a good classic wood pencil BUT ACTUALLY. my most favorite writing utensil in the world is my EBERHARD FABER RED FELT TIP PEN! i have no idea how i acquired this. it just suddenly appeared in my drawer. but i love love love writing in birthday cards with it. it feels like ME as a pen. HOWEVER. I THINK THIS SPECIFIC MODEL IS DISCONTINUED??? (i'm sure i could find another felt tip red pen that is also good quality but. alas.) my heart is broken. this pen is still currently working but.... every day it wears a little more...... but as they say... to be loved is to be changed....... oh my sweet red felt tip pen.... how i plan on loving you til the end....