Best writing instruments and ink, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,097 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this

Writing Instruments and Ink

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Best Writing Instruments and Ink, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	Pilot PenWhile losing its top spot, it remains a staple for G2 gel pens.	While losing its top spot, it remains a staple for G2 gel pens.	52%
2	Newell Brands		42%
3	PentelNow leads recommendations for gel pens and mechanical pencils, especially its EnerGel line.	Now leads recommendations for gel pens and mechanical pencils, especially its EnerGel line.	40%
4	LamyA consistent leader, frequently recommended for its reliable Safari and 2000 fountain pens.	A consistent leader, frequently recommended for its reliable Safari and 2000 fountain pens.	37%
5	Uni-ballFrequently cited for its smooth Jetstream hybrid ink and Signo gel pens.	Frequently cited for its smooth Jetstream hybrid ink and Signo gel pens.	33%
6	Zebra PenA top choice for gel pens, with its Sarasa line frequently mentioned.	A top choice for gel pens, with its Sarasa line frequently mentioned.	29%
7	Platinum Pen		19%
8	KawecoOften suggested for its compact and portable Kaweco Sport fountain pens.	Often suggested for its compact and portable Kaweco Sport fountain pens.	19%
9	TWSBIInitially a top fountain pen choice, its mention rate has noticeably declined.	Initially a top fountain pen choice, its mention rate has noticeably declined.	15%
10	Sailor Pen		15%
11	Waterman		14%
12	Pelikan		13%
13	DiamineThe dominant brand for fountain pen ink, praised for its vast color selection.	The dominant brand for fountain pen ink, praised for its vast color selection.	13%
14	Richemont		12%
15	Sakura of America		11%
16	Bic		11%
17	Pilot		10%
18	J. Herbin		10%
19	Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.		9%
20	Robert Oster		9%
21	Noodler's Ink		8%
22	TUL Gel Pens		7%
23	Uni Brands		6%
24	MUJI		6%
25	Office Depot		5%
26	Pilot		5%
27	Tombow		5%
28	Caran d'Ache		4%
29	Faber-Castell		3%
30	Colorverse		3%
31	Staedtler		3%
32	Scriveiner		3%
33	Goulet Pens		2%
34	Wearingeul		2%
35	The Pen Company		2%
36	Blick Art Materials		2%
37	De Atramentis		2%
38	Wordsworth & Black		2%
39	Cross		2%
40	BIC America		2%
41	Diplomat		2%
42	Walmart		2%
43	Monteverde		2%
44	Aurora Pen		2%
45	Everyman		1%
46	Esterbrook		1%
47	Visconti		1%
48	Ferris Wheel Press		1%
49	Leuchtturm1917		1%
50	Leonardo Officina Italiana		1%
51	Fountain Pen Revolution		1%
52	Anterique		1%
53	Pelikan Edelstein		1%
54	Pentel Orenz		1%
55	Rifle Paper Co.		1%
56	JetPens		1%
57	Sunderland Machine Works		1%
58	PentelNow leads recommendations for gel pens and mechanical pencils, especially its EnerGel line.	Now leads recommendations for gel pens and mechanical pencils, especially its EnerGel line.	1%
59	Rohrer & Klingner		1%
60	Pilot		<1%
61	Tactile Turn		<1%
62	Retro 51		<1%
63	Modern Fuel		<1%
64	BIGiDESIGN		<1%
65	Bunbougu		<1%
66	Cult Pens		<1%
67	Yoseka Stationery		<1%
68	The Ridge		<1%
69	The Gentleman Stationer		<1%
70	Laban		<1%
71	Rite in the Rain		<1%
72	Shuttle Art		<1%
73	Pen & Tool		<1%
74	Staples		<1%
75	Levenger		<1%
76	Grabie		<1%
77	Etsy		<1%
78	U Brands		<1%
79	Conklin		<1%
80	Pen Chalet		<1%
81	OHTO		<1%
82	Dayspring Pens		<1%
83	Studio Neat		<1%
84	Alvin		<1%
85	Pilot Namiki		<1%
86	Craft Design Technology		<1%
87	Goldspot		<1%
88	Penco		<1%
89	Benu		<1%
90	Atlas Stationers		<1%
91	Cardinal Pens and Paper		<1%
92	Best Buy		<1%
93	CrossCo		<1%
94	Nomad Goods		<1%
95	Pen Boutique		<1%
96	Vanness1938		<1%
97	Copic Markers		<1%
98	Pen Place		<1%
99	Ystudio		<1%
100	ColorIt		<1%