Ballpoint, Gel, Marker, and MORE Ink Formulas EXPLAINED 🧪

[@JetPens]

What kind of pen do you use every day? Let us know in the comments!

[@mayabear]

I use a gel pen, the Sakura gelly roll gel pen daily for journaling

[@mangababe]

Ballpoint or gel it depends if the gel smudges or not

[@Floofy_3421]

Idk...thats why im here!

[@jaredsurato4213]

Fountain pens, I write hundreds of lines a day :)

[@PARADOXzss]

Any cheap pen lol I’m poor

[@idontwannamakethishandle]

This youtube channel has sent me down a big pen rabbithole, my fave is probably a fine (.5 or smaller) uni jetstream or a pentel energel. So smooth! So quick to dry! Also fountain pens are great but not really the best for portability.

[@queenbunnyfoofoo6112]

Yes! I think the Pentel Energel .5 is one of the best pens out there!

[@MyMomSayNoDota]

zebra sarasa also good..

[@tiredofit4761]

Agreed- Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.3. Love it!

[@bestthingeverbyjenn]

Same. But I am hardcore into fountain pens now.

[@FirestarXYZV]

@@queenbunnyfoofoo6112 YES MY FAVORITEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@Doc-Holliday1851]

It's not often that an ad actually has an influential effect on me. Your videos, however, are the exception. I'll definitely be getting something from your store. Kudos to whomever produces these videos.

[@robertascholten8173]

Writing with a pen is always a challenge, regardless of type, and I think I have a representative of all types. I actually prefer a pencil, and I am totally obsessed with my Pentel Orenz that I purchased from JetPens!! Insanely obsessed. I can't wait to give one to my friend for her birthday - been waiting for the moment...

[@Edo_Marinus]

The Orenz Nero looks like something Darth Vader would be doing crossword puzzles with.

[@Somebodyelse141]

I'm the opposite. Writing with pencils requires too much force. I always end up with a big bump on my right ring finger from the pressure

[@mauriciopekelis84]

@@Somebodyelse141 you should try with a softer pencil, a 2b can put a line as dark as a standard HB with less pressure and you could even go softer but I've never tried it myself

[@MiScusi69]

@@Somebodyelse141 Try a 4B, it basically writes by just caressing the paper

[@LlamaBazaan]

pentel orenz is great but if you drop it once and it lands on the tip area it breaks so easily

[@lo-fivibes3396]

Jet Pens got me interested in Fountain Pens, I just received my first one a 03 Fine Platinum Preppy Pen to use for note taking and I love it! I just bought a couple of Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens with a couple different ink colors. I'm definitely going to use Fountain Pens a lot more now, thank you Jet Pens💚💚💚

[@JetPens]

Enjoy your new Pilot Kakunos! 😊

[@murdermygymsox]

You will love the Kakunos! Welcome to the FP community and we apologize for the beating your wallet will take 😂

[@GS-cg3yn]

Please try a TWSBI Eco. I absolutely love them. Maybe you would, too. 😊

[@Ali-in8xi]

I use gel pens everyday during the week while at the office; I like to have a variety of ink color and a smooth writing experience. I could get the same with my fountain pens, but I don't usually take them to work. I use gel, ballpoint, rollerball, and fountain pens during the weekend, during my leisure time, and what I choose to write with depends on my purpose for writing. If I'm writing study notes, I always use ballpoint ink, usually Uni Jetstream or Pilot Acroball. More than likely I'll be highlighting over study notes and ballpoints work the best. If I'm writing anything else and don't plan to highlight, I'll grab a gel, rollerball, or fountain pen. What I write with always depends on my mood, where I'm at, and my purpose for writing. This is an excellent video. Thank you!

