Are your favorite black pens on our list? Watch this video to find out! 🖤🖊✨

[@JetPens]

We've tested A LOT of black pens, so we're confident that these are the BEST ones. Did any of your favorites make our list? Let us know in the comments!

[@cowplusdog5655]

yes! i love all of them.

[@emilyho5075]

Jetstream is my all-time fav!

[@FingKear]

1 cent bic pen💀

[@FingKear]

We chose pens for their looks💀

[@allentoyokawa9068]

black is a shade NOT a color.

[@andimarus]

Please never let Stephanie leave. She’s a treasure. ❤

[@dragonoz1968]

100% agree!

[@sonnyca]

A national treasure

[@sameer1321]

I love the Uni Jetstream and Pentel Energel! I think the Energel should have been on here, it’s super smooth and quick drying! Uni signo is also good. I’m looking to try the Sarasa Mark On with Zebra Mildliner highlighters.

[@minna9866]

using the zebra sarasa mark on with the mildliner markers works great!!

[@Ali-in8xi]

I second Minna's comment... the Mark On works wonderfully with Mildliners. The only other ink that I personally recommend to use with Mildliners for a smudge-free experience is ballpoint ink; any will do.

[@mahtiascrestborn7590]

Gotta agree on the Energel, was surprised not to see it featured.

[@theartst7992]

Finally, someone who gets its.

[@saturn2896]

I'm a Pentel Energel user and it's truly a life saver as left handed. Due to the quick dry ink, I don't leave my classes with the side of my hand of all colors but white lol

[@gracehorton3194]

I love the Uni-Ball air! It’s so hard finding pens that feel good when writing in cursive, but the air is great, especially when I’m writing fast.

[@Doublethizzle]

As funny as it may be to say . . . I feel that it might be too smooth! I mean, is that a thing? I prefer my pens to have a little drag, and my pencils, they should be as smooth as the Uni-Ball Air. If anyone enjoys writing with smooth pens then the Uni-Ball Air is definitely for you.

[@rikoflishas]

Yea, I prefer my pens to have a drag, with gel pens I write faster but messier. I’m trying to write nicer in cursive so the Uni-Ball air might be a good choice!

[@flowery_crafts]

When u said air for a moment I was like there is Uni - Ball 'air'? 😅😂

[@caithenry8429]

Was just talking to a colleague today about how much I love the zebra sarasa vintage clip collection, but alas the black isn't as deep as a true black if that is what you are looking for. Everything else about that line is amazing

[@Svenz0r]

You can always put in a regular black refill in the sepia black body if you want a standard black while keeping the overall look of the vintage set.

[@joanw131]

I would love a fountain pen version!

[@caelishirin2887]

I bought a Zebra Blen by accident a few months ago, and it is the best accident ever! Now one of my favorite pens to use.

[@redskeletonart238]

The Pilot Juice Up 0.4-tip wasn’t in the video but I found these to be my favorite pens! They have a perfectly fine tip without feeling scratchy, the ink is smooth, the colors are rich, and there’s no “railroading” when you write with it! A big pack has 10 colors if I’m not mistaken. I got pink, red, orange, green, light blue, royal blue, navy blue, purple, brown, and black in the pack.

[@AlienChips]

The Pilot Multiball pen is AMAZING, I discovered two years ago and I can't stop recommending it to everybody, it's cheap and you can use it on everything.

[@lunastefanieroy]

The Pentel EnerGel 0.5 with the metal tip is my ride or die!

[@aayushirachana8026]

Can't believe that I am watching a video on best black pens, but I am loving it.

[@sherrycohen1824]

I would love to see a comparison of black fountain pen inks. I copied and pasted onto an Excel spreadsheet your ink sheets from each line, but it's hard to compare. I'm looking for the blackest black.

[@carriebartkowiak]

Platinum Carbon Black. *sage nod*

[@Gulchih]

Platinum carbon ink in black. You have not seen black if you have not tried this ink. Only dead stars are blacker!

[@bwc1976]

@@Gulchih I think the fountain pen bug is finally getting ready to bite me, I will keep this ink in mind!

[@bwc1976]

I love the handwriting used in these videos, so cute! As for my favorite black pen I've tried in modern times (since gel became mainstream), so far the Pentel Energel in 0.7 is coming out on top.

[@popstargirl495]

I'm surprised the Sharpie S-Gel, Pilot G2 and Pilot V5 didnt make the list!

