ZebraZebra Sarasa ClipThe Sarasa Clip is a gel pen workhorse: smooth, refillable, colourful and easy to carry. Its clip design and wide colour range make it a favourite for study notes and journaling.ZebraLoading page
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Australian Stationery Awards 2026-27
Gel Pen of the Year
Celebrates gel pens that deliver smooth flow, vivid pigment, consistent starts, comfortable writing and practical dry times for notes, study, journaling and everyday work.
Voting status
Open
- Deadline
- 30 June 2027
- Eligible
- All products
ZebraZebra Sarasa ClipThe Sarasa Clip is a gel pen workhorse: smooth, refillable, colourful and easy to carry. Its clip design and wide colour range make it a favourite for study notes and journaling.Zebra
PilotPilot Juice UpJuice Up offers crisp pigment, fine point control and a refined writing feel. Its needle cone tip and tasteful colours make it a favourite for planners, study notes and detailed writing.Pilot
Uni-ballUni ball One FUni ball One’s dark, crisp ink and stylish bodies have made it a modern stationery favourite. It balances everyday practicality with design appeal, especially for planners and note takers.Uni-ball
Uni-ballUni ball Signo UM 151The Signo UM 151 is a cult favourite for precise, saturated gel lines. Its fine tips, colour range and reliable ink flow make it a staple for journaling, annotations and neat writing.Uni-ball
MujiMuji Gel Ink BallpointMuji’s gel pen is loved for its minimalist body, good colour range and unfussy everyday performance. It delivers clean writing at a friendly price with simple Japanese design.Muji
PentelPentel EnerGel RTXEnerGel is famous for its smooth, bold line and fast drying ink. Whether in the practical RTX or polished Clena body, it is one of the most dependable gel refills available.Pentel
SakuraSakura Gelly RollGelly Roll remains the creative gel pen icon, especially for opaque white, metallic and colourful effects. It is less office workhorse, more expressive tool for art and journaling.Sakura
SharpieSharpie S GelThe S Gel brings bold, smooth gel writing to a widely available retractable body. Its comfortable grip and dark line make it a strong everyday option beyond stationery specialist circles.Sharpie
ZebraZebra Sarasa DrySarasa Dry earns its place through quick drying gel ink that suits fast writers and left handers. It keeps the Sarasa feel while reducing smudging, making it highly practical.Zebra
PilotPilot G2The G2 is mainstream for good reason: widely available, comfortable and smooth. It may not be the most refined enthusiast pen, but its accessibility and reliability keep it relevant.Pilot