Everything was reasonable... except the ballpoint pen. Even the good ballpoints, like the jetstream, often skip when they're writing, like the examples in this video, leaving small trails of unfilled-in lines. It drives me nuts. And they feel unwieldy to boot. Ink is the only way to go!
I do have to disagree with ballpoint being the best all around pen. When they cause pain to use, for me... The right fountain pen and ink for most uses, and as I seldom have a need for writing on plastics... Though I find the Sanford markers tackle that for me. 😁
My unpopular opinion: If you want to get into washi tape, don't buy tons of colours and designs or you'll be overwhelmed. Instead, select just a few that are colour-co-ordinated with your journal cover, favourite highlighters, favourite colour pens, layout designs, etc.
I honestly just window shop online to look at them and their packaging. But do i actually want them? _mmm_ will i use them? _.. No..._ then u don't need them or should buy them right this very instant.
I think through and bought those that are easiest to match with different themes / color palettes and can be used in as many occasions as possible. I found that those are usually in muted, neutral and vintage colors (like shades of brown and blue) in simple and common pattern/ plain (dots, plaid, checker board). Those may not be everyone's favorite, but less "offensive" than bright pink or yellow. On a wedding envelope and gift boxes for adults and the elderly, those colors & patterns are pretty appropriate. If I want more colors, I use color pencils.
and the fact that their employees are genuine stationary lovers, the VO person breaking character, disregarding the script just because it hurt them inside to say that you don't need that many pens
ahhh, yes-s-s... The fountain pen is a devilishly seductive little thing in a person's hand - you don't notice it till you lift your hand from the page and just want to do better. It's no coincidence that many fountain pen owners also have Cats... 😼
I do agree, they force a certain grip, a certain angle to write perfectly. Which reduces writing speed, and makes it more legible. Tho if I go back to any ball/gel pens my writing will probably look like shit again 😂
@@Cortesevasive Wait... what are you saying? I’m agreeing with the comment. By placing certain limitations on writing (angle, grip) for nibs to write perfectly. It slows down writing speed, and improves not only writing experience but legibility of the writing. I in no way said more pressure btw.
It's not just because they make you want to improve your handwriting. That's pretty silly. They improve your handwriting because that's what the better ones are designed to do from weight, to balance, to nib, and to flow.
My trick: every month pick a color / washi / sticker theme. Load up the pen bag with just those items and use them all month. Then switch to a new set. It helps keep everything in rotation.
Mine is, "it's okay to be happy with a cheap fountain pen". There's a lot of pressure to constantly upgrade to a nicer, fancier pen within the hobby, but it's NOT TRUE, YOU DON'T NEED A $100+ PEN TO ENJOY FOUNTAIN PENS. Pick a pen that works FOR YOU. I love my $25 Diplomat and it works perfectly for what I need.
@@MarsellaFyngold Cheaper pens still exist below that! Pilot Platinum Preppy, Jinhao x450, even disposable fountain pens like the Varsity. 8'D I just found my fave at the $25 mark.
I love that "You don't know what I need!" hit me! She was speaking my thoughts! Yes. I want every pen I see on jetpens ! LOL, I needed this video right now for the lightness and fun of it!
Along with my fineliner, brush pen and fountain pen, it's always good to have a regular ballpoint pen with you! You know... in case someone else asks to borrow your pen...
tbh i have no idea whether or not someone will bugger up the nib on my vintage parker 51 - no desire to find out if they are suave, urbane, sophisticated and cultured like MOI or some hill-dwelling Bic Crystal clod. 🥱
Exactly! In fact the Bic ballpens I had at work have already disappeared! So I have some cheap or publicity ballpens to borrow because no one is touching my triplus fineliners 🤭
Agreed! I always keep a ballpoint pen (usually Pentel RSVP) in my bag. While it's not my favorite to use, it's useful in a pinch and one of the ballpoints I enjoy and I'd be disappointed if it disappeared, but it's not a big deal.
I'm SO GLAD someone finally said that thicker paper does not make it better paper! I get unreasonably annoyed when people/companies equate thickness and quality, ESPECIALLY when it comes to fountain pens.
Cheap ballpoint pens are also underrated for drawing too, especially for experimenting around with line weight/pressure for shading (in my experience). I've used them a bunch for working on sketch studies and for practice with hatching/crosshatching shadows.
"There is such a thing as too many pens" *Me looking at my 20 fountain pens and 50 ink bottles*.... Errrrr "You might find the pen you want to use has dried out!" *Sweats nervously*
People that spend so much time doing a "beautiful" planner is people that it's not so busy to need a planner. The the ones that really need to plan their tasks, don't have time to spend designing and painting their planners. Same applies for studygrammers
MMmmph! I was watching "Hoarders" and I remember a part in one episode where a woman was told "You don't need enough pens to fill a swimming pool with ink!" The woman's response was bleeped out.
I just really love Gelly Roll pens, man. They're beautiful to write with and look at. Unpopular Opinion: You only need pens. No markers, no highlighters, not even mechanical pencils technically. You can get pens will all kinds of wild colors, opacities, and even really good erasable inks. I made an entire DnD battle map with nothing but gel pens and erasable pens; technically some paint markers were involved, but they were just some black ones I used because I had to color 90% of a white sheet of paper black and then draw on top of that.
Great video - and love the honest voice over!! Maybe a video about how to recycle those "too many pens" or other office supplies. Not every location has such a positive recycling program like in Japan!
