May can only mean one thing…exam season is only days away. You’ve spent the last few weeks locked in revision mode, preparing for whatever topics and questions might come your way. But have you given much thought to your exam pencil case?
We’ve put together our top 3 stationery items designed to help you go into your exams with confidence. Check out our picks below:
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Pelikan Writing Pens
It might sound obvious, but choosing the right pen is so important when it comes to tackling your exams. Your chosen pen needs to be not only reliable, but also comfortable. Writing non-stop for almost three hours is a very long time, so comfort is a top priority. Our Pelikan Twist pen is designed for just that!
Featuring a triangular design with a rubberised ergonomic grip, the Pelikan Twist pen is perfect for long writing sessions. If you’re someone who struggles with writing for long periods, or are looking for a more comfortable pen, then the Pelikan Twist is for you. And what’s more, there are five different colours to choose from: Black, Frosted Blue, Neo Mint, Rose, and Sweet Lilac.
Alternatively, if pastel colours are more your style then you can’t go wrong with the smooth, stylish, and elegant Pelikan Jazz pen. Available in five different pastel colours, including Apricot, Blue, Lavender, Mint, and Pink, the Pelikan Jazz pen is the perfect companion to take with you to your exams.
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Pelikan Highlighters
Highlighters are an absolute staple when it comes to exams. You have probably gone through dozens of highlighters during your revision, but they can still be used effectively during your assessments.
One useful exam technique is to highlight the important aspects of the question you are being asked. It’s easy to become overwhelmed in the moment and so highlighting can bring you back into focus and ensure that you understand the question you are being asked.
You can also use highlighters during your exams to analyse any text or data you are given. In English exams, you may have to analyse an extract from a book, a poem, or sometimes a speech. Highlighting these pieces of text, particularly colour coding with different highlighters, can help you plan out your answer more thoroughly and analyse the text more efficiently.
Our Pelikan highlighters are perfect for this. Whether you like bright neon colours or more soft pastel tones, we have plenty of choice. We even have eco highlighters if you’re more environmentally conscious. A pack of trusty, reliable highlighters can really make the difference when it comes to exam crunch time.
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Pelikan Pencils
Pencils are an absolute staple when it comes to exams, yet they are often forgotten about when you’re packing your pencil case ready for the big day. Most exams ask that you write your paper using blue or black ink, however using pencil for rough workings and drawing diagrams can help you work through your answer before you write it using pen. Some students can find there’s too much pressure to immediately write their answers in pen which is why drafting out a math's equation, planning an essay, or even just making some rough notes in pencil can help you feel more confident.
Our Pelikan HB Graphite pencils, which contain pencils per pack, would be a perfect choice to take into your exams. Break-resistant and durable, these pencils will get you through your exams and straight into summer.
And there you have it: three stationery items that are a must for exam season. No matter if you’re taking GCSEs, A-Levels, university exams, or any other kind of assessment, here at Oxford we wish you the best of luck. Go ace those papers!