Pens, Pencils & Highlighters

Pens, Pencils & Highlighters

Everyday Essentials for Every Student

No matter how digital college life becomes, pens, pencils and highlighters remain must-have items in every student’s kit. From jotting down lecture notes to underlining key revision points, having the right writing tools can help you stay organised, focused and on top of your studies.

 

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Bestseller No. 1
12PA 8 Chisel Tipped Highlighters
12PA 8 Chisel Tipped Highlighters
✔ 8 Chisel Tipped Highlighters; ✔ Non-Toxic water based ink; ✔ Safe for Kids; ✔ Chisel Tipped for Broad and Thin Lines - 1 to 5 mm
£5.49 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 2
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters | Chisel Tip | Assorted Fluorescent Ink Colours | 12 Highlighter Pens
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters | Chisel Tip | Assorted Fluorescent Ink Colours | 12 Highlighter Pens
High on colour, the vivid, high-contrast shades add stark emphasis to highlighted text; Easy-glide, narrow chisel tip is great for highlighting, underlining or writing notes
£10.50 Amazon Prime
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Sharpie S-Note Highlighter Pens | Part Art Marker PenPart Highlighter to DrawWrite & More | Assorted Pastel Colours | Chisel Tip | 12 Count
Sharpie S-Note Highlighter Pens | Part Art Marker PenPart Highlighter to DrawWrite & More | Assorted Pastel Colours | Chisel Tip | 12 Count
Perfect for taking notes, underlining, highlighting, drawing and more; 2-in-1 chisel tip lets you quickly change between precise and broad lines
£6.39 Amazon Prime
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Bestseller No. 5
Just stationery Bright Chisel Tip Highlighter (Pack of 5), 6363
Just stationery Bright Chisel Tip Highlighter (Pack of 5), 6363
Chisel tips; Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green and Blue; Clip caps; Item package weight: 0.022 pounds
£4.36

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Faber-Castell Pitt Graphite 26-Piece Large Tin Professional Quality Set in a Metal Case
Faber-Castell Pitt Graphite 26-Piece Large Tin Professional Quality Set in a Metal Case
Professional quality set in a metal case; CASTELL 9000 Jumbo and Graphite Aquarelle pencils in lead grades 2B, 4B and 8B
£42.98 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 2
Faber-Castell Art & Graphic Polychromos Colour Pencil, Multicoloured, Tin Of 24, For Art, Craft, Drawing, Sketching, Home, School, University, Colouring
Faber-Castell Art & Graphic Polychromos Colour Pencil, Multicoloured, Tin Of 24, For Art, Craft, Drawing, Sketching, Home, School, University, Colouring
UNSURPASSED lightfastness means the colours won't fade over time compared to other brands; AVAILABALE in a range of 120 colours as well as in tin sets of 12, 24, 36, 60 and all 120
£34.99 Amazon Prime
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Bestseller No. 4
Faber-Castell Colouring Pencils Set of 60
Faber-Castell Colouring Pencils Set of 60
Perfect for Children & Adult Colouring, Sketching and Shading; Color Pencils Ideal for Creating and Colouring Book, Premium Bonded Core, 111260
£20.82
SaleBestseller No. 5
Faber-Castell 9000 Art Set, 12 x Pencils In a Stylish Tin
Faber-Castell 9000 Art Set, 12 x Pencils In a Stylish Tin
Top quality graphite pencils; Ideal for sketching,drawing and writing; Art set contains 12 pencils 8B through to 2H
£11.34 Amazon Prime

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Paper Mate Flexgrip Ultra Retractable Ballpoint Pens | Medium Point (1.0mm) | Black | 5 Count
Paper Mate Flexgrip Ultra Retractable Ballpoint Pens | Medium Point (1.0mm) | Black | 5 Count
Textured grip and full-length rubber barrel offer comfort in every position; Smooth, consistent ink flow for effortless writing
£3.24 Amazon Prime
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Paper Mate Flexgrip Ultra Retractable Ballpoint Pens | Medium Point (1.0mm) | Handwriting Pens & Stationery Supplies | Black Pen Set | 12 Count
Paper Mate Flexgrip Ultra Retractable Ballpoint Pens | Medium Point (1.0mm) | Handwriting Pens & Stationery Supplies | Black Pen Set | 12 Count
Textured grip and full-length rubber barrel offer comfort in every position; Smooth, consistent ink flow for effortless writing
£18.28 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 4
Paper Mate Flexgrip Ultra Pastel Ballpoint Pens | Medium Point (1.0mm) | Black Ink | Pastel Barrels | 5 Count
Paper Mate Flexgrip Ultra Pastel Ballpoint Pens | Medium Point (1.0mm) | Black Ink | Pastel Barrels | 5 Count
Textured grip and full-length rubber barrel offer comfort in every position; Smooth, consistent ink flow for effortless writing
£3.64 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 5
Paper Mate InkJoy 100ST Ballpoint Pens | Medium Point (1.0mm) | Black | 50 Count
Paper Mate InkJoy 100ST Ballpoint Pens | Medium Point (1.0mm) | Black | 50 Count
Smooth, glossy ink keeps your thoughts flowing and takes the drag out of writing; Reliable and smooth to write clean lines from beginning to end
£9.00 Amazon Prime

