With every New Year comes the desire to set resolutions, learn new skills, become more organised.

As ever, we're here to help! We've selected our favourite pens, our PENsolutions, for each of the pen related resolutions:

 

Resolution: Journal Everyday

For this you'll want a workhorse pen. Stable, smooth, reliable, and importantly comfortable. We prefer fountain pens as it gives a certain je ne sais qui to your writing, but that doesn't mean its a must.

Otto Hutt Design 01 Matt Green Fountain Pen	TWSBI SWIPE Smoke Fountain Pen	Cross Century II Medalist Rollerball Pen
Why we love it: Sleek & streamline Nimble in the hand Smooth nib with great ink flow	Why we love it: Ergonomic grip Lightweight Smooth steady ink flow	Why we love it: Gel ink refill Ridged grip section for comfort & control Well balanced

 

 

Resolution: Learn Calligraphy

Learning a new skill or starting a new hobby is always a great New Year's resolution. Calligraphy requires practice and patience, but stick with it and soon you'll be creating beautiful calligraphic masterpieces.

Manuscript Masterclass Calligraphy Kit	LAMY joy Calligraphy Pen Set - Black & Red	Coles Calligraphy Feather Quill, 3 Inks & 6 Nib Set - Blue
Why we love it: 2 pens - can switch quickly between nib sizes Tactile grip section Detailed how to guide	Why we love it: Ergonomic grip 3 stub end nibs Lightweight	Why we love it: Feather quill Traditional dip style calligraphy Various authentic nib styles

 

 

Resolution: Draw Often

Whether you're just starting out or you're already a bit of an artist, promising yourself you'll spend more time sketching and drawing is a perfect way to give yourself some much needed R&R.

Kaweco Sketch Up Matt Black Clutch Pencil	LAMY logo M+ 2022 Special Edition Indigo Ballpoint Pen	Graf von Faber-Castell Black Perfect Pencil
Why we love it: Soft 5B 5.6mm leads Chunky octagonal barrel Integrated sharpener	Why we love it: Lightweight Ridged grip section Easy to use click mechanism	Why we love it: Traditional wood pencil Integrated pencil sharpener Hidden eraser

 

 

Resolution: Be More Organised

Writing things down is a great way to help you remember, with some studies showing that it improves your efficiency as well as information retention compared to digital devices. So grab your pen and paper and get organised in the year ahead.

Fisher Space Black Cherry Cerakote Bullet Pen	Rotring 800 Black Mechanical Pencil	Parker Jotter Original Green Ballpoint Pen
Why we love it: Extra durable Pocket friendly Writes anywhere	Why we love it: Digital and analogue functionality Knurled grip section Hidden eraser	Why we love it: Sleek and streamline Easy to use click mechanism Perfect for your bag