They make bullet journaling fun, because I tend to make it an artistic thing as well as an organization thing and this helps me relax. Though it doesn’t HAVE to be like that.
At the end of the day, bullet journals were designed to get rid of distractions instead of creating them.
It goes without saying that to start a bullet journal, you don’t NEED fancy BUJO notebooks and the best pens on the market.
All you need are a simple journal and a pen.
That’s it. With only those two things you can successfully start bullet journaling.
That doesn’t mean you can’t try out other supplies and BUJO pens and notebooks to see what you like best. Not to mention supplies like washi tape, sticky notes, or tombow calligraphy pens make it more fun!
I put together a bullet journal supplies list so you can choose what you want to use on your bullet journal.
This list is perfect for beginners who might be asking themselves what supplies you need to start a BUJO.
Don’t Know Where To Start?
The Bullet Journal Starter Kit is almost like a pre-made bullet journal. Perfect if you want basic pre-drawn layouts where you can keep track of the most important things in your life.
It’s a steal of 80 BEAUTIFUL pages to help keep your life on track.
What are the best pens for bullet journaling?
And now we’re over to the pen section (probably one of my more favorite parts of this guide). So what exactly are the best pens for bullet journaling? Which pens will give you those precise lines without bleeding out on your page?
I’ve always felt like if you’re pen feels off in your hand when it hits the paper, something isn’t quite right.
To keep your bullet journaling habit, it’s a good idea to find a pen that you feel completely comfortable using, and that INVITES you to write and doodle and plan and sketch. Instead of the other way around.
This way you’re making sure you are getting the most out of your pens.
Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Markers
I currently have the set of pastel colored dual brush pens and these are next on my shopping list (especially because its a pacj of tertiary colors which I LOVE using).
Not to mention these markers are also blendable. So you can create the cool blending effects you see in YouTube videos with calligraphy!
Sharpie Water Resistant Pens
If you compare them to other pens out in the market that are specifically for bullet journaling these are pretty affordable and you can basically find them anywhere they sell office supplies.
So if you want to start off simple just start with a few Sharpie pens. BUY NOW ON AMAZON
Tombow 62038 Fudenosuke Dual Brush Pen For Calligraphy
The calligraphy tip takes a bit of getting used to, especially as a beginner, but when you get used to it the sky’s the limit with the things you can create in your journal.
I also LOVE that it doesn’t bleed through paper like other markers do.
Paper Mate Flair Pens, Medium Point
They’re also pretty affordable and come in all kinds of colors and pack sizes. They’re useful for bullet journals and anything else that needs writing in bright colors!
