r/pens has 204k members (+25% over the last 12 months). It gets about 866 posts a month from 691 people. Top topics: Pen Refills, Pen Identification Help and Pen Refills and Alternatives.
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How r/pens has grown
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Topics and brands on r/pens
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- Pen Refills7.4%
- Pen Identification Help5.9%
- Pen Refills and Alternatives4.6%
- Pen Recommendations and Gifts2.3%
- Fountain Pens2.3%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Big Idea Design
- Aliexpress
- Cult Pens
- eBay
- Walmart
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