[@spicywaffle_]

the sharpie s gel never did it for me, mine always skipped and never wrote smooth. maybe I got a bad batch idk

[@ven_nom8636]

fax!!! those pilot pens are so good, i stand bt the g2 5ever

[@stephanymz]

pilot g2 gang•°

[@BabyCalypso]

@@spicywaffle_ yeah same here with the sharpie s gel. was very disappointed

[@chargoreng]

@@spicywaffle_ my batch was too slippery, hard to write with, and the grip is rock hard and didnt even grip

[@amircool2529]

*I remember i used to write with friction ink pens, and one day woke UP to find all my notes gone, was shocked but found out it was the Sun that deleted all my notes*

[@Gilanua]

Actually it’s working both ways so you can put your notes into freezer and cold reveal inks back

[@dcpowered]

​@Gilanua has someone actually tested this?

[@wright96d]

@@dcpoweredI’m pretty sure I did over a decade ago, but it’s just a matter of fact in how the ink works, not really sure why you’d need to test it to believe it.

[@IlyaKunik]

my absolute favourite pen of all time is the snowman v-5 0.7. its so smooth and writes like a gel pen, but dries really quickly and has no issues with highlighters. love it so much

[@AuroraBomnichord]

Gel for the win!

[@caligurldmc]

I had both the Staedtler Triplus and Stabilo Point 88. I really like the Stabilo. One gel pen that didn't make the cut was Pentel Energel. Love all of their colors and love the fact that I can buy refills. I also like the Sharpie S Gel. So grateful to JetPens!!

[@karinwade]

Love the Frixion for my written calendar- excited to try the Frixion zone. Love the purple color in Frixion

[@arantzakiku8807]

Yesss.. and the blues...!!thanks!!😇🤩

[@Spiderlili884]

I'm currently using Pilot Dr Grip, Zebra bLen and Sarasa clip with Energel refill! I love all of my pens!!

[@MeiBabee]

My favorite is the Pilot Acroball, ultra smooth and fine point which makes crisp lines.

[@clarenxie5235]

I like it too

[@JetPens]

Great choice!

[@ColonelPanic007]

The Sharpie S-Gel is very good and smooth. I'm surprised the Uni-ball deluxe rollerball didn't make the list.

[@kaferrat]

That Sharpie is my favorite pen. Multiple tips sizes & ink colors. 😎

[@ronsimmaculatedetailing6335]

I like the way they lay down ink its just as a mechanic....the shirt clip breaks all the time on them from constant use.

[@mkroberts77]

I would like to see this same video with faster writing (more realistic when taking notes), on different paper type (ie. Hobonichi and others) and under highlighter on the same papers.

[@infinitus1031]

STAEDTLER!!! I have the whole big set of triplus fineliners and they served me well in high school when I first used them to now in adulthood for various journaling, writing, and even art things. My ultimate favorite for sure ♡

[@FifthCat5]

The Uni-Ball Signo is my go-to pen for writing. I use all three sizes: 0.38 for text, 0.28 for details, and 0.5 for headings. But I also like the Pilot Juice in .38, the heavier Pilot Juice Up in 0.4 and 0.3, the Sarasa that you reviewed, and the Pentel Slicci in 0.25 (all of which I buy regularly from JetPens. I think you can tell that I am a big fan!) ✍🏼❤

[@yunitasoemarno.Y503]

Pls... make the blue version.. since everything is more digital, signing authentic document always in blue... 😃

[@pandabear6892]

i love uniball jetstream sport i hope they never stop making it, however i have noticed recently the ink becomes less smooth towards the end but before this didn't use to be a problem

[@aliciacanales92]

I’m still waiting for blue pens😊😊

[@felsouthsam1493]

I'm a broad tips writer ! Below O,5 I can't write, I have pain in my fingers, my hand, my arm...So when I don't write with one of my fountain pens, I really love Energel with O.7 and even more (but with less colors) 1.0. When I need a fine tips, I like needle-points like Pilot Hi-Tec-C.

[@rhondahuggins9542]

Frixion has made a splash in the craft world...especially Quilting! The ink reacts beautifully to be pressed away with an iron. BIG caveat: Lines return in the cold. Quilts transported by plane or through the mail/delievery during the winter stand a better chance of ALL the marks returning, essentially marring the work for a show. We have found that a good spritz of water and light scrub will dissolve the residual chemical....but its always best to not mark where the line will show. I have used Uni's for years, but have have come to love Zebra's line!!❤️

[@akira_ariga]

Ever since I got that black pen sampler, I've kind of expanded past frixion pens, at least for normal black text, cause I still use frixion for color coding But I also needed a ballpoint for work, cause I use gel pens for everything else and they're not the best option in an environment with many types of papers. So I just had to start using uni jetstreams xD and since I have pretty bad RA+my weird grip, the gel grips are pretty nice For normal writing in my personal life tho, I love using the energel. Not just for the ink, but I just love their specific clicking sound. It's so thock

[@nccastro653]

Fell in love with the Air Uniball -> shot me right indo the pen hobby and Fountain pens!

[@inanek7107]

Would love a comparison of black fountain pen inks as well!