My somewhat unpopular opinion is that fountain pens aren't for everyone. As much as I love them, it's unrealistic that every single person on Earth is going to love them too. Some people get turned off by having to refill them from bottles or cartridges, or having to clean them regularly. Or, you've got the people who have a hard time keeping a hold of pens, so I imagine the thought of replacing even a $5 Preppy multiple times makes them wary of even trying it when Bic ballpoint pens are a few dollars for a 10 pack. Let alone a $10, $20, $30 and beyond pen. Having to troubleshoot a pen when it isn't writing is another thing I hear about when people are thinking about diving into fountain pens but aren't sure as well.
I'm allergic to a chemical used in a lot of fountain pen inks and not every company will tell you their ingredients so ive given up on fountain pens completely :(
I can’t use fountain pens for the simple fact that I hold pens weird. I always hold pens super close to the nib so my fountain pen experience was a mess!
I'm a lefty and I HATE fountain pens. I've tried them because of the hype and I could never like them... They're high maintenance and they always Feather with regular paper and obviously smudge even with "fast drying inks "
"There is such thing as too many pens." 😯😯😯 Are you kidding??? Now you tell me, lol. But I NEED my huge pen collection!!! Oh well, I'm a pen junkie and I'm not ashamed 🖋️😊♥️.
Honestly, this is one of the first videos from you I ever laughed during! Whoever did the voice-over needs to do all the voiceovers or teach the others because omg, she was incredible. The "yeah yeah yeah" part when the gel pens were all aligned and the whispers about keep hoarding pens "you don't know what I need" or the thicc with 2 Cs. Absolutely hilarious. Give her a medal.
Pov: seeing Josh return in thumbnail and clicking hastily lol I absolutely love the voice over girl too.. She's hilarious. And yeah turns out my unpopular opinions are valid cz Jetpens agrees too😁... I hate mildliners because they smudge, mostly use good quality ballpens ones that never skip, or waterproof gel pens and avoid making super fancy planner spreads. I'm relieved. 😌
The one that always gets me is someone will find a pen type they prefer and suddenly start thinking it’s the best thing ever and everything else is trash. Start using good gel pens? Ballpoints and pencils suck. Start using fountain pens? Now I’m too good for traditional pens. No! You can always use a ballpoint for signing receipts or tape or something! You can beat around a gel pen more than a fountain pen too! Or write on some papers with your colorful gel pens that fountain pens couldn’t. All pens are good! Use the right tool for the job
Too many pens is a thing. When I first started getting fountain pens, I always inked up the new one. I ended up with about 20 inked at one time. I’d only use maybe 2-3 in a day, so many of them dried out before I got around to them. Still working them down to a more usable number. I think 5-6 will work ok for me. I also started a big ink habit. I have around 40 bottles now. Probably enough ink to last for many years, but inks are the more affordable habit. If your grail pen is $500+, for the same money you can get 20-40 bottles of ink. Fountain pens alone won’t improve your writing, but they can make you more conscious of the writing experience. I have horrible penmanship, but sometimes when I am writing with a fountain pen, I slow down and pay a bit more attention and it looks nicer. Still, I can scrawl quickly just as messy as I always do, plus the greater risk of smearing. Tomoe River paper is amazing for fountain pens, but be warned, the drying time for most inks is double to triple other good papers. Still, you will get pretty much the full potential for shade, sheen, and shimmer an ink has.
Glad the Pilot Acroball being mentioned. I've used the Zebra Sarasa for a while but no matter how long I left it, it will still smudge when I highlight. Then I changed to the Acroball and I have never gone back since. It's slightly pricey where I'm from but it is so satisfying when writing. Absolutely love it!
I've found writing with a stub nib fountain pen, such as the Pilot Metropolitan or a Twsbi improves my handwriting. I can't quite put a finger in why, but I definitely notice a difference. Love the videos, keep them coming!
For me, writing with a stub nib fountain pen forces me to slow down my writing and think about what I'm doing, rather than scribbling down my notes as fast as I possibly can. Writing with a beautiful pen or ink is also an enjoyable experience and can help motivate people to practice more =)
Wow this was great to hear about the mildliners and signo! It's great you guys are very thorough about the pros and cons about your products. It definitely makes me want to buy from you guys more
I always keep a Fischer Space Pen (Bullet pen, model 400) in my pocket. It is the perfect "back up" pen. If another pen is having trouble writing, just take it out and use it. Because it is so small, you forget you have it. (They also have a tendency to fall out of your pocket.) Keep cheap ballpoint pens around for give way pens too. 😈
I have over 500 pens...yes and I'm always like...nope don't like this one...or ohhhh this is nice...or I hate the way this one scratches the paper...lol
Me thinking handwriting was always a matter of “better pens” and effort and had nothing to do with the psychical pain in my hands Years later in college is diagnosed with dysgraphia 🥲 ergonomic pens really do help tho, I want an ergonomic fountain pen just to be fancy and have cute inks
@@Graylovestea I always feel bummed that I can’t have pretty journals and stuff but I’ve tried and it’s too strenuous (paired with being a lefty especially)
@@thezaftigwendy right?! I knew I had a neurological condition that caused a lot of physical pain, but I didn’t realize it was also the reason I was slow at writing and reading. I think the list is officially chronic migraine, dysgraphia, scotopic sensitivity, and possible adhd (like everyone else in my family) I can’t believe I managed to have a 4.75 gpa never knowing all that stuff! And now I teach ☺️
Another score on good info and fun entertainment!! This is a winning combo JetPens!!! The multitude of colored pens IS necessary. And keeping the ink flowing with regular use is not a chore or responsibility but part of "self care" and creative expression. 😉 👍👍👍👏👏👏👍👍👍 These are great!! (The whispers are the best!)
