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The 22 Best Pens in 2026, According to Experts IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Shop TODAY Amazon Essentials Sunscreen Award Winners on TODAY All Sunscreen Award Winners Summer Swim Guide Shop TODAY Stages: Get Tickets Mother's Day Gifts on Sale Macy's Mother's Day Gifts Teacher Appreciation Deals Anti-Aging Skin Care Under $50 Hair Thickening Products Skip to Content Add TODAY to Google It's easy to underestimate the value of the perfect pen, but let's face it: the scattered collection of dried out pens sitting on your desk aren't cutting it anymore. With a new year upon us, its time to clean out those old duds and refresh them with a new set that works for you. If you're tired of the finger cramps, ink bleeds and barely legible handwriting that other pens may offer, you're in luck! Shop TODAY asked authors of some of your favorite books to showcase their favorite pens, and they shared a selection of comfortable, quick-drying and bold picks that'll also look so adorable in an art cabinet or pencil pouch. Whether you're an artist looking for some new, colorful ballpoints, a student writing who's in dire need of a soft grip for note-taking or simply someone who's starting a journal for 2026, there will be a pick for you in this wide variety of pens chosen by authors and our editors. Our top picks Best pens For smear-free notes Marvy Uchida Le Pen $undefined $2.19 Marvy Uchida Learn more For the affordable pick BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen $6.12 $6.99 Amazon Learn more For the aesthetic authors Mitsubishi Pencil Uni-Ball One P $undefined $7.90 Amazon Learn more For the perfect fine point Sakura Pigma Micron Pens $9.96 $21.06 Blick Art Materials Learn more For the precise weekly planner Pilot FriXion ColorSticks Erasable Gel Ink Pens $undefined $11.34 Walmart Learn more For seamlessly bold notes Sharpie S-Gel Gel Pens $11.59 $13.99 Amazon Learn more See 3 More Best pens, according to published authors Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker $ 1.55 $ 1.83 Blick Art Materials Now 15% off What to know A classic Sharpie pen enhanced with a fine tip for flawless, permanent ink handwriting. Quantity: 1 | Colors: 14 | Point size: 0.5 mm | Pen type: Permanent marker While this isn’t a traditional sort of pen that probably comes to mind, it’s a favorite of author Stephanie Garber. Before her first book was released, the “Caraval” writer was gifted a hot pink Sharpie on her birthday by her sister. She still has the same one and even says it still works. “It might not seem like a practical pen, but I always like to have a hot pink sharpie nearby because I think it makes anything it touches a little more fun.” Muji Gel Ink Ballpoint Cap Type Pen Editor's pick $ 1.90 Muji What to know This classic gel pen is made from a water-based ink that prevents it from drying out or bleeding through papers. Colors: 5 | Point size: 0.38 mm | Pen type: Gel “A good pen often stands between me and my next great idea,” says Dhonielle Clayton, bestselling author of “The Marvellers.” Clayton is still fond of handwriting the first draft of her novels, so using the right pen is important to her process. She says these pens help her find her creative rhythm. “I love the thin 0.5 mm ballpoint, allowing for smooth lines, no smudging and no bleeding through the page. The grip is sleek and comfortable for long writing sessions and the color saturation is gorgeous and rich,” she raves. “These pens are magic!” Shop TODAY associate editor Erica Marrison writer is also a fan of these pens. She says, "When writing by hand, I always opt for a Muji 0.38 mm pen. I'm obsessed with how fine the tip is (though there are different size options in-store and online) and I love that the ink flows steadily -- there's nothing that annoys me more than when a pen has ink left, but it won't come through the tip." Marvy Uchida Le Pen Editor's pick $ 2.19 Marvy Uchida What to know This pen is micro-fine for precise writing, illustration, note-taking and more. Quantity: 1 | Colors: 18 | Point size: 0.3 mm | Pen type: Micro-fine plastic point Leigh Bardugo , New York Times-bestselling author of popular book-to-Netflix adapted series “Shadow and Bone,” loves the Le Pen from Marvy Uchida. “I think I picked up my first Le Pen at Muji during a trip to New York City — and I still have it because they are somehow enchanted to never run out of ink. This is the pen I reach for when I’m taking notes at a meeting or on a call, or when I’m revising a new manuscript and need to map things out away from my keyboard,” she tells us. “It’s compact, writes smoothly and it has never betrayed me by exploding on an airplane.” Senior partnerships editor Francesca Cocchi Zabloudil , who is also the author of the upcoming novel, " Have a Great Summer " also recommends these pens: “I keep a set of fine-tip pens from Marvy’s LePen line by my side when I’m line-editing my manuscripts. I love that they glide smoothly on the page without