Unpopular Stationery Opinions
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- As your resident stationery experts, we know a lot about pens and paper, but there are some popular stationery trends and opinions out there that just don’t make sense to us! Shop all the items we mention in this video at JetPens.com: to.jetpens.com/3eSoWHP
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Zebra Mildliner Double-Sided Highlighters: to.jetpens.com/3rUTPz3
Zebra Sarasa Mark On Gel Pens: to.jetpens.com/2OMTVu7
Iconic 2 Way Marker Pens: to.jetpens.com/3qZ4M1o
Uni-ball Signo Gel Pens: to.jetpens.com/3vGvsYj
Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pens: to.jetpens.com/3lrFrMl
Pilot Acroball Ballpoint Pens: to.jetpens.com/38TjQrc
Pilot G2 Gel Pens: to.jetpens.com/2OMTYWP
Ohto Rays Flash Dry Gel Pens: to.jetpens.com/3rYZQL2
JetPens Gel Pen Samplers: to.jetpens.com/30XxBAt
Tomoe River Paper: to.jetpens.com/3s6mOjG
Other products featured in this video:
TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens (Medium nib shown): to.jetpens.com/3s219ZF
J. Herbin Émeraude du Chivor Ink (Emerald of Chivor): to.jetpens.com/3cQjtyw
LAMY Safari Fountain Pens: to.jetpens.com/3s0aG3j
Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pens: to.jetpens.com/3tyad91
Pilot Juice Gel Pens: to.jetpens.com/2P1onk6
Lihit Lab Smart Fit Double Large Pen Cases: to.jetpens.com/30WF8zy
▬▬ ✦ T I M E S T A M P S ✦ ▬▬
0:00 Intro
0:17 Mildliners...
1:02 The best all purpose pen isn't a gel pen...
1:57 But if gel pens are your favorite...
2:50 Thicc paper...
3:38 A perfect planner spread...
4:14 Special Pens...
5:00 Too many pens...
5:45 Summary chart
6:00 End screen links
▬▬ ✦ R E L A T E D V I D E O S ✦ ▬▬
Debunking Stationery Hacks: • Debunking Stationery H...
How to Improve Your PRINT Handwriting! 🖊️: • How to Improve Your PR...
How To Organize Your Desk: • How To Organize Your Desk
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What stationery trends or opinions do you disagree with? Comment and let us know!
Everything was reasonable... except the ballpoint pen. Even the good ballpoints, like the jetstream, often skip when they're writing, like the examples in this video, leaving small trails of unfilled-in lines. It drives me nuts. And they feel unwieldy to boot. Ink is the only way to go!
I do have to disagree with ballpoint being the best all around pen. When they cause pain to use, for me...
The right fountain pen and ink for most uses, and as I seldom have a need for writing on plastics... Though I find the Sanford markers tackle that for me. 😁
@@modkhi well there is another jetstream ballpoint I own (not t he one in the video) and its so perfect! I use it for exams and writing sessions
I had the Sarasa pastel milky set, dry, skipped, even after 24 hours tips down, ended up trashing them
@@tcconnection OMH same problem with my old set of 2 years old so I got a new set and they worked fine
Voiceover girl: "...you don't need a ton of pens and inks" THAT'S NOT TRUE!! I DOOO! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT I NEED!!!!
Same.
(Voiceover girl, I couldn't agree more!! I need them and use them all... or I'm pretty sure I do.)
I think they’re lying. I think I need one of every type of pen.
lol
Pen goblins unite!
My unpopular opinion: If you want to get into washi tape, don't buy tons of colours and designs or you'll be overwhelmed. Instead, select just a few that are colour-co-ordinated with your journal cover, favourite highlighters, favourite colour pens, layout designs, etc.
I honestly just window shop online to look at them and their packaging. But do i actually want them? _mmm_ will i use them? _.. No..._ then u don't need them or should buy them right this very instant.
