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Ballpoint Pens

Meet the ballpoint pen - the world's most common writing instrument! With a stainless steel or brass ball at the bottom, ballpoint pens glide smoothly across the page. This is important if you're writing quickly, whether it's journaling or notetaking. You can also get ballpoint pens for as cheap as 25 cents each!

Key features:

Dye or oil-based ink (sometimes refillable) that comes in a variety of colors
Metal ball at the tip for smooth writing
Click, twist, or remove cap to write
Able to be bought in bulk for cheap

Fountain Pens

Do you want to look and feel like a boss? Pick up a fountain pen! These fancy pens are similar to quills, only the ink is held inside rather than in a separate dip bottle. The best fountain pen may be a bit of a splurge, but it's worth it if you're looking for nice gifts for authors, professionals, or students.

Key features:

Water-based ink (sometimes refillable) in a dark black color
Faux gold or chrome accents
Metal nib at the tip for precise, clean lines
Expensive price

Rollerball Pens

Rollerball pens are very similar to ballpoint pens, only they use a more viscous water-based ink. This makes your words and lines more permanent and less likely to smear across the page. The ink is also typically darker, which results in an eye-pleasing print.

Key features:

Water-based ink in a variety of colors
Metal ball at the tip that glides on the page
Click, twist, or remove cap to write. Able to be bought in bulk for cheap

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Gel Pens
You may be thinking of the gel pens you used as a teenager to doodle hearts on your notebooks. However, gel pens are much more than that! These stylish pens come can be filled with many water-based inks in every color imaginable. The ink may take longer to dry, but it's worth it for the crisp, dark lines that are created.

Key features:

Water-based ink in a variety of colors (including metallic, neon, and glitter options)
Metal ball or felt tip
Click, twist, or remove cap to write
Affordable

Disposable Stick Pens

If you need a bunch of cheap pens, you can't go wrong with disposable stick pens. These budget-friendly pens usually have a thin stick-shaped barrel and are designed for temporary use. Get a bunch if you need pens for a busy event like a job fair, college registration, or trade show.

Key features:

Pointed tip that writes in a variety of ink colors
Thin, stick-shaped barrel
Click, twist, or remove cap to write
Extremely cheap to buy in bulk

Retractable (Click) Pens

Aah - you got to love that satisfying click noise from a retractable pen! Like other styles, this pen can write in many different ink colors. You can also choose from thin or thick barrels made from plastic or metal. Ballpoint pens usually have a clicker on top, making this a very popular style.

Key features:

Wide variety of ink colors to choose from
Clicks to write
Thin or thick barrel
Affordable to buy in bulk

Stylus Pens

We use our cell phones, laptops, or tablets for everything these days. That's why it's useful to have at least one stylus pen. You can switch between the ink and the stylus tip, which is ultimately the best of both worlds when it comes to notetaking!

Key features:

Writes in a variety of ink colors
Rubber tip that works on compatible touchscreen devices
Click or twist to write or access stylus tip
Thin or thick barrel

Felt Pens

Felt pens are basically markers, but with a thinner felt tip on the end. They're very popular for pen and ink drawings as they can be used to create thicker and darker lines and shapes. Use a felt pen if you're an artist, or if you need to make sure a memo is easy to see at work.

Key features:

Dark oil-based ink
Felt tip on the end
Usually has a cap
Thinner barrel than markers

Novelty Pens

Are you looking for cool pens to give out as gifts? You can't go wrong with novelty pens, which have an unusual shape, clicker, or color. They may even do something extra like spin, light up, clean your phone screen, or stick to your desk. These wacky pens are fun for all ages!

Key features:

Writes in a variety of ink colors
Click, twist, or remove cap to write
Unique barrel shape, color, or clicker
May have something extra like a flashlight, whistle, fidget spinner, microfiber cloth, etc.

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Refillable Ink Pens

If you do a lot of writing, refillable pens are the luxury pens for you! You can replace the ink once it runs out, saving you from having to run out and buy a new pen in the future. Both ballpoint or fountain pens can be refillable, which is a good feature to look for if you're splurging on something expensive.

Key features:

Ink reservoir can be refilled once it runs out
Available as a ballpoint or fountain pen
Usually has an elegant metal barrel
Often comes with a removable cap

Multi-Ink Pens

Why settle for one ink color when you can have 3, 4, of 5? With multi-ink pens, you can click between different colors, which often includes at least black, blue, and red, but sometimes even purple, green, or pink. These are particularly great pens for students since they can use them to take detailed notes.

Key features:

Metal ball or felt tip
Typically has a thick barrel
Contains 3 to 5 ink colors
Click down on each color to write

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Highlighter Pens

Highlighter pens are just as good as multi-ink pens when it comes to notetaking. All you have to do is click or remove the cap to switch between the pen and the highlighter. Make sure you have plenty of these pens in your office or classroom.

