I’ve posted many pen reviews over the years from my favorite gel pens, ballpoint pens, erasable pens, those that come in large rainbow packs, papermate inkjoy dupes and those with yellow ink you can actually see. My opinions of pens have changed over the years as I’ve tried more pens and become more critical with…
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Pen Brands Comparison (and my favorite pens for each brand)
If you’re shopping for pens but can’t afford to buy all the pens, then I’ve put together a comparison comparing the different ranges for each pen brand, if they’re prone to ghosting or smearing and my favorite range for each pen brand. If you’d prefer a PDF version you download it here. Existing subscribers can…
Ballpoint versus gel pens: which are better for planning?
What’s the difference between gel and ballpoint pens? Quite a lot! Ballpoint pens versus gel pens Ballpoint Pens Use a ‘dry’ ink that is less prone to smudging and smearing Better for thin paper when you want to avoid ghosting and bleed through Write best on washi tape (as they’re less prone to ink smearing)…
Yellow pen swatches (and my recommended pens that have yellow ink you can actually see)
How I use different types of pens when planning
5 Pen brands that are similar but cheaper than the Staedtler Triplus Fineliner 0.3mm
The Staedtler Triplus fineliner are popular pens but are definitely in the more expensive pen price range…. so here are 5 similar but cheaper alternatives. All of the pens on this list: Write smoothly Have a similar style / appearance (e.g. tri grip) Similar ink colors Similar pen tip size Related: My Favorite Fineliner Pens for Planning…