Solid color washi tapes and botanical ones are some of the most beginner friendly imo
This is why I don’t even start buying washi tapes. It’s so overwhelming
This is a good tip. Thanks!
I think through and bought those that are easiest to match with different themes / color palettes and can be used in as many occasions as possible. I found that those are usually in muted, neutral and vintage colors (like shades of brown and blue) in simple and common pattern/ plain (dots, plaid, checker board).
Those may not be everyone's favorite, but less "offensive" than bright pink or yellow.
On a wedding envelope and gift boxes for adults and the elderly, those colors & patterns are pretty appropriate.
If I want more colors, I use color pencils.
a company that sells pens: *you don't need THAT much pens*
i love how you guys care about your market 😭💖 kudos for that!
and the fact that their employees are genuine stationary lovers, the VO person breaking character, disregarding the script just because it hurt them inside to say that you don't need that many pens
About the fountain pens, I think they DO improve your handwriting...but it’s because the make you WANT to improve your handwriting.
ahhh, yes-s-s... The fountain pen is a devilishly seductive little thing in a person's hand - you don't notice it till you lift your hand from the page and just want to do better. It's no coincidence that many fountain pen owners also have Cats... 😼
I do agree, they force a certain grip, a certain angle to write perfectly. Which reduces writing speed, and makes it more legible. Tho if I go back to any ball/gel pens my writing will probably look like shit again 😂
@@Cortesevasive Wait... what are you saying? I’m agreeing with the comment. By placing certain limitations on writing (angle, grip) for nibs to write perfectly. It slows down writing speed, and improves not only writing experience but legibility of the writing.
I in no way said more pressure btw.
It's not just because they make you want to improve your handwriting. That's pretty silly. They improve your handwriting because that's what the better ones are designed to do from weight, to balance, to nib, and to flow.
Totally agree!!!
My trick: every month pick a color / washi / sticker theme. Load up the pen bag with just those items and use them all month. Then switch to a new set. It helps keep everything in rotation.
You're a genius! I love this idea!
Along with my fineliner, brush pen and fountain pen, it's always good to have a regular ballpoint pen with you! You know... in case someone else asks to borrow your pen...
Ha ha😅😅that's so true! Even i do the same! You can never trust them with your most special goodies🥴🥴
tbh i have no idea whether or not someone will bugger up the nib on my vintage parker 51 - no desire to find out if they are suave, urbane, sophisticated and cultured like MOI or some hill-dwelling Bic Crystal clod. 🥱
Exactly! In fact the Bic ballpens I had at work have already disappeared! So I have some cheap or publicity ballpens to borrow because no one is touching my triplus fineliners 🤭
i can't agree any further
Agreed! I always keep a ballpoint pen (usually Pentel RSVP) in my bag. While it's not my favorite to use, it's useful in a pinch and one of the ballpoints I enjoy and I'd be disappointed if it disappeared, but it's not a big deal.
I'm starting to think the JetPens voice actor has gone rogue.
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I love that "You don't know what I need!" hit me! She was speaking my thoughts! Yes. I want every pen I see on jetpens ! LOL, I needed this video right now for the lightness and fun of it!
The "yeah, yeah, it's ok" on the skipping of the ballpoint pens got me. Because I was definitely sputtering at the skipping.
Gosh, that girl doing the voiceover and Josh are HILARIOUS!
Yes, please
Yup yup!!
Have both in one video pErFECTION
I love how these opinions offer helpful alternatives and don’t put anybody down :)
also, the whispers are killing me hahaha
Mine is, "it's okay to be happy with a cheap fountain pen". There's a lot of pressure to constantly upgrade to a nicer, fancier pen within the hobby, but it's NOT TRUE, YOU DON'T NEED A $100+ PEN TO ENJOY FOUNTAIN PENS. Pick a pen that works FOR YOU. I love my $25 Diplomat and it works perfectly for what I need.
