10 Best Pens for Note-Taking That Won't Smear, Smudge, or Bleed

May 23,2024

The best note-taking pens will help you write fast, whether you're a student in college or journaling, without smearing. Here, find top-rated ballpoint picks..
The best note-taking pens will help you write fast, whether you're a student in college or journaling, without smearing. Here, find top-rated ballpoint picks.

10 Best Pens for Note-Taking That Won't Smear, Smudge, or Bleed

Japanese Pen Reviews

Smooth Writing: 0.7mm medium point nib, super smooth and no skips, no bleed and smudge. Quick Dry Ink: Special fast dry ink with no smear and no bleed

WRITECH Retractable Gel Ink Pens: Multi Colored 0.7mm Medium Point Colorful Click Pen for Smooth Writing Journaling Drawing Notetaking No Bleed

Unique Duet Grip: The Grip has 2 sides. One is made of softer material for supporting your finger while the hard upper side helps to hold the pen

WRITECH Retractable Gel Ink Pens: 8ct Black Ink 0.5mm Extra Fine Point Tip Click Pen for Smooth Writing Journaling Drawing Note Taking Sketching No

The Best Fineliner Pens

10 Best Pens for Note-Taking That Won't Smear, Smudge, or Bleed

Vivid, Flair pens are dual-ended with a flexible brush tip on one end and a medium (0.7mm) tip on the other. Brush tip makes it easy to change line widths as you go. Medium tip is perfect for writing or drawing finer details. Dual pens are perfect for hand-lettering, note-taking, journaling and more.