Bullet journal supplies are a great way to stick with your BUJO habit.
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!
Zebra Midliner, Double Sided Highlighter
The Zebra Midliners are perfect for that, especially because they come in all kinds of colors plenty to pick from.
They’re great for drawing thicker lines, creating dividers, checking off to-do list items, or marking them as important.
What is the best bullet journal for beginners?
Bullet journals come in a few shapes and sizes.
The biggest question you want to ask yourself when it comes to a more upgraded bullet journal (because remember a basic dollar store notebook can work just as well) is quality and how much you’re willing to spend on one and what your budget is.
Ryder Caroll, the creator of bullet journals, aimed to make the bullet journal something you can use to get your life in order. So lets hope you are well on your way there once you red this guide!
Here are three top bullet journal notebooks you can find.
Miliko A5 Size PU Leather Softcover Dot Grid Spiral Notebook
It comes in A5 size and has 180 pages. If you like simple and prefer spiral bound you’ll love this notebook!
The Classic Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal
It comes with 249 numbered pages on ivory paper along with stickers for labeling too! They come in TONS of different colors, so you can choose your favorite one (I happen to LOVE the lime green cover. But the pink ones are gorgeous too).
If you were to pick a STARTER Bullet Journal, this one is perfect for that.
Moleskin Classic Soft Cover Notebook
The Moleskin notebook is definitely a notebook that can be a little less expensive while still lasting you. You can also get it in more than one color and comes with about 240 pages to scribble in.
Rhodia Dot Sapphire Notebook
Their paper is designed for exactly that and you get 80 sheets to work with, along with a ribbon divider. Also, if you don’t like the color, you can always change it. Make sure to head over to Amazon to get the full specs of this notebook.
Best bullet journal stencils
Did you know there are bullet journal stencils to help you create awesome bullet journal spreads?
They’re great if you’re just starting out and don’t have a lot of faith in your sketching and doodling abilites just yet. So if you want to get some guided practice to learn to create banners and pretty intricate borders then trying a stencil set can help you do that.
Bullet Journal Stencil Set- Banners Dividers And Icons
The cool thing about stencils for bullet journaling is that you can use them over and over and they’ll last you for years.
So you can just pass them down or recycle them when you no longer need them.
12 Piece Stencil Set
Bullet Journal Stencil Kit + 12 Colored Pens
The stencils are great for bullet journaling, diaries, cards, calendars and pretty much anything you can draw on.
Bullet journal washi tape
Washi tape is perfect for decorating your bullet journal…and basically anything else you can safely stick tape to.
Related: 53 Clever Washi Tape Ideas To Decorate Your Whole Life In Bright Colors!
It’s great crafting material because it doesn’t leave residue when you take it off, it’s not deathly sticky so its easily removable, and it comes in all kinds of colors, patterns, or even glitter sets.
23 Roll Washi Tape Set
This set is more on the thinner side. Which means it can be great for creating bullet journal borders and bookmarks.
50 Glitter Washi Masking Tape Set
They also come in patterns, so there’s no telling what you can come up with on a whim. This set is also on the wider side, which can be great for covering more space.
Patterned Washi Tape
This patterned washi tape can help with that.
Extra Bullet Journal Supplies
We’re near the end of the best bullet journal supplies list (the BEST in my humble opinion ?).
I wanted to list a few extra things to help you out on your own bullet journal journey. If you feel like you’ve gotten the hand of bullet journaling and want to invest more in your newfound habit these supplies can help with that, though they aren’t completely necessary.
Let’s look at each one!
Sticky notes set
Calligraphy Guide
Belive it or not there’s a bit of a science to making lettering and calligraphy work well and pairing together fonts that won’t look bad. Give it a try and see the reviews on Amazon before you buy!
Westcott Stainless Steel Ruler
This means when you put it on your page to draw a straight line it won’t slip on you and leave you with a totally ruined page (I speak form experience!)
Bullet journal pen case
If you want a good place to store everything, a case can be a good place to start. Especially if you’re on the go and take your bullet journal with you a lot.
More bullet journal posts
Sometimes, finding the BEST bullet journal supplies that work for you is a matter of experimenting and finding what you like best. What works for some people might not work for others. But that’s the beauty of being able to create your own bullet journals.
Because you decide how they can best work for you.
I’ve poured my heart out to you when it comes to the BEST bullet journal supplies out there you can get.
But this isn’t ALL! I also have a TON of bullet journal posts (and growing) that you can check out that are sure to help you with your bullet journal journey.
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