What is the BEST BLACK Pen for Note-taking? 🖤
Hello there! Welcome to today's video where I go through and compare all my best black pens, then give you black pen recommendations! I hope you find this video useful in your black pen adventures LOL. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for another video this week! 😮(it's super exciting!)
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0:52 Zebra Sarasa 0.5mm (this pen is 🥰)
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1:09 Zebra Sarasa 0.7mm
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1:23 Zebra Sarasa Mark-On 0.4mm (this pen is 💖)
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2:28 Zebra Sarasa Vintage (sepia) 0.5mm
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3:08 Muji Retractable 0.5mm
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3:43 Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.3mm
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3:48 Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.4mm
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3:56 Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.5mm
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4:33 Pilot Juice-Up 0.4mm
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4:33 Pilot G-2 0.5mm (this pen is 😍)
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sometimes the smudging isn't the pens fault and it's the highlighters fault... i personally find that mildliners smear/smudge with everything...
Yes! I agree the thing is that the some pens smear in general but with the highlighter it makes it even more terrible!
@@kitclark1560 I use mojiline more than my mildliners tho I only have two colors of them and I have 15 of the mildliners.
Yeah! I usually write in pencil, and highlight right under it
It’s the pen’s fault- Mildliners don’t smudge with pilot frixlon erasable pens
Yup mildliners pastel ones are know for smudging
Her: a bunch of quality pens Me: *100 pens but 98 of them are dried out*
Omg relatable
Literally I just threw out like a bunch and now I have the 2 pens wtf 😬
Why is this so relatable?
@@nawsheenjahan4741 LOL
@@kumibarua2622 thats how it be sometimes
To be fair, the Zebra Mildliners smudge EVERYTHING! Normal highlighters don't smudge these pens as much
Me who just got the mildliners: 🙃
@@pristinamape8787 sameeeee 😫
@@anikahussain9006 they are so good. they do not smudge with pentel energel pens :)
mildliners aren't great highlighters after all, they are only popular cause the colors are awesome
@@ii_sxmmer1136 they smudge 0.7 needle tip
me:*buys pen* next day:*lose* *sees classmate using it*
I feel u
tips for zebra mildliners✔️ 1) highlight first: but if you’re like me and hate to do it there’s another way to prevent smudges 2) write all your notes THEN go back and highlight ...typically the pens need like 5 mins to sit before you should highlight them with the mild-liners so there is no smudge... 3) apply LITTLE pressure ...i find that the more pressure you apply or the more times you highlight over the pen the more smears... 4) the pastel pack( orange blue yellow and pink) smears the most in comparison to the pack with (grey blue purple and red)
Facts
this is really helpful, even if i don’t have these pens
If your comment was a tik too video you’d be viral! 😂
Me: highlighting before writing 😩
That’s genius
@@jxlehk The problem is highlighting a bigger or smaller space than what you need, it really bugs me but sometimes it's necessary
@@gabbs_giss1871 try writing in pencil to get an idea of how much you need to highlight then highlight and write
@@kyak9089 Pilot Frixion highlighters don’t smudge at all, you may not even need to highlight before writing. Not sure about other erasable highlighters.
@@raydai9541 they do smudge with the pens i use, may be because i dont wait for the ink to dry, thanks for sharing though, i may switch pens. (i use muji pens)
Tip (for Muji): just write out whatever u need to write, by the time u are done, the pen should be dried enough to be highlighted. they also have a new version, the pen tip for the capped one got longer, so it’s easier to write with. I have loved muji for the longest time and I’m too scared to move on and find a better pen when I love this one so much, so I found ways around the muji’s pens weaknesses.
That was what i was going to comment they are one of my favorite pens
@@omegasunrose2144 yea I know right?? I love muji so much, glad it’s not just me who love them so much
Lol I love muji and got addicted like this month. I never had a smudge problem so they must have updated the ink. Now they are the only pens I will bulk buy even though they're not the cheapest of the lot in the vid.
Yess Muji is my go to pen, I don't think I can use any other pens unless their Muji branded, usually I wait for the ink to dry for 5 seconds and then highlight. Honestly I love the cap ones, I guess its comfortable for me to grip it because my finger has formed around the shape of it already lol.
For me, my muji gel pens have been absolutely fine at ink smudging. I could write something (with both my 0.5/0.7 pens) and highlight it instantly and they would never smudge. I don't know why so many people have this problem.
I'm so happy you made this video, because I was just about to go buy some more black pens and needed recommendations!💕💕
yayyy!
Same!
Samee
What did you end up getting?
@@raydai9541 Zebra Sarasa 0.5mm, they are super good and I use I use them for all of my notes
I love how everyone is talking about the pens .... While I'm over here admiring her hand writing 😂
lol
Indeed - it is immaculate!
lmao i actually have that handwriting, it’s just take a lot of practice and effort!
