Whether you’re scribbling notes in class or jotting down ideas in your bullet journal, using a fine-tip gel pen will help you create crisp, sharp lines that are easy to read. We’ll be comparing 12 of the best black fine-tip gel pens to see how they stack up against each other.

For more on gel pens, check out these blog posts:

• The Best Fine-Tip Gel Pens
• Quick Drying Gel Pens
• Pentel EnerGel
• Zebra Sarasa
• Pilot Hi-Tec-C
• Uni-ball Signo