The Best Pens and Pencils for Journaling

Watch this video to see the best journaling pens and pencils, plus our favorite journals to use with them. Shop all the items mentioned at JetPens.com: to.jetpens.com/3xETXpo
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0:00 Intro
0:18 BEST BALLPOINT PEN
Ballograf Epoca P Ballpoint Pens to.jetpens.com/3k6OmUN
Stalogy 365Days Notebooks to.jetpens.com/3xCBz07
0:57 BEST FOUNTAIN PEN
TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens to.jetpens.com/2Vz2HPE
JetPens Kanso Noto Notebooks to.jetpens.com/2VEsvtP
1:35 BEST FINELINER
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens to.jetpens.com/3xBUFne
Rhodia Webnotebooks to.jetpens.com/3i0offp
2:12 BEST GEL PEN
Zebra Sarasa Vintage Gel Pens to.jetpens.com/3z3D9J1
Midori MD Notebooks to.jetpens.com/3k742HC
2:48 BEST MARKER
Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Dot Double-Sided Markers to.jetpens.com/3r68ojR
Kokuyo Perpanep Tsuru Tsuru Notebooks to.jetpens.com/3AXSEDI
3:24 BEST ROLLERBALL PEN
Uni-ball Vision Elite Rollerball Pens to.jetpens.com/3ectibz
Yamamoto Cosmo Note Notebook to.jetpens.com/2U0jj28
4:00 BEST MECHANICAL PENCIL
Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencils to.jetpens.com/3k8Ry22
Leuchtturm1917 Softcover Medium Notebooks to.jetpens.com/2T9TXyC
4:34 BEST WOODEN PENCIL
Blackwing Pencils to.jetpens.com/3B4vxrx
Moleskine Classic Notebooks to.jetpens.com/3ec1LHd
▬▬ ✦ R E L A T E D V I D E O S ✦ ▬▬
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[@JetPens]

@3:56 we used the Uni-ball Vision Elite BLX Red Black pen for the top line & Brown Black pen for the bottom lines: to.jetpens.com/3ectibz The sheen you see from the pens on the Cosmo Note may not appear on most papers.

[@bjorkalways]

5:44 so she's the one with the beautiful handwriting

[@JetPens]

What are your favorite pens for journaling? Let us know in the comments and give us a like for more videos like this!

[@thesparkypilot]

The kanso noto and TWSBI eco is the combo I use!!! I love it!!!!!

[@ey6502]

Why does Zebra Sarasa 0.5 and Deli Gel Pen not here? I love Zebra and Deli, btw, can you make the best brushpen? Or brushpen that affordable, i need it Sorry, my english grammar

[@ey6502]

@Jasmine Watts but its the vintage right?

[@Aykela]

Pilot frixion on any paper! I have a old special edition frixion, metal, slim and very durable. Has a cap tough.

[@onishojo9430]

I love the Papermate Inkjoy gel pens oh my god they're great for drawinf

[@AdventuresInFantasy]

I'm there for pretty much any fountain pen just because I can change out the ink to suit my mood. I like making my journals really colorful with the writing. I will say this for people that want something fairly waterproof: oil-based inks generally are water-resistant after they dry... or at least my cheap ones were when I tested them. I still suggest picking something of quality but oil-based inks, in general, seem to do the job, even the cheap ones.

[@deardollitaa]

early to see the video! im happy there’s another jetpens video to watch! ☺️ (and it’s a helpful guide!)

[@Ink2Screen]

Thank you for the outtakes, they really make my day. As for favourite pens to journal, I'm very partial these days to the TWSBI Diamond with M nib because it just captures both the ink and is so smooth to write with!

[@godislovedayany5098]

I was watching this and my sister said “ why you obsessed with pens? It’s just a pen!” 😑

[@nxthayden484]

My parents when I buy Japanese of Korean stationary: ArE YoU tRyiNg tO bE sOmEoNe YoUr Not?! sTuUuUpId!!!

[@andimarus]

@@nxthayden484 lmao, ask them that when they buy a Japanese or Korean car

[@catc.9821]

Only stationery lovers will understand…😌

[@bixby451]

Don’t worry, you’re in a safe place here, we’re all the same 🙌🏼😂

[@jasmine6002]

Sister,my sis does the exact same thing😑. You are not alone

[@andimarus]

TWSBI Eco is my favorite fountain pen, hands dooooooown. (Unrelated, but I love that Stephanie narrates this but definitely doesn't do the hand modeling so people don't come after her for her pen grip. Poor girl. I'm here for you. #weirdgrippersunite)

[@thesparkypilot]

Love the eco and the Go!