bleeding, and the vibrant colors make editing a little more fun.” InkJoy Ballpoint 300RT (Set of 8) $ 4.46 Walmart $ 5.99 $ 6.89 Staples Now 13% off What to know This retractable pen is designed with smooth ink for effortless bold lines and writing. Quantity: 8 | Color: Assorted | Point size: 1.0 mm | Pen point style: Fine | Pen type: Ballpoint Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, New York Times-bestselling author of young adult thriller “Ace of Spades,” is another fan of PaperMate pens, but prefers this thicker ballpoint style. “As a writer with dysgraphia , I struggle a lot with pens that have comfortable grips,” she shares. “My favorite pen to use is the PaperMate InkJoy Ballpoint Stylo-Billie [now known as just Ballpoint] because they are bigger than the average pen and are therefore easy to hold/makes writing on paper feel really fluid.” Uni-Ball Jetstream RT Pens $ 7.57 $ 10.49 Amazon Now 28% off $ 9.98 Walmart What to know These pens are smudge-resistant, designed with an ink that dries quickly and writes vividly. Quantity: 3 | Color: Black | Point size: 0.7 mm | Pen point style: Fine | Pen type: Ballpoint Tracy Deonn, author of New York Times bestseller “Legendborn,” is a fan of uni-ball pens but specifically calls out this version. “When I’m crafting new worlds and new stories, I always have a uni-ball Jetstream nearby. I love how smooth it writes and how quickly it dries–when the ideas are coming fast, I don’t have time for smears or splotches!” she says. Sakura Pigma Micron Pens $ 9.96 $ 21.06 Blick Art Materials Now 53% off $ 12.39 Amazon $ 13.49 $ 17.99 Michaels Now 25% off What to know These fine point pens are versatile, perfect for the artist or author in your life. Quantity: 6 | Color: Black | Point sizes: 0.20, 0.25, 0.30, 0.45, 0.50 mm | Pen type: Permanent These Amazon bestselling fine point pens are a favorite of Elena Armas, author of “The Spanish Love Deception.” Often used by artists for drawing, they come in several different colors but Armas is partial to the rose hue that matches her book cover. “They write smoothly, never smudge and feel fancy even when writing a to-do list,” she raves. Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen $ 14.03 Best Buy $ 20.69 Staples What to know These pens are a classic for a reason: they're smudge-free, easy to hold and create bold, brilliant lines. Quantity: 8 | Color: Black | Point size: 0.77 mm | Pen point style: Medium tip | Pen type: Gel Kai Harris , author of “What the Fireflies Knew,” is a fan of these PaperMate medium-point pens. “This has been my go-to pen for years because it’s fast-drying and inexpensive (which works well for everyday use), but also writes smoothly with thin, crisp lines that are perfect for professional writing (including signing books),” she adds. “I typically use the black pen, but it’s also available in a variety of colors if you want to have fun!” Lamy Safari Fountain Pen $ 29.60 $ 37.00 Blick Art Materials Now 20% off $ 30.51 $ 35.00 Amazon Now 13% off $ 40.49 Staples What to know For upscale, calligraphy writing done seamlessly. Quantity: 1 | Color: Charcoal matte/black | Pen point style: Fine | Pen type: Fountain After receiving a bright pink version of this pen as a birthday gift from her dad, Chloe Gong made it her go-to writing utensil when she “wants to feel fancy.” The bestselling author of “These Violent Delights” and its sequel “Our Violent Ends” admits that even though typing is easy, “there’s something especially satisfying about a smooth ink nib pulling my words out.” Best pens, according to editors BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen $ 6.12 $ 6.99 Amazon Now 12% off $ 6.99 $ 8.69 Staples Now 20% off $ 9.39 Office Depot/OfficeMax What to know You can't go wrong with a classic, reliable BIC pen. Quantity: 60 | Color: Black | Point size: 1.0 mm | Pen point style: Medium tip | Pen type: Ballpoint These affordable pens ring in at less than $7 for a 60-count, and they’re a top pick for editorial operations manager Jillian Ortiz , who says she prefers them over any other pen she’s used before. “It doesn’t bleed and makes it easy to write clearly and concisely. I hate pens that leak ink and then it smudges all over your hands as you write on the page. They’re so cheap and the best, in my opinion!” she raves. Mitsubishi Pencil Uni-Ball One P $ 7.90 Amazon What to know This pencil has a sleek design that looks perfect or your desk and writes well on any paper. Quantity: 1 | Pen colors: 7 | Ink color: Black | Point size: 0.38 mm | Pen style: Ballpoint “I got this pen in Japan and have loved it ever since for its fine tip and small design,” says SEO writer Jannely Espinal . “It writes so well and the ink doesn’t smear unlike other ballpoint pens. Also, the clip is easy to attach to your shirt or pants if you’re always carrying it around. Whether you’re a cursive writer or want to journal with a cute/small pen, this is a great one to keep nearby.” SEO Commerce Writer Courtesy Jannely Espinal, Shop TODAY Writer Pilot Dr. Grip Limited Gel