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Creative Pen Swatch Bullet Journal Pages

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There are so many different Bullet Journal page ideas out there, and today we’ll be looking into pen swatch pages.

If you’ve ever fumbled through pens wondering which shades work best or how theyโ€™ll appear on your journal’s paper, this post is for you. Pen swatch pages are not just helpful; theyโ€™re a playground for experimenting with colors and textures.

You’ll discover why these pages deserve a spot in your journal and get tons of creative inspiration to design them in ways that reflect your personal style. Grab your pens, and let’s explore!

As a passionate Bullet Journal enthusiast and a self-proclaimed stationery addict, thereโ€™s nothing I enjoy more than flipping through shiny new stationery finds and exploring all the gorgeous colors they bring into my life.

The way a new set of pens or markers can light up a journaling page is pure magic, and it never fails to inspire me to get creative all over again. Honestly, just testing out new tools sparks ideas for layouts, themes, and even unique page designs. Who else feels this way?

I hope youโ€™re with me on this! If so, tell me about your favorite stationery discoveries in the commentsโ€”Iโ€™d love to hear all about them.

But let’s be real, pen swatch pages arenโ€™t just about the sheer delight of seeing beautiful colors arranged on paper (though thatโ€™s a pretty big selling point!).

Theyโ€™re an incredibly useful tool for keeping track of all your pens and markers, testing how they look on the page, and even avoiding the dreaded smearing or ghosting that can mess with your journaling vibe. Thereโ€™s so much more to them than meets the eye!

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What Are Pen Swatches

That’s an easy one. Originally swatches were basically like mini samples, so you can see the color and texture of the material.

For pen swatches in your Bullet Journal, it’s the same – so you can see how the pens work, what colors they have, and how they work on your Bullet Journal.

But of course, with all the creative people out there, it got a little bit out of hand, and people started getting super creative with the way they make their pen swatches look.ย 

We’ll see several excellent examples in this post.

Why Do You Need A Pen Swatch Page

It might seem like these spreads are just for show-offs, but it can’t be further from the truth.

Well, I mean yes, it could be made just for a show-off, but there are many other reasons why you should have one in your journal.

  • Check The Color

The first and most obvious reason is to see how the colors look. They often are slightly different on the paper than they are on the pen, so it’s always a good idea to do a swatch.

Plus, often, if your paper is not pure white, the color of the paper will affect how the color of the pen looks.

  • How Pen Works On Your Journal

Does it bleed or ghosts on your journal pages? Is there feathering? How fast do they feather

Not all journals are created equal, and some pens can really ruin your Bullet Journal pages. So, before you start using a new pen, be sure to do a little test at the back of your journal to see that they are compatible.

  • Keep Track Of Your Pen Collection

If you’re into Bullet Journaling, chances are you might have more pens than you need, and probably some of them are never used.

But if you create a pen swatch spread, you’ll always have one place where you can check all the colors you have without going through ALL the pens.

  • Faster Monthly Setups

When you create a monthly theme, it’s important that you have your colors coordinated. That way it will definitely look better.

This will be easier to do if you have all the colors in front of you and see which ones are a good match. Believe me, it’s so much faster that way, than just trying out tons of different colors trying to find a few matching ones.

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How To Create A Pen Test Page

To be honest, it’s pretty easy and can be quite fast as well.

Here are a few tips:

  • Create a pen swatch at the end of your journal
  • Try adding color names or numbers so you can easily find the pen afterward
  • For brush pens try to do some drills to show how thick the brush tip is
  • If you just want to have all your pen colors in one place – consider having a separate journal for that
  • Despite the example below, to create a swatch page all you need is a line of color, or maybe color a little square to see more color
  • If your pen has two different tips try to swatch them both

These are just some concepts I try to follow when I create my own swatch pages.

But remember – your journal, your rules; you can create them any way you want.

And speaking of that, let’s get right into it.

Pen Swatch Bullet Journal Pages

These can get pretty elaborate, but please don't be scared - you don't actually have to make them the same.

What I like the most is that there are so many different types and elements you can include in your swatches. Every artist has their own approach, and I think you can definitely check out all these ideas and find out one thing that works best for you.

Printable Pen Swatch Pages

If you want to create creative swatch pages but are unsure if you can commit your time and effort to it, I recommend you try printables!

Thankfully, I’ve created a set of printable swatch pages for different types of pens, so you can print and start using them right away.

More Resources

Of course, there are many more ideas and inspirations for different pages you can try in your Bullet Journal.

Check out these posts next:

>>> Do you do swatch pages in your Bullet Journal? What’s your favorite kind? Let us know in the comments!

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