The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Writing Tool

What's the "write" tool for you?

Choosing a writing tool can feel like standing in front of a very big snack aisle. Pens, pencils, keyboards, notebooks... where do you even start? Don't worry, we're here to help you find the write tool for you. (See what we did there?)

1. Pen or pencil: the battle of the scribblers

Do you love the feel of ink gliding across paper, or the freedom of a pencil you can rub out? It comes down to how you write. Just remember: pens may be mightier than swords, but pencils have erasers. Ours happen to look like tiny snacks.

2. Keyboard: the digital warrior

For long pieces and quick edits, a keyboard is hard to beat. The clickety-clack is music to plenty of writers' ears, and sharing your work takes seconds.

3. Typewriter: the vintage charm

Got an old soul? A typewriter gives you that satisfying thunk with every letter. Just be ready for the odd jammed key and no backspace button.

4. Voice notes: the talkative writer

Tired fingers? Talk it out. Voice typing turns your thoughts into words while you pace around the kitchen.

5. The trusty notebook: your portable companion

Ideas strike at the strangest times, so keep a little notebook close. Our Milky Memos milk carton notebook fits in a pocket and flips open in a second.

The write choice

There's no wrong answer, only the tool that makes you want to write. If you're team pen, the Chocolate Bar Ballpoint Pen writes with a smooth 0.5 mm tip and looks good enough to eat. Find more pens, memo pads and clips in our Desk Bits collection. Happy writing!