The 4 Best Pens for College

Pens are great friends for students. It is one of the most essential tools to help students study smart and excel in college. A student’s appreciation of pens can range from “I don’t care” to “I’ll be using this one forever”.

But no matter where you land on the scale, there is a pen that meets your needs. But what types are the best pens? Well, here are 4 of the best pens for college.

BIC Blue Ball Pens

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You can never go wrong with a BIC pen. Depending on how much you hand write notes or lose a pen, one packet could last you your entire college life. They come in a variety of amounts but the box with 60 pens in it is a good size if you want to stock yourself for years to come.

The pens themselves have a medium size point with a ball head and while they predominantly come in blue, they also have other colours. They’re flexible and comfortable pens to write with and last a decent amount of time.

Price: $12.60

Fineliner Coloured Fine Tip Pens

So you like to colour-code your notes. Well then, have you stumbled upon the perfect pen set. It features a pack of 24 colours and no duplicates. While absolutely able to be used for art, these pens are more geared towards writing and notetaking.

They are fine tipped at 0.38mm with a metal tip for a smooth glide over paper. Specifically, the metal tip also insures that the bleed of colour is almost nonexistent. The pens are designed to be easy to hold and super comfortable and made of material that’s easy to hold on to.

Price: $12.99

Arteza Gel Ink Ball Pens

So, you want a good reliable type of pen that will be sure and one where you won’t have to worry about light ink? Then look no further. This pack is 20 black pens with a 0.5mm tip. While a bit more expensive than others, these are worth a few cents per pen more for the quality.

This pen is best for precise and clean writing. With it being such a fine tip they’re good for smooth writing and dark lines. The pens are designed to have little to no bleeding, smudging or transfer. If you write notes quickly and are looking for a pen to keep up with you, then this is a great option.

Price: $25.49

Paper Mate InkJoy Quatro Pens

Like a blast from the past comes the colour click pens. These are great for people that like to colour-code but don’t want to have to deal with multiple pens. This is a pack of 3 pens, each with 4 colours. 2 of the pens have red, green, blue, and black while the other has magenta, lime turquoise, and purple.

These pens are simple and fun. They're a bit of a wider tip at 1mm but they’re still smooth and comfortable. And of course, above everything else, they’re versatile.

Price: $6.97