We tested all of our highlighters to find the best choices for every use, from highlighting written notes to marking thin, delicate paper. Go with one of our picks, or use our tips and test results to choose your own!

Highlighting is a great way to supplement students' study regimen. However, not knowing how to highlight can turn this useful tip into a distraction. In this guide, we’ll show you some ideas on how to get more out of highlighting.

Are fluorescent highlighters just too bright? We tested our way to the best pastel highlighters for highlighting written notes, books, printouts, and more. Use our recommendations, color swatches, and test results to find your favorite.

We draw on years of testing to crown the best beginner fountain pen, best gel pen, best pen for note-taking, and more. Each recommendation includes links to related guides so that you can evaluate the competition for yourself.

We tested our huge selection of fountain pen inks to find out which can stand up to spills and which will just melt away. Choose from our recommendations, or check our comparison tables of all of our waterproof and water-resistant inks.

We explain how the Pilot FriXion's "erasable" ink works and explore each product line, tip size, and color of this magical pen.

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.

Left-hand dominant people make up about 10% of the world’s population, but every southpaw has had to adapt to tools and systems designed for right-handed people. The good news is that writing instruments and tools ideal for left-handers are easier to find than ever. In this guide, we’ll focus on pens, pencils, notebooks and more that are suitable for the left-handed among us.

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.

Japanese stationery has a reputation for combining high standards, thoughtful design, and excellent quality. They often feature innovations that make them more reliable and practical without sacrificing aesthetics. In this guide, we’ll share not only innovative pens and pencils but also notebooks and binders, office supplies, and pen cases.

Don't be fooled by its humble looks—the Platinum Preppy is an extraordinarily inexpensive yet high quality pen. We explain its special design, how to fill it with ink, and profile each version of this popular pen.

Picking out the best gel pen for everyone is not an easy task. To make sure we cover every base, we've picked the best gel pen in each category for this guide. Read on to see all of our selections!