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Best Gel Pens for 2027: G2, EnerGel, Sarasa & More
The best gel pens compared by use: Pilot G2, Pentel EnerGel, Hi-Tec-C, Sharpie S-Gel, FriXion, ZENTO, Signo 207 and Sarasa Clip. Tip sizes, ink, refills, price.
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Best Fountain Pens for Beginners (2027): 6 Picks
The best beginner fountain pens compared: Pilot Metropolitan, Platinum Preppy, Pilot Kakuno, LAMY safari, TWSBI ECO & Kaweco Sport. Nibs, filling, size, price.
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Best 2027 Journals: Hobonichi, Moleskine & 3 More
The best 2027 journals compared: Hobonichi Techo, Moleskine, Leuchtturm1917, Midori MD Diary and Jibun Techo. Sale dates, start months, sizes, paper and price.
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Best Mechanical Pencils for 2027: 8 Picks Compared
The best mechanical pencils compared: GraphGear 1000, rOtring 600, Kuru Toga, Orenz, DelGuard, P205, Twist-Erase III and BIC, with lead sizes and test rules.
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Monami 153: Korea's Hexagonal Ballpoint Since 1963Fountain pen
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Pens 60 guides
- Monami 153: Korea's Hexagonal Ballpoint Since 1963Price range: $
- Monami Olika: Korea's Budget Cartridge Fountain PenPrice range: $$
- Monami Plus Pen 3000: Korea's 0.4 mm Felt Tip PenPrice range: $
Notebooks 46 guides
- Hobonichi 5-Year Techo: A6 Five-Year Diary 2027–2031Price range: $$$
- KOKUYO Soft Ring Notebook A5: Soft Rings & Dot LinesPrice range: $$
- Tsubame Fools Notebook A5: Paper, Ruling & Sheet CountsPrice range: $
Pencils 30 guides
- Faber-Castell Grip 2001: The Dotted Triangle PencilPrice range: $
- Pilot S20: The Birch-Barrel Drafting PencilPrice range: $$$
- Tombow 8900: Japan's Olive Green Pencil Since 1945Price range: $
Systems 6 guides
- Filofax Original Personal: Rings, Page Size & RefillsPrice range: $$$$
- Louise Carmen Roadbook: Inserts, Leather & SizingPrice range: $$$$
- Notebook Systems Compared: Rings vs Elastic CoversPrice range: $$$–$$$$
Accessories 39 guides
- Diamine Ancient Copper Ink: Shading, Bottle & Dry TimePrice range: $$
- Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo: Moonlit Blue Ink ExplainedPrice range: $$$
- Sailor Shikiori Yama-dori Ink: Teal, Sheen & BottlePrice range: $$
Paper 21 guides
- Fabriano Studio Watercolor Pad: 25% Cotton, 140 lbPrice range: $$
- Maruman Croquis Sketchbook: Thin Paper, 100 SheetsPrice range: $$
- Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Pad: 100% Cotton, 2-PlyPrice range: $$$
Cases 14 guides
- Galen Leather Zippered 10 Slot Pen Case: Size & FitPrice range: $$$
- Rickshaw 3 Pen Long Coozy: Plush Pen Sleeve SizesPrice range: $$$
- Rickshaw Sinclair Model R: Pen Slots, Pocket & SizePrice range: $$$
Stickers 19 guides
- BGM IPPAI Flake Stickers: 45 Foil-Stamped Washi FlakesPrice range: $$
- Hobonichi TSUKI no IRO Sticker Set: 262 Schedule StickersPrice range: $$
- Midori Planner Stickers: Removable PET Icon SheetsPrice range: $
Stamps 16 guides
- Kodomo no Kao Pochitto6: Six Tiny Stamps in One StickPrice range: $$
- Midori Paintable Rotating Date Stamp: Dials & InkPrice range: $$$
- Midori Paintable Stamp Half Size: Pre-Inked Planner StampPrice range: $$
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