While the concept of applying ink to paper with a stylus can be traced back to ancient Egypt and China, the modern self-contained ink pen is a relatively new invention. Split quills gave way to met… ...

Uni-Ball Jetstream Retractable Ball Point Pens,0.7mm, Black Ink A brilliant hybrid writing instrument, the Uni-Ball Jetstream glides across the page with a gel pen-like smoothness yet has the ...

Uni-Ball Jetstream Retractable Ball Point Pens,0.7mm, Black Ink A brilliant hybrid writing instrument, the Uni-Ball Jetstream glides across the page with a gel pen-like smoothness yet has the ...

To avoid bleed-through, the best pens for Moleskines are made with non-pooling ink and have a moderately thin tip.

When it comes to the best pens for note-taking, you're best off choosing a ballpoint, rollerball, or gel pen like the ones on this list.

Best gel roller pens for journaling and sketching, tried and tested Sparklingly smooth ink distribution The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers.

The best felt-tips, ballpoints, gel, fountain, and rollerball pens, as judged by the writers and editors who tested them.

Which fine point pen is best? Even in this digital age of online communication, writing with a pen and ink still comes in handy when crafting letters, signing checks or creating a daily to-do list ...