My favorite pens & markers for planners

I’ve finally found my favorite pens and markers for my planner!

I’ve been known to purchase lots of different pens and markers to try and see if I like the way they write. Are you that way? I drive myself crazy because I have so many baskets in a drawer full of pens just waiting to be used.

It’s not that I don’t like the pen. It’s just some aren’t the “perfect” pen for my planner.

I like for them to be smooth writing and to click open. I don’t want to pull the top off every time I have an idea or need to write something quickly. It’s definitely a smidge of OCD.

I also like pens and markers that come in different colors. I use a system in my planner that is color coded. This same system is used for my digital planner.

Each family member has a color. My to-do list items have a certain color. Family events have a certain color. Those colors are memorized and easy for me to take a quick glance and know what or who an item is for.

Here are my top 5 favorites:

1. Papermate Ink Joy Gel 0.7

2. Pilot Frixon Erasable (the lid pops off but I’m adjusting :-)

3. Zebra CLICKART

4. Pen + Gear Ultra Fine

5. Pilot Frixon Erasable Clicker 0.7

I believe adding color to your planner makes you happier and more willing to use it. I know that isn’t the case for all.

However, if you are one that has a planner but doesn’t use it because it doesn’t bring you JOY, I encourage you to grab some colored pens or markers. Add a little life to your planner. Even get yourself some stickers!

Happy Colorful Planning!