862 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 29 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (66%).
r/pens Traffic & Engagement r/pens Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/pens Most Active Times When r/pens Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/pens Flair Performance r/pens Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 381 (44.2%) | 10 |
| Picture | 224 (26.0%) | 73 |
| Discussion | 111 (12.9%) | 34 |
| Pen Identification | 60 (7.0%) | 14 |
| Review | 45 (5.2%) | 35 |
| Other | 26 (3.0%) | 76 |
| Article | 9 (1.0%) | 9 |
| Deals | 6 (0.7%) | 6 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/pens Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/pens
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| pen | 313 (36.3%) | 25 | 10 |
| pens | 116 (13.5%) | 39 | 11 |
| help | 59 (6.8%) | 16 | 8 |
| refill | 55 (6.4%) | 13 | 8 |
| ink | 52 (6.0%) | 10 | 5 |
| pilot | 38 (4.4%) | 15 | 5 |
| refills | 34 (3.9%) | 14 | 9 |
| uni | 34 (3.9%) | 24 | 10 |
| parker | 34 (3.9%) | 7 | 5 |
| gel | 33 (3.8%) | 23 | 9 |
r/pens Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/pens
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/pens Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/pens
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
A vintage ad in Life magazine (1965).
Went a little overboard last night.
Organize Day
Pens For The Rest Of My Life, Done
Zento 6-pack
1980s Platinum Writing Watch and Zebra Sharbo Watch models.
I think I would actually loose my mind and throw these pens out the window
Pens Are My Drug (PENS ANONYMOUS ?!)
So mad that I slept on the energel
Just Picked Up My First Pen Over $10.00
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A vintage ad in Life magazine (1965). | 1.0K | 136 | image | Sep 2 |
| Went a little overboard last night. | 937 | 41 | image | Sep 15 |
| Organize Day | 752 | 31 | image | Sep 19 |
| Pens For The Rest Of My Life, Done | 665 | 108 | image | Sep 25 |
| Zento 6-pack | 640 | 58 | image | Sep 18 |
| 1980s Platinum Writing Watch and Zebra Sharbo Watch models. | 626 | 34 | image | Sep 20 |
| I think I would actually loose my mind and throw these pens out the window | 493 | 82 | image | Sep 4 |
| Pens Are My Drug (PENS ANONYMOUS ?!) | 492 | 60 | image | Sep 23 |
| So mad that I slept on the energel | 478 | 87 | image | Sep 24 |
| Just Picked Up My First Pen Over $10.00 | 463 | 44 | image | Sep 3 |
r/pens Audience Overlap r/pens Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/pens FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/pens
What's the best time to post on r/pens?
Based on posting volume, r/pens is most active on Fridays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/pens?
r/pens averages 29 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/pens get?
Posts on r/pens average about 33 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/pens get most?
On r/pens, most posts are image posts (66%)