Versatile markers are used by students, writers, and artists alike. They’re excellent for everything from drawing to hand lettering. Keep reading for things to consider when picking out the best markers for you and see our recommendations.

Artists, calligraphers, and anyone who wants to add vintage flair to their writing will appreciate a dip pen. In this guide, we’ll discuss dip pens that consist of nibs and nib holders. Keep reading to learn nib basics and see what nibs and nib holders are compatible.

Pencil cases organize your pen and stationery collections while keeping them safe and pristine. Whether you’re a student, artist, working professional, or someone who simply needs a versatile pencil case, keep reading to see our pencil case recommendations.

Since 2013, stationery experts from popular Japanese retailers like LOFT, TSUTAYA, and HANDS have gathered together to judge newly released stationery and give awards to the best products every year. For the 2025 Japan Stationery Awards, over a thousand items were submitted by various manufacturers and rated based on their function, design, and creativity. The results are published in Bunbōguyasan Taishō (文房具屋さん大賞) by Fushosha Publishing Co. This magazine is often referred to as the “bible” for stationery fans.

Keep reading or watch the video below to see our favorites from the list.

Artists, designers, and students all rely on wooden pencils for drawing and writing. They offer a wide variety of lead grades to choose from—often more than mechanical pencil leads can—and there’s nothing quite like the earthy scent of a freshly sharpened pencil.

Read on to see what wooden pencils we recommend for writing, drawing, and more.

Left-handed people make up about 10% of the world population, but they often struggle with tools and writing systems designed for right-handers. Thankfully, writing instruments geared towards left-handers are easier to find than ever!

In this guide, we’ll focus on pens, pencils, notebooks and more that are suitable for the left-handed among us. Watch the videos below, or keep reading for more detailed recommendations.

The Kokuyo Campus lineup is full of stationery geared towards students, but anyone can use it. Whether you’re an undergraduate student or a career professional, the Campus series offers great quality at a budget-friendly price.

Read on or watch the video to learn more about what the Campus lineup has to offer.

The LAMY safari is a stylish series of fountain pens, ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, and mechanical pencils. After the release of the original pen in the 1980s, it was followed by the aluminum AL-star and Lx.

In this guide, we’ll discuss the unique features of the safari and other pens and pencils with the same body designs.

A4, B5, and A5 are some of the most commonly used paper sizes in the world—but to North Americans, they sound more like bingo calls than paper sizes. The Letter paper size is commonly used in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. If you’re from one of these countries, you’ve probably printed a document on an 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper.

However, Letter size is rarely used outside of North America because other countries use internationally standardized paper sizes. They may seem confusing at first, but they’re easy to understand after learning the logic behind them.

Keep reading or watch the video below to learn more about how international paper sizes work, how different sizes compare to Letter size, and which paper sizes work best for different applications.

Don’t be nervous when you get your first fountain pen: in this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to use it. From instructions on how to hold one properly to advice we’ve learned after years of using our own, we’ll explain the basics so you can write with a fountain pen like an expert.

The Pilot FriXion and its “erasable” ink is simply extraordinary. Even though our JetPens team knows the science behind this incredible technology, watching the ink disappear before our eyes is always magical.

FriXion technology is available in a wide range of products, from gel pens to stamps, so it’s only fitting to break down this lineup. Keep reading to learn more about Pilot FriXion.

The Pilot Hi-Tec-C is a humble gel pen that’s best-known for its ultra-fine 0.25 mm tip. In this guide, we discuss all Hi-Tec-C pens, including the customizable Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen.

Field Notes is dedicated to the simple joy of a pocket notebook filled with grocery lists and everyday thoughts. The practicality of a memo book is represented by their motto: “I’m not writing it down to remember it later, I’m writing it down to remember it now.”

Read on to see why Field Notes are such handy pocket companions.

The Leuchtturm1917 Notebook has design features that make journaling orderly and precise, including a table of contents and numbered pages. In this guide, we go over every Leuchtturm1917 Notebook at JetPens and recommend product lines for different use cases.

Ballpoint pens have bad reputations as the cheap, scratchy writing instruments you can find in any restaurant or hotel. But the second you write with a low-viscosity ballpoint pen, you may be amazed by how well its smooth, vibrant ink performs.

In this guide, we’ll take a look at our favorite low-viscosity ballpoint pens, plus low-viscosity refills that you can put into your preferred pen bodies.

Have you ever tried tracking your hobbies? Keeping a “hobby log” and writing down when you enjoyed things like a new movie or hiking trail can help you remember great experiences and keep track of progress. In this guide, we’ll share our favorite notebooks and stamps for cataloging hobbies.

Rollerball pens don’t get as much attention as ballpoint, gel, or fountain pens, but they’re excellent writing instruments. Keep reading to learn about what sets these pens apart as well as our favorites.

Analog tools are things like pens and paper that don’t need an Internet connection or electrical outlet to use. They might be considered “low tech,” but many people consider their analog tools important everyday carry items. Watch our video below and read on for stationery recommendations you can incorporate into your daily digital life.

The Hobonichi Techo is one of the most popular Japanese planners. In this guide, we take a look at the 2025 Hobonichi lineup, which includes the different planner sizes, cover designs, and accessories.

To browse designs offered in previous years, check out our archive to see covers and accessories from 2019 through 2024.