****CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you.*****One of the most frequently asked questions I get about my scrapbooking work is what white pen do I use to do all my handstitching and journaling. Trust me when I say I've tried them all, but for me there's only one choice:
The Uni-ball Signo UM-153
Now I'm being really specific with this model number because Uni-ball also has another white Signo out there (the UM-120) but there is a difference. The 153 version is a bit wider. It's a 1.0 ball width so the color comes out nice, opaque and smooth. It's truly a divine pen and now the only one I use for writing in white.
So while the wide 153 is the only pen for me, I do have to tell you a bit more about the Uni-ball 120's - these pens are almost as fantastic and only a bit smaller in ball width (.7). The benefit to them is that they come in all kinds of softer range colors - from soft blue, lavender, pink, etc. So for those of you that love to journal in all kinds of colors, these are the pens for you! Pretty great, huh? But it gets better! (Keep reading!)
Unfortuna
tely for all their greatness, these pens can come with a pretty hefty price tag and even worse, sometimes they are hard to find or hard to find in stock. I've searched high and low for a great place to get my pens and I haven't found any place better than JetPens.com. They not only carry my beloved Signo 153, but they do it at such an amazing price. Because they are a Japanese company, they don't have the import cost and thus really pass the savings on to you. Most US retailers charge around I think $4 for this pen, but they are only $2.25 at JetPens. (They also have COPICS and hard to find extra-fine point pens in unique colors and so much more). I truly love their site and love even more that they ship the next business day AND offer FREE SHIPPING on orders of $25 or more (Shipping starts at just $5 for US and Canada).(Now here's where it gets really good!) Because I love their pens so much, they have generously agreed to give one of my lucky blog readers - that means YOU!! - a $25 Gift Certificate to their site. You could be like me and order 10 Uni-ball Signo 153's ;) or perhaps some Copics or try out one of the combo packs of Souffle pens or anything your little heart desires! SOOOO excited to be able to share this with you!
Simply leave me a comment between now and 11:59 pm Tuesday, March 30th, telling me what you would order from JetPens if you win the certificate! I'd also love hearing what kinds of pens and markers are YOUR favorites and why!
****CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you.*****
Also, if you might be interested in being a sponsor here on my blog, it's not too late to get in for April. Please email me at kelly(dot)goree(at)gmail(dot)com for all the details!
I hope you have had a wonderful weekend!
xoxo,
k.
P.S. I leave for New Zealand two weeks from today! SO excited but SO much to do before then!
142 comments:
oh thanks so much for sharing!! I have been looking forever for a white pen that doesn't need a double layer to show well - the ones I've tried just don't cut it... i'm using inkssentials opaque white and it just doesn't have a clean line... The ones I use now (but not often as I detest journaling) are by Marvy - Le Pen... Would love to try copics!
Cool - thanks to you and JetPens for the chance to win a voucher! I would definitely spend the voucher on some Copics - I have been dying to try them out, as I see them on a lot of the blogs that I regularly stalk. I have a Uniball Signo 153, and it rocks!
PS - Kelly, I have just seen your sneak peeks for the Autumn Escape classes - they look luvverly!!! Ha ha ha
Becks
I've been out of ink in my white pen for the last month so this is the best timing. Also, did you see the notebooks they have? They are cute!! Pick me, I'm due for a shopping spree.
Thank you for the chance to win! I love souffle pens, but I've been looking for a good white pen, and I'd love to try the copic markers
I have a wish list saved up and ready to go, consisting mainly of all the 0.28 pens they've got... (in all colors, esp. the orange ones.) Do I sound excited enough? I am!
That's my Fav white pen also and it is all out so I need several of those and a few colors of copics:)You are the sweetest!fingers croosed here:)
I'd love to win this and get that white pen...I've been looking for a good one so thanks for the recommendation!
I adore jetpens.com! That's where I buy my uniball signos. With a gift certificate, I'd probably splurge on some Copics!
I quite agree so far the signo is the best I've. TFS this site and I will be checking it out. I've only tried the white but would love to have all the colors. Thank you for this fabulous contest and good luck everyone! :D
I just started a 10 year journal, so I'd buy up an assortment of Signo gel pens in pretty colors. Thanks for the chance to win.