[@sadie1486]

YEAH #weirdgrippersunite

[@julyjeanne5441]

Finally. I've been waiting for this from jetpens

[@kataramommy]

I love MD journal. I wish the cotton came back! My go to pen these days is the blen. Great video.

[@jadwigaweever]

You write beautiful and your videos are so calming and it's nice!!!

[@cheer614]

I CANT GET OVER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE WRITING IS REALLY WOWW

[@Aozora210]

I've been an afficionado of Sarasa since more than 10 years ago... Never heard or seen the vintage set tho. That's so beautiful. The clean color dot is also so cute and pretty aah

[@Floofy_3421]

How!? the ink is hands down,THE BEST IN THE SARASA LINE.

[@geniusfollower]

Jetpens here reminding us all how broke we are.

[@lanceokami3567]

One day 🤩

[@maryannford7665]

😁 Indeed!

[@aaryapanse5851]

I've been journaling for 4 years now, but this was so much helpful. Tysm

[@LaLa_ArtGal]

I have TWO Ballograf pens now, and I love them so much!

[@nat4465]

Thank you for your informative videos. I really like to journal lengthy entries. I stopped for some time because it actually would hurt one of my fingers. (I started again once I used Rocketbook and Frixion pens, I don’t have to press so hard on their paper) I didn’t realize until watching your videos recently that the type of pen you use matters. I never cared for gel like pens or how ink would come out. The uniball vision elite sound perfect for me if I were to ever return to traditional paper 😊 it looks like it writes so beautifully. For now, I’d definitely consider the Frixion pens (which I’m so happy you have great content on that too) since they work with my set up at the moment.

[@kaylie.sears.]

im loving stephanie’s voice overs lately! 😄☺️

[@mickle.pickle]

first time i'm early to an upload! excited to see what's next!

[@waltski4375]

All the choices are great but my favorite combination is the TWSBI Eco/Kanso Noto (Tomoe)!

[@ambarrose]

Loved the idea of this video. You always show us new stuff going on.

[@studymore67]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqaUXpuQjdh_npo

[@spilo-soma]

i just got my midori MD notebook and I love it! you can decorate it by getting pressed flower stickers that match the book mark!

[@maryannford7665]

Ooooh! I’m gonna have to look for one!

[@jaeggirl]

Sarasa vintage pens are also my favourite. Used to love the pentel energel needle tips but they’re simply not that fast on drying so it often smudges even for a right handed writer. I actually have most of these except for the fountain pen notebooks mentioned, they’re really great products!

[@franzgregorysales6768]

I love your videos Jetpens!

[@jlstrick1]

You have 2 of my all time favorites: uniball and Sarasa !

[@paulherman5822]

I'm "camp fountain pen" all the way, because I've not found anything else that didn't hurt to use. I like to change up my inks fairly often, so the Eco is not the best for me. I prefer vintage sac fillers of some sort or cartridge converter pens. They tend to hold about the same amount of ink, about .7 mL, which works well for me. The journal paired with the Eco, I am interested in. 😉

[@TamikaCClark]

Y’all are making me rethink my ink selection.

[@yamigekusu]

Rhodia paper is my JAM! I keep a couple of notebooks at hand to take notes during my gaming sessions (puzzles, materials needed for stuff, etc). Also it's an excuse to use my fountain pens and vision elite pens lmao

[@countduckula9977]

Brilliant video!

[@ejboshart0161]

I can back up the TWSBI Eco! Great pens.

[@BethieD]

Very informative!!!

[@nouna8803]

My fav are the uni ball they write so smooth and good but u have to pick the right paper for them

[@GrungeFairy11]

I'm loving the Journaling videos 💜💜 I wish I could get all off the supplies unfortunately dollar is so expensive 😩 plus I don't think jetpens ships to Brazil ;(

[@vidhathrigarimella6003]

i never understood the sakura pigma micron pens (i'm not an artist and i don't draw in my journal) but those are just so nice to write with and the ink flow and wide range of sizes are superior to other fineliners 100000000/10 would recommend

[@maryannford7665]

I wholeheartedly agree! 🌸

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Very nice , Thanks

[@goose4342]

Papermate Sharpwriter #2 is my favorite mechanical pencil.

[@fabianlopez2060]

Could you guys ease do a video on the best colored gel pen(s) for note taking?

[@DCHAN34]

The Sakura Pigma Micron 01 is my favourite.

[@atlibaltaci]

Hello there. I just met your channel. I send you greetings from Turkey. I have a great interest in stationery products. Of course, the arrival of products from abroad to Turkey and because of the exchange rate differences and taxes, a very long product there is very expensive for us. This situation makes it very difficult for us to buy stationery or technological products. I wish our economy to improve one day, and I dream of days when we can reach these products at worthy prices. I enjoy watching your videos. Best regards.