theres So Much personality in this vid i LOOve it! ive always been a minimal bujoer and stationery nerd but not in the aestetic way, just fewer better things! rn my bujo is only one page monthly memories, a master tasklist and a weekly header with the days rolling under it. the only decorating i really do is to pic three fineliners that make a nice colorpallet and write the days w them, in a nice easy font i change monthly
Meanwhile...I have a huge container of pens that I have yet to open and you're making me want to buy more...Thank you...I think 😁...lol I might have skipped over the part that said "too many pens is a real thing". Thank you again for letting me know what pens, pair well 😀
Although i love my gel pen collection, when I want to take a bunch of notes my go to is my pilot Dr.grip 4&1 multipen (translucent light blue) with jetstream refills, 2B leads, and an added endcap eraser. Like you said in the video, too many options can bog you down.
I definitely agree with all of these opinions, and there are particularly two of them which I have always had, wondering WHY nobody told them in any video! First one, a thicker paper is not always better, I have always used 60gr paper finding it perfect for taking notes and highlighting. Then I tried the 80gr, thinking it would be better yet but... no way, there is much more showthrough, even if this counterintuitive! Second one, a ballpoint pen is much more versatile than a gel one, but who can resist the gliding of a gel pen? One more unpopular opinion for you: traditional neon highlighters generally have much less bleedthrough than the new pastel ones, who knows why?... At least, this is true for all the brands I tried which come in both neon and pastel hues... Do you agree with that?
Oh, I totally agree with you on Mildliners! I bought a handful, and tried to use them for highlighting (I highlight a lot when I'm studying). In my case, the problem wasn't that they smeared gel ink, it was that they were too... mild. The highlighting just wasn't strong enough to be useful in the context of what I needed. I think they'd be better used as art pens, not advertised as highlighters.
I used to buy all different types of pens (the collection got donated to schools many times over the years, at least teachers could give them to students). I didn't realize my ideal pens were simply the Bic Crystal Sticks. Those are my go-to everyday pen. About a dollar a pack also isn't bad. But then I have "specialty" pens that I purchase in 1 or 2 packs bc I don't go through them at the same rate as my Bic Pens. I have drained 3 pens in nearly a year (yup, fully used for the first time in my life, despite coming super close with other pens that failed with the ink so close to the end, but still left about an inch or more of ink in the stick when they became streaky and annoying). I surprised myself with this, but it works, so I am sticking with it. A tried and true pen. So I own the basic colors (black, blue, red) and am going to branch out to their fun colors as I do love the comfort and effectiveness of these simple pens. Me from 3 years ago would have thought I had lost it. 🤷♀️ So I own up to my own Unpopular Opinion. 😁🤣🤣 I have also found using colored pencil to trace over the writing (like most would do with a fine liner) makes my notes fun, colorful, and zero bleed through on notebook paper. I didn't think I could use a pack of colored pencils down to the last possible stub, but once again, I proved myself wrong. 😁👍💗
I thought I needed a big planner so I went through several planner styles only to discover that all I really need is a simple pocket calendar. Go figure!
One thing I have noticed is that I have a bit of a different handwriting with a ballpoint pen than I have with a fountain pen (my choice of pen for daily use). This is why I decided to keep a nice-looking journal for my favorite books. In it, I write 3 pages per book, writing however much of the first chapter as will fit. I write one with fountain and then one with ballpoint, over and over. This way, not only does every chapter of my favorite books stand out and make it easy to see that a new book-bit has started, but I practice handwriting with both types of pens on the daily!
😆😆😆😆😆 Love this video. The voice over person did an awesome job. I agree 👍🏿 with you about the mildliners, they really aren't the best for highlighting but they are super cute. As far as having too many 🖊 pens, I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that. I'm a pen addict and Jetpens.com is my crack.
Loved this video, I pretty much agree with voiceover girl throughout (although I still like to use my mildliners in pastel blue and green on top of gel pen ink to avoid the harshness of using traditional bright neon yellow since like... that's an option these days! And it's ok, I don't get smudges cause I don't highlight immediately, I do it later after the ink is dry.) Very cute, thoughtfully worded and constructed, to the point, overall very appreciated video. Hope you keep these coming! ~
the mechanics of a fountain pen can certainly help improve handwriting practices. definitely still takes some conscious practice like any other art form. Too many pens is probably a thing... I may have a pen problem lol
I use a 0.2mm mechanical pencil for all my math stuff, a 0.5mm mechanical pencil for general note writing, and 2 gel pens (fine and 0.7mm tips) just because they are fun to use. I like to keep the clutter down so those 4 writing tools are all I need.
The pen that I use for edc is the Mitsubishi power tank, this pen is great because it will work anywhere and under all kinds of conditions like freezing weather, even wet paper
I don't need a ton of pens and inks?! Bah, tell that to the Zebra Sarasa Clip makers who's various gel pens suggest otherwise, because like Rose from Titanic...I'll never let them go! And oddly, on the paper related note, no 'see what you did there' like pun intended, I find mail envelopes to be the most satisfying to write on. Lol, they're scatted all over as I scribble notes on them like some mad scientist, despite having a plethora of unused notebooks. Quality and thicc-ness really doesn't cross my mind, how it feels against the pen does.
Mildliners are actually amazing for coloring in cheap coloring books, the color can even build up, allowing for expressive monochrome coloring even if you've only got one!