Its a pen review video...😅
Loved this video, thank you so much ❤️
You are so welcome!
Omgg hii
I’m such a big fan
Conklin oens
Thank you for including the pilot G-2! Their so underrated!
Really? When it comes to more casual writing (non BuJo and art related), all i hear about is "you should buy G-2!"
Pilot g 2 is my favorite pen
my favorite pen of all time!!!
I know, right?! That pen is one of my FAVORITES.
@@Alicia-go7tlI mean I bet people on other channels definitely use it but I watch channels such as StudyQuill, Study to Success and of course Emily use Pentel Energel, Papermate inkjoy and Zebra Sarasa.
My absolute favorite is the Sharpie Gel pen. As an artist, I use it to line almost all of my art. It's completely smudge proof, and really smooth. As someone with tourettes, forgiving pens are REALLY important, and this pen is the best I've ever found for doing lining with my condition.
They are my favorite as well the 0.7 is perfect for note taking
I love that you included whether the pens were lefty friendly or not! Most forget about the lefties lol. Anyways, i might get the pilot for cost, grip, and it also seemed smooth enough for my preference.
I use the sharpie gel pens and I love them! they don't smudge after you highlight them and they have a great ink flow. they are about 1 dollar per pen but if you get them in a pack it is cheaper. the grip is also great!
I really love that you consider lefties. My hubby and myself are lefties and my whole life I’ve experienced problems with art and writing supplies. Ty! ✨
My absolute favorite pen is the pentel energel. I write a lot of poetry and it's legit so durable that I always run out of ink for the pens
YES OMG
I was trying to find some! Thank you for making this video, it is also really aesthetic! ✨
This video helped sooooo much! I never know what black pen to use when writing, and this helped me clear it up! Thank you!
For me the Pilot Hi-Tec-C is a god send, as I have a tendency to add really tiny details when drawing and this is the only pen with a small enough tip for that
For the finest possible line you should consider learning to use drawing pens with disposable nibs. The Hunt's #102 Crow Quill and the Zebra G-nib are very popular for drawing. I do not draw but I sometimes use the 102 for lettering, and with the right paper and ink combination I can get lines that are something like 0.1 mm, and better yet with just changing the hand pressure I can vary it up to perhaps 0.4 or 0.5mm pretty easily. For inks you have a lot of options, you can go with old school India ink (Speedball super black, Higgins, Dr. Ph Martin) or newer inks with micropigments (ZIG, Platinum, Deleter, Rohrer & Klinger).
Great roundup! Lots of factors in play, nice to see your take on some good planner pen options.
Thanks so much for this awesome review as I’m constantly searching for the best black gel for my bullet journaling!
Yesss!! Glad it helped ☺️
Yasss! I love that you still make stationery videos even tho you switched to digital notes 🥰 🙏
I love the pentel energel in 0.5 because highlight a lot and the ink drys in literally 3 seconds. I love it
i’ve seen so many people rave on about the zebra sarasa pens so i got some and as soon as i clicked the pen i knew it was AMAZING and mine don’t smudge at all 10/10 ✨✨✨✨
I too love collecting black pens and your channel is amazing 😍
Absolutely loved this video - quick and straight to the point (no “fluff” - we all know what that means..) Great quality :) keep up the good work!
thank you!!
Your printing is fabulous!
Can I just say how neat that handwriting is? I write like I'm drunk asf. 😅
Imagine how you write when you're drunk-
I am in love with the Sharpie Gel ballpoint pens. They're my go to.
Energels are my absolute fave. I buy the refills and put them in more comfortable pens. I had some random Japanese pen that they fit in and it was my perfect pen until I lost it.
yup
thank you so much for the smudge test! I already was thinking of getting the pentel energel and knowing it would smudge with the mild liners just solidifies that decision!!
Help the sound of the dry highlight felt like nails on a chalkboard to me lmaooo😭 but otherwise, great video!! I've been so into pens again lately idk why lol and loved the pens you have here!
Actually hi-tec was my all time fave pens when i was in middle school n high school~ it makes my handwriting somewhat beautiful ~ it was one of expensive pen at that time tho (it was back at 2000s) good old time XD but now there are so many variants in the market that are better , amazing :)
what are better ones?
Any recommendations?
Now i love the pentel energel tho~
I'm only in grade school still but I struggle with studying so I've tried to make my notes prettier or more aesthetic to help me memorize the material. Finding what kind of pens that would fit me really helps! :)
My all-time favorite pens (black and multicolored) are the BIC Cristal (Spelled just like that) 1.6 mm. I bought a 24 pack of just the black ones about two years ago and am still LOVING them lol
I DIDN'T KNOW I NEEDED THIS, THANKS A LOT
Nice! I like personally the uniball signo DX for fine line writing and the zebra sarasa dry for normal writing for a lefie!