[@paulherman5822]

It's a fountain pen all the time for me, for 2 reasons. Firstly, they're the only type I've found that don't hurt me to write with. Secondly, I've loved fountain pens since before they became "cool" again. My first and a perennial favourite is one that you couldn't have given away when I got my first one, a grey double jewel Esterbrook J from the early 1950s. Inks? Kind of depends. I have a variety and range. From 1930s Carter's washable blue through Colorverse Stars and Stripes Glistening, with big stops in Diamine and Noodler's. Currently I have more than what I can probably use in my lifetime. 😁 Balances out, though. I have over a hundred pens currently.

[@praveenav7606]

Fountain pens are Eco-friendlier.

[@paulherman5822]

@@praveenav7606 Another advantage. 😁 Plus my vintage ones have lasted, some over 100 years, with no sign of stopping, so I kind of expect them to still be around for easily the next generation or more.

[@praveenav7606]

👏👌

[@amethystwolf24572]

@@praveenav7606 when accounting for common usage, sure, but inherently? You can refill other types of pens, though that does usually involve plastic cartridges. There's also just a loss in terms of convenience and a higher learning curve.

[@rockyfan1959]

I am a pen freak,but...I have never used a Fountain pen!! I am to intimated by them! I honestly don't know how or what kind to try!

[@Neceros]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🖋️ *Ink Composition Basics* - Ink consists of a colorant dissolved in a liquid. - Water-based inks are common for writing pens, while oil-based inks are used in ballpoint and permanent markers. - Colorants can be dyes or pigments, with pigments offering more durability but limited color options. 02:00 🖊️ *Ballpoint Pens and Inks* - Ballpoint pens use thick-based ink, making them less prone to bleeding and long-lasting. - Low-viscosity ballpoint pens offer a smoother writing experience. - Gel pens use water-based gel ink with vibrant pigments, providing smooth writing and quick-drying properties. 03:24 🖋️ *Gel Pens and Inks* - Gel pens use water-based gel ink with vibrant pigments, providing smooth writing and quick-drying properties. - Gel pens are suitable for everyday writing, journaling, and note-taking. - Different tip sizes and quick-dry options cater to various preferences. 04:24 🖋️ *Rollerball Pens and Inks* - Rollerball pens use liquid water-based ink, offering a smoother writing experience with less pressure. - Uni-ball rollerballs use pigments for greater staying power. - Wider lines and more feedback are characteristics of rollerball pens. 05:28 🖌️ *Marker Inks* - Water-based markers are common, suitable for drawing, lettering, and everyday writing. - Permanent markers, often pigment-based, are waterproof and abrasion-resistant. - Paint markers, thicker and more opaque, work well on various surfaces. 07:02 🖋️ *Fountain Pen Inks* - Dye-based fountain pen inks are easy to clean and come in various colors. - Pigment-based fountain pen inks offer water resistance but require more frequent cleaning. - Different brands like Takeda Jimuki and Noodler's offer unique ink characteristics. 08:34 ❓ *Choosing the Right Pen* - Consider preferences, such as writing style and purpose, when choosing a pen. - Various pens cater to different needs, from ballpoints for shorter sessions to gel pens for colorful writing. - Explore options like rollerballs, markers, and fountain pens based on specific requirements. Made with HARPA AI

[@Metallica2154]

I am so happy to now have a video to show people explaining the difference between Ballpoints, Rollerballs, and Gel pens!

[@vestibulandaaos40]

I use low-viscosity ballpoints for class notes, as I can write quickly. Gel pens for planners, study notes. For longer note-taking sessions and slow writing, fountain pens are great.

[@Amyduckie]

I try to use fountain pens as often as possible. I’ve recently developed arthritis in my hands and I tend to death-grip rollerballs and gel pens, to the point of pain. So to make sure I can use pens and write as long as possible, I switched over.

[@khoipham1657]

This great channel has really got me hooked up to stationeries lately, and I'm not complaning. My favorite pen is Uni-ball Eye since it provide me a really smooth writing experience while the vibrant ink is really the eye candy, also the look seems pretty classy to me. I like this video format of "what kind of stationery is for you", so I hope you fine lads and lasses at JetPen continue making some more of this in the future, especially about mechanical pencils.