1:09 - exactly!! i feel like the only one who is team ballpoint :"") it's just that they dry so quickly and barely (if ever) smudge!! and they work well with mildliners ;)
I found gel pens that are wayyyyyy better than zebra sarasa gel pens The one and only Berlingo gel pens! 1. They don’t smudge with highliters 2.They flow MORE smoothly than zebra sarasa’s. 3, they are super affordable and don’t cost more than your house 😂 4. They are not too big and not too small plus they fit in holes Bc zebra sarasa gel pens have that finegrip which doesn’t allow it to fit in tiny holes
Guys try to have a color of the year let's say. This year I'll use a grayscale theme to lessen my use or purchase of pens and pencils. Or transition to plastics barrel pens to metal barrel pens (you one and only favorite color), its lessen your use of plastics. It is only a suggestion but you it is worth to try 😊
👍👍Thank you for clarifying some facts regarding pen choices. I am a newcomer on the scene in the midst of the endless number of pens being manufactured these days. It has been confusing, & not a little frustrating, trying to figure out what I need & want. I really enjoy Jetpen's straightforward, & often humourous, presentations. Please keep us educated!
I love my fountain pens. I've yet to find the perfect one, but I have seven (lost one, tragically, last year), and have to seriously resist the urge to buy more. Looking down the thread, however, it seems that I'm a beginner in the fountain pen stakes. Some of you have more pens than a piggery and more ink than a giant squid.
*So far,* my fountain pen collection is small enough (and my ink collection varied enough) that I’m rotating through it on a regular basis-the ones loaded with archival ink for journalling, the ones loaded with fun colors (or acidic iron-galls) for more transitory notes, or for water-‘erasable’ inked lines on tracing paper… but I think I might be approaching some sort of line where I’ll have to start picking some pens to actually store empty when not in use, hah.
What stationery trends or opinions do you disagree with? Comment and let us know!
Everything was reasonable... except the ballpoint pen. Even the good ballpoints, like the jetstream, often skip when they're writing, like the examples in this video, leaving small trails of unfilled-in lines. It drives me nuts. And they feel unwieldy to boot. Ink is the only way to go!
I do have to disagree with ballpoint being the best all around pen. When they cause pain to use, for me...
The right fountain pen and ink for most uses, and as I seldom have a need for writing on plastics... Though I find the Sanford markers tackle that for me. 😁
@@modkhi well there is another jetstream ballpoint I own (not t he one in the video) and its so perfect! I use it for exams and writing sessions
I had the Sarasa pastel milky set, dry, skipped, even after 24 hours tips down, ended up trashing them
@@tcconnection OMH same problem with my old set of 2 years old so I got a new set and they worked fine
Voiceover girl: "...you don't need a ton of pens and inks" THAT'S NOT TRUE!! I DOOO! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT I NEED!!!!
Same.
(Voiceover girl, I couldn't agree more!! I need them and use them all... or I'm pretty sure I do.)
I think they’re lying. I think I need one of every type of pen.
lol
Pen goblins unite!
My unpopular opinion: If you want to get into washi tape, don't buy tons of colours and designs or you'll be overwhelmed. Instead, select just a few that are colour-co-ordinated with your journal cover, favourite highlighters, favourite colour pens, layout designs, etc.
I honestly just window shop online to look at them and their packaging. But do i actually want them? _mmm_ will i use them? _.. No..._ then u don't need them or should buy them right this very instant.
Solid color washi tapes and botanical ones are some of the most beginner friendly imo
This is why I don’t even start buying washi tapes. It’s so overwhelming
This is a good tip. Thanks!
I think through and bought those that are easiest to match with different themes / color palettes and can be used in as many occasions as possible. I found that those are usually in muted, neutral and vintage colors (like shades of brown and blue) in simple and common pattern/ plain (dots, plaid, checker board).
Those may not be everyone's favorite, but less "offensive" than bright pink or yellow.
On a wedding envelope and gift boxes for adults and the elderly, those colors & patterns are pretty appropriate.
If I want more colors, I use color pencils.
a company that sells pens: *you don't need THAT much pens*
i love how you guys care about your market 😭💖 kudos for that!
and the fact that their employees are genuine stationary lovers, the VO person breaking character, disregarding the script just because it hurt them inside to say that you don't need that many pens
About the fountain pens, I think they DO improve your handwriting...but it’s because the make you WANT to improve your handwriting.
ahhh, yes-s-s... The fountain pen is a devilishly seductive little thing in a person's hand - you don't notice it till you lift your hand from the page and just want to do better. It's no coincidence that many fountain pen owners also have Cats... 😼
I do agree, they force a certain grip, a certain angle to write perfectly. Which reduces writing speed, and makes it more legible. Tho if I go back to any ball/gel pens my writing will probably look like shit again 😂
@@Cortesevasive Wait... what are you saying? I’m agreeing with the comment. By placing certain limitations on writing (angle, grip) for nibs to write perfectly. It slows down writing speed, and improves not only writing experience but legibility of the writing.
I in no way said more pressure btw.
It's not just because they make you want to improve your handwriting. That's pretty silly. They improve your handwriting because that's what the better ones are designed to do from weight, to balance, to nib, and to flow.
Totally agree!!!
My trick: every month pick a color / washi / sticker theme. Load up the pen bag with just those items and use them all month. Then switch to a new set. It helps keep everything in rotation.
You're a genius! I love this idea!
Mine is, "it's okay to be happy with a cheap fountain pen". There's a lot of pressure to constantly upgrade to a nicer, fancier pen within the hobby, but it's NOT TRUE, YOU DON'T NEED A $100+ PEN TO ENJOY FOUNTAIN PENS. Pick a pen that works FOR YOU. I love my $25 Diplomat and it works perfectly for what I need.