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SaleBestseller No. 2
Pilot G207 Retractable Gel Rollerball 0.7 mm (Pack of 3) - Black (Package may vary)
Pilot G207 Retractable Gel Rollerball 0.7 mm (Pack of 3) - Black (Package may vary)
Retractable gel rollerball; 0.7mm ball writes a 0.39mm line; Smooth vivid writing with good write out distance
£6.64
Bestseller No. 3
PILOT G-2 Retractable Gel Ink Rollerball Pens - 0.7mm Nib Tip - In Envelope Gift Packaging (Essential Wallet of 12)
PILOT G-2 Retractable Gel Ink Rollerball Pens - 0.7mm Nib Tip - In Envelope Gift Packaging (Essential Wallet of 12)
Fits in the pocket, pencil case or hand with equal ease, letting you simply write.; 0.7mm tip gives a 0.35mm medium line.
£21.99 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 4
Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, black, 10 Stifte
Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, black, 10 Stifte
Soft writing thanks to gel technology.; Ball diameter 0.7 mm to give 0.4 mm line width.; Rubber grip area.
£16.77
Bestseller No. 5
PILOT G2 PACK 6 PENS 2 BLUE 2 BLACK 1 RED 1 GREEN
PILOT G2 PACK 6 PENS 2 BLUE 2 BLACK 1 RED 1 GREEN
PILOT G2 PACK 6 PENS 2 BLUE 2 BLACK 1 RED 1 GREEN; Product type: WRITING INSTRUMENT; Brand: PILOT
£11.77 Amazon Prime

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Bestseller No. 1
STABILO point 88 - Fineliner - Pack of 10 - Black
STABILO point 88 - Fineliner - Pack of 10 - Black
Hexagonal striped design known all over the world; Metal-cased tip for a long service life
£8.54 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 2
STABILO point 88 - Fineliner - ColorParade - Pack of 20 - Assorted Colours
STABILO point 88 - Fineliner - ColorParade - Pack of 20 - Assorted Colours
Hexagonal striped design known all over the world.; Metal-cased tip for a long service life
£15.92
Bestseller No. 3
STABILO point 88 - Fineliner - Pack of 40 - Assorted Colours
STABILO point 88 - Fineliner - Pack of 40 - Assorted Colours
Hexagonal striped design known all over the world.; Metal-cased tip for a long service life
£23.08 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 4
STABILO point 88 - Fineliner - Pack of 25 - Assorted Colours
STABILO point 88 - Fineliner - Pack of 25 - Assorted Colours
Hexagonal striped design known all over the world.; Metal-cased tip for a long service life
£18.97
SaleBestseller No. 5
STABILO Cappi - Fibre-Tip Pen with Cap-Ring - Pack of 12 - Assorted Colours with 1 Cap-Ring
STABILO Cappi - Fibre-Tip Pen with Cap-Ring - Pack of 12 - Assorted Colours with 1 Cap-Ring
Pen caps can be threaded together with the cap ring.; Its ergonomic grip zone is perfect for little hands.
£5.88 Amazon Prime

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STAEDTLER 3200 TB36 Design Journey Double-Ended Fibre-Tip Pens with Thin & Wide Nibs - Assorted Colours (Pack of 36)
STAEDTLER 3200 TB36 Design Journey Double-Ended Fibre-Tip Pens with Thin & Wide Nibs - Assorted Colours (Pack of 36)
One pen - two tips for narrow and broad strokes; Line widths 3.0 mm and 0.5 mm - 0.8 mm; Suitable for sketching, drawing, illustration, writing and colouring
£10.00 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 2
STAEDTLER 334 SB20 Triplus Fineliner Superfine Pen, 0.3mm Line Width - Assorted Colours (Desktop Box of 20)
STAEDTLER 334 SB20 Triplus Fineliner Superfine Pen, 0.3mm Line Width - Assorted Colours (Desktop Box of 20)
Staedtler triplus fineliner in ergonomic triangular shape for relaxed and easy writing; Dry safe - can be left uncapped for days without drying up
£16.40
SaleBestseller No. 3
STAEDTLER 323 SB20 Triplus Colour Fibre-Tip Pens, 1.0mm - Assorted Colours (Pack of 20)
STAEDTLER 323 SB20 Triplus Colour Fibre-Tip Pens, 1.0mm - Assorted Colours (Pack of 20)
Dry safe - can be left uncapped for days without drying up; Stable, pressure-resistant tip
£14.49 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 4
STAEDTLER ‎308 SB6P Pigment Liner Fineliner Pens with Assorted Line Width - Black (Set of 4 + 2 Free)
STAEDTLER ‎308 SB6P Pigment Liner Fineliner Pens with Assorted Line Width - Black (Set of 4 + 2 Free)
Fineliner for writing, sketching and drawing with long metal tip; Designed for use with rulers and templates
£9.70 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 5
STAEDTLER 8323 TB10 Design Journey Metallic Pen, Assorted Colours, 1-2 mm Line Width (Wallet of 10)
STAEDTLER 8323 TB10 Design Journey Metallic Pen, Assorted Colours, 1-2 mm Line Width (Wallet of 10)
Metallic pen for opaque writing and decorating on light and dark papers and cardboard; Ideal for scrapbooking and card making
£14.27 Amazon Prime