[@georginarossi7927]

I'm an amateur at best, but I've collected/tested pens for years, a JP client for just as long. I really appreciate reading what others say about their experiences. And I adore having a "set" put together, something I've tried to do without personal success. Thank you.

[@SocksAndPuppets]

I recommend the uni pin or derwent line maker over the sakura pigma micron. The tips are stiffer, so you get a more consistent line and they're more durable.

[@periwinkletree]

Platinum Carbon ink (for fountain pens) is incredible! I started using it for drawing with my fountain pen (TWSBI Swipe) and it's as waterproof or even better than most of my drafting pens. It doesn't clog my pen, ever (and I'm using an extra fine) and goes down rich and smooth. The right pen for me depends on my mood and the surface I'm writing on.

[@reanozeon9459]

best stationery channel ! I liked it !!!!!!

[@xiaosha1558]

I don't know why but it brings me joy when Jetpens says that something or other can make or break my writing experience. Extra gravitas for my stationery hobby 😅

[@Stephanie-rn7ry]

Fountain pens are my go to pens. They write so smoothly and I love how you have so much variety with ink colours.

[@lowrespolygons1785]

I just use a regular bic multi pen because it's easy to use on a daily basis but I prefer to use rollerball or fountain pens as they are fun to write in

[@Jenova180]

I love gel pens but recently I've come to love the pilot frixion gel pen with a .5 tip. it's comfortable and I am able to keep control of my letter size when writing. the only con to this pen is that the ink is not that opaque.

[@chrisblanc663]

I’m a fountain pen fan all the way. Gel is a begrudging second.

[@kinogodt]

Thank you so much for a lot of excellent information on pens! My favourite is ballpoint pens, by far.

[@XoaGray]

It varies depending on what kind of paper I'm using and what kind of writing I'm doing. I tend to flip mostly between fountain pens and ballpoints.

[@MyEverydayBeauty]

Wow! This was SO insightful 🤯

[@SharifahAishahAlhabshi]

Fav pen that I always use. Zebra sarasa clip and zebra sarasa R. The best pen ever.

[@kks.korner]

5:11 I spot a once? 😂 I also live for ballpoint pens

[@bestthingeverbyjenn]

Love the Dana K. White reference! She was life-changing for me.

[@jackwallace3221]

Bị nghiện bài này từ thời Bảo Thy, ko ngờ lại có ngày được nghe idol mới trong lòng mình Đức Phúc cover lại. Cảm ơn em ĐP vì đã cover lại lắng đọng cảm xúc như vậy

[@beep.__.beep-]

I put juice up 0.4 refills into juice pens, and it works for me. Try it if you want to

[@RobertFisher1969]

Fountain pens for enjoyment. Roller balls for notes. Ballpoints for loaning out or writing on unusual surfaces.

[@Aozora210]

I've used many of the pens showed here throughout the years, but I'm glad to learn more about their properties. Thank you for explaining them thoroughly! My favorite pen of all time is Sarasa, though I recently I've been thinking of trying other kinds of pens that might be easier on my hand since I tend to have death grip a lot. As for art purpose, I've been using Sakura Pigma Micron or Sakura Brush Pen Pigma Professional. These are really good and really water resistant so glad to see the Pigma Micron is rec

[@0oamayapazo0]

I was a die hard gel pens fan until I tried the Jetstream ballpoint... Damn. Best. Pen. Ever.

[@ewingsharp8916]

I personally love the Pigma Microns because they never skip, have fine tips and are good for underlining in my Bible.

[@evie2411]

This was very well done! Thank you!

