Pens worth knowing.
A considered range of the world's best-known writing brands, sorted the way you actually shop: by the maker. Staedtler, Posca, Parker, Sharpie and more, each with the background to help you choose well.
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View all brands →Precision fineliners, pencils and technical drawing tools.
404 linesWater-based paint markers in a full spectrum of sizes and colours.
141 linesClassic ballpoints, rollerballs and the pens you refill for years.
122 linesQuick-drying permanent markers that write on almost any surface.
98 linesJapanese-made pencils, gel pens and correction tools.
94 linesSmooth gel ink pens with fade and tamper-resistant pigment.
89 linesComfortable ballpoints and gel pens for everyday writing.
83 linesReliable permanent and whiteboard markers for school and office.
76 linesStaedtler
Making writing instruments in Nuremberg since 1835. The Triplus Fineliner's 0.3mm metal-clad tip resists splaying even under heavy use; the triangular barrel reduces fatigue over long sessions. The Noris pencil has been the classroom standard for decades - a strong core, consistent HB grade, and a lacquer that does not peel. Staedtler's Lumocolor line covers permanent, non-permanent and washable for OHP and glass.
Nearly 200 years of making pens is not an accident. It is a set of standards applied consistently across a full writing range.
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Put Staedtler, Posca, Parker, Sharpie and more side by side. Origin, what they are known for, ranges, price and who each one suits.
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Guides
Gel vs ballpoint vs rollerball: how to choose
The key differences in ink feel, line quality and when each pen type suits you best.
Read the guide →Posca paint markers: surfaces, tips and getting started
Water-based, opaque and surprisingly versatile. What Posca does well and what to buy first.
Read the guide →Fineliners: the Staedtler, Artline and other options compared
Tip size, ink type and which fineliner suits planners, study notes and technical drawing.
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