Recently got a $25 gift card to JetPens but not sure what to spend it on? We’ve got you covered! A $25 gift card is the perfect amount to try out new stationery & refresh your current collection. Read our guide to see our recommendations for school, the office, and more.

While you can’t always choose what paper you write on, that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through feathering and bleedthrough. In this guide, we’ll share our favorite writing instruments that resist bleeding on thin papers, like those in holy books or paperbacks.

The legend of the Blackwing exceeds the reputation of any other pencil. We explore its unique features and profile each edition of this iconic pencil, including the limited Blackwing Volumes series.

We draw on years of testing to crown the best mechanical pencils, best pencil for drawing, best colored pencils, and more. Each recommendation includes links to related guides so that you can evaluate the competition for yourself.

The Hobonichi Techo is a fan-favorite planner that has become a daily companion for office professionals and art enthusiasts alike. In this guide, we discuss our favorite pens and pencils for the Hobonichi Techo, plus accessories to make planning a breeze.

Tomoe River S paper pairs perfectly with all kinds of writing instruments. In this guide, we’ll answer some frequently asked questions, share the best writing instruments and accessories for Tomoe River S, and more.

Watercolor pencils are a near-magical combination of colored pencils and watercolor paints, allowing artists to achieve both precise marks and gentle washes. We explain how watercolor pencils work, specific techniques for how to use watercolor pencils, and recommend some of the best watercolor pencils for your art.

We explain what pencil lead grades mean, with recommended uses and examples of each grade. If you're not sure how a #2 pencil relates to an HB pencil, or what the difference is between 6H and 6B, this is where you should start.

Humble yet tremendously versatile, pencils belong in every art kit. We tested all of our graphite drawing pencils to find the best pencils for sketching, penciling, and more. Use our recommendations, test results, and lead grade video demonstration to pick your perfect pencils.

To keep you from heading into the first day of school unprepared, we’ve gathered our top 20 student must-haves. Read on to see the school supplies we recommend for junior high to college students.

Tombow Mono is known for its high-quality stationery staples. We explain each of its product lines, including wooden pencils, mechanical pencils, and every kind of eraser imaginable.

There are a surprising number of factors that can affect how a pen or pencil feels in your hand. One aspect that doesn’t get as much attention is the type of grip found on a given writing instrument. In this guide, we discuss several types of pen grips and suggest pens and pencils that are fitted with each grip.