[@schm00py66]

Nice animations:) Jetpens ur cool

[@AionNoBara]

Omg Steph, you nailed the VO! I learned so much from this video! Loved it! It had many pre-written guides formatted into one video and I am very grateful for it. Now that I know fountain pens reduce hand strain… I am getting too close to the rabbit hole lol Ooh! Can you do one about erasers, too? From the terrible pink ones that leave residue to Hi-Polymer to foam and light touch, dust-gathering, etc? And maybe why it’s important to choose an external eraser than the one on the back of mechanical or wooden pencils. During school, I had that exact ballpoint pen in the video lolol and random mechanical pencils and I came to hate 0.7mm because they smudged so bad. When I started to draw, I got nicer ones. Now that I have been journaling and Bullet Journaling the past few years, I have become more intentional and very selective of my pens. So much research I can share now thanks to Jetpens articles and guides! When I was younger, I was exposed to those milky gel pens from Sakura. As an adult, I found Uniball Signo 207 and loved that purple color, but I did not like the 0.7mm tip size. Now I like Pentel EnerGel in 0.5mm because they come in many different colors, have refills and beautiful pen bodies (Clena and Pearl and now Kuro), and are easy on my hands. To save ink, I started to get Staedler Triplus fineliners and really like them for the 0.3mm tip size and making graphs and trackers. I gifted my Mom a Uni Jetstream, but I use it sometimes, too. I didn’t like Sakura Microns or Prismacolor fine liners for writing, but they are good for line art and drawing. Point is, you really gotta try some out to find what you like and what works for you!

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

An EnerGel refill in a Pilot G2.

[@legranddollete4360]

Lâu lắm rồi mới được nghe lại bài này. Hay lắm ạ 😘

[@TessaOswin]

I got a 07 energel as a freebie and adored the quick drying nature but the tip was a thick so I got a 05 Needle tip and used it till it ran out. I got a 05 zebra sarasa clip cos everyone loved it and I enjoyed the body though I found the ink smudge under highlighter too much for my liking. I’m currently using the sarasa clip body with energel 05 refill. (One of my biggest autistic sims is putting my pen in my mouth so I’m not doing to get a exspensive pen body.)

[@kathleenhensley5951]

I'm getting frustrated with modern inexpensive pens that seem to dry up in a matter of weeks or months. They can't seem to write on all papers, either. I use Fountain pens, usually with Noodlers or some some other good quality fountain pen ink most of the time but I need a good quality cheap pen, for writing quick notes at my computer and writing checks. I'm attempting to educate myself. What is amazing is I have several pilot pens from the 1980s that still write fine! Amazing. I doubt they cost me 2 dollars, originally.

[@AAmado1993]

I love Windsor and Newton ink for my glass dip pen and for everything else I use a Bic cristal.

[@yjkeemart]

Lol at the journal entry at 5:12 😂 how dare they say that about a blackwing pencil

[@crmltpl860]

I Love This Channel Btw I Used To Be A Gel Pen Person But I Just Switched To Ballpoint Pen Because They Are Waterproof And They Wont Get Smudged When Painting

[@JadedJasantha]

Uni-ball Vision Elite, the one we should all use

[@Nature34507]

I love gel and fountain pen hence they required low pressure

[@kelly810]

My favourites are pentel energel 0.4 or 0.5 and Sarasa 0.4

[@LeSpireGirl]

I faithfully used the Uniball Signo for nearly a decade, but I got the Platinum Preppy fountain pen a few months ago and haven't looked back. I just transfered the nib to the metal body, and I've been using the Diamine Purple Pazzazz ink.

[@Psykel]

It’s fun to see the Ballograf Epoca outside of our native Sweden! It’s a true classic, super cheap and still made in Sweden! Anyone who’s ever worked in an office here has used one.

[@duaneanderson6130]

My Fountain pen of choice currently is a Visconti 21 karat fine gold nib. Accompanied with Diamine Oxford Blue ink. I find the pen of high quality. It offers no feedback, and makes the whole process of writing script effortless. It makes one think there writing on a surface smoother than glass. I also use a separate shade of blue when signing my signature or autographing my “ works” . This affords me the advantage of knowing if my signature is authentic. When I see it on materials that I have produced creatively. Most all Authors Autograph books and, other pharaphnallia using a specific shade of a Color of ink. This cuts down on forgeries and, piracy concerns.

