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The Planner Collective's avatar

Woah!! I love this and thanks for ideas I’m still working on the newsletter an yiurs helped out a ton!!

Shon Valdry's avatar

Thank you for this. I am in a rut lately with m handwriting. The older I get my writing changes. I think adding new pens will help.

Tracy Benjamin's avatar

It’s like being inspired by new ingredients in the kitchen. Yay!!

Shon Valdry's avatar

Totally. I also need to slow down. For some reason I feel like I have to rush my writing. I have been thinking about trying to slow down and "practice" writing. Also, those INC pens are from a company based in the city I live in and they can be found on Amazon. FYI.

Tracy Benjamin's avatar

oooh good to know!

Peggy's avatar

Many of my favorite pens have come from your list. 2 that aren't on there are the BIC Gel-ocity Gel Pen (0.7mm) and G2 Retractable Gel Ink Roller Ball Pens Ultra Fine Point (.38mm). I love the the super fine point for by Hobo weekly schedule where I feel like I need to write smaller.

Tracy Benjamin's avatar

i wanna see a handwriting sample, Peggy!!!

Louise Rigg's avatar

This list is incredible, and I loved the way you set it all out.

Have you tried the pens made by Toms Studio? I got the Wren and the Lumos, for my birthday last year, and I’d say they are pretty special. The company’s ethos around sustainability are really awesome too!

https://tomsstudio.com/products/lumos

Tracy Benjamin's avatar

oooh i haven't. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL. WOW

Carlita's avatar

Always love to hear about the pens and tools you like!

Jane Boden's avatar

I love the blackwing pencils! I even got a special tip cover so that it doesn't get my pencil case all dirty. Also, the uni ball signo white pens are a better alternative to the jelly rolls in my opinion. They're pretty reliable. Love everything about this post. Looking into the Cotopaxi pen case now!

Tracy Benjamin's avatar

I didn't know they had tip covers!

Kristin Burns's avatar

I love this post so much. As a lefty, I am a ride or die for the .5 Sarasa Dry in black. Inky, no smeary! I am also a fan of medium nib fountain pens so I can see all the sheening, glitter and fun guts of the ink. I just got a Kakuno in a smoky purply-blue , it’s sooo pretty!

Erin's avatar

I really appreciate all these recommendations!

elizabeth alvite's avatar

Oh I love how you did this!!!! And I need that Cotopaxi bag now ☺️

Irene Vandervoort's avatar

BLACKWING 4 EVAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

and, I need to get to the dollar store for the silver pen this INSTANT!! <3

Tracy Benjamin's avatar

i can't wait to hear your thoughts!

Jamie Fulenwider's avatar

I am sitting right next to you when it comes to the Cotopaxi bag. It is a very recent purchase and I love, love, love this little guy for organizing pens and art supplies! Everything I love and use in a single bag. Just grab and go! Now, what do I do with the other 10 pen bags I will never use again???

Tracy Benjamin's avatar

There’s no going back!!! RIP to all my old pen bags.

Marissa Neave's avatar

Ooooh what a good pen/marker deep dive. There are quite a few here I’ve never tried 👀👀👀 adding them to my wish list.

Nina Barretta's avatar

I love pens too... Thank you for sharing!