What do note-takers, scrapbookers, and calligraphy fans all have in common? The search for the perfect pen (or pencil). Ballpoint or felt? Gel or fountain? Mechanical pencil or colored one? The marketplace for writing utensils is vast and seemingly endless. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of our fave pens and pencils — just in time to inspire some back-to-school shopping nostalgia — for every preference. And for more BTS supplies you’ll want even if you’re not in school, check out our recs here , plus some of our top picks for journals and planners . 

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