The “2026 CA Pen Show” Post
THE 2026 CA PEN SHOW took place February 19th - 22nd. Let’s talk about it! HISTORY OF THE SHOW First, a disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the show in…
Stationery Fun: Pencils, Pencils, Pencils!
I have spent just shy of 10 years (wowsers) focused on the fountain pen. My first was a Pilot MR that I picked up from Staples and my most recent…
How I’m Planning In 2026
It's the start of a new year, so I'm kicking off a new round of planning. I've also switched up my system from last year, so I'll discuss what changes…
A 500 Page Monster by Odyssey Notebooks
Odyssey Notebooks was founded in Maryland in the early 2020s by Rainbow. Since its inception, the company has produced a number of interesting notebooks featuring astrological and mythological themes. Said…
Ghost Paper Embossed Journal (A5)
"Ghost Paper," is described by its manufacturer as, "the freedom of a blank journal with the structure of a lined journal." As a lover of stationery, I was intrigued by…
Write Notepads & Co “Lined Notebook” (Wire-bound)
I purchased this notebook on the recommendation of The Gentleman Stationer. When the product appeared in the article, "The Best Paper for Everyday Writing," I decided to give them a try. …
LiveNotes A5 Staplebound Journal by PenGallery
First, a product description from the manufacturer: in our search for writing perfection, we created LIVENOTES especially for fountain pen livers. Made with Tomoe River paper, LIVENOTES offers a luxurious…
Wonderland222 Undated A5 Planner
After stumbling onto the Wonderland222 website, I decided to purchase one of their journals to use as my "daily driver, notebook. Despite the fact that much of the language around…
Review of the Midori MD Note (Ruled, A5 Size)
I recently purchased this notebook to see if Midori paper could hold a candle to my long-standing favorite "high performance" writing paper, Tomoe River. My search for a replacement paper…