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SaleBestseller No. 1
Sharpie Permanent Markers | Fine Point for Bold Details | Black Ink | 12 Marker Pens
Sharpie Permanent Markers | Fine Point for Bold Details | Black Ink | 12 Marker Pens
Proudly permanent ink marks on paper, plastic, metal, and most other surfaces; Intensely bold colours create eye-popping, vibrant impressions
£8.80 Amazon Prime
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Sharpie Permanent Markers | Fine Point for Bold Details | Black Ink | 2 Marker Pens
Sharpie Permanent Markers | Fine Point for Bold Details | Black Ink | 2 Marker Pens
Proudly permanent ink marks on paper, plastic, metal, and most other surfaces; Intensely bold colours create eye-popping, vibrant impressions
£1.52 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 3
Sharpie Permanent Markers | Fine Point for Bold Details | Assorted Colours | 12 Marker Pens
Sharpie Permanent Markers | Fine Point for Bold Details | Assorted Colours | 12 Marker Pens
Proudly permanent ink marks on paper, plastic, metal, and most other surfaces; Intensely brilliant colours create eye-popping, vibrant impressions
£8.80 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 4
Sharpie Permanent Markers | Fine Point for Bold Details | BlackBlueRed and Green Ink Colours | 4 Marker Pens
Sharpie Permanent Markers | Fine Point for Bold Details | BlackBlueRed and Green Ink Colours | 4 Marker Pens
Proudly permanent ink marks on paper, plastic, metal, and most other surfaces; Intensely brilliant colours create eye-popping, vibrant impressions
£3.99
Bestseller No. 5
Sharpie Twin Tip Permanent Marker Pens - Black Ink - Pack of 3 - Fine & Ultra Fine Tips
Sharpie Twin Tip Permanent Marker Pens - Black Ink - Pack of 3 - Fine & Ultra Fine Tips
Permanent ink marks on paper, plastic, metal and on most other surfaces.; Remarkably resilient, ink dries quickly & resists both fading and water.
£6.94 Amazon Prime

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SaleBestseller No. 1
uni-ball Eye Micro UB-150 Rollerball Pens - Black, Pack of 5
uni-ball Eye Micro UB-150 Rollerball Pens - Black, Pack of 5
Consistent smooth writing; Contains fade proof Super Ink; An ideal pen for home, work or school
£7.60 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 2
uni-ball UB-157 Eye Rollerball Pens. Premium Fine 0.7mm Ballpoint Tip for Super Smooth Handwriting, Drawing, Art, Crafts and Colouring. Fade and Water Resistant Liquid Uni Super Ink. 5 Pack Assorted
uni-ball UB-157 Eye Rollerball Pens. Premium Fine 0.7mm Ballpoint Tip for Super Smooth Handwriting, Drawing, Art, Crafts and Colouring. Fade and Water Resistant Liquid Uni Super Ink. 5 Pack Assorted
WINDOW BARREL - Allows you to see when the ink is running out.; UNI SUPER INK TECHNOLOGY - Fade free, water resistant and tamper proof.
£7.25 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 5
uni-ball EYE UB-157E Rollerball Pen 0.7mm Ball [Pack of 10] One of each colour
uni-ball EYE UB-157E Rollerball Pen 0.7mm Ball [Pack of 10] One of each colour
Stainless Steel Tip with Tungsten Carbide Ball - 0.7mm Rollerball Writes a 0.5mm Line; One of each colour
£16.98 Amazon Prime

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Types of Pens and Their Uses

Ballpoint Pens

  • Ideal for everyday writing – reliable and low-maintenance.
  • Available in a range of colours, especially useful for colour-coded notes.
  • Long-lasting and smudge-resistant.

Gel Pens

  • Known for their smooth ink flow and vibrant colours.
  • Great for making notes more engaging or adding detail to diagrams.
  • May take slightly longer to dry than ballpoints.

