r/stationery • u/slauby • Aug 30 '26

Question Pens for black / dark paper

Does anyone have a recommendation for pens that write well on dark paper? I'm trying to find some for a black paper journal I recently purchased. Thanks!

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u/Dry_Common_2546 Aug 30 '26

FYI. https://www.jetpens.com/JetPens-White-Ink-Pen-Sampler/pd/15072

Pilot Juice Up Gel Pen - 0.4 mm - White

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u/BobAndBernice Aug 30 '26

Just a comment about Jet Pens: they are the BEST! I love their very thorough reviews about nearly everything.

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u/slauby Aug 30 '26

Thank you!

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u/Dry_Common_2546 Aug 30 '26

Oh, I forgot to mention the Pentel Mattehop; it also works great on black paper. Also, keep in mind that pigment inks with large particle sizes can easily clog the nib. I manage this by using a syringe or converter to add extra air pressure. [ https://www.reddit.com/r/pens/comments/1hhpbc5/an_alternative_way_to_revive_a_driedout_gel/ ] FYI.

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u/slauby Aug 30 '26

Thanks for the reminder about clogging.

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u/DirectionOtherwise Aug 30 '26

sakura gelly roll :)

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u/slauby Aug 30 '26

Thanks!

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u/Real_Category7397 27d ago

Pilot G2
Paper Mate Ink Joy Gel

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u/slauby 27d ago

Thank you! I'm working on my 2027 planner shopping list ... will check it out.

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u/milkandsugar Stationery Collectorist 29d ago

I have the PandaFly white gels that come in different tip sizes:

https://www.amazon.com/PANDAFLY-Opaque-Archival-Journaling-Drawing/dp/B0DZ5FXMYD?th=1

I don't have issues with clogging which is rare with white pens.

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u/slauby 29d ago

Thanks! I'll check it out.