Best pen on Reddit

384 reviews from r/pens, r/fountainpens, r/lefthanded and 20 more subreddits

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Pilot

4.5

(69)

"I’m enjoying the Pilot Kakuno EF."

"Pilot Kakuno (ultimate beginner pen!)."

"I would go for kakunos - one for each color."

"If I were allocating $50, I’d get the pilot kakuno with a converter."

"Pilot Kakuno and Platinum Preppy are cooperative, lightweight, affordable pens."

"Look on Jetpens.com and search for Pilot Kakuno."

"The Pilot Kakuno has consistent build quality and is an excellent value."

"I’d say start with a Pilot Kakuno or Lamy Safari."

"The Pilot Juice 0.38 is my favorite for tiny-nib writing."

"The Pilot Kakuno (Fine) fountain pen because it writes smoothly."

Lamy

4.4

(38)

"The best pen for the BOOX is any of the LAMY EMR."

"My 8-year-old loves her Lamy Safari."

"It is such a smooth writer and it has an amazing grip."

"My favourite for all the rubbish paper etc is a Lamy 2000."

"Just here to echo others’ suggest for a Lamy Safari or TWSBI Eco - they’re both solid pens."

"With a left handed nib. So nice."

"My third grader loves her Lamy Safari."

"The Lamy Safari is considered one of the best beginner pens, I have two and they are pretty solid."

"The Lamy 2000 is a workhorse, yet (understated) elegant."

"Lamy was one of my first and still one of my favorites."

Parker

4.4

(23)

"Parker jotter, timeless, beautiful, classic."

"Parker jotter full stainless steel."

"Stainless steel Parker Jotter with Fisher Space Pen refill."

"Parker jotter, I recommend the full metal."

"Parker stainless steel Jotter."

"For ballpoint, I love using the Parker Jotter that my brother gave me."

"Nothing is more classic than a Parker Jotter, and I can't imagine anyone not liking it."

"Jotter. Iconic pen."

"Jotter stainless is definitely a perfect pick!"

"Parker Jotter, can't beat it."

Zebra

4.6

(20)

"Zebra F-701 has been a favorite of military and law enforcement."

"Zebra 701 with a space pen refill."

"I think I’m going to try the F701 with the uni power tank."

"Zebra F701 with the refill of Uni Power Tank."

"Zebra Sarasa... it's a great pen that dries quickly."

"Zebra F-301"

"It’s smooth like a G2, but the ink dries quickly."

"Zebra F 301, I discovered it when I worked at Staples, and it's been my favorite pen since."

"Zebra Sarasa Dry (JLV refill, not JF refill like in Sarasa clip)."

"My favorites are the zebra sarasa clip gel ink"

Uni

4.5

(18)

"I find Jetstream pens write very well and consistently."

"Uni Jetstream Alpha Gel."

"A uniball jetstream is a smooth ballpoint, that has great ink and flow."

"Jetstream or energel pro or singo 307, all are permanent."

"Jetstream. All day every day."

"Uniball Jetstream - any version, in .38."

"Ballpoint pen recommendation: Uni Jetstream, by far my holy grail pen."

"I really like the uni alpha gel jet stream"

"I also vote uni Jetstream alpha gel."

"Uni Jetstream Alpha Gel."

Pentel

4.7

(15)

"My top choices are Pentel EnerGel and Uni Jetstream."

"I purpose. energel refills in uni one bodies."

"Pentel energel 0.5"

"The ink dries instantly so it doesn’t smear."

"This pen feels really good and the Pentel Energel refills write very black, smooth, and dries quickly."

"I think you would enjoy the pentel energel! it comes in .4, .5, and .7 i believe, they flow super nicely, write smoothly, and are juicy!"

"The Pentel Energel has some nice aluminum builds."

"Have been my favorite budget pens"

"Pentel energel."

"I recommend the .5 to help with the ghosting concern. They're the smoothest and write with little effort, plus they're refillable and come in a big range of colors and sizes."

Platinum

4.8

(12)

"You could always look at a platinum preppy if you wanted to try a fountain pen for 5$."

"The Platinum Preppy is an excellent pen."

"Platinum preppy if you think she will lose it."

"The basics are unbeatable."

"Well one of the cheapest and well made fountain pens is the Platinum Preppy."

"If you have never used a fountain pen, get a cheap one to start with - Preppy or Kakuno pens."

"Platinum Preppy/Plaisir (depending on whether you want the metal body or not)."

"Another choice would be Platinum Preppy or Platinum Plaisir."

"Platinum Preppy and Pilot kakuno are both great options to consider."

"I like the platinum preppy as my loaner pen and its pretty cheap as well."

TWSBI

4.7

(12)

"Dedicated yellow TWSBI Eco <EF>, which I keep with several other fps in my brief case."

"TWSBI ECO all the way. They are inexpensive, great quality, and so easy to use."

"Just here to echo others’ suggest for a Lamy Safari or TWSBI Eco - they’re both solid pens."

"I love my three TWSBI Ecos, and the TWSBI 580 ALR."

"I definitely would prefer the TWSBI ECO in transparent/violet."

"The TWSBI ecos hold a lot of ink and are around the same price point as the safari."

"If you liked your TWSBI, you could look at the TWSBI precision."

"TWSBI Precision"

"A twisbi eco fountain pen might be fun if he would be into that."

"Those are great pens especially if you enjoy them."

Sharpie

4.9

(8)

"Sharpie S•GEL."

"Sharpie S-Gel !"

"Has been a great pen."

"They're one of the better gel pens I've ever used."

"My everyday is a metal barrel Sharpie S gel with a energel 0.5mm refill."

"I'd say Sharpie S-Gel metal barrel pens."

"Check out the Sharpie S-gels with metal barrels."

