The Pilot Juice Up gel line isn’t normally one you’d associate with a sparkle pen, but it actually has some really nice options. The Juice Up is sold in set of Metallic colors as well as the “Classic Glossy” line which has a subtle amount of sparkle. The ink looks amazing, it’s just enough glitter effect to give it a little pop, and they write really well. The pens themselves are also really cool looking retractable pens that aren’t too crazy looking or over-sized. If you are looking for the original classic glitter effect pen, then you need to consider the original gel pen, the Gelly Roll. Of the Gelly Roll pens, the best sparkle one is the Stardust family which is designed for journaling, highlighting, special effects, and even coloring in sections of your art. These pens have been great since the 1980s. There is also the Gelly Roll Metallic (writing test above). This is a great writer and a really fun art pen that is one of the most popular options in the Gelly Roll line, though it’s a bit less interesting than the Stardust. You might not believe it, but yes, there are erasable glitter pens. Our favorite is the Pilot Frixion Kese Lamé, which makes sense, because the Frixion is our favorite erasable pen.

The Gelly Roll Stardust also sells in a Clear pen, which adds the sparkle effect without changing the color of what’s below it. It’s super handy and clever. All Gelly Roll pens are good writers, they are affordable, they are easy to find, and they use archival quality ink.

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