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How to Choose Pens for Journaling
Simple pen characteristics worth noticing before you buy.
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Tip and ink
A finer tip makes small writing easier. Check drying time and smear behavior if you use highlighters or write quickly.
Paper behavior
Test a pen in the notebook you plan to use. Bleed-through and ghosting depend on both pen and paper.
Comfort
A pen that is easy to hold matters more than a fashionable color. Write a page before deciding.