The Gelly Roll is the gel pen that started it all.
Sakura developed the first ever gel ink formula back in the 1980s, and has been expanding the Gelly Roll line ever since.
With finishes that include matte, glitter, metallic, and even raised ink, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Now let's take a closer look at all of the different Gelly Roll models.
The classic is the original Gelly Roll.
It has smooth, flowing ink and a range of vibrant colors, perfect for everyday writing and craft projects.
The Metallic Gelly Roll has a pearly, metallic sheen with extremely fine bits of glitter that you can see if you hold it up to the light.
The Japanese version of the Gelly Roll is called the Ballsign.
It has the same barrel and cap design of the Gelly Roll and uses the same ink.
The Metallic line is called Ballsign Kirara in Japan and comes in a smaller tip size.
The unique formula of the Shadow series features a gold or silver ink with a colored outline to give it a cool, metallic look.
This outline effect shows up best on absorbent papers, so it's great for cards, letter-writing, or other paper crafts.
The Ballsign Fuchidoru is the Japanese version, but is only available in silver.
A retractable version is also available, called the Ballsign Fujidori.
Like twinkling stars, the Stardust is speckled with glitter particles that shine when they catch light.
Use it to add some glam to personalized notes, crafts, or art pieces.
It may look like an ordinary gel pen, but the Moonlight actually contains a special formula.
Its ink emits a luminous glow under black light.
It performs best on black paper, making it ideal for crafting and scrap booking
The Glaze and Aqualip pens feature a 3D ink with a glossy finish that can write on different surfaces.
This makes it excellent for art and craft projects.
Because of the unique consistency, it's best to write slowly to allow a thick line to form.
The Souffle also has a raised 3D ink that writes on multiple surfaces, but with a matte finish instead of glossy.
The pastel colors show up brilliantly on black paper and we especially enjoy using this pen to write on photos.
The Ballsign Knock is the retractable Japanese version of this classic gel pen and is available in a variety of colors and finishes,
including metallic, neon, pastel, and glitter.
It's ideal for everyday writing as the tips are smaller than what the Gelly Roll offers.
It also comes in a multi pen version that is both school- and office-appropriate.
Which Gelly Roll pen is your favorite?
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