The New York Times - A new favorite pen

Photo: Michael Hession

After our latest round of testing, we have a new pick: a fineliner pen that’s beloved by artists. It’s good for precise writings or drawings that you want to last forever, because its ink is dark, crisp, and water-, fade-, and chemical-resistant.

The best pens→

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Stationery we love

Note books and note pads we tested side by side.

The best notebooks and notepads

We’ve found notebooks that provide an appreciably better writing experience than those you’d get off the shelf at the drugstore.

Our four picks for the best pencils for writing and schoolwork, shown laying on a spiral notebook.

Our favorite pencils

For the Sunday crossword and beyond: Our top pick writes clearly and fluidly, and has an eraser that removes marks cleanly.

The author's desk with laptop, storage, monitor stand, and more.

What our home office expert uses to organize her desk

Her nine must-haves include a wireless charging station that doubles as a desktop organizer.

Some of our favorite paper planners, displayed together on a surface next to a couple of pens.

Get next year’s planner

We’ve been testing planners since 2017 to find the best options for a range of uses—from scheduling to sketching. Here are 8 we love.

Plus: The best gifts under $25

Gifts under $25 which include a handful of our picks on display, like colored pencils, plants, gua sha tool, and coffee cup.

Photo: Sarah Kobos

Get a little something for everyone on your list. Our gift-giving experts have rounded up 54 under-$25 gift ideas—from delicious grocery store olive oil to a fashionable fanny pack.

Get your gifting on→

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