It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Over nine months in fact, more than long enough to have a shakeup in my Top 5 Pens list.

I was planning to update this list more frequently, but the fact is some categories don’t see that much variance. I think quaterly is too frequent, so let’s look at updates twice a year, shall we? Winter and Summer. Sounds like a plan. Hold me to it, ok?

Most basic categories had little to no change, while large categories like fountain pens and inks saw a bit of movement. This is not only due to new products, but the avaialbility and continued use of products already on the market. The more I use something, the better idea I get of where it stands in the grand scheme. This is how change happens.

I also added two new categories that were long overdue: Mechanical Pencils and Wooden Pencils. There are great products in both of these areas that I am asked about, so putting it on paper, if you will, should help with your purchasing decisions.

As always, any feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Leave a comment below, send me an email, or get in touch on Twitter. I read them all!