My personal favorites are zebra sarasa for writing ❤️ and steadtler fineliner for drawing ❤️
Nobody talks about this, thank u! Didn't know i needed this info until i saw your video.
Yep Pilot G2 is my go to permanent pen, and I use the Energel as well. However, I've been spoiled by the Frixion erasable pens. The only caution is that pages are vulnerable to extreme heat 0 ie leaving in the car (although you can restore the ink by putting the notebook in your freezer when you come home). So far in the many years I've used them I haven't lost anything important. I did actually have to restore a few pages I was carrying in the car on errands. Funny story, when I first got the pens, I wasn't really aware of the heat issue - I sent a card to my best friend, with this long heartfelt message. Several weeks later, I mentioned it to her because she hadn't said anything - "oh! that must have been that blank card that I got in the mail!!!!" OMG and I don't think she kept it to restore it, LOL
I’m glad I found a video that validates adoration for(and slight obsession with) Sarasa Pens😅 It’s literally the only pen I use
I love the Pilot G-2 it writes so nice!
finally a pen review that takes the price into account!
Oh my! I came here looking for smudge less pens because im a left handed and I found them! Thank you so much ❤️
This is so helpful and informative. Thank you!
suprisingly a good reveiw video for comic book artists like myself. Thanks!
When i was still in school the pen that works for me is the Pilot G-tech only.... Now kids has sooooo many pens to choose from!! 😍😍😍😍
can you make another video what’s on your iPad! I love seeing the new theme all the time! It inspires me loads! xx
Thank u I was looking for the best pens and I do highlights a lot sooo thank u soooooooooooo much and I love ur videos
The Pentel Energel is AMAZING!I have a 1.0 mm pen and it doesn't even smudge!
this was great! thanks so much for the help! I'm a lefty so i got the mark on even before i saw it was the winner! my favorite part about the video though is the VIBE imma go binge all of your videos now
I love your honesty LOL thank you!!
From personal experience, my favourite is the Zebra sarasa clip in 0.5.....I have gone through so many..
TYSM U LITERALLY SAVED MY HW LIFE BRO I got the Pental energel X BLN105 gel pen 0.5mm black bc it didn’t have the exact and bro it’s majestic
I like the video and love the description 👏
i actually love muji pens, they're super comfortable for me because i always hold pens super far down at the end. sometimes the little edge digs into my finger a bit but i really only notice that if i write with them all day
tysm for this video it’s super helpful 💕
i JUST bought the zebra sarasa mark on and seeing that it doesn't smudge made me so happy cause my favourite pen, the pentel energel, ran out of ink and had no refills so all my notes since have been smudged!!!!! this is a relief because i write very fast and tend to smudge my own notes just by rubbing on them and I'm not even left handed.
I just wanted to grab myself a good black pen (I have cheap ones which smudge a lot and are not even at the moment) so thank you very much for this video ! Also the criterias you chose to rate them are very useful !
no problem ☺️
Thanks that was useful actually. Thank you for sharing ☺️ Your hand writing though 🥰👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Me: want to sleep My phone : ting ting ting! It's 1 a.m in my country and tomorrow I have online class on 8.00 a.m..ok let's just watch it for 8 minutes..
ahahaha thank you! But you should go to sleep now, it's late 😂
@@urrbigdtn5817 lol I thought this was 73 years ago lol 😂
My favorite method is to highlight first, then write over to prevent smudging (it helps so much ) 🤗🤗
Extremely helpful video! Thank you so much for doing this ^^
No problem!
tysm!
No problem!!
Pretty nice review. I used G2s throughout school (when I had to use pen), and still love using mine (even if it bleeds through on normal ruled paper)
Thank you so much! I'm left handed and finding a good pen is always such a struggle!
My favourite pens keep being BIC pens and Uni-Ball . They are comfortable and trustworthy. Great ink flow and the ink quality is also very good. They just hardly ever disappoint me.
Same here. They are also really easy to find AND aren't pricy
Ty sm for the recs! i also have the sarasa pen in 0.7mm ,, ill def go to the bookstore to get the zebra sarasa mark on in 0.4. ou are the best study youtuber ever. !!! 😄
thank you for this vid! I've been looking for pens for left-handed people
Same! I have watched one of these videos before and then bought loads of pens but turns out they took 1 minute to dry properly😭 I have finally found some that won't turn half my hand black😍
Hybrid ink such as uni upstream, uni signo ink, zebra blend with surari ink , pilot acroink in acroball pen or Dr.Grip (jaoan version) or pilot B2P/petball, Pentel Slicci ink. Low viscosity, no skipping, no bleed through, easy to write at the correction tape/liquid ASAP, highlighter friendly.
i never really understood the issue of smudging ink when writing with your left hand. i’ve been left handed my whole life but never experienced any smudging? maybe i hold the pen a different way or something
Thank you so much, it's so helpful for me.
