835 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 27 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (65%).
r/pens Traffic & Engagement r/pens Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
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 | 342 (41.1%) | 7 |
| Picture | 231 (27.7%) | 50 |
| Discussion | 103 (12.4%) | 22 |
| Pen Identification | 77 (9.2%) | 10 |
| Review | 35 (4.2%) | 40 |
| Other | 33 (4.0%) | 26 |
| Deals | 9 (1.1%) | 7 |
| Video | 3 (0.4%) | 12 |
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 | 273 (32.7%) | 14 | 7 |
| pens | 115 (13.8%) | 30 | 9 |
| help | 69 (8.3%) | 8 | 6 |
| zento | 51 (6.1%) | 31 | 12 |
| refill | 40 (4.8%) | 8 | 6 |
| ink | 38 (4.5%) | 16 | 7 |
| signature | 32 (3.8%) | 39 | 15 |
| uni | 31 (3.7%) | 29 | 9 |
| uniball | 30 (3.6%) | 25 | 11 |
| npd | 27 (3.2%) | 40 | 5 |
r/pens Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/pens
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 4 | 5 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 15 |
r/pens Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/pens
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Testing 50+ pens so you don’t have to
This arrived today!
My first fountain pen
I bring back some souvenir from japan
Monochrome Dark Series
NPD: one might say I have a certain bias…
Secured a Limited Edition Japanese Uni-Ball One P
uniball one swatches
Look pens!
Picked up the Uni-ball ZENTO Signature 3-Color – first impressions and comparison with the single-color Signature
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testing 50+ pens so you don’t have to | 411 | 40 | image | Jul 24 |
| This arrived today! | 392 | 47 | image | Jul 3 |
| My first fountain pen | 377 | 26 | image | Jul 22 |
| I bring back some souvenir from japan | 359 | 26 | image | Jul 10 |
| Monochrome Dark Series | 341 | 31 | image | Jul 28 |
| NPD: one might say I have a certain bias… | 293 | 39 | image | Jul 29 |
| Secured a Limited Edition Japanese Uni-Ball One P | 256 | 17 | image | Jul 9 |
| uniball one swatches | 235 | 25 | image | Jul 8 |
| Look pens! | 224 | 9 | image | Jul 24 |
| Picked up the Uni-ball ZENTO Signature 3-Color – first impressions and comparison with the single-color Signature | 223 | 38 | image | Jul 2 |
r/pens Audience Overlap r/pens Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Thursdays around 8 AM 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 27 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 23 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/pens get most?
On r/pens, most posts are image posts (65%)