That'. . . . that's so expensive to me. . . . lol
@@MarsellaFyngold Cheaper pens still exist below that! Pilot Platinum Preppy, Jinhao x450, even disposable fountain pens like the Varsity. 8'D I just found my fave at the $25 mark.
Very true! The Pilot Metropolitan is a lovely pen under 20$ or the Plumix which has a stub nib only around 8$.
@@slowfootlabeef704 HOW COULD I FORGET THE PLUMIX!!
I would NEVER pay for a pen over 10 dollars lol
I love how you already new our reaction when you said bullpoint NANI!!!! I refused ! Lol
I'm SO GLAD someone finally said that thicker paper does not make it better paper! I get unreasonably annoyed when people/companies equate thickness and quality, ESPECIALLY when it comes to fountain pens.
"There is such a thing as too many pens"
*Me looking at my 20 fountain pens and 50 ink bottles*.... Errrrr
"You might find the pen you want to use has dried out!"
*Sweats nervously*
At least fountain pens can be cleaned and refilled (with a different ink even), rather than just going into the waste stream.
Too relatable ❤️✒️
20? Sis do u even pen???
@@gobot90 I'm hip. I got 20 SAMPLE inks, I've stopped counting the bottles, and yes, I do change my pen colors.
I know, oh that hurt!
ngl the girl dping voice over is so cute specially with Josh theyre so hilarious!
Cheap ballpoint pens are also underrated for drawing too, especially for experimenting around with line weight/pressure for shading (in my experience). I've used them a bunch for working on sketch studies and for practice with hatching/crosshatching shadows.
I had art professor make us do our art hw in ballpoint pens so we couldn't erase and focus more on what we were drawing.
Thank you. I so agree.
I agree. I actually love ballpoint pens for drawing! Not so much for writing tho
I draw with my one of my cheap Bic ballpoint pen because it has a thin tip and i can use it for discreet shadows or something more visible
My Mother did incredible portraits in ballpoint pens - the Zebra being her favorite. I love the orange bics!
My bullet journal looks like it belongs in the trash, not a gallery. And that's the way it needs to be so I can keep myself organized!
Same, my dude! I don't have time for a daily hour long art project.
Y'all had me til you said there's such a thing as too many pens. Unsubscribe. 😂
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Same! 😂😂😂
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Lol yea only minimize if you switch to dip pens as you'll need the extra space for all the resealable ink wells and washing station
Since I already have too many pens ... why stop now!
I can 100% vouch for Signo being the best all rounder.
The 'too many pens' part felt like a personal call out, tho
MMmmph! I was watching "Hoarders" and I remember a part in one episode where a woman was told "You don't need enough pens to fill a swimming pool with ink!"
The woman's response was bleeped out.
hehe, I make sure that I have a different colour theme for my journal every month so that I can cycle through all my pens!
*t h i c c* paper
im getting a different thoughts about this...
There's no such thing as too many pens! XD I love this video, it's full of energy and happiness
People that spend so much time doing a "beautiful" planner is people that it's not so busy to need a planner. The the ones that really need to plan their tasks, don't have time to spend designing and painting their planners. Same applies for studygrammers
Yes!!!
Damn whoever is the voice actor omg do I love her😂❤️
Me Who takes notes on a computer: " I have no such weakness!"
Until you forget to do your backpack and your computer has bluescreen of death.
@@allgirlreview433 Or charge the laptop.
@@ejboshart0161 Or enter in CMD and change something without knowing that
@@ejboshart0161 I don't think you know what blue screen of death means.
Can't hack into a paper notebook, though...
Great video - and love the honest voice over!! Maybe a video about how to recycle those "too many pens" or other office supplies. Not every location has such a positive recycling program like in Japan!
I keep my empty pens too. Hahaha
"There is such thing as too many pens."
😯😯😯
Are you kidding??? Now you tell me, lol. But I NEED my huge pen collection!!!
Oh well, I'm a pen junkie and I'm not ashamed 🖋️😊♥️.
