The Le Pen is a fineliner from Japanese maker Marvy Uchida, and its draw is its micro-fine plastic tip: a precise, consistent line that doesn't skip or feather. It's a familiar choice for bullet journals, but works just as well for filling in forms, scrapbooking, or writing snail mail.

Stocked in 20 colours, including a few of Marvy's harder-to-find shades (Matcha, Sepia, Terracotta, Oriental Blue, Wisteria and Cocoa) alongside the more familiar brights.

The ink is water-based dye, quick-drying and smudge-resistant, acid free and non toxic.

Point: micro-fine plastic
Ink: water-based dye, smudge resistant, quick drying, colour matches barrel
Safety: acid-free, non-toxic