[@Seerat_Zehra]

Every pen is better in its own way

[@phasmine_]

I absolutely *love* Morning Glory’s 0.38mm Pro Mach rollerball pen! I don’t think it’s skipped on me yet, and it’s the smoothest writing experience for me! I went into my local Morning Glory store and found that they are refillable now which is amazing!! They also have a non-refillable 0.28 mm version which I’ve yet to try! I also love MUJI’s refillable gel ball pen in 0.5 mm, it’s very affordable and works very well!

[@human_from_MARS]

I use gel pens for journaling , fountain pen for note taking and ball point pens for anything official😁😁

[@jaredlinsly5101]

I started using fountain pens again about 5 years ago for the first time since the ’60s. JetPens was my initial “penabler” when I resumed this avocation.

[@bushral.tasneem5464]

I don’t see many comments mentioning my favourite pen, the pilot V5 hi-techpoint rollerball pen. It’s easy to write with, but the ink will bleed through thin paper and it is not waterproof. It also tends to get my hands messy. But, I’ve been using them for years now and I love them despite their flaws. They are really incredible pens.

[@ellel.2140]

I have quite a few favorites, but I do use gel pens the most. Especially Zebra Sarasa vintage colors! And Pentel Energel for a smooth inkflow. I do love how fountain pens feel when writing (nostalgic and comforting), but I tend to write fast and can't always wait for the wet fountain inks to dry. My Pilot Kakuno writes very fine, so the dry time isn't too bad - though it depends on the paper, too. Thankfully, I have many options and choose based on my mood that day and what I'm writing about. :)

[@melissabridge5687]

I draw with ballpoint (Ballograf) and Microns. Uni ball jet stream is my writing pen. my 2 fountain pens have noodelers ink in black and brown . I draw with them too.

[@emilylackey3840]

Very educational! Thank you!

[@michelebernsteinklausner4634]

I love them all!

[@darthlaurel]

Nothing beats a great ballpoint pen.

[@Spectrulight]

At 4:08 what type of pen tip is that? I like that it's slim?

[@stevekail4543]

I use a ballpoint for filling out carbonless forms, signing legal documents and addressing envelopes. I use a fountain pen for writing letters, taking notes and creating lists.

[@palashchoudhury5565]

ThankQ

[@oursevenlilcrackheads2889]

I’m still on my journey to find the right pen for me, but at the moment, the one that I use most is the Sharpie S-Gel pen, but it breaks the line, if u know what I mean, when it’s 3/4ths done.

[@juliethomen1058]

Right now my go to pen is the Nagasawa Original Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen - Suma-Rikyu Rose - 14k Medium Nib filled with Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki Ink (thanks internet). Another pen I like to use is the Sharpie pen as it does not bleed through Tomoe River paper.

[@MistyKariAurora]

I started my fountain pen journey thanks to JetPens. I usually love gel pens but ever since I got my kaweco I don't think I can go back!

[@kitkat-cq4bu]

This is so interesting!

[@RegularHuman]

Thank you for sharing

[@RG-yf3uj]

This was a great video. Such great info. The pens I use vary on what I need it for & my mood. My top ones used though are usually Sarasa Grand, Retro51, Energel & multi

[@mellorin44]

this was very interesting!! now I know why I always liked rollerball pens and how to use them properly now, definitely gonna look up for the bigger tip size (and did I spy an ink bottle with a cute cat? ugh so cute)

[@ghostyplans]

As a lefty, I REALLY love Sarasa, Energels, and G-2 pens. Pilot ink is the best ink I’ve found so far, though I’m going on a pen journey right now because G-2 and tombows don’t mix, and I use my tombows for doodling the pages of my journal. I guess I’m still looking for the right combo of my favorite pens and nib sizes.