"Kaweco just released a spot in Cyan? I don't have any pens in Cyan? I NEED A CYAN KAWECO SPORT! (Clicks 'order now')
I just really love Gelly Roll pens, man. They're beautiful to write with and look at. Unpopular Opinion: You only need pens. No markers, no highlighters, not even mechanical pencils technically. You can get pens will all kinds of wild colors, opacities, and even really good erasable inks. I made an entire DnD battle map with nothing but gel pens and erasable pens; technically some paint markers were involved, but they were just some black ones I used because I had to color 90% of a white sheet of paper black and then draw on top of that.
Honestly, this is one of the first videos from you I ever laughed during! Whoever did the voice-over needs to do all the voiceovers or teach the others because omg, she was incredible. The "yeah yeah yeah" part when the gel pens were all aligned and the whispers about keep hoarding pens "you don't know what I need" or the thicc with 2 Cs.
Absolutely hilarious. Give her a medal.
My somewhat unpopular opinion is that fountain pens aren't for everyone. As much as I love them, it's unrealistic that every single person on Earth is going to love them too. Some people get turned off by having to refill them from bottles or cartridges, or having to clean them regularly. Or, you've got the people who have a hard time keeping a hold of pens, so I imagine the thought of replacing even a $5 Preppy multiple times makes them wary of even trying it when Bic ballpoint pens are a few dollars for a 10 pack. Let alone a $10, $20, $30 and beyond pen. Having to troubleshoot a pen when it isn't writing is another thing I hear about when people are thinking about diving into fountain pens but aren't sure as well.
I'm allergic to a chemical used in a lot of fountain pen inks and not every company will tell you their ingredients so ive given up on fountain pens completely :(
Also, ink can be a source for headaches
I can’t use fountain pens for the simple fact that I hold pens weird. I always hold pens super close to the nib so my fountain pen experience was a mess!
Totally agree, fountain pens are high maintenance and not for everyone.
I'm a lefty and I HATE fountain pens. I've tried them because of the hype and I could never like them... They're high maintenance and they always Feather with regular paper and obviously smudge even with "fast drying inks "
Pov: seeing Josh return in thumbnail and clicking hastily lol
I absolutely love the voice over girl too.. She's hilarious.
And yeah turns out my unpopular opinions are valid cz Jetpens agrees too😁... I hate mildliners because they smudge, mostly use good quality ballpens ones that never skip, or waterproof gel pens and avoid making super fancy planner spreads. I'm relieved. 😌
The one that always gets me is someone will find a pen type they prefer and suddenly start thinking it’s the best thing ever and everything else is trash. Start using good gel pens? Ballpoints and pencils suck. Start using fountain pens? Now I’m too good for traditional pens. No! You can always use a ballpoint for signing receipts or tape or something! You can beat around a gel pen more than a fountain pen too! Or write on some papers with your colorful gel pens that fountain pens couldn’t. All pens are good! Use the right tool for the job
Wow this was great to hear about the mildliners and signo! It's great you guys are very thorough about the pros and cons about your products. It definitely makes me want to buy from you guys more
Too many pens?! *existential crisis*
No crisis. Too many pens is NOT A THING!
@@darthlaurel 😁
Yes the content ✨we adore✨ appreciate the editing and all the work you guys do for the videos! x
"There is such thing as too many pens."
Lies and slander! 😂
Yay! More Josh!
I know these videos are just pretty ads.. but they're lovely to watch! (That might be the stationery enthusiast in me though.)
I've always liked your videos, but lately you have cranked up the fun in them even more and I love it. 🤗
The “Yeah yeah it’s ok” makes me scream in my head: HECK NO THAT’S NOT OK. 😂
Glad the Pilot Acroball being mentioned. I've used the Zebra Sarasa for a while but no matter how long I left it, it will still smudge when I highlight. Then I changed to the Acroball and I have never gone back since. It's slightly pricey where I'm from but it is so satisfying when writing. Absolutely love it!
