At its most basic, a pen has to do just one thing, but there are so many reasons to choose one over another. Does it glide along the page, or does it drag? Does the ink flow in a smooth line, or is it ...

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There are several popular types of pens, but when it comes to the best pens for note-taking, your best bets are ballpoint, rollerball, or gel pens that distribute ink evenly and don't easily bleed ...

The Sharpie S-Gel pens write with a smooth flow and bold lines. Right now, they're cheaper than they have been all year, just in time for school shopping. By Stan Horaczek Published Aug 11, 2025 1:16 ...