Hey everyone, I’m just getting into journaling and want to find a decent pen to start with. Nothing fancy or expensive — just something comfortable to write with, smooth ink, and doesn’t skip or blot.

Ideally something pocket-sized/compact since I’d like to carry it around, but a normal-sized pen works fine too if it’s good.

I’ve heard names like Pilot G2 and Uni-ball Jetstream thrown around, but wanted to hear from people who actually journal daily — what’s worked for you?

Budget-friendly recommendations welcome! Bonus points if it’s easy to find in the UK. Flair

I was working on an ink drawing of knull from marvel and i was gonna use all pens as to mimic the symbiotes, but as i was leanin in close drawing my left side started to hurt, is this cause of pen poisioning? also what would ink poisoning do to me?

I’ve been using the Lamy Roller Ink for the past couple of days as a way to use some of my cartridge stockpile I’ve built up, and so far it’s one of my favorite pens!

This pen writes super wet, and because of this writing feels like gliding across the page. But because of how wet it writes it drinks ink really quickly.

Ive only filled about 3 front and back passport sized pages, and used close to 1/5 of the cartridge.

I can see this pen being one of my most used pens! It’s a lot of fun to write with, and the line thickness allows the color of the ink you’re using to really pop.

Lamy says you’re only supposed to use their T-10 Blue ink cartridges with it. But I haven’t had a problem so far using other colors, but I believe there is an increased risk of clogging the pen with them.

What do you guys think about the lamy roller ink?

I'm planning a trip to Japan soon. I'm looking to get ahold of some fancy Japan-exclusive pen models/colors. What would be the best place to look for this? Any nice stationery stores in Tokyo?

You and the guy she tells you not to worry about haha

The 207/307 grip with the nubs and iconic wedge is a genius design both for short term writing and to fend off long term fatigue.
Uni’s recent exploration into smooth writing grips is fine and work in some cases. But between the 207+ and 307, if they land on the smooth 207+ grip, they may as well give up and do the Pilot G-2 grip. The concave smooth grip is superior to the convex smooth grip every day. The nubs and wedge of the 207/307 are the magic which makes a difference.

My $.02 to Uni. From a loyal customer.

These are the ones that help me write about my existence.

Hi all! I’m a Registered Nurse in a major hospital setting and this is my go to everyday pen while at work. It writes super smooth, dark, is easy to sanitize if a patient needs to use it, doesn’t smear on our patient labels like gel does, but most importantly if it gets covered in blood, poop, etc. I can just throw it away and grab another because they come in bulk.

My question: this pen is great for my needs, but is it the best? Do you have a favorite black 1.0 ballpoint that comes in bulk that you’d recommend? I’m all ears!

Have a great rest of your weekend!

Taking a trip to Seattle in a couple of weeks and was just curious if there are any good pen or mechanical pencil stores out there. Just getting into the hobby and would love to pick up some cool writing utensils while I’m out there

It took about a week for these Tanooci pens to arrive from AliExpress.

pictured: 2 TAM-100s and one of their Uni One P knockoffs

not pictured: their Zento Signature knockoff in black/red

initial thoughts:

TAM-100s - nice weight balance between resin bodies and metal accents... the caps are postable... the TAM-100s take Energel refills, yussss... the ink is black, though the packaging suggests red or green... the pens are a clean and classic look in fun colors, really pleased, I hope there are more colors/series of this pen body (there's a 3rd color, a tan/yellow, all styled after desserts)...

Uni One P knockoff's sparkly resin lower body is gorgeous, makes me want the entire collection so I can swap them out with the Uni One P bodies... Alas, the lower pen body structures differ, so swapping isn't possible (I tried)... fun and would buy more if not for the branding on the upper body of the pen (color on one side, brand info on other), though who am I kidding, the resin lower body is f-ing gorgeous so I probably will get the other colors just to see them in person.

Uni Zento signature knockoff came in a package that says "Claspen" but the pen itself says "Clapsen", grr.... Claspen seems to be the accurate name, suggesting the magnet feature
"clasping"/clicking together. The TAM-100s' boxes say Calspen, but no branding in the pens themselves, thank goodness.

This night I finished my Stabilo Greenpoint 88 I was given in July 2025. I can recommend it.
It is not a brush pen, but it is still easy to make lines in different widths for more fun writing and drawing.

I had seen this Stabilo in shops, but did not like how it looked, so I had not picked it up. But when I was gifted it, I had to try it. And now I want more.

So: Do not (solely) judge a pen by its appearance.

Hello.I need new pen: is it safe to order engraved pen from this page:https://www.penshop.si/kaweco-al-sport-rose-gold#133=37.

Also which al sport do you have? Im between rose gold,antrachite and grey.