[@jocelynangel1519]

I use Uni Jetstream 4 & 1 ballpoint multi pen + 0.5 pencil for note-taking, I write fast and switch to diff colors quickly. I was hoping to find 3-4 highlighters in one that is similar to this pen but I couldn't find any lol. I also use Pentel EnerGel Clena Gel Pen for journaling. Maybe I should look into diff pens that is easy on my hand because I tend to press down hard lol

[@AionNoBara]

Hmm that’s a good one…. The only multi-highlighters I’ve found is the Kokuyo BeetleTip dual markers (and Kokuyo Mark+ Dual Tone highlighters) that retains a pen-shape. I have the 3 pack with 2 colors on each, so you essentially get six colors. And it’s on JetPens. Maybe something like that would be good for you? As for journaling, I love my Clena too, but it does hurt after a while. I suggest something with a more comfy grip such as Pilot Dr. Grip or Uniball Alpha. I gifted the Dr. Grip to my Mom who has pain in her hands and she says it’s the most comfortable pen she’s ever written with =) You also might consider going from needle tip to conical or synergy tip that can handle the shock and pressure of hard writers. Hope this helps!

[@jocelynangel1519]

@@AionNoBara oooo I should check them out soon, thank you for recommendations!

[@V3nus._5t4rs]

I LOVE fountain pens, I mainly first got one cuz I write cursive (not fully cursive it’s a bit more of cursive mixed with print) but anyway, I just love the wide range of colours, and how I can change the ink colour any time! I also hate uniballs cause every time I write with them, my writing looks scruffy….

[@Bellonging]

I used to hate gel pens as a kid as they were always getting clogged and they never wrote as smoothly as pencils. But I splurged on some Pilot Juice Ups (0.4) recently, and they're so nice!! (Even tho they're expensive) They write absurdly smoothly and are mostly opaque even tho they have a tiny tip. I am a little worried they'll "dry up" as I have a Pilot Hybrid Medium (1.0) that just Will Not Write. But they've been excellent so far.

[@handmadebyhoneybun]

I love a good rollerball pen, however I’ve been using a Zebra Surari 1.0 for my daily driver. I love how smooth it is.

[@jcnorn]

I love the sakura pigma graphic and micron pens so much

[@randoleonelrodriguezcastil3042]

what pen is in the 3:20?

[@shrimpbisque]

I tend to prefer water-based inks for writing and oil/alcohol-based inks for coloring. My main coloring pens are Sharpies (of which I own about sixty different colors), and my current daily driver for writing is a 0.5mm Zebra G-402. It's got some of the smoothest and most consistent ink flow I've ever seen in a ballpoint; as soon as I tried it, I was in love.

[@holaphoebe]

I use a Uniball Signo as my everyday. If I need to get more precise, I switch to a thin felt tip, like a LePen. The friction slows my writing down 😂

[@withlove_nikki]

I feel like I'm at a turning point in my life or something, haha. I've always used ballpoint pens, or just whatever was the cheapest at the time. I journal long-form, and my hands hurt like mad after each writing session. it's been pointed out to me by friends that I write really hard, but I didn't even think this could be because of the pen I'm using. lately I've been thinking about getting a good pen, and have been interested in fountain pens. I can't wait to try one out! I really hope it'll help with my hand pains because condensing my thoughts is just *not* an option for the way my brain works 😅

[@JonathanARae]

Thanks for putting your work into this. Why are Parker pens so nice. I like pens that grip Ike a pencil.

[@Malditachulada]

Archival ink in my Galaxy Pilot VP 🖋️

[@melanarbs]

A friend gave me a kaweco sport a month ago... And I fell in love with how it writes! It got me in a rabbit hole of fountain pens and inks, and I can't seem to get out! Help! I want more!

[@heathergleiser]

Welcome to the cult-er, club! 😉 I got that same pen about two weeks ago and it’s the eighth fountain pen I’ve gotten since last year.

[@arapaimagold8088]

You want to get out? iPad Pro and Pencil.

[@ReptarsaurusRex]

My favorite pens are Sakura Microns and Copics for art. I love the way the Micron anniversary collection looks with the black barrel and gold detail. Even though the ink is the exact same, I like them more than my regular Microns

[@danilotezzarozeng8198]

Nice video! I recently bought some waterbased 0.4 mm markers, but i'm having problems with bleedthrough on my notebooks. What kind of paper should i use?