[@livingmypassion7883]

Useful 👌

[@Angayasse]

Moleskine enlarged is my go to notebook since Miquelrius no longer has the 300 page A5 faux leather notebook. I still cry over that but its not available anywhere. For pens, I use mostly Herbin inks and Sarasa pens.

[@moonlitplanning]

I also love pentel energel 0.5!

[@bixby451]

My favourites are the Uniball Signo and the Zebra Sarasa ❤️ Although I’ve been writing with a Uniball Jetstream and a Kaweco Classic Sport (fountain pen) and they both have been great too! Wow, I’m a stationery nerd

[@maryannford7665]

Aficionado! If you’re a pen nerd, 😬 eek! So am I. 😀

[@deliciouspan3426]

ZEBRA SARASA IS THE BEST!! Top Tier!

[@lincheers8818]

I love your channel, greets from Perú ✨ Maybe you can do a vid about themes or how to start journaling please 🥺

[@JetPens]

We have a playlist dedicated to journaling, including topics! kzbin.info/aero/PLSMVvri4yXjixitcz0Up1R4HpoMfqEofv

[@lincheers8818]

@@JetPens thanks 😊

[@dleon3406]

None of my choices made the cut but I now know what i want. Keep those videos coming.

[@JetPens]

What are your choices? Curious to know!

[@dleon3406]

@@JetPens I recently went to a big city about 4 hours away where there’s a stationery store. I found some zebra sarasa, preppy platinum fp, some Schneider xpress and some yasutomo liquid stylist pens. Where I love there’s only Walmart Target and Office Depot. There’s no real stationery stores. I’m loving your KZbin channel because pens and pads are my thing. I’m seeing some great stuff and I’ll be ordering things online. Thanks. Howdy from Alamo Texas 👋

[@Rengokuwhatareyoudoing]

​@@JetPenshey i have a question do you ship to India?

[@JetPens]

​@@Rengokuwhatareyoudoing Hi there! You can check to see if we're shipping to your region by adding your desired items to cart, then filling out your shipping information under "Calculate Shipping": www.jetpens.com/cart We hope that helps!

[@lili721]

Uniball Vision are my favorite.

[@alexandrafay8930]

Relate so much to trying a pen and then wanting to buy it, and (attempting) to avoid that by not trying pens.

[@nootsdoodles]

I got a bic 4 multi pen with a mechanical pencil and three color inks .

[@elyraya.1812]

Ohhhh I was about to start on my Kanso Noto but not sure what pen to use.

[@einstein87]

Stephanie!! We miss you! ❤️

[@Azyx101]

I would like to recommend Matador pens. They can be bought in Bangladesh and maybe you can a get a deal for it on EBay, they are great pen and come in vivid colours and even Gold! Sadly, the ink is always black, it’s *proper* black. There are the Matador Elegants and the Matador All-Times. Both have good quality

[@maktub224]

I aint a big gel pen guy but the sarasa pen sum different ong💯

[@Vanessa-ts2xh]

Platinum preppy is the best , less price than others u can write it in almost all papers ! The best

[@siddharthc2426]

Fountain pen has its own pleasure☺😋

[@katiehill4216]

Sakura Micron...every time! ❤

[@leelarautela9278]

Uniball pens are so nice

[@havoveegandhi3947]

My favourites Sarasa ball pens Pentel mechanical pencil.

[@rmgalardo]

I can confirm the TWSBI Eco and Kanso Noto are the perfect pairing!

[@BrooklynBeka]

do you know if it will hold up to stubs and broads?

[@rmgalardo]

@@BrooklynBeka It does :)

[@parvathybaiju6564]

who have seen this like a million times???!?

[@bucketbucket4027]

I love love loveee sending handwritten letters, but I've been pretty busy and have been traveling a lot lately. Good thing I came across an app where you send a text and they turn it into a pretty letter…. Let me know if you want to know what app I used :)

[@thejournalistgambit9932]

Amazing video! So what would be the best Blackwing pencil to draw with?

[@JetPens]

Blackwing Matte! It's the softest of the pencil models.

[@niichan7809]

agree or not Japanese pens do have cool and unique mechanism

[@mkz42279]

Oh! When you see pens you own, you know you are heading somewhere with your stationary!

[@robertasrocha5927]

❤️❤️😍😍

[@khankhattak.]

a laptop with good screen, battery life and keyboard is the best tool now a days (a better option as a gift for student is in max 500$ range)

[@chiragmistry318]

Sis can u do pens for students the pen we use get blooding . Pls

[@CayBij]

What are the pens best for lefties? Like extremely fast drying in ball point pens..