That'. . . . that's so expensive to me. . . . lol
@@MarsellaFyngold Cheaper pens still exist below that! Pilot Platinum Preppy, Jinhao x450, even disposable fountain pens like the Varsity. 8'D I just found my fave at the $25 mark.
Very true! The Pilot Metropolitan is a lovely pen under 20$ or the Plumix which has a stub nib only around 8$.
@@slowfootlabeef704 HOW COULD I FORGET THE PLUMIX!!
I would NEVER pay for a pen over 10 dollars lol
I love that "You don't know what I need!" hit me! She was speaking my thoughts! Yes. I want every pen I see on jetpens ! LOL, I needed this video right now for the lightness and fun of it!
The "yeah, yeah, it's ok" on the skipping of the ballpoint pens got me. Because I was definitely sputtering at the skipping.
Along with my fineliner, brush pen and fountain pen, it's always good to have a regular ballpoint pen with you! You know... in case someone else asks to borrow your pen...
Ha ha😅😅that's so true! Even i do the same! You can never trust them with your most special goodies🥴🥴
tbh i have no idea whether or not someone will bugger up the nib on my vintage parker 51 - no desire to find out if they are suave, urbane, sophisticated and cultured like MOI or some hill-dwelling Bic Crystal clod. 🥱
Exactly! In fact the Bic ballpens I had at work have already disappeared! So I have some cheap or publicity ballpens to borrow because no one is touching my triplus fineliners 🤭
i can't agree any further
Agreed! I always keep a ballpoint pen (usually Pentel RSVP) in my bag. While it's not my favorite to use, it's useful in a pinch and one of the ballpoints I enjoy and I'd be disappointed if it disappeared, but it's not a big deal.
Gosh, that girl doing the voiceover and Josh are HILARIOUS!
Yes, please
Yup yup!!
Have both in one video pErFECTION
I'm starting to think the JetPens voice actor has gone rogue.
😂😂😂
I love how these opinions offer helpful alternatives and don’t put anybody down :)
also, the whispers are killing me hahaha
I'm SO GLAD someone finally said that thicker paper does not make it better paper! I get unreasonably annoyed when people/companies equate thickness and quality, ESPECIALLY when it comes to fountain pens.
Cheap ballpoint pens are also underrated for drawing too, especially for experimenting around with line weight/pressure for shading (in my experience). I've used them a bunch for working on sketch studies and for practice with hatching/crosshatching shadows.
I had art professor make us do our art hw in ballpoint pens so we couldn't erase and focus more on what we were drawing.
Thank you. I so agree.
I agree. I actually love ballpoint pens for drawing! Not so much for writing tho
I draw with my one of my cheap Bic ballpoint pen because it has a thin tip and i can use it for discreet shadows or something more visible
My Mother did incredible portraits in ballpoint pens - the Zebra being her favorite. I love the orange bics!
"There is such a thing as too many pens"
*Me looking at my 20 fountain pens and 50 ink bottles*.... Errrrr
"You might find the pen you want to use has dried out!"
*Sweats nervously*
At least fountain pens can be cleaned and refilled (with a different ink even), rather than just going into the waste stream.
Too relatable ❤️✒️
20? Sis do u even pen???
@@gobot90 I'm hip. I got 20 SAMPLE inks, I've stopped counting the bottles, and yes, I do change my pen colors.
I know, oh that hurt!
I love how you already new our reaction when you said bullpoint NANI!!!! I refused ! Lol
My bullet journal looks like it belongs in the trash, not a gallery. And that's the way it needs to be so I can keep myself organized!
Same, my dude! I don't have time for a daily hour long art project.
Y'all had me til you said there's such a thing as too many pens. Unsubscribe. 😂
😂😂😂
Same! 😂😂😂
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Lol yea only minimize if you switch to dip pens as you'll need the extra space for all the resealable ink wells and washing station
Since I already have too many pens ... why stop now!
ngl the girl dping voice over is so cute specially with Josh theyre so hilarious!
People that spend so much time doing a "beautiful" planner is people that it's not so busy to need a planner. The the ones that really need to plan their tasks, don't have time to spend designing and painting their planners. Same applies for studygrammers
Yes!!!
I can 100% vouch for Signo being the best all rounder.
The 'too many pens' part felt like a personal call out, tho
MMmmph! I was watching "Hoarders" and I remember a part in one episode where a woman was told "You don't need enough pens to fill a swimming pool with ink!"
The woman's response was bleeped out.
hehe, I make sure that I have a different colour theme for my journal every month so that I can cycle through all my pens!
There's no such thing as too many pens! XD I love this video, it's full of energy and happiness
I just really love Gelly Roll pens, man. They're beautiful to write with and look at. Unpopular Opinion: You only need pens. No markers, no highlighters, not even mechanical pencils technically. You can get pens will all kinds of wild colors, opacities, and even really good erasable inks. I made an entire DnD battle map with nothing but gel pens and erasable pens; technically some paint markers were involved, but they were just some black ones I used because I had to color 90% of a white sheet of paper black and then draw on top of that.
Great video - and love the honest voice over!! Maybe a video about how to recycle those "too many pens" or other office supplies. Not every location has such a positive recycling program like in Japan!
I keep my empty pens too. Hahaha
*t h i c c* paper
im getting a different thoughts about this...