Key features:

Metal ball at the tip for writing
Pen typically writes in black ink
Highlighter comes in yellow, orange, green, purple, blue, pink, or orange
Click or remove cap to switch between pen and highlighter

Lefty Pens

10% of people are left-handed, and it can sometimes be a struggle to find pens that don't smear as they write. Be mindful of the lefties by looking for lefty pens that have fast-drying ink and glide smoothly on the paper.

Key features:

Quick-drying ink in many different colors
Metal ball at the tip
May have a special left-handed grip on the barrel
Click, twist, or remove cap to write

Antimicrobial Pens

The COVID-19 pandemic made us all more cognizant of our health and hygiene. Prevent the spread of germs by using antimicrobial pens, which inhibit the growth of any bacteria, viruses, or fungi. These pens are a must at medical offices, restaurants, and by the register at stores.

Key features:

Antimicrobial properties that prevent the growth of germs
Writes in a variety of ink colors
Click to write
Ballpoint or disposable stick style pen

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Fisher Space Pens

Are you planning on going to Mars? Bring along a Fisher Space pen for all your notes. Fisher has worked with NASA for years, providing pens that work in zero gravity environments and even underwater! You'll have these pens for the rest of your life since they don't run out of ink very quickly.

Key features:

Comes in over 85 designs and styles
Pressurized ink cartridges with refillable ink
Writes while holding the pen in any direction and on almost any surface, including underwater
Estimated shelf life: 100 years

Reed Pens

Pretend like you live in ancient Egypt and pick up a reed pen! These styluses were commonly used on papyrus and for carving into clay. Today, you'll find wood reed pens that can be dipped in ink and used for calligraphy and art projects.

Key features:

No ink reservoir
Dipped in ink bottle or bowl to write or draw
Made from wood or bamboo
Split nib on the bottom

Dip Pens

Dip, also known as nib pens, are an absolute must when it comes to creating intricate calligraphy and other works of art. While some people fill these pens with ink using an eyedropper or syringe, it's much more common to dip them into bottles or bowls filled with ink.

Key features:

Dipped in ink bottle or bowl to write or draw
Clogs if it isn't cleaned regularly
No ink reservoir
Metal nib mounted in a wood, glass, metal, or plastic holder

Ink Brush Pens

Ink brush pens are used for calligraphy and painting. They're beautiful in appearance, with gold, silver, jade, bamboo, or ivory handles. They also have handmade brushes using goat, buffalo, wolf, deer, tiger, or rabbit hair. Brush pens are extremely popular in many Asian countries, most notably China and Japan.

Key features:

Dipped in ink or paint
Brush on the tip that's made from soft or coarse animal hair
Long or short brush pens to create different line thickness
Bamboo, gold, silver, jade, or ivory handle

Calligraphy Pens

Aside from dip and brush pens, you will also find certain fountain pens and other writing tools that are used for calligraphy. There are even specially-made Japanese pens that are designed for you to create beautiful handwritten letters, invitations, and DIY projects.

Key features:

Ink cartridges or dipped in ink bottles
Look similar to fountain pens
Metal tip that's either flat, round, or pointed
Interchangeable nibs for thick or thin lines

Technical Pens

Architects, engineers, and drafters love to use technical pens while working. These specialized writing instruments come with either a refillable or replaceable ink cartridge as well as interchangeable tips that allow for different thicknesses.

Key features:

Refillable ink cartridge
Needle point tip that's designed for precision
Interchangeable tips for varying thickness in the lines
Comes with white, yellow, brown, blue, or black ink

Ruling Pens

If you love to draw, ruling pens are the writing tool for you! They are designed for precision - all you have to do is adjust the screw on the barrel to increase or decrease the width of the line you're creating. Not only are these technical pens wonderful for artists, but they're also handy for engineers and architects.

Key features:

Usually writes in black ink
Aluminum or stainless steel barrel
Tapered tip for precision
Screw on the barrel that can be adjusted to change the width of the lines

Smart Pens

It's not enough for our pens to just be pens in this digital world. Nowadays you'll find pens with some kind of smart technology built inside, whether it's an LED light, camera, microphone, audio recorder, or mini computer. All you need is the right USB charger, and you're good to go!

Key features:

Often rechargeable
Extra tech feature built inside
May work like a stylus on touchscreen devices
Comes with or without ink

Check-Safe Pens

Several millions of people today have been victims of identity theft. You don't want to be a part of that statistic, so protect yourself by signing checks using a check-safe pen. The ink can't be washed off, which saves you the headache of dealing with fraud. These metal pens are excellent gifts for business tycoons or those who work in finance.

Key features:

Metal ball at the tip
Writes in black ink
Permanent ink that doesn't fade and can't be washed away
Usually made from metal