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Okay thanks.1101 is the Hobonichi store itself but the shipping fee is brutal. If you are in the US it might be worth it ordering from Yoseka instead.
Okay thanks.1101 is the Hobonichi store itself but the shipping fee is brutal. If you are in the US it might be worth it ordering from Yoseka instead.
Jetpens.com is another option. I don't think they carry much beyond the Techo line which is why I've been going to 1101 directly since I've enjoyed having the whiteboard calendar the last two years.1101 is the Hobonichi store itself but the shipping fee is brutal. If you are in the US it might be worth it ordering from Yoseka instead.
The prices are crazy yeah. And then there is the costs of importing them too sighFinally put my Techo order in for next year. Sadly missed the Giyyig Strikes Back M2 cover but I went for the Starmen and Franklin Badge covers instead. I really like the look of both and I figure if nothing appeals to me next year I'll just use the Franklin Badge one as the Starmen is going to be my daily driver for 2023.
There's definitely a bit of sticker shock this year as all the Mother items are up at least 2k yen (~$15) from previous years. Likely due to a combination of there being more graphics on the interior than before and also the weak yen. FWIW, the whiteboard calendar this year is only up 200 yen. Kinda odd.
The funny thing is that if I wasn't getting the whiteboard calendar again, importing directly was still significantly cheaper than going through JetPens for the Starman cover. Like $10-20 cheaper. Just bizarre.The prices are crazy yeah. And then there is the costs of importing them too sigh
That's why it's at least sensible to buy in bulk for multiple people. Unfortunately I don't know people in my immediate surroundings doing planning and journalling.
There are some great YouTube channels on stationary and fountain pens. I'd suggest:I’m fairly new to stationary, kind of neat to find this thread here! Aside from pens from Muji, and notebooks from Moleskine and a planner from Leuchtturm1917, I don’t have much experience with notepads or pens.
Yesterday, I was gifted a Rhodia Dotpad N12 and N16, as well as a Clairefontaine notebook so I’m excited to use all of them. I also was trying my friend’s Lamy Safari Fountain Pen and I think I’m going to grab one for myself in Terra Red (special edition) with a Fine Nib.
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Any suggestions for someone who is basically a beginner?
Thanks very much!There are some great YouTube channels on stationary and fountain pens. I'd suggest:
Goulet: https://www.youtube.com/@Gouletpens
PenBoyRoy: https://www.youtube.com/@PenBoyRoy
GoldSpot: https://www.youtube.com/@GoldspotPens
I also suggest getting a converter with your pen so you can use bottles of ink. Start with buying ink samples to see what kind of inks you like. A good resource on inks is InkSwatch: https://inkswatch.com
When you get deeper into the hobby, start browsing the Fountain Pen Network for in depth reviews of pens and inks: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/
I picked up the Fine size.Nice, you can't go wrong with Lamy! What nib size does your pen have?
I can always recommend it. I've been journalling for over 15 years nad it really brings clarity. and it's fun!In truth, my therapist wants me to keep a journal and write entries here and there.
It’s also nice to write down your thoughts and see them written out. It helps me a lot and it’s fun to do.I can always recommend it. I've been journalling for over 15 years nad it really brings clarity. and it's fun!
Just write a lot on lined paper so you create consistency in your lettering. Also try to find someones handwriting you like that looks a bit like your own, and see what's making their writing good.On the subject of writing, any tips on improving your hand writing? Admittedly, mine has become quite poor so I do need to practice again lol.
Bottled ink is ALWAYS more woth your money. I have bottles here I probably won't empty in my lifetime haha!General question - is it more worth your money buying cartridges or bottled ink?
I see Lamy cartridges for $5.75 CDN versus some bottled inks for $19 CDN for 15ml which seems small, but I have no idea!
Good to know! Right now the ones I’m interested in are the Pilot Iroshizuku - Syo-Ro green ink and Monteverde Blue-Black. I’m also looking at a second pen to grab, the Twsbi Eco-T (transparent) with an Extra Fine nib. I also wanted to grab this pen case!Bottled ink is ALWAYS more woth your money. I have bottles here I probably won't empty in my lifetime haha!