Omg all that stationary 💜💜
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Thanks for the suggestion. I've really enjoyed using this Pilot HI-Tec-C 04. It's got "Maica" on it. (I have no idea what that means.) Today, I thought I'd buy the .4 Sarasa. Very excited to use them!
Thank you for the recommendations
After watching your review (plus another) I purchased the 5 pack of vintage Sarasa pens (from Australian Amazon). Great colours and so smoooth😆 Thank you
Thanks for this. Man, you have a lot of pens! I really wish I was a student again just so I could use these nice pens to take notes. I was a student in the early 80s when personal computers were just getting started and no one had laptops or cellphones to ruin the joy of the note-taking experience. Still, I'm gonna go buy one of those Sarasa Mark-On pens since I'm a lefty! Question: do they keep writing when upside down?
Hi Emily I just run out of pens. I bought the zebra sarasa cause I thought the zebra sarasa is good base on the video and omg its so good :D thanks for the video. I love your content so much and I always love it when you post
anything by pilot is my go-to, right now i have a set of pilot color glitter pens that i use in my school planner, they come in pink, purple, blue, turquoise, and black and I LOVE THEM SO MUCH! they dry very quickly, they don’t bleed, i’ve been using the same pens that i got at the beginning of last year so they last really long! i also have a set of pilot erasable highlighters and those are just as amazing (and erasable!!!!)
Thank you for the wonderful review. I will be buying the Zebra Sarasa from now onward. I am using pentel gel permanent ink and a pentel Vucuna 4 in 1 both 0.5mm
THANK YOU I NEED THIS VIDEO! I’m gonna buy A LOT of zebra Sarasa mark on pens xD
I’m left handed and I write a lot of notes and highlight a lot so I’m looking for a good pen for this coming year, this helped thanks
I use Pentel Energel 0.4mm. It's cheap, sturdy, pretty cool design, needle-pointed but no cap, which is perfect because I tend to lose them 😅 Used to wear pricy Pilot Hitech but when I drop them, the needle point bends easily and the ink won't come out.
Omg your handwriting is amazing, it looks like your writing in a font printed on the computer. That’s spectacular, how did you learn that? Also do you have any experience with the ohto CR02? I’ve been thinking about getting one for work but a bit hesitant since its price is $20+. I need a comfortable pen that has very fast dry time and not prone to smudging. I like ohto MS01 mechanical pencil so I’m hoping to hear good things about their pens.
I feel like the best black pens I've ever had are those 10 peso(around ⅕ of a US dollar) ones that you would find in the palengke/grocery store. Doesn't look very fancy but they don't smudge, writes smoothly and lasts for quite a long time
a seven minute video about black pens and yet im glued to it
Super love your handwriting ❤️❤️❤️
I am obsessed with your videos Emily 🤩🤩🤤
thanks !
Thank you for the information , it was very helpful ...
sarasa mark ons are my favourite at the moment :) they're smooth and look great, but also dry on the paper really fast and don't smudge even with stabilo boss or mildliners :)
Thanks for sharing!
I've been watching you for awhile now and just realized I STILL haven't subscribed. This was really helpful I'm already planning out what I'm getting for Christmas 😆
Awesome! Thank you!
I was rooting for the pentel energel!! ❤
Thanks. Now I'm going to get the Pentel Energel. Pilot G2 smudges when highlighting is done.
I suggest Pilot Acroball 0.7!! It doesn't smudge and the ink was smooth too! ♥♥
I watch this video.. and some with the same topic before sleep. I love pens.. since highschool. Forgot about that hobby since 2015 when I do most work digitally, due to its practical for mobility & accessibility. And pandemic push me back to this hobby.. Happy writing than watching blue ray screen all the time.. this kind of video become therapeutic session for me. 😊
Adding to this, I think that Sharpie pens are great too, they smudge with highlighters, but they last a long time, they look nice, and they work like magic
There was 199 comments and it bothered me so- Great video!! I’ll definitely be buying Zebra sarasa 0.4 mm! My teachers talk super fast so I need one that won’t smudge 😊
I really loved that the pentel pen is at target so i can go get, or order it on amazon. Having a bit of troubles here though, which should i get? the .3mm needle, .5mm needle, or the .7mm needle.
Tip for the highlight part, you can use any pen, just highlight the space BEFORE you write, you have to pre determine how long the word is but it’s very helpful
love it , its very helpful and i have found my favourite black pen which is Muji 0.38mm😍
Sorry for my poor English👩🏻💻 I’m a Japanese high school student. Your video is so easy to understand. I like stationary especially Pentel. I highly recommend you to use Energel !!