[@Zexnny]

was wondering if you guys can do a video of Japanese Writing Practice Notebooks for Hiragana And Katakana & kanji, or notebooks recommend.

[@fabrimedeiros9888]

Lovely idea!

[@patemmack7205]

I like the pilot G2 in a 1.0 or Pentel Energel 0.7, but that’s as fine as I go.

[@dew_drvp]

“OMLL THIS VIDEO SLAYED HARD” ,Mrs Lim

[@elizabethwickes8672]

Please do a video on light fast pens and waterproof pens!

[@nan7022]

Zebra Sarasa 0.5 mm and Pilot Juice 0.38 mm are my go-tos for completely black pens... but I LOVE the Sarasa Vintage Sepia Black also. 🙂

[@nazreenshaniyas9388]

My fav is Classmate Octagel!😁

[@jenoscape47]

My favourite black pen is the muji gel ink knock type 🤧

[@s1lettez]

I'm in love with using the M&G 0.5mm Black/Red/Blue pen

[@nas10iris]

I LOVE my click art pens. They are so versatile!!! I was literally taking notes with it while I watched :)

[@carolinecamilleri5650]

Uni jet stream edge 0.38 is my EDC … nothing compares with this ink & tip❤️

[@siniganggang96]

Been using a Pilot V5RT ever since I bought one. I'd like to try the Pilot G2 as well to see if their refills are the same length so that I can try a metallic pen and just add refills to them instead

[@41tinman41]

Ever since I got the Dr Grip, I havent been fond of any other pen. But I am willing to try all these out, especially the multisurface pen.

[@lefthandedclogger]

Ooooh I need to try that Pilot Multi-Surface! 😮

[@juliaourofinoscalia3468]

Could you guys do a video comparing black (and other colours) fountain pen inks? Like which brand is more water resistant, which is more pigmented or such Loved the video!

[@Kizarat]

I feel ambivalent about the Zebra Sarasa Clip pens because I noticed that their inks have a foul chemical odor to them.

[@dootdoot5617]

The Pilot Hi-Tec-C is great, but it goes grey over correction tape. The Pilot Juice Up is almost the same pen, except it stays black over correction tape.

[@isabellebise8440]

I'm ready for this to be a series with all the colors

[@corner559]

I wish you would talk about whether all of these pens use archival ink or not. I don't want a pen whose ink is going to fade after 10-15 years.

[@ruthensuecia]

I loved the theme of the video, thank you for putting the effort to make it! :) I only have a bit of feedback regarding the music. For me, stationery videos are the most enjoyable with softer, relaxing music. You have a few videos like that which I've watched a few times already because they're just so satisfying. However, with this louder, rock music, I didn't get that soothing feeling. It's just a personal preference. Thank you for reading this, have a blessed day!

[@KetchupCanvas]

Some of my all time faves are in here! For me personally it's a tie between the Pentel Energel and the Pilot Acroball 😔 SO HARD TO PICK 😭💕

[@riverAmazonNZ]

Acroball is great

[@queenbunnyfoofoo6112]

I'm surprised the Energel 05 didn't make the list. That's a fabulous pen!

[@22arin22]

i’m a lefty and literally none of the gels don’t smudge the only one for some reason that works reasonably well for me is the pilot juice in 0.38 idk i write SUPER small (a capital letter is about 1.5mm) as well so i also need one small enough for my writing

[@MackieLars]

i hope black-blue pops up eventually. i find that it's a niche that not many appreciate as much

[@JetPens]

We're working on a blue black video! :)

[@ZekindaNight]

Somehow i choose blue for ballpoints and black for gel pens.

[@ignaciogarcia5910]

Pentel Energel it’s missing for sure.

[@adehadelanilsson2403]

I’m BEGGING you to do one with red pens😍

[@k1dub1]

What hand cream is the model using? 💅🏾

[@arielalejandrodelportilloo2281]

You guys can make like the best stationary for each pen case. Like the lihit lab pencilcases, in their different sizes, with highliters, pens, markers, rulers, eraesars and stuff. Also, another idea, can be like pencases with different stationary for different majors, school, or just like based in personality. If not so, the same pencase with different stationary, again, depending in personality, majors, school, favorite class or anything. Ps: I LOVE your content guys, your videos are so high quality. Keep it up ❤️❤️❤️

[@mollymollie6048]

Pentel Energel 0.5 and Sharpie (non-permanent) 0.5 felt tip. The end. I buy a ton of pens, and always go for those first 😊

[@zozo_beans234]

i love black pens so much but i always lose them 😭

[@TwoOnlyChildrenxoxox]

Pentel Energel. The fancy case/pricier version. 0.5 mm tip. *chef’s kiss*

[@suzyrogers8332]

Love you Jet Pens!!!