My somewhat unpopular opinion is that fountain pens aren't for everyone. As much as I love them, it's unrealistic that every single person on Earth is going to love them too. Some people get turned off by having to refill them from bottles or cartridges, or having to clean them regularly. Or, you've got the people who have a hard time keeping a hold of pens, so I imagine the thought of replacing even a $5 Preppy multiple times makes them wary of even trying it when Bic ballpoint pens are a few dollars for a 10 pack. Let alone a $10, $20, $30 and beyond pen. Having to troubleshoot a pen when it isn't writing is another thing I hear about when people are thinking about diving into fountain pens but aren't sure as well.
I'm allergic to a chemical used in a lot of fountain pen inks and not every company will tell you their ingredients so ive given up on fountain pens completely :(
Also, ink can be a source for headaches
I can’t use fountain pens for the simple fact that I hold pens weird. I always hold pens super close to the nib so my fountain pen experience was a mess!
Totally agree, fountain pens are high maintenance and not for everyone.
I'm a lefty and I HATE fountain pens. I've tried them because of the hype and I could never like them... They're high maintenance and they always Feather with regular paper and obviously smudge even with "fast drying inks "
"There is such thing as too many pens."
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Are you kidding??? Now you tell me, lol. But I NEED my huge pen collection!!!
Oh well, I'm a pen junkie and I'm not ashamed 🖋️😊♥️.
"Kaweco just released a spot in Cyan? I don't have any pens in Cyan? I NEED A CYAN KAWECO SPORT! (Clicks 'order now')
Damn whoever is the voice actor omg do I love her😂❤️
Honestly, this is one of the first videos from you I ever laughed during! Whoever did the voice-over needs to do all the voiceovers or teach the others because omg, she was incredible. The "yeah yeah yeah" part when the gel pens were all aligned and the whispers about keep hoarding pens "you don't know what I need" or the thicc with 2 Cs.
Absolutely hilarious. Give her a medal.
Pov: seeing Josh return in thumbnail and clicking hastily lol
I absolutely love the voice over girl too.. She's hilarious.
And yeah turns out my unpopular opinions are valid cz Jetpens agrees too😁... I hate mildliners because they smudge, mostly use good quality ballpens ones that never skip, or waterproof gel pens and avoid making super fancy planner spreads. I'm relieved. 😌
The one that always gets me is someone will find a pen type they prefer and suddenly start thinking it’s the best thing ever and everything else is trash. Start using good gel pens? Ballpoints and pencils suck. Start using fountain pens? Now I’m too good for traditional pens. No! You can always use a ballpoint for signing receipts or tape or something! You can beat around a gel pen more than a fountain pen too! Or write on some papers with your colorful gel pens that fountain pens couldn’t. All pens are good! Use the right tool for the job
Me Who takes notes on a computer: " I have no such weakness!"
Until you forget to do your backpack and your computer has bluescreen of death.
@@allgirlreview433 Or charge the laptop.
@@ejboshart0161 Or enter in CMD and change something without knowing that
@@ejboshart0161 I don't think you know what blue screen of death means.
Can't hack into a paper notebook, though...
Yes the content ✨we adore✨ appreciate the editing and all the work you guys do for the videos! x
Too many pens is a thing. When I first started getting fountain pens, I always inked up the new one. I ended up with about 20 inked at one time. I’d only use maybe 2-3 in a day, so many of them dried out before I got around to them. Still working them down to a more usable number. I think 5-6 will work ok for me. I also started a big ink habit. I have around 40 bottles now. Probably enough ink to last for many years, but inks are the more affordable habit. If your grail pen is $500+, for the same money you can get 20-40 bottles of ink. Fountain pens alone won’t improve your writing, but they can make you more conscious of the writing experience. I have horrible penmanship, but sometimes when I am writing with a fountain pen, I slow down and pay a bit more attention and it looks nicer. Still, I can scrawl quickly just as messy as I always do, plus the greater risk of smearing. Tomoe River paper is amazing for fountain pens, but be warned, the drying time for most inks is double to triple other good papers. Still, you will get pretty much the full potential for shade, sheen, and shimmer an ink has.
Yay! More Josh!
I know these videos are just pretty ads.. but they're lovely to watch! (That might be the stationery enthusiast in me though.)
Glad the Pilot Acroball being mentioned. I've used the Zebra Sarasa for a while but no matter how long I left it, it will still smudge when I highlight. Then I changed to the Acroball and I have never gone back since. It's slightly pricey where I'm from but it is so satisfying when writing. Absolutely love it!
I used Pilot G-2s all through college exclusively. I love them! But now I also now love the Energel Clena.
"There is such thing as too many pens."
Lies and slander! 😂
Really loving the narrator in this one. Very fun! Same for Josh. He adds a lot as well. Thank you for the video and keep up the good work!
I've found writing with a stub nib fountain pen, such as the Pilot Metropolitan or a Twsbi improves my handwriting. I can't quite put a finger in why, but I definitely notice a difference. Love the videos, keep them coming!
For me, writing with a stub nib fountain pen forces me to slow down my writing and think about what I'm doing, rather than scribbling down my notes as fast as I possibly can. Writing with a beautiful pen or ink is also an enjoyable experience and can help motivate people to practice more =)
I've always liked your videos, but lately you have cranked up the fun in them even more and I love it. 🤗
Wow this was great to hear about the mildliners and signo! It's great you guys are very thorough about the pros and cons about your products. It definitely makes me want to buy from you guys more
There are so many good ballpoints! My daily carry lately is the Jetstream in the 0.7 size. Writes so smoothly and so comfortable!