Thank you for all the info!! I was wondering what kind of pen you used. Your stitching and journaling always looks so wonderful! Love your writing as well! :) Since most of my pens are Creative Memories and are starting to get down to the end.. I would get a white, black and brown for sure!! I don't have a good white pen, and my darker brown is running out!!
I have a couple of the Signo pens but now that you mention different widths, I'll have to check and see what I have! LOL! Would love to get more and then the Copics that you and a few others are mentioning since I don't have any.
well, i don't have a favorite white pen because none of them i've tried so far work so well...not white enough or too drippy. so i am very excited to give the Signo a try. in other colors, my favorite is the Zig. :)
I am dying to try this pen! Thanks for the tip and the chance to win!
I would order some white pens and some coloured markers for writing in my journal with -- which I'll probably do if I don't win the gift cert, but I'd really love to win it!
I would order that Signo pen you recommend. I have been searching for a great white pen!
It's funny that you posted this cuz just about 5 minutes earlier my white pen gave up and died...so I could so use a new Signo white pen not to mention a few other colors as well! Thanks for sharing!
I love this pen also but only have one so I would get an additional one and then check out the some of the other craft pens.
I love Jet Pens!! I've ordered a bunch of Signos from them. The metallic ones are great too!
Thank you so much for posting this...I have been debating on ordering from them as this would be my first order but I have heard from a few people the last couple of weeks by reading there blogs that jet pens is awesome so I will be ordering a bunch of them.
Jeannie
I'd buy some white pens!! I've been wanting a better white pen. I currently use the gelly roll medium pen, and it's nice, but I know there's better ones out there. THanks for letting me know.
I use the Uniball Signo 120, but only because I didn't realize there was an even better one! LOL!
If I could have a shopping spree, I would buy some 153's to try out, and some Copic markers, because I hear yhey are wonderful too (just a bit out of my price range atm)
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Comment?? Well, my comment is more of a question...... HOW could I possilby CHOOSE??? I just visited their web site and all I can say is WOW!! I think about one of everything should cover it... of course, in EVERY color!!! Oh, and Kelly....thanks ever so much for the info on the white pen. I have been searching forever (just like almost every other scrapper).
Half way through your post, I grabbed my box of pens to see if I one of my 4 white pens was special... sure enough! I own the Uni-ball Signo UM-153! It is quite nice. :o) If I am selected, I would buy some Copic Sketch... thanks for sharing! :o)
Tomorrow is my birthday and I'd love to win! I would love to try the white pen but also some copic markers. I've always wanted to see what was so great about them!
I would order as many of the white Signo pens that $25 would buy! Can't live without that pen! Thanks, Kelly!!
Wow, you're such a doll for sharing. :) I use the same pen that you do, but I'm so excited about the cost savings at this new site. I'd stock up on those, and I see some Sakura glaze goodness I'd grab too. :)
I have some of the Uniball white pens too, but ya know, I'm going to have to see which size they are!
Love that I learned something new.
If I win, I'll get the bigger size, and some copics....
New Zealand????? Fun!!!!
How cool! I would order one of these for sure and maybe a few Copics, which I've yet to try. ;) Thanks for the chance to win!
- April
I use the white Un-ball not sure which one I use but I'll be checking tomorrow. I would probable spend my $'s on copic markers.
Jetpens.com is amazing -- such a selection! I would definitely get a slew of Copics (that are currently on my wish list) and stock up on some White Signo's. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
LOVE these pens! And JetPens is a great place to get them. Thanks for the chance!
awesome! I love the Signo white pen as well...I have no idea which size I have though.
I would get some more in different sizes, some journaling pens, and some of the colored Signo ones as well.
cool giveaway!!
I would purchase my first copics, and a Signo 153 of course! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would probably buy some more Copics. I'm so addicted to them!
OH WOW! I have searched high and low for a good "white" pen also! Thank you so very much for the info and the chance to win! I will definately have to head on over and grab myself a few of the UM-153pens! Thanks again!
Wow! What a great site, thanks for sharing.
I would definally give that white pen a try...I have yet to find one that I like and can use properly. Some stardust pens, I have the clear and LOVE it!! Need one of those non stick scissors.
A Kuretake Fragrant Ink Hair Brush Pen becuase that just sounds so interesting! And whatever else tickles my fancy at the time!
