Best writing instruments and stationery, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,420 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

Writing Instruments and Stationery

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

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	Pilot PenKnown for the popular G2 gel pen and beginner-friendly Metropolitan fountain pen.	Known for the popular G2 gel pen and beginner-friendly Metropolitan fountain pen.	56%
2	LamyTop-ranked fountain pen, often called a reliable workhorse for beginners and enthusiasts.	Top-ranked fountain pen, often called a reliable workhorse for beginners and enthusiasts.	32%
3	Newell Brands		29%
4	Uni-ballFrequently cited for its smooth, fast-drying Jetstream hybrid ink pens.	Frequently cited for its smooth, fast-drying Jetstream hybrid ink pens.	23%
5	Zebra PenPraised for Sarasa gel pens and its popular dual-tip Mildliner highlighters.	Praised for Sarasa gel pens and its popular dual-tip Mildliner highlighters.	21%
6	Platinum Pen		17%
7	Kaweco		16%
8	Pentel		15%
9	TWSBIPreviously a top-three fountain pen, now cited less frequently by AI assistants.	Previously a top-three fountain pen, now cited less frequently by AI assistants.	13%
10	Sailor Pen		13%
11	Waterman		13%
12	TombowStrongly recommended for beginner calligraphy, particularly its Fudenosuke brush pens.	Strongly recommended for beginner calligraphy, particularly its Fudenosuke brush pens.	13%
13	Pelikan		12%
14	DiamineThe most frequently cited brand for fountain pen ink, praised for color variety.	The most frequently cited brand for fountain pen ink, praised for color variety.	11%
15	Mr. PenA top choice for no-bleed gel highlighters, especially for thin paper.	A top choice for no-bleed gel highlighters, especially for thin paper.	10%
16	Richemont		10%
17	Pilot		10%
18	Bic		9%
19	J. Herbin		9%
20	Robert Oster		7%
21	Noodler's Ink		7%
22	Speedball Art Products		7%
23	Staedtler		7%
24	Grabie		6%
25	Sakura of America		5%
26	Pilot		5%
27	Faber-Castell		5%
28	MUJI		5%
29	Manuscript Pen Company		4%
30	Walmart		4%
31	STABILO		4%
32	Blick Art Materials		3%
33	Office Depot		3%
34	Goulet Pens		3%
35	Caran d'Ache		3%
36	Colorverse		3%
37	Uni Brands		3%
38	TUL Gel Pens		3%
39	ZEYAR		3%
40	Etsy		3%
41	Scriveiner		3%
42	Rhodia		2%
43	Kutsuwa		2%
44	The Pen Company		2%
45	ParKoo		2%
46	Wearingeul		2%
47	BIC America		2%
48	Nikko G		2%
49	Trustela		2%
50	Blieve		2%
51	De Atramentis		2%
52	Cross		2%
53	DiverseBee		2%
54	Diplomat		2%
55	Michaels		2%
56	Staples		1%
57	Wordsworth & Black		1%
58	Monteverde		1%
59	Aurora Pen		1%
60	Uni-ball R:E		1%
61	Legami		1%
62	Zieler		1%
63	Tachikawa Net		1%
64	JetPens		1%
65	Target		1%
66	Esterbrook		1%
67	Visconti		1%
68	Ferris Wheel Press		1%
69	Leonardo Officina Italiana		1%
70	Fountain Pen Revolution		1%
71	Pen+Gear		1%
72	Anterique		1%
73	Pelikan Edelstein		1%
74	Kokuyo		<1%
75	Kuretake ZIG		<1%
76	Pilot		<1%
77	Kikkerland		<1%
78	Sunderland Machine Works		<1%
79	Goldspot		<1%
80	Pen & Tool		<1%
81	Rohrer & Klingner		<1%
82	Earthy Bible Safe Gel Highlighters		<1%
83	Retro 51		<1%
84	Avery		<1%
85	Cult Pens		<1%
86	Barnes & Noble		<1%
87	Pastel Bible Gel Highlighters (No Bleed)		<1%
88	Leuchtturm1917		<1%
89	Best Buy		<1%
90	The Ridge		<1%
91	Laban		<1%
92	Jackson's Art Supplies		<1%
93	Hobby Lobby		<1%
94	Vial Designs		<1%
95	Rocketbook		<1%
96	Nikko		<1%
97	Hallmark		<1%
98	The Gentleman Stationer		<1%
99	Twist and Glide Gel Bible Highlighters		<1%
100	Nikko		<1%