Korean Pens Worth Trying: Gel Pens, Markers, Highlighters, and Fountain Pens

Introduction

Korean stationery has a knack for combining playful design with genuinely practical features, and pens are where that shines brightest. In this roundup we cover ten pens across four categories: gel pens, ballpoint pens, markers and highlighters, and fountain pens. Whether you want to color-code your notes, decorate a planner, or try your first fountain pen, there is something here worth a closer look.

Gel Pens

If you like color-coded notes, Iconic’s double-sided gel pens put two vivid colors in one slim body, with one color on each end. The slim bodies save space in your pen case, and both caps can be posted on each other so the pens will not roll away. A sturdy clip on the upper cap lets you attach the pen to a notebook.

The Iconic Un Jour de Rêve Gel Pens stand out for their cheerful, crayon-like designs that add a playful touch to any desk. They use vivid, quick-drying ink, and you can pick from 14 vibrant colors to make your notes pop off the page.

Ballpoint Pens

Livework’s ballpoint pens are as charming as they are practical. They come in retro-inspired barrel designs across a fun range of colors, and their low-viscosity ink delivers a smooth, skip-free writing experience.

If you want more than one color in a single pen, Livework also offers a multi pen. These come in colorful, whimsical designs that brighten up any desk or pen case, and each pen includes four colors: black, blue, green, and red.

The multi pen option is a smart pick for students and planner users who like keeping their palette compact.

A true classic, the Monami 153 Ballpoint Pen has been well-loved by Korean students since the 1960s. It features a classic body with a wide variety of designs, from elegant flowers to adorable puppies. Some packs swap typical colors for unique sets like pink, orange, and turquoise.

Markers

The Iconic Double Line Marker Pen takes a different approach to double-ended pens: instead of one color per end, it places two colored tips right next to each other. You switch colors simply by tilting the pen, so there is no capping and re-capping, and you can even use both colors at once for a fun 3D effect. It is handy for decorating planners, underlining, and adding color-coded accents to notes.

Livework TwinPen Markers are both pretty and useful. They come in two versions: the Pastel set features a cute gradient body with an extra fine tip on one end and a chisel tip on the other, while the Vintage set offers a retro matte body with an extra fine tip paired with a bullet tip. Each pen includes two different colors, so you get ten colors per set, and a convenient carrying case makes them easy to take on the go.

Highlighters

The Dong-A Miffy Twin Underliner Highlighters are both adorable and convenient. These double-sided markers are adorned with cute prints of the beloved Dutch bunny Miffy. One end has a chisel tip for regular highlighting, while the other has a bullet tip for underlining, circling, or writing notes.

The pastel Morris Highlighters offer a muted alternative to typical neon highlighters. They are retractable, so there is no cap to lose, and a ball valve in the tip keeps the ink fresh and prevents dry-out when the tip is retracted.

Fountain Pens

The Monami 153 Neo is a stylish, modern addition to any fountain pen lover’s kit. Its grip section has a subtle hexagonal shape that is comfortable to hold and keeps the cap perfectly aligned when the pen is closed. It is available in black and three earthy, vintage-inspired tones.

If you prefer a transparent body, the Monami Rein Fountain Pen might be up your alley. Its elegant clear design lets you see how much ink you have left, and it writes smoothly, making it a solid beginner-friendly fountain pen. It features an extra fine nib, though it writes closer to a Japanese medium.

Conclusion

These ten pens show how much character Korean stationery brings to everyday writing. Double-ended gel pens and markers make color-coding effortless, the Monami 153 remains a beloved classic, and the Monami Rein offers an easy entry into fountain pens. All of them can be found at JetPens.com, the place for pen and stationery lovers. Pick the category that matches your writing habits, and your pen case will thank you.