Hope to see my name on the next post! :)
Have a great trip!
I love love LOVE the white Singo Uniball pen, and I just so happen to need a new one (or three!). Thanks for the chance to win, Kelly! :)
I was just thinking last night I need another white pen! So tomorrow I am going on the hunt! Need a Uniball 153! I love, love, love Uniball pens anyway so what a match made in heaven!
I would probably buy lots of white pens With a certificate! oh yeah!
I just went browsing the Jet Pens site. Oh so many pretties for a pen lover like me to choose from! :)
Hi Kelly. I would love to win! I would order the Pentel Pocket Brush pen for Calligraphy that Kristina Werner showed on her blog this week. It is $12 and I want it bad!! I would also order the Pilot envelope address writing pen. I love pens!
man i love those signos, i would get some of them and some of the awesome ones kristina was talkiing about on her blog (finally friday/macm). thanks heaps for this kelly!
I LOVE pens! I'd get the white one for sure and maybe some Copics - I've been dying to try them.
I'm also a huge fun of theis Signo Ball. It's the perfect white pen, I think. If I'd win the certificate, I think I'd buy some Copics. I've wanted to colour Magnolia stamps for such a long time. Copics are pretty expensive, so this certificate would be a great solution;)
I would love to try the Copics. It is hard to find a good pen that lasts. Have a fabulous vacation!
how awesome! I would definitely order the signos. Love white pens but have never really found one that is perfect for me. Thanks for the tip!
I use the Signo 120 and have many of the other colours (just checking and all are the 120's. Love to win - thanks for the chance.
Will try to get my local stationer to get the 153 now that I know it exists!!
White signos for sure! I love their white pens! Both the wide and the not so wide! :)
I would get a white pen for sure, but also some copics to try!
Thanks for the link. I've been looking for a good white pen for ages. I definitely need a nice smooth writing black pen and always more copics. Here's hoping I win.
I love these Signo Pens! I'm also a big fan of the American Crafts journaling pens. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the uniball signo pens. I also have a rapidly growing copic collection, so I'd probably order a little of both!
I really like the Signo pens and have been wanting to try the Copics.
Copics, copics, copics....that's what I'd be after!
wow that would be cool -I would get one of the white pens and then gets some copic's. Wished you was coming back to cape coral soon!!!
I use the same white pen as you do 9(that is the UM-153!) and I have only one left! So I would love to win, but don't know about the shipping-costs, because I live in the Netherlands...
what a super giveaway - and even better, the link for the site! i use that same signo pen you do. i'd get another signo and more copics. gotta feed the obsession! :)
GREAT giveaway!! Thanks so much for a chance to win. I am on a quest for a good white marker.
That's the same pen I use! I got mine from a Stampin' Up catalog for 3.95, but I haven't checked recently to see if they still carry them. I'd definitely order more of those from JetPens, PLUS they also carry my fave adhesive, Koyuko Dots! So I'd FOR SURE order more of that. New topic: Can't wait until the Basic Grey BASICS kit comes out, it looks awesome!
I'm interested in the fountain pen converters, as I love to writ with a fountain pen. I also love the look of some of the pencils and leds. I use a variety of different white pens, still looking for the best. Thanks for sharing this information and have a great time in NZ, would love to go there too.
I love this pen, it's the only white pen I use!
so I'd order 10 of them!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I'd order the white pen & other colors that show up well on dark cardstock. I find I'm doing a lot of los with black or gray backgrounds right now. Love that bright colors seem to pop more on black.
Thanks so much for the info on the white pen! I, too, have been on a quest for a good opaque white pen, only to have bought several and not be satisfied with any - YET! :) Love your designs! Always look forward to seeing what you come up with next!
WOW, what a generous giveaway, thanks! I definitely need another white pen for sure but even more than that I would LOVE to try out the copics markers. I have heard such raves about them but have never tried one personally, so they would definitely be at the top of my list.
Have fun in NZ Kelly!
Ooo I SOOoo need a good white pen!
But I see they have fountain pens and I think I would like one of those also! And I haven't tried the Copics yet so maybe a couple to try ;)
Thanks for the giveaway!