[@rajanandck]

I love energel 💜

[@azadehfattahi9076]

Gute Informationen 👍Danke 🙏💖

[@SunshineFL]

Nice information

[@shadowrunner2323]

Funny enough, I just bought a bottle of Nostalgia ink, the Sierra Mist color. It's holding up well against my highlighters and I love the color. My daily pens are a pair of Fountain pens (different inks), but my go-to for anything they won't write on is a .38mm Uni-ball One gel pen.

[@littleaes]

I mostly use gel pens, but sometimes I use ballpoints for a quick note or two.

[@celesteamberbagley3996]

I like a mixture of different pens for different jobs. But my go to pen is the Pentel one. It’s small tip is perfect for me as I’m a messy writer also it drys so quickly and doesn’t leave my paper looking like a spider has fallen in an inkwell. I do also like to use a fountain pen with purple ink. It’s a throwaway one but I can’t remember what kind.

[@richakingwani9286]

Is there any thick dark black marker for scrapbooking ?

[@ritaharris2372]

I am in love with my new fountain pens, but use the others for crafting mixed media. My handwriting has improved with the use of the fountain pen, but I have a long way to go.

[@space302]

You forgot to specify that permanent markers are not practical for writing on paper because they have loads of bleedthrough due to their solvent-based ink. Speaking of it, most gel pens I tried are very prone to bleedthough, especially the Pilot and Pentel ones. The Uni, not so much. For felt-tips, bleedthough is usually low, except for the pens that have an ink tank, such as he Pilot Signpen.

[@BadBlackBunny]

I feel like they are best as a really cute back-up pen. For me, I've never NEEDED a pen and not have it in some form or a way to get one. But mini everything else is my JAM! tiny staplers, tiny tape, TEEENY highlighter (yeah, that's appealing to me but not a pen 🤷🏾) are too cute to resist. ALSO Stephanie is hilarious!

[@FerralVideo]

My favorite is fountain pens. Got started with Noodlers' (Aircorps, Heart of Darkness, Blue Ghost, Dark Matter, 54th Mass), then got a small pile of shimmering inks (that clog my EF nibs! ;.;) from varying manufacturers (J. Herbin Bleu Ocean, Dominant Industry Lapis Lazuli, Colorverse Cat), grabbed a Diamine Twilight not long ago, and Colorverse Quasar. Pens include two Twsbi Ecos, a penbbs 494, a Hongdian Black Forest, a Platinum Preppy, (all EF), Pilot Petit1 (F), a box of Arteza disposables (M), a couple Moonmans (C1, T1, both F), and a pile of cheaper generic and/or knockoff pens (EF and F). Close second place is shared between gel pens and low-viscosity ballpoints. Gel pens were my gateway to good stationery when I found one lost on the floor in school, and my Jetstream Alphagel has enlightened me to low-viscosity ballpoints. Last but not least are the workhorse standard ballpoint. While standard ones aren't as enjoyable to write with as the above, I respect that they work in situations that gels and fountains don't. Plus my beloved Rotring Quattro takes D1s, and D1 Gel probably runs out even faster than an International Short cartridge or converter....

[@amethystwolf24572]

Ballpoint and gel are my go-tos. I really dislike rollerballs. I haven't done anything with fountain pens (but am dabbling in calligraphy with a Pilot Parallel) or any markers other than basic Sharpies. I'm not an artist, and I write almost exclusively on paper.

[@anthonywilliams8956]

Try the BIC Cristal medium point! It has worked well for me for decades! Gel pens I don't like. Fountain pens are messy.

[@DL-idk]

And you have me, who bought all my stationeries based on their look

[@basicdose.9872]

Love Sharpie

[@marcelandrearosalesperezro6079]

Oh, I have a Pentel “Clena” dark blue as in the video ❤️ I actually use the “Clena” version in black, blue and red for my everyday. I really like Pentel Energel so much, is a great affordable option you can find almost anywhere. JetPens please send to Mexico.