I would defiego for Hobonichi. They come in different sizes and styles with plenty of choice in covers. They use Tomoe River Paper which is very fountain pen friendly.Any recommendations for covers and notebooks that work well with fountain pens? I saw some nice Traveler’s style of notebook on the first page of this thread and some nice sleeves. I’m new to a lot of those so it’s been fun exploring and finding all these new things!
Looks like those are a bit tough to find here in Canada, but we have a few speciality shops in downtown Toronto so I’ll take a look when I get a chance. Thanks!I would defiego for Hobonichi. They come in different sizes and styles with plenty of choice in covers. They use Tomoe River Paper which is very fountain pen friendly.
That's a great pen (even if I stopped buying TWSBI's because of problems in the long run). Monteverde Mulberry looks so very good! If you like that, I can recommend "Lievens Kardinaal Paars" too: https://inksnibs.com/en/2018/07/14/lievens-kardinaal-paars-akkerman-2/I just ordered a Twsbi Eco-T with a bottle of Monteverde Mulberry Noir ink![]()
Oh that’s a lovely colour! What are the problems with Twsbi’s long term?That's a great pen (even if I stopped buying TWSBI's because of problems in the long run). Monteverde Mulberry looks so very good! If you like that, I can recommend "Lievens Kardinaal Paars" too: https://inksnibs.com/en/2018/07/14/lievens-kardinaal-paars-akkerman-2/
They tend to last not that long if you are a heavy writer. Then again, the almost always write awesome out of the box.Oh that’s a lovely colour! What are the problems with Twsbi’s long term?
It's going to be ok! Some people insist on having a 100% filling, so nu bubbles, but it really is nothing to worry aboutI got my Eco-T and filled it up last night! I saw some bubbles when I filled the pen up but after some time it looks like it’s fine inside (I have a transparent version). I wasn’t sure if I did it wrong, never filled ink before!
Now I have a decision of whether or not I get a normal sized Midori Traveler’s Company notebook or Passport size.
I swear, the type of pen and the ink you use are important, but definitely the type of paper is important. If the paper writes horrible, no pen can fix that. However, if you find good quality paper that writes to your liking, wether that's smooth or with a little bite, it enhances the writing experience ten fold.
I’m fairly new to stationary, kind of neat to find this thread here! Aside from pens from Muji, and notebooks from Moleskine and a planner from Leuchtturm1917, I don’t have much experience with notepads or pens.
Yesterday, I was gifted a Rhodia Dotpad N12 and N16, as well as a Clairefontaine notebook so I’m excited to use all of them. I also was trying my friend’s Lamy Safari Fountain Pen and I think I’m going to grab one for myself in Terra Red (special edition) with a Fine Nib.
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Any suggestions for someone who is basically a beginner?
Well, if you like the daily quotes definitely wait for the English version if you want an Original. The English Techo goes on sale september 1st. It's practically the same as the Original, but the pages are a bit less colorful and you are more flexible in filling in timeslots in the sidebar, since the Techo only had a marking indigcating 12'oclock and dinner time. So the techo is more 'business oriented ' I'd say, but pratically the same as the Original including the quotesThose of you who have used Japanese-language Hobonichi before: is it worth waiting for the English-language A6 to go on sale November 1st? I'd like to get into the habit of journaling/planning a bit more next year.
Do you usually order straight from their site? Like https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/2024/pc/detail_cover/wb24_opmlts/?But stupid me forgot to get the weeks. But since I also want the One Piece Techo I'll wait until october 1st to get a weeks![]()
Yes, I order always directly, but you can always compare local shops prices with those of Hobonichi's and see if you can save on shipping.Always wanted a hobonichi planner, think I'll get the one piece hardcover when it goes on sale today.
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Never been good at sticking to planners since I end up going digitally too much, but I'll give it a go next year.
Do you usually order straight from their site? Like https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/2024/pc/detail_cover/wb24_opmlts/?
Edit: wanted the weeks but it doesn't have any of the one piece designs on the inside, only the cover, so think i'm getting the hon.