Hi pen friends! For my January Currently Inked, I’m sharing the pens that actually stayed in steady rotation this month—and giving you my real-life check-in on how they’ve been performing for journaling, everyday notes, and ink testing in my new ink journal. This lineup is a cozy mix of sparkle, classics, and budget-friendly surprises, featuring BENU, Pilot, Esterbrook, Kaweco, and Jinhao—aka the pens that truly earned their spot in my case. In this video, I walk through why each pen made the cut, what I’ve been reaching for most, and the kinds of writing sessions they’ve been best for (long journaling vs. quick planner notes vs. swatching and testing). If you’re building your own “currently inked” and want ideas for a balanced rotation—something fun, something reliable, something compact—this is exactly that kind of lineup. And yes, I’ll be doing more in-depth thoughts and comparisons in upcoming videos, because once I live with a pen for a while, I always have more to say.