One of the questions we get asked all the time is what pens, highlighters, and accessories we recommend for our reading journals. We know how important it is to have supplies that don’t bleed through the pages, are easy to write with, and make journaling more fun and personal.
Over the years, we’ve tested a lot of different tools, and we’ve put together a list of our favorites. These are the pens that glide smoothly, the highlighters that won’t smudge, and the accessories that make journaling both functional and enjoyable.
You can check out all of our recommendations below and find the ones that fit your journaling style best. See our full list here!
Our Favorite Highlighters and Markers:
Zebra Pen CLiCKART Retractable Marker Pen
Zebra Pen Mildliner Double-Ended Highlighter Set
Zebra Pen Mildliner Dual-Tip Highlighters-8 pack rainbow
Zebra Pen Mildliner Dual-Tip Highlighters- 10 pack
Zebra Clickart Water-Based Pen
Our Favorite Pens:
Tombow 66405 Mono Drawing Pen, 6-Pack
SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens
SAKURA Gelly Roll Stardust
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens Medium Point
Paper Mate Flair Nature Escape Scented Felt Tip Pens
Our Favorite Mini Printers (for printing book covers)
Our Favorite Marker/Pen Organization:
Art Caddy Organizer with Handle, Marker Organizer
- BLUE GINKGO Stackable Organizer Caddy
EASTHILL Big Capacity Pencil Pen Case
SKYDUE Makeup Organizer, Rotating Pencil Pen Holder

