- [Narrator] There's a lot of stationery out there,
and not everything can get the attention it deserves.
However, it really surprised us to see
how much excellent stationery gets glossed over.
Keep watching to see some
of our favorite unsung pens and pencils,
and subscribe to see part two
where we'll talk about cases, notebooks, and more.
Let's get started.
Zebra G Series Gel Pen.
You're probably familiar
with Zebra's stainless steel ballpoint pens like the F-301.
But did you know that Zebra also has durable gel pens?
I bet you didn't.
The G Series includes six gel pens,
all of which have metal bodies.
They're well-balanced
and they're filled with fast drying inks.
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Sharpie Rollerball Pen.
The Sharpie S-Gel was a hit when it was first released,
so you would think the rollerball pen would be in demand,
but we barely hear anyone talk about it.
Available in two tip sizes and three standard colors,
these rollerball pens glide effortlessly across the page.
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Pentel Pulaman Pen.
The Pentel Pulaman is like no pen you will ever use,
so it's a wonder why more people don't try it out.
Instead of a bullet tip,
the Pulaman has a unique plastic nib
that creates line widths depending on the angle
and pressure you write with.
The nib can catch on textured paper,
so we recommend writing slowly
or pairing this pen with smooth paper.
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Monami Essenti Twin Highlighter.
The Monami Essenti Twin Highlighter is double-sided,
just like other fan favorite highlighters,
yet it doesn't get nearly the same amount of attention.
The Essenti Twin is unique
because it actually has two chisel tips of different sizes.
Try using the four-millimeter tip for headers
and the two-millimeter one
for vocabulary terms and other smaller text.
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Pilot Opt Ballpoint Pen & Shaker Mechanical Pencil.
We were shocked to find out
that the Pilot Opt isn't nearly as popular
as we thought it was.
After all, the Opt has everything
we look for in a writing instrument,
like a comfortable grip section and a handy push clip.
It's available in ballpoint and mechanical pencil forms,
and the pencil version even has a shaker mechanism
that makes it easy to extend the lead.
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TWSBI Jr. Pagoda Mechanical Pencil.
TWSBI is best known for budget-friendly fountain pens,
but they create inexpensive mechanical pencils
like the Jr. Pagoda too.
Made out of ABS plastic,
this pencil is a fantastic option for students
who want a pencil that will last
and won't break the bank.
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Uni Mitsubishi 9000 Pencil.
People are always raving about Blackwing
or Lumograph wooden pencils,
but we'd like to point your attention
to the humble Uni Mitsubishi 9000 Pencil.
This unassuming, affordable pencil
writes smoothly and barely smudges,
making it a great pick for left-handed writers.
Plus, we're partial to the lovely green lacquer,
it's definitely a step up from your standard yellow pencils.
Are there any pens or pencils out there
that you think more people should talk about?
Let us know in the comments below.
Shop all these items and more at JetPens.com,
the place for stationery lovers.
Thanks for watching.
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