Pens & Pencils: The Right Instrument for Every Hand and Purpose
A good pen or pencil is one of the most personal tools you can own. Whether you write daily in a journal, sketch ideas on the go, take notes in class or sign documents at work, the right writing instrument makes the experience noticeably better. DeSerres carries a wide selection of pens and pencils spanning everyday writing tools, specialty markers, technical drawing instruments and artist-grade options, suited to students, professionals and creative practitioners of all kinds.
Choosing the Right Pen or Pencil
Ballpoint pens are the most versatile everyday writing tool, offering consistent ink flow, long-lasting cartridges and reliable performance on most paper types. Gel pens deliver a smoother, more fluid line with richer colour saturation, making them popular for journaling, note-taking and decorative writing. Fountain pens offer a more refined writing experience with a distinctive line variation and the option to refill with bottled ink. Felt-tip and fineliner pens are well suited to illustration, lettering and technical drawing, with a range of tip sizes for different line weights. Mechanical pencils provide a consistent line width without sharpening, ideal for technical work and precise sketching. Graphite pencils are graded from hard to soft and remain the essential tool for drawing, shading and sketching. Explore our Notebooks & Pads and Stationery collections.