"Or sharpie S-gel"

#10

Uni Jetstream

4.6

(8)

"I have been using them 15 years and never had one skip."

"There are loads of pens that'll work well."

"The jet stream by uniball or the signal 207 are some of the best fine writers."

"[Suggest you give this pen a try.]"

"Jetstream, Acroball, Uni One, and EF fountain pens with De Atramentis Archive Ink!"

"Seriously into Jetstream ballpoint inks in a more ergonomic body style like the Alpha Gel Grip."

"I go back and forth between the Uni Jetstream and Uni 207 Plus+ Micro."

"BP: Jetstream or parker jotter Gel: Sarasa Grand and Pentel energel Roller: precise V5 FP: pilot elite"

#11

Rotring

4.6

(8)

"Rotring 600 with Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 refill."

"I’ll go ahead and chime in with the obligatory rOtring 600 post."

"Rotring 600 with Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 refill."

"Nice pen would be the Rotring 600 + Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 refill."

"[Rotring 600](https://www.amazon.com/ROTRING-600-Ballpoint-Pen-Silver/dp/B077GQZTM2)"

"For a more like technical pen, the rotring 600 in green."

"I would recommend the Rotring 600."

"Rotring 600 with an Ohto Flash dry refill"

#12

Pentel EnerGel

4.8

(6)

"Gave this dude a Pentel EnerGel."

"I love the Pentel Energel pens."

"Pantel energel are the best inks."

"Another vote for Pentel EnerGel."

"It’s my go-to."

"Energel"

#13

Parker Jotter

4.5

(6)

"I would say that my most used EDC are my Parker Jotters."

"Parker Jotter."

"Parker jotter."

"I’d recommend something like a Parker Jotter."

"Indian jotter? Its 300 but in ₹ so i would buy it if i were you"

"Something practical like a Parker Jotter."

#14

Pilot G2

4.2

(6)

"Pilot G2."

"Pilot G2"

"Pilot G2 0.7 gel"

"Pilot G2"

"I like the Pilot G2 gel pens."

"I love the Pilot G2 pens but they're not great for note taking."

#15

Pelikan

4.0

(6)

"* Pelikan Twist."

"Maybe a Pelikan twist or Lamy ABC?"

"My vote goes to Pelikan Twist and Faber Castell Grip."

"In Sweet Lilac with Colorverse JFK’s Dog Pushinka."

"It's quite an inexpensive pen, with a snap cap and is made to be comfortable and to teach how to handle a pen."

"Pelikan Twist is a very comfortable and rugged pen."

#16

Kaweco

4.8

(5)

"You could get her a kaweco sport for a first pen."

"Y’all need to start using fountain pens! Game changer!"

"She picked a Kaweco Sport and a bottle of green ink."

"The Kaweco Sport in Steel or Brass has decent weight."

"The classic plastic-body Kaweco Sport is a great little pocket pen."

#17

Fountain Pen

4.8

(5)

"A quality fountain pen."

"I use a fountain pen! I’ll never go back!"

"Fountain pen, hands down."

"Personally, for myself, I prefer to use a fountain pen. It requires far less pressure to write with."

"A fountain pen and ink can be had for like 15 USD."

#18

Zebra Sarasa

4.6

(5)

"Sarasa Zebra pens or the Sharpie gel pens."

"Any Zebra Sarasas or pentel energels."

"As others are saying, the Zebra Sarasa! I have it in 0.3 and it’s perfect."

"Zebra Sarasa 100%. I experience no smudging or smearing at all."

"Zebra Sarasa pens also dry quickly but I've also heard the refills run out pretty quickly."

#19

Lamy Safari

4.6

(5)

"I find the triangular grip that the Lamy Safari has is very comfortable to hold."

"Pens with a triangle grip encourage a better pen grip."

"If that’s too expensive the Lanky Safari is great too."

"Lamy Safari, budget friendly and very good for start."

"I like the Lamy safari"

#20

Fisher

5.0

(4)

"Fisher space pen, they offer a wide range of designs."

"Fisher space pen. Lasts forever."

"Fisher Space pen. Writes anywhere."

"My go to ballpoint is the blue fine point Fisher space pen refill."

#21

Uniball

4.8

(4)

"The Uniball Jetstream has been great for me as my daily driver."

"Uni-ball One Gel 0.38. Thank me later."

"The Uniball Jetstream pens are awesome. I love those pens and anybody that tries them enjoys them."

"Uniball One 0.38 is a great choice for gel."

#22

Caran d'Ache

4.3

(4)

"Caran d'ache or Lamy"

"Caran d'Ache 849."

"Caran d'ache also."

"Caran d'Ache 849 ... maybe with a mechanical pencil / fixpencil to make a nice match."

#23

Opus 88

4.0

5.0

(2)

"Pentel Energel 0.5."

"Pentel energel 0.5 or Muji gel 0.5."

#32

Hauser XO

5.0

(2)

"IS THE BEST PEN 🔊🔊🔊"

"It literally made my handwriting tooo good."

#33

4.0

(2)

"Retro 51 Tornado."

#62

Faber-Castell

4.0

(2)

"You can usually find a used copy of lamy 2000."

"I bet you'll like how smooth and personality it has."

#63

PenAgain

4.0

(2)

"I use a PenAgain."

"Have your tried a PenAgain?"

#64

Smootherpro

4.0

(2)

"Perhaps one of these from Smootherpro."

"Smootherpro on Amazon Onlineshop."

#65

Waterman

4.0

(2)

"Steel nibs are awfully smooth."

"My "grown-up" work Frixion pen is either a Waterman Hemispehere or a Tactile Turn slim bolt action."

#66

Jinhao

4.0

(2)

"Take a hard look at the Jinhao line. I have a bunch of them and have only had a few duds."

"Jinhao on Aliexpress.com."

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