From Journaling to Note Taking, Doodling to Drawing, These Pens Do It All

The pen is mightier than the sword, but depending on your writing (or fighting) style, the type of pen you use is up to personal preference. While many of us spend our lives in search of the perfect pen (it’s right up there with finding the perfect bathing suit and perfect pair of jeans), sometimes there’s not just one pen that can fulfill every need. There’s a reason children’s pencil cases are so big. Life needs a lot of different writing instruments.

The world of pens is a vast one, but we’ve narrowed down the list to include our favorite pens for journaling, note-taking, drawing, doodling, and helping to keep us organized. Two of the pens we’ve highlighted come in a wide rainbow of colors, making them great study aids, helping to organize calendars, excellent for school assignments, and featuring fine tips that are appropriate for older kids, teens and adults.

We’ve also included a black gel rollerball pen that we love for everyday writing and drawing, with the G2 pen better suited for high school students and older. With quick-drying and long-lasting ink, these pens will keep users going through exams, long nights of studying, and busy board meetings.

Whether you want to add some color to your notes or finally find the pen you’ve been searching for, we’ve got you covered with three great options.