Really loving the narrator in this one. Very fun! Same for Josh. He adds a lot as well. Thank you for the video and keep up the good work!
theres So Much personality in this vid i LOOve it!
ive always been a minimal bujoer and stationery nerd but not in the aestetic way, just fewer better things! rn my bujo is only one page monthly memories, a master tasklist and a weekly header with the days rolling under it.
the only decorating i really do is to pic three fineliners that make a nice colorpallet and write the days w them, in a nice easy font i change monthly
Too many pens is a thing. When I first started getting fountain pens, I always inked up the new one. I ended up with about 20 inked at one time. I’d only use maybe 2-3 in a day, so many of them dried out before I got around to them. Still working them down to a more usable number. I think 5-6 will work ok for me. I also started a big ink habit. I have around 40 bottles now. Probably enough ink to last for many years, but inks are the more affordable habit. If your grail pen is $500+, for the same money you can get 20-40 bottles of ink. Fountain pens alone won’t improve your writing, but they can make you more conscious of the writing experience. I have horrible penmanship, but sometimes when I am writing with a fountain pen, I slow down and pay a bit more attention and it looks nicer. Still, I can scrawl quickly just as messy as I always do, plus the greater risk of smearing. Tomoe River paper is amazing for fountain pens, but be warned, the drying time for most inks is double to triple other good papers. Still, you will get pretty much the full potential for shade, sheen, and shimmer an ink has.
Another score on good info and fun entertainment!! This is a winning combo JetPens!!!
The multitude of colored pens IS necessary. And keeping the ink flowing with regular use is not a chore or responsibility but part of "self care" and creative expression. 😉
👍👍👍👏👏👏👍👍👍 These are great!! (The whispers are the best!)
This script was so good! Steppin’ it up for sure. Thanks for the promo and laughs!
Happy to see you again Josh! You’re a fun addition to the team!
👍👍Thank you for clarifying some facts regarding pen choices. I am a newcomer on the scene in the midst of the endless number of pens being manufactured these days. It has been confusing, & not a little frustrating, trying to figure out what I need & want. I really enjoy Jetpen's straightforward, & often humourous, presentations. Please keep us educated!
I love how candid you guys are!
I used Pilot G-2s all through college exclusively. I love them! But now I also now love the Energel Clena.
There are so many good ballpoints! My daily carry lately is the Jetstream in the 0.7 size. Writes so smoothly and so comfortable!
This was a FABULOUS video!! Humorous yet informative.
Keep up the great work JetPens
Loved this video! And extra points for talking about Pilot Acroball. I been using it in my lab notebook for years and its is great for that and to take notes in class.
I've found writing with a stub nib fountain pen, such as the Pilot Metropolitan or a Twsbi improves my handwriting. I can't quite put a finger in why, but I definitely notice a difference. Love the videos, keep them coming!
For me, writing with a stub nib fountain pen forces me to slow down my writing and think about what I'm doing, rather than scribbling down my notes as fast as I possibly can. Writing with a beautiful pen or ink is also an enjoyable experience and can help motivate people to practice more =)
This video is so well made. I enjoyed this so much!!! Excellent production team
Loving the videos lately Jetpens!!!
I love this new format, It gave me a good laugh!
Love the person doing the voice. Please continue using this person!
Thanks for the video. Uniball One gel pens do pretty well under Zebra Mildliner and other highlighters, as long as you let the ink dry on your paper.
Loved this video, I pretty much agree with voiceover girl throughout (although I still like to use my mildliners in pastel blue and green on top of gel pen ink to avoid the harshness of using traditional bright neon yellow since like... that's an option these days! And it's ok, I don't get smudges cause I don't highlight immediately, I do it later after the ink is dry.) Very cute, thoughtfully worded and constructed, to the point, overall very appreciated video. Hope you keep these coming! ~
Not enough Josh, but a very enjoyable video thanks to the writing, narrator, and clever editing at 1:26 and 1:50. In a future video I'd like to hear "los secretos" about rollerball pens.