[@JetPens]

You might find our guide to the best lefty-friendly pens useful! www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Best-Lefty-Friendly-Pens-and-Writing-Supplies/pt/891

[@hannahdl_]

Try pilot acro 300 it's soooooo smoooooooth

[@meenghosh245]

I use fountain pen

[@BoulderJR]

Musgrave Harvest Pro and Tennessee Red pencils are as good as Blackwing, less expensive and are made in the USA

[@jinntaliswrites]

The Midori Sarasa combo is my favorite!

[@studymore67]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqaUXpuQjdh_npo

[@averyjohnson6436]

I've heard a lot about the TWSBI ECO, but I'm kinda on the fence about it. I'd prefer to get a converter for my Platinum Preppy instead of getting a whole new pen. I don't know where I got this "only one fountain pen" idea from, but I just don't want an extensive collection of them.

[@MsRamona7]

It's "TWSBI" :)

[@averyjohnson6436]

@@MsRamona7 Oh, thank you. I'll correct it.

[@averyjohnson6436]

Update, I now have 5 fountain pens.

[@kens9531]

what pen and ink color were used for 3:56? PLS IM BEGGING. i can’t find any uni-ball vision elite with the same color or metallic sheen on the jet pens website. maybe it’s just the angle, but i would LOVE to know the exact color and pen

[@mpenna8572]

Ditto! Ran it back, paused the vid, and scrolled the comments to see of there was an answer to exactly this!

[@authoreyes101]

But can the ink and paper stand up to tears?

[@labulabuland]

3:56

[@-matchatea-]

That 0.7 mm fineliner tip scared me

[@TonyaB005]

👍🏻

[@trikalsandhyapatil9811]

I want automatic pen that can write what I think 🤭🤭🤭😁😁😁😜

[@hannahkisha5548]

I have many things that same as ur stuff

[@notconvincedgranny6573]

3:55 - what ink was that! The sheening...

[@JetPens]

It's the Uni-ball Vision Elite we paired it with! www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-Vision-Elite-Rollerball-Pens/ct/1685

[@penelopefp]

Awh...I can't believe my favorite frixion oens weren't included!! And the paper moving up and down while writing......ugh....I can't watch! 🤣

[@SocksAndPuppets]

The Sakura Pigma Micron is more expensive, and less good than the Mitsubishi Uni Pin. The Uni Pin has a firmer tip, for more accuracy, and more durability, and better ink to boot.

[@najwanaim4446]

Does sarasa pens have refills? Mine will be out of ink soon.

[@JetPens]

Yes they do! Our refills are here: www.jetpens.com/Zebra-Pen-Refills/ct/396

[@thesparkypilot]

Totally!

[@melgames4813]

I’m early but dk what to say 😝

[@jaygoodwin8833]

Best gel pen: Pentel Energel

[@icedtea241]

I guess jetpens decided it wants to keep dueling my already ridiculous stationery addiction 🙄 oops haha fueling*

[@cazkiwinz4300]

I just found a great video that shows a neat way to repurpose magazines that would make cool (cheap) journal book - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5LLYoKLpraSlZo Another way to use our stationery supplies in a pretty format! 🤗🤗🤗

[@hattibailey7479]

I like to know can you get it at Walmart and Target?😀😀😀😀😀

[@JetPens]

We sell them on our website! www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Best-Pens-for-Journaling/pt/567

[@lavanyabhatia3611]

first!

[@Froyofreeze]

what is the pen at 3:56?

[@JetPens]

It's this one: www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-Vision-Elite-BLX-Rollerball-Pen-0.8-mm-Red-Black/pd/9920

[@Froyofreeze]

@@JetPens Thank you!

[@williamneal9076]

Uniball

[@as-yu4vk]

Did I see you writing "Stuttgart" in the Leuchtturm? 😃 any Germans or Swabians? Hellooo? 😁

[@mariabambinellacruz5632]

Hello hooman

[@vaggelislesies5273]

JetPens Do you well paid for the advertising you do for the pens and pencils you present here?

[@docireland]

I would say that the TWSBI Classic is a better choice than the Eco. The price isn't much more, but the build quality is much higher.

[@Poorti_Marwaha]

If I had enough money I would be buying all of these😭 Broke people problems

[@sk00l64]

I’m just here to stare since I know I’m too poor to buy these

[@katie4623]

Her voice is so much lower in the bloopers.

[@jadhopper5367]

what happened to the original narrator!

[@foodpuppie]

The recommendations were great! This particular voicing wasn't very fun to listen to. The voice was straining with a lot of high-pitch tones. Enthusiasm is good, but warm, calm enthusiasm is best for videos like these.