Fountain Pens

  • Popular for neat handwriting and a more traditional writing experience.
  • Often used in coursework or creative writing.
  • Require regular refilling and a bit of care, but many students love them for their quality feel.




Types of Pencils

Standard Graphite Pencils (HB, 2B, etc.)

  • Perfect for sketching diagrams, making rough notes, or subjects like art and design.
  • Easy to erase and ideal for quick working out.
  • Grades vary in hardness (H) and softness (B), with HB being the all-rounder for general use.

Mechanical Pencils

  • No sharpening required – always sharp and precise.
  • Great for maths, technical drawing or revision notes.
  • Refillable and long-lasting.

 

Highlighters

Chisel Tip Highlighters

  • The most common type, great for highlighting text cleanly and evenly.
  • Wide tip for headings, narrow edge for precise lines.
  • Popular for revision and colour-coded note-taking.
Bestseller No. 1
12PA 8 Chisel Tipped Highlighters
12PA 8 Chisel Tipped Highlighters
✔ 8 Chisel Tipped Highlighters; ✔ Non-Toxic water based ink; ✔ Safe for Kids; ✔ Chisel Tipped for Broad and Thin Lines - 1 to 5 mm
£5.49 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 2
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters | Chisel Tip | Assorted Fluorescent Ink Colours | 12 Highlighter Pens
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters | Chisel Tip | Assorted Fluorescent Ink Colours | 12 Highlighter Pens
High on colour, the vivid, high-contrast shades add stark emphasis to highlighted text; Easy-glide, narrow chisel tip is great for highlighting, underlining or writing notes
£10.50 Amazon Prime

Pastel Highlighters

  • A softer, more eye-friendly option than traditional neon shades.
  • Increasingly popular among students who prefer a gentler look for their notes.
Bestseller No. 1
12PA Pastel Highlighters | 6 Assorted Colours
12PA Pastel Highlighters | 6 Assorted Colours
✔ 6 Pastel Chisel Tipped Highlighters; ✔ Non-Toxic water based ink; ✔ Safe for Kids; ✔ 6 Beautiful Pastel Colours
£4.79 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 2
STABILO swing cool Pastel - Highlighter - Pack of 6 - Assorted Colours
STABILO swing cool Pastel - Highlighter - Pack of 6 - Assorted Colours
The STABILO Anti-Dry Out Technology allows an incredible 4 hour cap off time.; Start highlighting and mind mapping with the high-quality STABILO water-based ink.
£4.99 Amazon Prime

 

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SaleBestseller No. 1
Amazon Basics Highlighters, Pack of 8, Assorted, Bright
Amazon Basics Highlighters, Pack of 8, Assorted, Bright
Pack of 8 assorted colours; Smudgeproof ink protects your work from marks and mess; Easy-to-grip flat barrel grip won't roll away
£4.08 Amazon Prime
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12PA 8 Chisel Tipped Highlighters
12PA 8 Chisel Tipped Highlighters
✔ 8 Chisel Tipped Highlighters; ✔ Non-Toxic water based ink; ✔ Safe for Kids; ✔ Chisel Tipped for Broad and Thin Lines - 1 to 5 mm
£5.49 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 3
STAEDTLER 364 WP4 Textsurfer Classic Highlighter - Assorted Colours (Pack of 4)
STAEDTLER 364 WP4 Textsurfer Classic Highlighter - Assorted Colours (Pack of 4)
Highlighter with large ink reservoir; InkJet safe - does not smudge inkjet printouts and handwritten texts
£6.98
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STABILO swing cool Pastel - Highlighter - Pack of 6 - Assorted Colours
STABILO swing cool Pastel - Highlighter - Pack of 6 - Assorted Colours
The STABILO Anti-Dry Out Technology allows an incredible 4 hour cap off time.; Start highlighting and mind mapping with the high-quality STABILO water-based ink.
£4.99 Amazon Prime
Bestseller No. 5
12PA Pastel Highlighters | 6 Assorted Colours
12PA Pastel Highlighters | 6 Assorted Colours
✔ 6 Pastel Chisel Tipped Highlighters; ✔ Non-Toxic water based ink; ✔ Safe for Kids; ✔ 6 Beautiful Pastel Colours
£4.79 Amazon Prime

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Why It’s Worth Stocking Up

  • Essential for taking lecture notes and writing assignments
  • Helps with organisation, planning and revision
  • Encourages creative thinking through colour and layout
  • Handy to keep spares – pens always go missing!

From a classic biro to a set of pastel highlighters, having a good mix of writing tools can make your study sessions more productive and enjoyable. They’re affordable, portable, and practical – and a small investment in the right stationery can go a long way in helping you succeed at college or sixth form.

 

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