I think I would definately order some of the white pens. I have yet to find a great white pen. I always wondered where you got yours so that it came out so smooth and no skipping like all of the ones I have ever found.
How exciting.
Have a great day.
Nicole M.
I absolutely ADORE White Uni-ball Signo pens! I have shopped online at JetPens to buy them before and would love to get more. You can never have too many Uni-balls! :) Thanks for the chance.
Thanks for a chance to win! I would probably buy Uni-ball Signo Angelic UM-120AC Gel Pens or some other pen I could use to make journaling easier than what I have now! Best of luck on your trip to New Zealand-I try not to envy people, but I would like to go there one day... :-)
How have I not known about Jetpens? My husband and I are both pen/pencil freaks ... this is a fabulous site to fuel our obsession!! Thank you for sharing.
I would love to try the white pen that you recommended, and also the copic pens. I've heard so much about them!
I love the white uni-ball too! I would order a bunch of those and maybe a couple pastel color ones:)
I would get the thinner Signo to try since I already have the thick one. I would also get some of the Kokuyo adhesive refills that have been discontinued in the US.
I ordered your fave pen from JetPens last week...but would LOVE to win a gift certificate. I am totally addicted to Copics right now :-)
I use American Crafts black pens for scrapbooking but would love to try a good white! For thank you notes I still love my trusty Pilot V-ball extra fine in black.
This is an amazing giveaway!! I keep going on to JetPens and browse, but I haven't purchased anything yet. I really want to though! Hahah.
I would probably purchase 1 of the fountain pens and 1 brush pen just to try out caligraphy!
& of course a couple Uni-ball Signo 153s, I only have 1 fiskars white gel pen that came in a pack and it likes to skip and it's not as opaque.
Then maybe one of those puffy paint pens because they look awesome!
I think my wishlist is too long! Hahahah! Thank you & JetPens for this opportunity!
Thanks for the chance to win, and the heads up about the pen. I just added the Signo to my latest order at JetPens. They're positively wonderful.
Crossing my fingers,
I use the same pen you do. I've tried the thinner Uni-Ball and it just does not write as smooth as it's wider sister. So, that would definitely be on my list!!
Thanks for sharing!
You want me to choose what I would order from here? My husband will not like you for sharing such an awesome site. I LOVE pens of all kinds and colors. If you want to get technical about it, my kids will probably never ever have to buy pens or pencils for school. EVER. I already have them all, but could probably find a few more crannies for more. Awesome site. Thank you.
I would definitely order the combo pack of Souffle pens just because I love their name!!
Because of your suggestion (you replied to my pen question a while back), I too searched high and low to see who had it for the best price (Joann, Michaels, scrapbook.com, ebay....). I finally found it at trendyrightnow.com for $2.99 free shipping. I love the pen! Thank you Kelly!!!!
If I win the certificate I will start buying Copic markers... I have been trying to find them at the lowest price!!!! I do not own any at this time. Can't wait to try them!
I'd get one of those white pens you recommended and I would love to try a glitter pen to add a splash of controlled glitter to a card, like the Micro Glass clear pen. Then, there's Copics... yum!
I love all the copics and the uni-ball signo pens as well. You mentioned them one day in an article and I was able to find ONE. Thanks so much for the site, as I am now needing another one. They last such a long time!!
Thanks to your and Jetpens for the chance to win the gift certificate. I'd certainly buy one of the white signo's and perhaps some in brown.
ooh! I would like one of those white pens and I really need to add to my current copic collection since it is only one!!
Would LOVE to order some more copics and a great white gel pen.
White Signos all the way. I've tried many a white pen and these are by far the best!
I would definitely spend it on White Signos too! They are the best! :)
What an awesome giveaway. I would love to try the white gel pen. I have yet to find one that works as well as I'd like it to. I would also pick up and try some of the kokuyu adhesive.
Julie G
Hi from NZ - you're going to love it down here! I would totally get some of those white pens if I had this voucher as I've struggled to find a reliable one down here. I have some Staedler Triplus Fibre Pens that I love as they come in great colours - including chocolate brown and kelly green- great for co-ordinating the writing in my cards with the colours in my patterned papers etc!
I've heard so much praise about JetPens ... I need to try them out Thanks for the tip on the different size, I'd love to try it. :)
Definitely trying the Uni-Ball and some Copic pens!! Thanks for the chance.