I always keep a Fischer Space Pen (Bullet pen, model 400) in my pocket. It is the perfect "back up" pen. If another pen is having trouble writing, just take it out and use it. Because it is so small, you forget you have it. (They also have a tendency to fall out of your pocket.) Keep cheap ballpoint pens around for give way pens too. 😈
Too many pens?! *existential crisis*
No crisis. Too many pens is NOT A THING!
@@darthlaurel 😁
Like the video, appreciate how it was pointed out that thicker paper can mean feathering/bleeding
This script was so good! Steppin’ it up for sure. Thanks for the promo and laughs!
The “Yeah yeah it’s ok” makes me scream in my head: HECK NO THAT’S NOT OK. 😂
I love this new format, It gave me a good laugh!
I have over 500 pens...yes and I'm always like...nope don't like this one...or ohhhh this is nice...or I hate the way this one scratches the paper...lol
Me thinking handwriting was always a matter of “better pens” and effort and had nothing to do with the psychical pain in my hands
Years later in college is diagnosed with dysgraphia 🥲 ergonomic pens really do help tho, I want an ergonomic fountain pen just to be fancy and have cute inks
i also have it but I got diagnosed when I was 6
@@Graylovestea any tips? I’ve been using ergonomic pens when I can but it seems to be getting more difficult lately
@@Graylovestea I always feel bummed that I can’t have pretty journals and stuff but I’ve tried and it’s too strenuous (paired with being a lefty especially)
I had a HUGE aha when I realized that was why I had struggled so much in school. Undiagnosed neurodivergent kid with dysgraphia!
@@thezaftigwendy right?! I knew I had a neurological condition that caused a lot of physical pain, but I didn’t realize it was also the reason I was slow at writing and reading. I think the list is officially chronic migraine, dysgraphia, scotopic sensitivity, and possible adhd (like everyone else in my family) I can’t believe I managed to have a 4.75 gpa never knowing all that stuff! And now I teach ☺️
Happy to see you again Josh! You’re a fun addition to the team!
Another score on good info and fun entertainment!! This is a winning combo JetPens!!!
The multitude of colored pens IS necessary. And keeping the ink flowing with regular use is not a chore or responsibility but part of "self care" and creative expression. 😉
👍👍👍👏👏👏👍👍👍 These are great!! (The whispers are the best!)
theres So Much personality in this vid i LOOve it!
ive always been a minimal bujoer and stationery nerd but not in the aestetic way, just fewer better things! rn my bujo is only one page monthly memories, a master tasklist and a weekly header with the days rolling under it.
the only decorating i really do is to pic three fineliners that make a nice colorpallet and write the days w them, in a nice easy font i change monthly
Meanwhile...I have a huge container of pens that I have yet to open and you're making me want to buy more...Thank you...I think 😁...lol I might have skipped over the part that said "too many pens is a real thing". Thank you again for letting me know what pens, pair well 😀
Although i love my gel pen collection, when I want to take a bunch of notes my go to is my pilot Dr.grip 4&1 multipen (translucent light blue) with jetstream refills, 2B leads, and an added endcap eraser. Like you said in the video, too many options can bog you down.
OMG that is my collection! I should downsize but NOOOOOOOOO!
1:08 I feel recognized!!! Gel pens are smooth and all, but ballpoints are smooth too and write on anything, even copy paper!!!❤
I definitely agree with all of these opinions, and there are particularly two of them which I have always had, wondering WHY nobody told them in any video!
First one, a thicker paper is not always better, I have always used 60gr paper finding it perfect for taking notes and highlighting. Then I tried the 80gr, thinking it would be better yet but... no way, there is much more showthrough, even if this counterintuitive!
Second one, a ballpoint pen is much more versatile than a gel one, but who can resist the gliding of a gel pen?
One more unpopular opinion for you: traditional neon highlighters generally have much less bleedthrough than the new pastel ones, who knows why?... At least, this is true for all the brands I tried which come in both neon and pastel hues... Do you agree with that?
it's true, once i used Pilot Acroball, i can never use other pen anymore. it's really smooth. plus the ink is replaceable.
Oh, I totally agree with you on Mildliners! I bought a handful, and tried to use them for highlighting (I highlight a lot when I'm studying). In my case, the problem wasn't that they smeared gel ink, it was that they were too... mild. The highlighting just wasn't strong enough to be useful in the context of what I needed. I think they'd be better used as art pens, not advertised as highlighters.
I used to buy all different types of pens (the collection got donated to schools many times over the years, at least teachers could give them to students). I didn't realize my ideal pens were simply the Bic Crystal Sticks. Those are my go-to everyday pen. About a dollar a pack also isn't bad. But then I have "specialty" pens that I purchase in 1 or 2 packs bc I don't go through them at the same rate as my Bic Pens. I have drained 3 pens in nearly a year (yup, fully used for the first time in my life, despite coming super close with other pens that failed with the ink so close to the end, but still left about an inch or more of ink in the stick when they became streaky and annoying). I surprised myself with this, but it works, so I am sticking with it. A tried and true pen. So I own the basic colors (black, blue, red) and am going to branch out to their fun colors as I do love the comfort and effectiveness of these simple pens. Me from 3 years ago would have thought I had lost it. 🤷♀️ So I own up to my own Unpopular Opinion. 😁🤣🤣 I have also found using colored pencil to trace over the writing (like most would do with a fine liner) makes my notes fun, colorful, and zero bleed through on notebook paper. I didn't think I could use a pack of colored pencils down to the last possible stub, but once again, I proved myself wrong. 😁👍💗
I thought I needed a big planner so I went through several planner styles only to discover that all I really need is a simple pocket calendar. Go figure!