[@filh2o]

My everyday carry is a Uni-Ball eye ultra micro (UB-150-38). A no compromise pen. When it was available (in portugal) the Uni-Ball air micro (UBA-188M) was my preferred pen. Great gliding and writing. Another favourite of mine is the Schneider One Hybrid C 0.5mm. Really interested in trying the Pilot Multi Ball Roller Pen.

[@subaruford3344]

beautiful video thank you!!

[@Multi2794]

I love the uni jet stream !

[@Annie-nj6rn]

please do best blue fountain pen ink when you do the blue video. fountain pens are so much better than plastic disposable pens.

[@pama3571]

Just got the Frixion Zone. It is so good. I love to use the Frixion in my planner.

[@Nguyengrays]

All of them but blue

[@impulsiveisa]

I absolutely adore uniball air micros! I’ve only ever had the blue ink ones but I can’t wait to try out black ones!

[@galacontreras5594]

I absolutely love them all

[@stevesmith4319]

i love pens ! !

[@pinkcupcake4717]

You can take my Energel from my cold, dead, left hand!

[@HS-ml8dx]

I prefer the Needle Tip in 0.5. And you?

[@WIMB24]

Besides Staedtler, what ballpoint pens are 100% cruelty free?

[@gilbertorodriguez6203]

I had a papermate pen and omg it was so good, I just can't find any of the same one anywhere. It's smooth and dark

[@calianntran]

Love the Unistream and Hi-Tec-C! But now I also want the Pilot Multiball 👀 Personally love the Pilot Acroball as well 💗

[@mrscylogan]

Do blue black/navy too! 🥰

[@kathleens1708]

Yes. Blue pens please.

[@akshithajithin]

jetpens there is an underrated black/ blue pen that u have missed its the pilot wingel its one of the best cheap gel pens over here

[@loristokeswright6908]

Great list for reference! My current favorite is the Uni Jetstream ballpoint though I prefer a click pen usually.

[@zyelovef]

Thumb up before watching! Love this topic

[@17meows]

My goal would be to own everything here 😍

[@sofiaurr]

my favorite pen may not be as cool as these other ones, but i really loved using Dong-A AnyBall, it doesn't smudge with my highlighters and it makes my note taking more fun, with a cheap price! im sad that my pens ran out of ink tho, i haven't experienced any other pen with the same quality that I love (maybe because I dont have the ones in the video yet HAHA)

[@carrot1566]

Hi! Same! I collected all available tips and like 0.5 the most! I couldn't find any refills tho. But switched to pilot because my work requires to use pencils and i need a multi pen just because I find it a hassle to switch pens from time to time

[@sofiaurr]

@@carrot1566 ooh! i agree too! i love 0.5 pens ! but ill give pilot a try as well :)

[@ZadenZane]

I went to a school in the 1980s where we had to use an "ink pen" as we called it back then, so basically a fountain pen. Ever since then I have disliked ballpoint pen. Rollerball, gel pens, fineliners and Sharpies are all fine by me but oily spindly ballpoint, I can't stand it! Back in the day when most business correspondence was on paper you would receive gorgeous letters on watermarked laid paper with embossed letterheads and it just seemed so wrong when it was signed with a smear of oily ballpen ink!

[@babysaffron8839]

Blue Pens please..........Love Sarasa....my only pen

[@maggiegore777]

I am using Uni Jetstream and Pilot FriXion every day :) I would fancy trying Zebra bLen though!

[@arliafrink3043]

Don't get me wrong, I adore a black .7 Jetstream, *but*...the Pilot Acroball has been my ride or die for over a decade. Is their ink sometimes inconsistent? Sure. But the smoothness beats out any Jetstream I've tried. Also, blue pens are 😍

[@parsnipthepossum8962]

You have to try tiger's gel pens, they are pretty cheap and write really smoothly and the ink is very vibrant and resistant to smudges

[@victor202]

Help, what pen will reliably work whether it's 2 months or 2 years old? Must be 1 handed-retractable VS 2 handed, loose, can't find the cap type pen. I'm fed up with dried up pens.>

[@JetPens]

Hi there! You might like a Uni Jetstream Ballpoint pen: www.jetpens.com/Uni-Jetstream-Ballpoint-Pens/ct/354 We also recommend checking out our video on how to get dry pens to write again: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oImvf2N_o7WXqJI

[@clairecampbell1127]

What about the Pentel Energel Kuro? 😭♥️✍🏻

[@MissMarilynDarling]

I wish they made the pilot frixion in honey yellow in a 0.7 or 1mm :)

[@SAYTON2]

I love using high teck 0.3

[@Jay-ql4gp]

UNI Jetstream for the win.

[@TheRokkie26]

Pilot Friction pen is my go to because it can erase the pen

[@miro_juric]

Why Pentel Energel is not here??

[@ellenseiger8222]

I like a BLUE PENS TEST PLEASE!!!😃

[@armarie]

Zebra Sarasa Mark-On !