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February Top 10 Instagram Hashtags for Pen Makers to Boost Your Social Media Reach
- renaealk
- Feb 1
- 3 min read
February isn’t just about Valentine’s hearts ❤️ — it’s about falling in love with the details. Pen lovers, ink collectors, and vintage hunters are buzzing on Instagram this month. For pen makers, that’s a goldmine: buyers are looking for the perfect custom pen, a unique ink pairing, or a vintage treasure to add to their collection.
Hashtags won’t carry your whole account in 2025, but they will put you in the right rooms. When you post with strategy, you’re not just shouting into the void — you’re joining the exact conversations your future buyers are having.
Here are the top 10 hashtags for February, plus why they matter and how you can use them to grow.
Instagram Hashtags for Pen Makers
These are my 10 recommendations and their popularity for February .
February 2025 Hashtag List (With Popularity & Context)
#stationerylove (1,560,000) — Perfect for showing your pens as part of a broader desk setup. Pair with journals, notebooks, or ink swatches.
#inks (1,200,000) — Pen people love their ink experiments. Post swatch tests or close-ups of your favorite colors.
#inkpen (607,792) — A direct tag for your turned pens, especially fountain and rollerball pieces.
#custompen (95,000) — Buyers hunting for something unique search here. Perfect for showcasing engravings or one-of-a-kind designs.
#custompens (58,993) — Same vibe as above, but plural — use both when posting multiple models.
#penshop (25,000) — A niche hub for small sellers. Great for showing availability, shop updates, or product launches.
#vintagepen (22,118) — A collector’s playground. Use it when highlighting classic shapes, heritage designs, or vintage-inspired builds.
#bespokepens (4,061) — Ultra-niche, ultra-premium. Perfect for highlighting craftsmanship and high-ticket items.
#frankenpen (1,798) — Fun and quirky — share mash-ups, modified nibs, or playful experiments.
#fountainpencollectors (1,704) — A tiny but mighty community. Great for building credibility with hardcore pen fans.
Quick Action Checklist
✔ Pair one broad tag (#stationerylove) with one niche tag (#frankenpen).
✔ Post behind-the-scenes of ink tests — they perform well in #inks.
✔ Use #penshop strategically when you actually have stock available.
✔ When showing a premium design, always add #bespokepens for credibility.
✔ Rotate your sets — don’t paste the same block every time.
Pen Maker Pro Tip
Collectors love story + detail. Don’t just post a pretty pen — tell the backstory: the wood grain, the finish, the reason it’s a one-off. Pair it with #custompen or #vintagepen, and you’ll draw in people who value uniqueness over price.
Motivation for Makers
Feeling like your posts are getting buried? You’re not alone. Instagram has shifted, and hashtags are seasoning, not the whole meal. But remember: your creativity is your superpower. Every post adds another breadcrumb trail back to your shop.
✨ Keep showing up.
✨ Do it scared.
✨ Post even if the algorithm feels moody.
Your work deserves to be seen — and the right hashtags help make sure it is.
📥 Next Steps
Want to go beyond hashtags? In 2025, captions, keywords, and Instagram SEO carry even more weight. Hashtags open the door, but your content keeps buyers inside.
👉 Dive deeper here: The 2025 Instagram Hashtag & SEO Strategy for Pen Makers.
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