#1
Cat pen (cat-tail clicker gel)
Push the cat's tail to click; skinny barrel; immense joy; first S of the video
△ Best guess — closest popular cat-tail clicker gel; brand in video unclear
Peter McKinnon ❌ 36 pens ❌ one tier list
EVERY PEN,
RANKED.
Every pen from the tier list video, S to D, with Peter's notes and a link to the exact listing. Click a timestamp to jump to the moment in the video.
As an Amazon Associate, this site earns from qualifying purchases. Listings may change. Pete's Pen Picks is a fan site, not affiliated with or endorsed by Peter McKinnon.
S
#2
Uni-ball Vision Elite
Looks office-bland but thick, wet, juicy stroke; sleeper hit; great signature
#3
Pilot Precise V5 RT
Great click, good flow, precise needle tip; more control than Muji; ugly but daily-driver worthy
#4
BIC Cristal
Awful to write with but iconic; earned S for classic status, not quality
△ Listing is Cristal Xtra Bold pack; classic medium also widely available
#5
Uni-ball Signo DX (UM-151) 0.38
His jam; right barrel size, good grip/clip, ink not too wet; straight to S without writing
#6
Pilot G2
World favorite / cult following; wet ink, good click; S because it can't not be
#7
Sakura Pigma Micron 03
Most useful Micron size for drawing/writing; goated; S immediately
#8
Lamy Safari (EF)
Pull-off cap, EF writes great despite looking fat; wireframe clip; budget color options; goated
#9
Pilot Kakuno
Unbelievable for the price; crispy fine point; pull-off click; light clear body; easy fill; beginner S
#10
TWSBI Eco
His favorite fountain pen overall; ~$30–35 US; prefers even to Montblanc 149 in some cases
△ Clear F nib listing; EF variants also on Amazon
A
#11
Muji gel pen 0.38
Old reliable; almost cuts into paper; everyday-carry classic; A not S because he likes other Mujis more
#12
Uni-ball One 0.38 (matte white)
Rips; hinged pocket clip; moderate click; stormtrooper matte-white aesthetic
#13
#14
Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.4
Surgical crisp lines; immediately dry; shows handwriting imperfections (helps him improve); revisited at 17:13, still A
#15
Sharpie S-Gel
Bold/dark like a Sharpie; pronounced click; good grip; some bounce; wishes it were finer
#16
Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.3
Almost like a mechanical pencil; lovely but maybe too fine; A for sure
#17
Kaweco Liliput brass (EF)
Great size like Sport; brass a bit heavy over time; prefers acrylic version if available
△ Listing is Fine nib; EF also sold as Liliput brass
B
#18
Uni Jetstream 4&1 multi 0.38
Handy for habit trackers/color boxes; slide lacks authority; fat barrel; forgettable otherwise
△ Closest match — listing is 4&1 (4 inks + pencil)
#19
#20
Faber-Castell fountain (M)
Fun ink, writes well; medium not his preference but decent for M; B
△ Uncertain model — Loom M linked; could also be Grip
#21
Uni-ball Deluxe Micro
Crispy flow; low-profile; what it needs to be; no gimmicks — B
#22
Uni Jetstream matte black
Looks promising (matte/DLC vibe, cool clip, good grip) but flow lacks soul; biggest letdown; B for finish
△ Best guess — Jetstream Edge black body; could be Prime
#23
Paper Republic Le Stylo
Great click; hexagonal (won't roll); nicely made but he doesn't miss it — B
△ Not on Amazon — links to the official Paper Republic store
▶ 21:28$60 (maker)
BUY FROM MAKERC
D
#31
Cardboard eco ballpoint
Instant D; packaging joke energy
△ Best guess — generic kraft/cardboard eco pen; exact SKU in video unknown
#32
#33
#34
Parker rollerball (~$50)
Most expensive in video; too much spring kickback; filthy roller; criminal at $50 — absolute D
△ Uncertain model — Parker Urban linked; Jotter stainless also ~$50+
#35
Unbranded bolt-action pen (~$30)
Heavy knockoff; gutless roller feel; cheap clip/milling; offensive — D or lower
△ Brand not named in video (two-letter name); no listing
