensive Guide * Video: Top Pens for Hand Lettering & Art of All Time * Video: Best Fineliners for Planners: Part 1 * Video: The Best Fineliners for Crafts & Labels: Part 2 * Video: Frames, Flags, and Florals: Hand Drawn Embellishments for Beginners * Video: Faux Calligraphy Basics SHOP THE BEST FINELINER PENS: JetPens Fineliner Pen Samplers JetPens Black Fineliner Pen Sampler JetPens Black Fineliner Pen Sampler Our Fineliner Pen Samplers let you test our best needle-point markers for lettering, journaling, and doodling. The Black Fineliner Pen Sampler is a great place to start--it includes lettering favorites like the Sakura Pigma Micron, Marvy Le Pen, and Stabilo Point 88 in basic black for all sorts of lettering projects and styles. If you're ready to branch out into other colors, check out our other fineliner samplers in colors like blue black, blue green, and purple, as well as mixed-color samplers in bright jewel tones, subtle off black shades, and pretty pastels. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST CALLIGRAPHY PEN: Nikko Comic Pen Nib - G Model and Tachikawa Comic Pen Nib Holder - Model 40 Nikko Comic Pen Nib - G Model and Tachikawa Comic Pen Nib Holder - Model 40 Nikko Comic Pen Nib - G Model and Tachikawa Comic Pen Nib Holder - Model 40 The best calligraphy pen for beginners to pointed pen calligraphy isn't just one item, but two. Dip pens are modular combinations of nibs and nib holders, which makes them especially versatile. We recommend that beginners start with the Nikko G-nib. It's capable of thin lines and a satisfying amount of flex, but its relative firmness makes it easier for beginning calligraphers to control. Calligraphers who are ready to move beyond the G-nib can find many other recommendations in the guides below. The Tachikawa Comic Pen Nib Holder - Model 40 is our favorite nib holder for general use. Its double rubber rings can hold a wide variety of nibs securely in place, and its rubber grip makes it comfortable to hold. It even comes with a plastic cap to protect nibs during transport. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Calligraphy Pens and Inks for Beginners * The Best Pointed Pen Calligraphy Supplies for Beginners * Beginner's Guide to Nibs and Nib Holders * The Best Watercolor Calligraphy Supplies for Beginners * Calligraphy Tips: Solving Common Problems * Video: Top Pens for Hand Lettering & Art of All Time * Video: Calligraphy for Beginners: Using a Pointed Pen * Video: Watercolor Calligraphy For Beginners: Pointed Pen Edition * Video: Calligraphy Nib Comparison SHOP THE BEST CALLIGRAPHY PENS: JetPens Calligraphy Starter Kits JetPens Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit JetPens Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit If you want to try pointed pen calligraphy but aren't sure if you have everything you need, start with our Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit. It includes paper, ink, and three nibs and nib holders to get you up to speed. The Calligraphy Nib Sampler is a great option for those who want to test out a variety of nibs. It includes seven of the best pointed pen nibs for calligraphy for you to try, including the Nikko G-nib, the Brause 361 Steno Blue Pumpkin, and Leonardt EF Principal. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST ITALIC CALLIGRAPHY PEN: Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pen Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pens Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pens For edged calligraphy styles like italic, you can't beat the Pilot Parallel. This unique calligraphy pen features a nib made of two metal plates laid parallel to each other rather than the traditional design of a nib with one or two slits through it. This allows the ink to flow evenly along the entire width of the nib for a remarkably juicy and consistent line. Its cartridge-fill design makes the Pilot Parallel particularly easy to use, and its mixable ink allows for fun gradation effects. This pen comes in six nib sizes for projects of all sizes: 1.5 mm, 2.4 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.8 mm, 4.5 mm, and 6.0 mm. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Calligraphy Pens and Inks for Beginners * Beginner's Guide to Nibs and Nib Holders * Pilot Parallel Pen: The Best Calligraphy Pen for Italic Script * Video: Top Pens for Hand Lettering & Art of All Time <<< Back to Table of Contents Best Art Pens BEST WATERCOLOR BRUSH PEN: Royal Talens Ecoline Watercolor Brush Pen Royal Talens Ecoline Watercolor Brush Pens Royal Talens Ecoline Watercolor Brush Pens The Royal Talens Ecoline is our absolute favorite watercolor brush pen. It is a joy to use, with a soft felt tip that lays down swaths of bright, juicy color with each stroke. This softness means that it takes some practice to learn how to control the Ecoline, but it makes such wonderfully fat and thin lines that it's worth it. The Ecoline contains highly water-soluble ink that blends easily and can continue to be layered and blended after it dries. It comes in 60 vibrant colors. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Watercolor Brush Pens * The Best Watercolor Supplies For Beginners * Video: Royal Talens Ecoline Watercolor Brush Pens * Video: Top Pens for Hand Lettering & Art of All Time * Video: Brush Pen Blending Techniques <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST BRUSH PEN FOR ART: Pentel Pocket Brush Pen Pentel Pocket Brush Pens Pentel Pocket Brush Pens The Pentel Pocket is a fantastic all-around brush pen for art. Its rich black ink and sensitive bristle tip can make make wonderfully expressive lines in the hands of an experienced artist. It delivers thick strokes and fine details with subtle changes in pressure and can even produce beautiful brush effects. It also contains waterproof, Copic-proof, and lightfast pigment ink, which makes it a great choice for long-lasting art and multi-media work. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Brush Pens for Drawing Comics * The Best Brush Pens for Art * Pentel Pocket Brush Pen: A Comprehensive Guide * The Best Waterproof Pens and Inks for Watercolors * Video: Pocket Brush Pen Intro * Video: Waterproof Inks That Won't Wash Away With Watercolors * Video: Top Pens for Hand Lettering & Art of All Time SHOP THE BEST BRUSH PENS FOR ART: JetPens Brush Pen Samplers JetPens Waterproof Brush Pen Sampler JetPens Waterproof Brush Pen Sampler The Pentel Pocket features in several of our Brush Pen Samplers--it's just that good. Test it against other waterproof options like the Faber-Castell PITT Artist B and Sakura Pigma Brush Pen in our Waterproof Brush Pen Sampler, or compare it more favorites for art and lettering in our other samplers. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST MARKER: Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pens Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen As its name suggests, the Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen is perfect for art. This pigmented felt tip marker delivers the permanence and vibrancy of India ink in a portable, no-maintenance form that's much more convenient to use than a traditional dip pen and bottled ink. The PITT Artist Pen is also highly lightfast. Many inks fade when exposed to light, but the PITT Artist Pen resists this effect so that you can confidently display your art. Because some colors are more lightfast than others, Faber-Castell prints individual ratings on the barrel of each pen to help you choose the right hues. As a bonus, PITT Pens are color-matched with other Faber-Castell products for consistency in multi-media compositions. These include the rest of the Faber-Castell PITT Series , Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils, and Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolor Pencils. Add Items to Cart More Information * Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pens: A Comprehensive Guide * The Best Markers * The Best Fineliner Pens * Video: Top Pens for Hand Lettering & Art of All Time * Video: Best Fineliners for Planners: Part 1 SHOP THE BEST MARKERS: JetPens Marker Samplers JetPens Water-Based Fineliner Pen Sampler JetPens Water-Based Fineliner Pen Sampler We included the Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen in several of our Marker Samplers. All of them are full of great pens, but the Water-Based Fineliner Pen Sampler is a particularly good set for artists. It includes a variety of fine-tipped markers that are perfect for drawing, including the Copic Multiliner, Sakura Micron, and Staedtler Pigment Liner. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST GLITTER GEL PEN: Pentel Hybrid Dual Metallic Gel Pen Pentel Hybrid Dual Metallic Gel Pens Pentel Hybrid Dual Metallic Gel Pens The Pentel Hybrid Dual Metallic is by far our favorite glitter gel pen. It's available in a variety of dual color and glitter combinations like violet and metallic blue, as well as two single ones: gold and silver. With its bold 1.0 mm tip, it provides buttery smooth writing and well-dispersed glitter in every stroke. The ink shows up well on both light and dark colored papers, making it suitable for paper crafts as well as fancy notes. Depending on the paper and angle you view it at, the color of the ink and glitter changes, allowing you to enjoy different variations each time you look at the writing. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Metallic and Glitter Pens * Video: Top 10 Glitter and Metallic Pens & Paints for Holiday Crafts SHOP THE BEST GLITTER PENS: JetPens Mixed Pen Samplers JetPens Mixed Pen Samplers JetPens Copper Pen Sampler If you're interested in trying different glitter or metallic pens, check out our Mixed Pen Samplers in Copper, Gold, and Silver. You can test the same color across multiple pen brands and types to find the finish you like, whether that's glitter or metallic. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST GEL PEN FOR COLORING: Uni-ball One Gel Pen Uni-ball One Gel Pens Uni-ball One Gel Pens The Uni-ball Signo took our top spot for the Best Gel Pen, but their latest gel pen release, the retractable Uni-ball One, is not to be underestimated. Its fast-drying, bleed-resistant ink is specially formulated with large pigment particles that stay on the surface of the paper instead of getting absorbed into it, making dark inks darker and bright inks brighter. When compared with the Signo, we found this to be the case across all the colors except for blue, making it especially suited for coloring. While it doesn't offer as many colors as the Signo, we think the vibrancy of the ink makes up for it. It comes in 0.38 and 0.5 mm sizes; both are smooth to draw with, so you'll have a pleasant time coloring. We also enjoy its minimalist look and sturdy wire clip. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Gel Pens * The Best Pastel Gel Pens * The Best Adult Coloring Supplies * Choose Your Own Art Supply Adventure * Video: Top 10 Gel Pens SHOP THE BEST GEL PENS: JetPens Gel Pen Samplers JetPens Turquoise Gel Pen Sampler JetPens Turquoise Gel Pen Sampler Our gel pen samplers allow you to test a selection of our best gel pens in a variety of tip sizes so that you can find your favorite. Choose from black, blue black, blue, green, brown, purple, and even more colors! Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST WHITE GEL PEN: Uni-ball Signo Broad White Gel Pen Uni-ball Signo Broad White Gel Pen Uni-ball Signo Broad White Gel Pen It's hard to find a white gel pen that really stands out, but the Uni-ball Signo Broad fits the bill. Its ink is smooth, bold, and truly opaque, so it's great for writing and drawing on dark paper. Like other Signo pens, the Signo Broad's ink is waterproof and archival-safe for long-lasting art. Add to Cart More Information * The Best White Ink Pens * The Best White Drawing Inks * Video: How to Use White Gel Pens and Markers * Video: White Ink Pen Comparison - Part 1: Gel Pens * Video: White Ink Pen Comparison - Part 2: Markers * Video: Using White Drawing Ink on Watercolor Art SHOP THE BEST WHITE INK PENS: JetPens White Ink Pen Sampler JetPens White Ink Pen Sampler JetPens White Ink Pen Sampler The Signo Broad is our pick for the best white gel pen, but what about other kinds of pens--and even other gel pens? Our White Ink Pen Sampler lets you compare apples to oranges to find the best white pen for your needs, including the Uni Posca, Sharpie Water-Based Paint Marker, Sakura Gelly Roll, and more. Add to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST DRAWING PEN: Ohto Graphic Liner Needle Point Drawing Pen Ohto Graphic Liner Needle Point Drawing Pens Ohto Graphic Liner Needle Point Drawing Pens Technical drawing pens can be tricky to use, but the Ohto Graphic Liner is a notable exception. Unlike traditional metal-tip drawing pens that must be held vertically, the Graphic Liner's rollerball tip allows it to be used at natural drawing angles. Since it is made of metal rather than felt or plastic, the tip still delivers consistent lines without fraying or flexing. This makes it an especially accessible drawing pen for beginners, but even experienced artists can appreciate its natural feel and waterproof, Copic-proof, and archival pigment ink. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Technical Drawing Pens * The Best Waterproof Pens and Inks for Watercolors * Video: Top Pens for Hand Lettering & Art of All Time SHOP THE BEST DRAWING PENS: JetPens Drawing Pen Samplers JetPens Medium Tip Drawing Pen Sampler JetPens Medium Tip Drawing Pen Sampler Our medium-tip Drawing Pen Sampler lets you test the Ohto Graphic Liner against 10 plastic-tipped drawing pens and fineliners, including the Rotring Tikky, Pilot Drawing Pen, and Uni Pin, and Staedtler Pigment Liner. Our fine-tip Drawing Pen Sampler has a slightly different selection for those who appreciate fine details in art. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST PAINT PEN: Uni Posca Marker Uni Posca Markers Uni Posca Markers The Uni Posca is consistently our most popular paint pen, and for good reason. Its opaque water-based ink writes easily on a wide variety of surfaces, including paper, plastic, photographs, glass, wood, and metal. This marker has an intense color payoff and is easy to remove from non-porous surfaces like glass, which makes it great for window signs. It comes in several different tip sizes from extra fine to broad, and even includes a brush version for lettering and art. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Paint Pens For Arts and Crafts * The Best Pens that Write on Any Surface * The Best Metallic and Glitter Pens * The Best White Ink Pens * Video: 5 Types of Japanese Art Supplies You Didn't Know You Needed * Video: Top Pens for Hand Lettering & Art of All Time * Video: Top 10 Glitter and Metallic Pens & Paints For Holiday Crafts <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST WATERPROOF PEN: Copic Multiliner Pen Copic Multiliner Pens Copic Multiliner Pens Copic Multiliners are our preferred waterproof pens for art. Their archival-safe pigment ink dries very quickly. We were able to paint over them with watercolors immediately after drawing with no bleeding whatsoever. And since they are made by Copic, Multiliners are entirely Copic-resistant. Multiliners have precise needle-point tips and come in sizes ranging from the super-delicate 0.03 mm to the bold 1.0 mm for drawing every kind of line. They come in 10 colors. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Waterproof Pens and Inks for Watercolors * The Best Fineliner Pens * The Best Technical Drawing Pens * The Best Manga and Comic Art Supplies * The Best Waterproof Fountain Pen Inks * The Best Waterproof Calligraphy Inks * Video: Waterproof Inks That Won't Wash Away With Watercolors * Video: Top Pens for Hand Lettering & Art of All Time SHOP THE BEST WATERPROOF PENS: JetPens Waterproof Drawing Pen Sampler JetPens Waterproof Drawing Pen Sampler JetPens Waterproof Drawing Pen Sampler Our Waterproof Drawing Pen Sampler lets you try 10 of the best waterproof pens available in a variety of widths, including the Copic Multiliner, Sakura Pigma Micron, and even a Uni Posca Paint Marker. Add to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents BEST COLORED PEN: Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner Marker Pen Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner Marker Pens Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner Marker Pens The Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner is our favorite colored pen for drawing and coloring. Its 0.4 mm tip is great for drawing fine outlines and filling in details with bright, even color. It comes in 47 vibrant hues, so it also works very well for journaling and taking color-coded notes. Its water-based ink is specially formulated to resist drying out when left uncapped, so it won't dry out while you're thinking about what to do next. The Stabilo Point 88's metal-reinforced tip resists wear and works especially well with straightedges. If you're less concerned about details than applying color more quickly, try the bullet-tipped Stabilo Pen 68 Marker. Brush versions with flexible felt tips are also available. Add Items to Cart More Information * The Best Adult Coloring Supplies * The Best Markers * The Best Planner Stickers, Pens, Stamps, and More * Video: Top Pens for Hand Lettering & Art of All Time SHOP THE BEST COLORED PENS: JetPens Colored Pen Samplers JetPens Purple Pen Sampler JetPens Purple Pen Sampler If you're particular about a specific color, try our Colored Pen Samplers. They let you test the same color across multiple pen brands and types so that you can find the best options. You can also try mixed color samplers in sophisticated off black and pastel shades. Add Items to Cart <<< Back to Table of Contents HOW WE APPROACH RESEARCH & TESTING Our writers draw on their personal expertise, consult our in-house subject matter experts, and do extensive research to make our guides as accurate and comprehensive as possible. We then test every finding that makes it through the research stage. 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