Journaling can change your life. That might sound like a profound thing to say but many would argue that it’s true. Not only does journaling regularly help you to practice and hone your handwriting craft and skill, but it can help connect you to your values, goals and emotions.
Writing down with hand has many benefits as writing your achievements or challenges and how you felt about them can help you to process and make sense of them. Journaling can also help you to think clearly and gain understanding.
The act of journaling every day can quickly become something that’s very personal to you and something you cherish. So what better a way to honor this practice than to carry it out with a luxury pen?
There are many luxury pen brands out there, so it pays to do your research before you purchase a luxury pen. Here are some things to consider:
1. Pen or pencil?
Yes, there are luxury pencils available as well as luxury pens. The main benefit in journaling with a pencil is the fact it can be easily erased and written over.
Removing that fear of making a mistake can also make your writing quicker, so you can write more in less time.
The benefit of using a pen is that it can feel more permanent. This might be something you want in a journal—to save your thoughts for many years to come.
2. Style of pen
If you choose a pen, the style of pen is important. The two luxury options are a ballpoint pen or a fountain pen. Fountain pens have a classical, somewhat romantic feel, but they can take some time to get used to.
If you’re willing to put in that effort, a luxury fountain pen could be the right choice for you.
Luxury fountain pens tend to glide more easily across the paper but the ink may be more susceptible to bleed through if the paper isn’t good quality.
3. Materials
Luxury pens come in sorts of materials and finishes so you won’t have to worry about finding one that suits your style and your handwriting ability. Stainless steel pen is perhaps the most common pen as it is robust and has a classic feel to it.
It is also weighty which makes it perfect for someone with a larger or stronger hand and wrist. For a lighter pen with perhaps more shine or an industrial feel to it, choose titanium or aluminum.
Both metals are as strong as steel but are lighter, so they better suit someone who hasn’t handwritten a great deal, or they have a weaker wrist.
4. Type of journal paper
The more exclusive the brand, the better quality the paper is likely to be. Paper quality is more of a consideration if you choose to use a luxury fountain pen, as they can be more susceptible to bleed through and feathering.
Also, if you are looking to keep the journal for many years, the higher quality the paper, the longer it will last. Weight is generally a good sign of quality—the thicker the sheet, the heavier it is likely to be.
5. Flow of ink
Make sure you choose a pen that has good ink flow. This means your luxury pen will glide more easily across the paper making it much easier to write for a longer period without tiring your hand and wrist.
Whether you choose a luxury ballpoint pen or a luxury fountain pen, experiment with different inks as even color variations can have an effect on the flow.
6. Drying time
Similar to the importance of how the link flows, the speed with which it dries is also important. Choose a quick-drying ink so you don’t need to keep stopping and waiting before moving your hand across the page.
A quicker-drying ink also means you are less likely to get blotting on the opposite page when you close the journal.
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7. Customer support
Before you purchase your luxury pen, make sure the brand you are buying from has a reputable customer service function. Read all the reviews—good and bad—on the shopping platform you are using, or look into independent review sites that may feature the pen you are interested in.
It’s really important, especially when purchasing a luxury pen, to know you can trust the brand or manufacturer to respond quickly to your queries and resolve any issues you may have, fast.
Buying a luxury pen is a wonderful experience and by considering these 7 points, you can be sure to pick the right luxury pen for you.