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Love this video. The voice over person did an awesome job. I agree 👍🏿 with you about the mildliners, they really aren't the best for highlighting but they are super cute. As far as having too many 🖊 pens, I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that. I'm a pen addict and Jetpens.com is my crack.
Like the video, appreciate how it was pointed out that thicker paper can mean feathering/bleeding
You guys are so creative!
Love ALL your videos!
Laura
This voiceover! So fun! “You don’t know what I need!”
VOICE OVER GIRL I LOVE YOUU
DUDE LIKE HOW AMAZING WAS THAT
"There is such a thing as too many pens"
You just earned a subscriber here! Loved the honesty ❤️
1:08 I feel recognized!!! Gel pens are smooth and all, but ballpoints are smooth too and write on anything, even copy paper!!!❤
I always keep a Fischer Space Pen (Bullet pen, model 400) in my pocket. It is the perfect "back up" pen. If another pen is having trouble writing, just take it out and use it. Because it is so small, you forget you have it. (They also have a tendency to fall out of your pocket.) Keep cheap ballpoint pens around for give way pens too. 😈
This was a hilarious video! Love it! And the love the narrator! She was so funny!
haha awesome video! love it! on an unrelated note, if it all possible, would love a version without background music. i have a tough time hearing and background music makes it harder, especially anything more fast paced.
Hands down best person to sit in front of the camera those facial expressions are everything
Hands down my favorite video from your channel. 💕
I really love how you are making stationery cool!
Entertaining, informative and relatable. Thank you xD
these ads are funny and fast paced. i cant stop watching ... so entertaining 😁😁😁
Meanwhile...I have a huge container of pens that I have yet to open and you're making me want to buy more...Thank you...I think 😁...lol I might have skipped over the part that said "too many pens is a real thing". Thank you again for letting me know what pens, pair well 😀
I love the quality of the video. Keep it up JetPens! Yey!
I so agree about the ballpoint pens... I used only gel pens, but since I got my jetstream alpha gel, it’s the only pen I use 💖 I’m in love
Fell back in love will ballpoints thanks to my Jetstream!
You're channel is underrated
also this was one of the best voice overs after the accurate pronunciation girl!!!
I have over 500 pens...yes and I'm always like...nope don't like this one...or ohhhh this is nice...or I hate the way this one scratches the paper...lol
Oh, I totally agree with you on Mildliners! I bought a handful, and tried to use them for highlighting (I highlight a lot when I'm studying). In my case, the problem wasn't that they smeared gel ink, it was that they were too... mild. The highlighting just wasn't strong enough to be useful in the context of what I needed. I think they'd be better used as art pens, not advertised as highlighters.
i love the energy in this video!
I really love the iconic 2 way markers, cause they work well with several fountain pen inks I have! Not many highlighters can do that
Why did you just shared this right now??!🤣...look what you made me do! Addicted to stationary
This channel...damn! The editing and just everything is too cute and pleasing! 😍
The pen that I use for edc is the Mitsubishi power tank, this pen is great because it will work anywhere and under all kinds of conditions like freezing weather, even wet paper
You just gotta love these videos.
I always loved the Pilot G-2 pens and I just learned why. I think this channel is the start of an addiction.
The Acroball pen is so under rated. I love it. It writes smooth on just about any kind of paper. I have a multi four in .05. Single .05 and single 07.
Ballpoints need more love 💕 Highly recommend Zebra bLen! Tomoe River Paper is not good for collaging with stickers and washi.
LOVE THE NEW VOICE OVER GIRL
Thank you for making me smile!! ^ ^
those whispers need to be added to your ASMR series of videos :P
OMG that is my collection! I should downsize but NOOOOOOOOO!
Oof that naani 😂😂😂😂🙂🙂
I thought I needed a big planner so I went through several planner styles only to discover that all I really need is a simple pocket calendar. Go figure!