Recommend a pen with a light/torch for nighttime notetaking

February 23, 2020 3:49 PM

For a long time, since I've been sharing a bed every time, I've struggled with how to note down things at night. I've got my own bedside lamp, but it's too much to flick that on for every dreamy thought, and taking notes on my phone, which I sometimes do, is so unpleasant I mostly don't bother. It just occurred to me - after years - that there probably exist pens with built-in lights. That would be perfect: I'd sleep with a notebook under my pillow and nothing would be forgotten. Can you recommend such a pen? What should I look out for when buying one?
posted by cincinnatus c to Writing & Language (3 answers total)

I was given this pen as a promotional freebie. I bet it would be perfect for you. Maybe ask the company for a sample?
posted by shadygrove at 4:17 PM on February 23, 2020

Cool Tools recommends this light pen or this one.
posted by dhruva at 4:28 PM on February 23, 2020

Alternatives to a combo pen/light:
This neck light for hands-free note taking.
Or this rechargeable LED book light to clip onto the notebook while scribbling.
posted by TrishaU at 8:25 PM on February 23, 2020