One thing I have noticed is that I have a bit of a different handwriting with a ballpoint pen than I have with a fountain pen (my choice of pen for daily use).
This is why I decided to keep a nice-looking journal for my favorite books. In it, I write 3 pages per book, writing however much of the first chapter as will fit.
I write one with fountain and then one with ballpoint, over and over. This way, not only does every chapter of my favorite books stand out and make it easy to see that a new book-bit has started, but I practice handwriting with both types of pens on the daily!
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Love this video. The voice over person did an awesome job. I agree 👍🏿 with you about the mildliners, they really aren't the best for highlighting but they are super cute. As far as having too many 🖊 pens, I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that. I'm a pen addict and Jetpens.com is my crack.
Oof that naani 😂😂😂😂🙂🙂
I love these Cursive Practice-SHEETS..🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠
Yes! Anyone know where to get them?
Loved this video, I pretty much agree with voiceover girl throughout (although I still like to use my mildliners in pastel blue and green on top of gel pen ink to avoid the harshness of using traditional bright neon yellow since like... that's an option these days! And it's ok, I don't get smudges cause I don't highlight immediately, I do it later after the ink is dry.) Very cute, thoughtfully worded and constructed, to the point, overall very appreciated video. Hope you keep these coming! ~
Loving the videos lately Jetpens!!!
I love how candid you guys are!
VOICE OVER GIRL I LOVE YOUU
DUDE LIKE HOW AMAZING WAS THAT
the mechanics of a fountain pen can certainly help improve handwriting practices. definitely still takes some conscious practice like any other art form.
Too many pens is probably a thing... I may have a pen problem lol
I use a 0.2mm mechanical pencil for all my math stuff, a 0.5mm mechanical pencil for general note writing, and 2 gel pens (fine and 0.7mm tips) just because they are fun to use. I like to keep the clutter down so those 4 writing tools are all I need.
My favorite pen is the Bic classic, not called crystal. Bold line, smooth writing.
The pen that I use for edc is the Mitsubishi power tank, this pen is great because it will work anywhere and under all kinds of conditions like freezing weather, even wet paper
You're channel is underrated
This was a hilarious video! Love it! And the love the narrator! She was so funny!
I don't need a ton of pens and inks?! Bah, tell that to the Zebra Sarasa Clip makers who's various gel pens suggest otherwise, because like Rose from Titanic...I'll never let them go! And oddly, on the paper related note, no 'see what you did there' like pun intended, I find mail envelopes to be the most satisfying to write on. Lol, they're scatted all over as I scribble notes on them like some mad scientist, despite having a plethora of unused notebooks. Quality and thicc-ness really doesn't cross my mind, how it feels against the pen does.
"There is such a thing as too many pens"
You just earned a subscriber here! Loved the honesty ❤️
Mildliners are actually amazing for coloring in cheap coloring books, the color can even build up, allowing for expressive monochrome coloring even if you've only got one!
I agree with you, there is no such thing as too many pens. I don't care what popular opinion is. They don't know what I need either.
Love the person doing the voice. Please continue using this person!
2:50 they do know some meme references, nice
The "Thick paper" was from a Moleskine-Art bullet notebook, right ? ^^
1:09 - exactly!! i feel like the only one who is team ballpoint :"") it's just that they dry so quickly and barely (if ever) smudge!! and they work well with mildliners ;)
JetPens: There is such thing as too many pens
Me: 1:08 NANI??!
I found gel pens that are wayyyyyy better than zebra sarasa gel pens
The one and only
Berlingo gel pens!
1. They don’t smudge with highliters
2.They flow MORE smoothly than zebra sarasa’s.
3, they are super affordable and don’t cost more than your house 😂
4. They are not too big and not too small plus they fit in holes
Bc zebra sarasa gel pens have that finegrip which doesn’t allow it to fit in tiny holes
Guys try to have a color of the year let's say. This year I'll use a grayscale theme to lessen my use or purchase of pens and pencils. Or transition to plastics barrel pens to metal barrel pens (you one and only favorite color), its lessen your use of plastics. It is only a suggestion but you it is worth to try 😊
Fell back in love will ballpoints thanks to my Jetstream!
"It's a ballpoint ... NANI??!" 😂😂
👍👍Thank you for clarifying some facts regarding pen choices. I am a newcomer on the scene in the midst of the endless number of pens being manufactured these days. It has been confusing, & not a little frustrating, trying to figure out what I need & want. I really enjoy Jetpen's straightforward, & often humourous, presentations. Please keep us educated!
This voiceover! So fun! “You don’t know what I need!”
LOVE THE NEW VOICE OVER GIRL
Please make video on indian stationery tooo😭😭😭😭😭
The Uni Jetstream is my very favorite ballpoint pen, and it even beats some of my gel pens for writing.
I love my fountain pens. I've yet to find the perfect one, but I have seven (lost one, tragically, last year), and have to seriously resist the urge to buy more.
Looking down the thread, however, it seems that I'm a beginner in the fountain pen stakes. Some of you have more pens than a piggery and more ink than a giant squid.
*So far,* my fountain pen collection is small enough (and my ink collection varied enough) that I’m rotating through it on a regular basis-the ones loaded with archival ink for journalling, the ones loaded with fun colors (or acidic iron-galls) for more transitory notes, or for water-‘erasable’ inked lines on tracing paper… but I think I might be approaching some sort of line where I’ll have to start picking some pens to actually store empty when not in use, hah.
Thanks for the video. Uniball One gel pens do pretty well under Zebra Mildliner and other highlighters, as long as you let the ink dry on your paper.