There are different types of pens that have their own feel and style depending on how you like to write. Ballpoint pens are the popular choice for everyday writing because they are reliable and long-lasting for note-taking and longer writing. Gel pens offer a smoother writing experience than ballpoint pens and can come in different colours, which is helpful for writing and more creative tasks. If you prefer a more traditional feel, fountain pens provide a fluid writing style for journaling and calligraphy.

When shopping for new pens, consider how you use your pens, the ink type and colour, how comfortable the pen feels and the kind of tip the pen has. Some popular pen brands include BIC, Paper Mate, Pentel and Uniball. Whichever type of pen you choose from, make sure you have correction tape and correction fluid so you can correct any mistakes while you’re writing.

Gel pens use a type of ink that has pigment in a water-based gel. The ink is thicker and can provide bolder lines that are smoother to write on sheets of paper. Gel pens are versatile writing options because they can be used for standard writing tasks, colour-coded note-taking, and creative illustrations in arts and crafts like scrapbooking or drawing. If you’re looking for other drawing materials, we have pencil crayons, pastels, paint markers and art markers to choose from.

A stylus pen is a pen-shaped instrument that’s used to interact with touchscreens. It acts as an alternative to using your finger for tapping, scrolling, writing and drawing on tablets, laptops and smartphones. It features a soft, rubber or mesh tip that mimics the touch of using a finger. You can find simple stylus pens that don’t need batteries or a Bluetooth connection or more advanced pens that can connect to your device.