I once had a Signo pen that I loved and lost it at a crop! ;( Though I don't remember the exact version. Hmmm...thanks for linking the site...WILL CHECK IT OUT! And if I won, I'd probably have to decide what NOT to buy, as opposed to deciding what TO buy. I love journaling pens!
Thanks for the info on the site. I love pens and markers!!!!
If I win....definitely a white pen and some copic Spica in different colors!
Have a great day!
My daughter has just been searching for some gel pens to use for a school Visual Art Project and I ended up giving her my white Signo gel pen as we could not find one to buy locally. So I definitely need to purchase some more gel pens soon:)
I am brand new to your blog! I have actually been looking for a nice white pen and landed here. Not sure what I would buy after the white pen.. Other colors I guess. I'm trying to use my own handwriting on pages, which is new for me.
This is a wonderful giveaway. I already order from jetpens and I love how quick you get the product you order from them. I swear if you order on Monday morning you will your order in your mailbox by Wednesday. I order the refills for the kokuyo tape'n' roller. My favorite all time adhesive that is not sold in US stores.
I got my Uniball Signo from JetPens! Great company. If I won, I'd order more. Mine is just about done. Thanks for the chance to win.
Oh yes these pens are the best...THE BEST! I would order more...and maybe use it as an excuse to try out a few new journaling pens...i'm on the hunt for something that knocks my socks off!
Thanks Kelly for the info on the pens. I use GellyRoll (Sakura) pretty successfully, but who knows until you try something better? I know that Copics are all the rage, but I have not partaken. I would love the oppotunity to order a little Copics stash for creative experimentation! I am off to check out the jetpen site!
--Nadine--
Have fun on your trip. I have used the uniball for white stitching, etc. I use a variety depending on what I am doing. I use a very fine tipped pen to make little dots on a LO, copics for some coloring, etc.
I love the uniball signo white pen, and would probably order lots of those! I'd love to also find a really fine black pen.
I totally have to agree with you Kelley! This pen is the best out there if you want it white! And WOW! So cool of JetPens.com! If I was so lucky...I would get more of these white pens!
I would love to try your white pen recommendation and order a few more Copics too :)
oh, I would sooo love to win this one!
I have used a similar uniball pen, not exactly sure if it was the 153. It was pretty great too! I also enjoy the pentel hybrid's! I must say I would have to try your 153's and get me a few hybrid's.
Would love to have the pen you have recommended. I have poor penmanship and so having a good white pen for me is important. I hate skipping pens and pens that fade. I would also love to try out the Copics as I have seen several videos with them and they look cool.
Ooohhh.. I haven't tried the Copics! Something new and fun to try! I have loved my White Signo pen for years, and Jet Pens is definitely the best place to get them! Patti Nielsen
Wow- how exciting to be able to get the Signo 153! I would get at least 3 in white and other colors with the $25- yeah! All the other white pens I've tried just don't stand out. I like the black Slick Writer pen to write on pictures and the EK "writer collection" pens for journaling but now I'm thinking I've been "settling" with these all this time!! Thank you for the opportunity!!
I could so use a few Uniball Signo white pens...for home and for work. I teach a leadership class at my high school and we are always doing crafty type things there, including lots of pictures and display boards! I would use the GC on a dozen Uniballs for sure!
Peace~
i would call you and say 'help me spend my gift certificate!!!' :) (i'd definitely scoop up a good white pen, and a good black one, too!!) my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE THING IN THE WORLD TO WRITE WITH is a sharpie... a skinny black sharpie!! that doesnt work real well with scrapping, though, does it??! if they could come up with an acid free sharpie i would be ECSTATIC!!!!
I'd definitely get a few of the white pens you're talking about. I also need couple of lighter shade Copics. I keep hoarding my white pens so I won't run out!
hi kelly!! i LOVE the signo!!!! i would definitely get the signo pack and i really want to try copics...
I have the Signo 120, but now MUST try the 153! I would love the chance to win the gift certificate. I NEED some more Copics...I'm addicted to them.
I would probably get a Uni-ball Signo, some Copics to add to my collection, and a few assorted fine tip pens for journaling. I love pens almost as much as I love paper! Thanks for the intro to a new site. And I hope to hear more about New Zealand - I would love to go there someday!
