The Pentel EnerGel RTX is a retractable liquid gel pen that combines the quick-drying speed of liquid ink with the smooth glide of gel — a hybrid that actually works. After testing a 12-pack across journaling sessions, note-taking, and a stack of to-do lists, here's what stood out and what didn't.
After two weeks of daily use across notebooks, planner pages, and a few hasty lefty sessions, here's my honest take on the BIC Gelocity Quick Dry gel pens – the 12-pack that's been sitting in my desk drawer for months and finally got a proper workout.
The Soucolor sketchbook 9x12 spiral bound pad sits at a competitive price point and delivers a solid, no-nonsense drawing surface for artists and beginners. With 100 sheets of 68lb acid-free paper, it handles pencils, charcoal, and pastels without bleed-through — but it's not built for wet media. Here's my full hands-on verdict after two weeks of daily use.
