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A great pen is a critical tool when you use a daily planner.

The first step when buying any pen is to determine whichtype of inkyou prefer.

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Planner pages that provide plenty of room to write can typically accommodatestandard ballpoint pens, which produce 1.0-to-1.4-millimeter lines.

This will help fit more writing on each line, and produce sharper results.

Finally, consider which design features will make writing in your planner more convenient.

Uni-ball Vision Needle Rollerball Pens (8-Pack)

A retractable tip will solve the problem of misplaced pen caps and prevent ink from drying out too quickly.

There are also pens with soft grips for comfortable writing, variety packs for color-coded notes, and more.

This eight-pack comes in assorted colors and produces fine-point 0.7-millimeter lines using water and fade-resistant Uni Super Ink.

PILOT FriXion Clicker Gel Pens (10-Pack)

One fan raved:I love these pens!

[…] Its the perfect point to write in journals or small planners!

Knock on wood- Ive never had one leak yet!

Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen

Soft grips on the barrels add comfort while side clips double as retractable clickers.

One fan raved:These pens are amazing!

They erase almost completely (better than some pencils) and dry quickly for no smudging.

Sharpie S-Gel Gel Pens (12-Pack)

If youre a paper planner keeper, you need these.

The gel ink produces a 0.7-millimeter line, while no-smear, no-bleed technology ensures clean results.

They all either smudge or smear or have this weird disappearing reappearing line that just irritates you.

BIC 4-Color Retractable Ballpoint Pen (3-Pack)

Not these pens!!!

No smearing smudging or giant gaps in my lines.

These pens are so great I can write over typed words and still be able to read my notes.

Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens (14-Pack)

One fan raved:Favorite pens ever!

Design details include an ergonomic comfort grip, retractable nib, and plastic end clip.

One fan raved:These are the absolute best pens for planners!

BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen (60-Pack)

These have been the BEST pens Ive found so far!

If your planner is your daily lifeline, buy these pens.

These BIC Pens, are my FAVORITE Pens!

PILOT G2 Premium Refillable & Retractable Rolling Ball Gel Pen (12-Pack)

I write a lot… and they last, and last, and last…!

It has been 5 maybe 6 years, since I last purchased a 60 pack of these BIC Pens.

And after losing many, giving to those in need, and a few running out of ink.

Scriveiner Black Lacquer Rollerball Pen

I came back for more!

If there is a Pen Happy Dance, I am doing it right now!

A pen, worthy of being hugged - just because of it’s awesomeness!

Uni-Ball 207 Impact RT Gel Pens (4-Pack)

For those who take notes all day, a soft rubber grip provides added comfort while writing.

you might also reduce waste by reusing the original barrels and replacing spent ink chambers withrefill ink cartridges.

One fan raved:The ink has the perfect amount of viscosity/fluidness.

Uni-Ball Ultra Micro Point Gel Pens (8-Pack)

It will never fail to print ink when you press the point on paper.

It’s not so fluid that it’s spilling and leaving a mess either.

Its also available in four other finishes, including silver chrome and British racing green.

Arteza Rollerball Pens (20-Pack)

One fan raved:I cant believe the quality at this price.

It is absolutely gorgeous!

The pen is heavy not so heavy that it makes you tired but heavy in a quality way.

PILOT The Better Ball Point Pen (12-Pack)

The black lacquer gives a very premium look and feel.

The gold parts just complete the package.

The brand’s trademarkedUni Super Inkproduces a 1-millimeter line that’s quick-drying and resistant to water and fading.

Use frequently with my daily planner and reminders notebook.

Write’s extremely smooth.

Ink is a little thicker..it is bold but do not need to press hard to write.

Their tips produce 0.38-millimeter lines, making even the tiniest handwriting crisp.

One fan raved:Smudging?

Don’t even think about it!

The smoothest pens I’ve ever used!

As long as these babies don’t get changed or improved, then I’m a customer for life!

The liquid, black ink is waterproof, fade-resistant, and wont bleed or smudge on paper.

you’re free to take the cap off and its even lighter.

Smooth ink and doesnt bleed through to the previous page.

The retractable nib means no missing pen caps, while the handy clip is constructed of metal for durability.

Writes well even after been left out in the heat, or after being tossed around in my bag/coat.