I would totally stock up on the Copics! I order from JetPens all the time and get the Unball Signos from there. But my Copic stash needs help!
I love the Signo white pens but I didn't know they come in other colors. If I won, I'd order more signo white pens and probably some copics.
I totally agree with you about the Signo 153 - there is no other white pen as far as I am concerned! I would love to add to my Copic stash - who wouldn't! Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for sharing this site! Our LSS can't keep these in stock which is totally frustrating at times, LOL! If I won (after doing a happy dance) I would stock up on 10 white signo pens one for each of my scrapbook group gals!
What a great website! I had never heard of it before, so TFS. I love the Uniball Signo white pens, that what I also use. If I won I would probably order a few more of the white pens and possibly some of the fine Pigma Microns which I also love for journalling. It would be a hard choice!
Hi Kelly. Yes, I would do exactly what you did and order all white pens. This is my absolutely favorite and would be thrilled to have a stash of them.
Regina
My firends raves about these pens!!!!!!! So I gotta have it!!!I would love to have at least the white pen!
I would probably have to get all white pens! I love them!!
I LOVE Uniball Signos!!!! But, because my stash is pretty full right now, I think I would invest in a few copics, as I don't have those yet. This is an amazing site!
Oh my goodness, thanks so much for sharing this...finding a good white marker or pen is something that I'm still in search of so I would defintely order ten of these just like you!!
-Sarah
Hi Kelly
so looking forward to Autumn Escape and meeting you , its going to be so much fun !
Ooo..pick me! Pick me! I would so order a ton of white pens too!!! Love them and I'm all out!!!
White pens are like glues and black ink - always searching for the "best" one! :) Or like a pair of stylish AND comfortable black shoes.
I would also use this to buy some Kokoyu adhesive runners - they are my fav!
I would definitely get a set of the Copic Spica glitter pens, probably set A. I have ordered from Jet Pens before and highly recommend them.
I've re-found your blog. It's amazing that I looked at it, about a month ago, lost the address, and found my way back. I think it's a sign for me to win! ;) P.S. I'm now a follower.
OMG, this is my favorite pen! I have it in white, silver, and gold! i would just load up on every color, I didn't know they made more. You are so right about never being able to find them and how incredibly expensive they are. Makes me crazy, but so worth the search and money!
I also love JetPens.com, and the signo 153 is my pen of choice too! In fact I buy them in bulk, I think 10 at a time in a box is what I get, then I pass them out to all my customers, friends, fellow scrapbookers. If I had $25 to spend right now at JetPens.com I would get some more copic sketch markers, love love love them!
I've tried a handful of them, but so far Signo uniball is my favorite white gel pen!!!
Would love to win a GC and put it towards some copics! I've been wanting to try them!!!
I've used a Signo and it may have even come from JetPens. I'd love to get more for my stash. Thanks for the chance.
I think it would take me hours to decide what I would get, there are some beautiful brown pens I have my eye on - use these all the time.
I went into my local newsagent and they had the 153 - wow they are different being so thick. Can't wait to use on a project.
Michelle G
I would stock up on the white pens for sure...love thme I have two of them so far, but would also love to get some copics to try those out...dying to try them!! Thank you for a great giveaway
I would totally get me some of the white pens because I'm always looking for a good white pen!
Definitely some of your favorite white pens and lots of extra fine (my favorite) red pens for all the papers I'll be grading over Spring Break! :)
I do buy my white pens from JetPens....but I've been dying to try out their gold and silver pens as well. I would totally stock up on those.
Oh how wonderful. I would love to get the Signo pens and some Copics! I've never tried the Copics but they look addictive.
After reading your post about the white pen, I was so excited and decided that I was sure I would be able to find one around here somewhere. Needless to say I really need to win the gift certificate because there is not a single one to be found anywhere. I would also take the opportunity to stock up on some glaze pens and a few copics. "Fingers crossed"
Loving my Copics at the moment, and I need to add to my collection! A girl can never have too many colors! :)
I would definitely order Copics. I've been wanting to try them for so long and can never bring myself to spend the money.
I would also order one of the white pens you love b/c I love to faux stitch, too :)
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