Stationery Pulse · Archive
Stationery News: August 17 to 23, 2026
32 items tracked this week from Field Notes, Galen Leather, Gentleman Stationer, Hobonichi, JetPens, Lilla Björn Stationery and more.
News & Drops (1)
Reviews (22)
Sunday Reading for August 23, 2026
2026 Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow (via Olive Octopus Ink). Many thanks to Lisa for helping out at the show (and of course with everything else around here)! A great DC Supershow recap.DC Show …
Use a Notebook in Minecraft, here's why!
I have been playing more Minecraft lately, and I found that using a notebook to write things down while playing has proven helpful. Enjoy! 🚨GTB Pocket Notebooks: https://garethebear-shop.fourthwall.co…
Cutting Hobonichi Pages & Mini Workshop Vlog ✒️ Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale
I didn't think I could put out a video this week, but YAY I finished editing!! I hope you enjoy this mess of a video, which accurately reflects how messy my life is right now hahaha. Also, the audio i…
Fountain pen lovers unite! #fountainpen #stationery #pens
Fountain pen lovers unite! #fountainpen #stationery #pens
Three Keeper Inks: Choosing Inks for 10 Fountain Pens
About a month ago, I undertook the “10 Fountain Pens” prompt challenge, in which I pulled 10 fountain pens from my collection that I would keep “if I could only keep 10.” Rather than just photograph t…
Why the blank page still intimidates you
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Your journal should be frictionless, not fancy
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The trade-off nobody mentions about going compact
The small pouch carries everything essential. Here is the one thing you give up. Aer Day Sling 4 Max → https://aersf.com/products/day-sling-4-max Full video → https://youtu.be/M9VxCJqieHQ All my tools…
Thursday Drops: A Whole Lotta Paper.... Wonderland222 Notebooks and Undated Planners, Yamamoto and More
Why did I go to Japan? Well, in addition to the “fun” aspect of the trip, I had business reasons, and they arrived over the weekend! In addition to a massive restock of Yamamoto Paper and the arrival …
5 Best Notebooks for Fountain Pens
Midori MD Notebooks: https://a.co/d/09ub51m4 GoodInkPressions Notebooks: https://goodinkpressions.com/en-us?srsltid=AfmBOoojCQDf1GlJmGgJI7Aow_gKBKih01B7ppiojFfpAcBGE1tEg1iM Teranishi Guitar Taisho Rom…
The ring planner that took over my whole system
The ring planner that reorganized my whole setup MeePlus SlimPad review, ring planner setup Being able to reorder pages and move a list without being locked into chronological order is exactly what a …
The Tiny E-Reader That Ended My Doomscrolling.
Can a tiny e-reader actually break the doomscrolling habit? 👀 I used the Xteink X3 (kindly gifted to me) for two weeks to find out if having a teeny tiny reading device would actually get me to read m…
Galen Leather TwinFlip: Can It Really Hold 5 Pens?
Full honest review on the channel: https://youtu.be/rKFu1Vari6k A close look at the Galen Leather TwinFlip 5-pen case, gifted by Galen: the leather, the build, and the honest 5-pen fit test. Gifted, u…
On The Paper Trail Episode 14: Favorite Fountain Pen and Ink Pairings
Do you ever feel that some fountain pen and ink combinations work especially well together? Have you found that switching inks can make a pen write better? Today we talk about how to pair fountain pen…
These Tiny Planner Upgrades Might Change Everything
I'm always looking for small ways to make my planner work better for the way I actually use it—and sometimes the smallest additions can make the biggest difference. As I continue experimenting with my…
Why I journal (not to be productive) #shorts
I don't journal to be productive. Here's what it's actually for. Conklin Endura Deco Crest: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Conklin+Endura+Deco+Crest+fountain+pen tag=planningengin-20 Conklin Hippocrates: …
New Arrivals: More Uni Kuru Toga and Pilot Mechanical Pencils from Japan!
We received a large shipment of restocked Japanese favorites on Saturday, including unique mechanical pencils from Uni and Pilot! Some of these, like the Uni Kuru Toga Wood and Kuru Toga Metal, have m…
Use This Journaling Method if You Think Your Life is Boring
It's easy to look at your life and think that it's mundane and boring. With that, you might think to yourself that journaling would be a waste of time. With this journaling exercise, I show you a quic…
Does a tall pen fit a 5-pen case? #shorts
The fit test most reviews skip: does a tall pen actually seat in the Galen TwinFlip? Gifted, unpaid. Full look: https://youtu.be/rKFu1Vari6k #FountainPens #GalenLeather #Shorts ⭐ Join the Desk Circle:…
Pocket Pen Case Setup: Every Tool I Carry Daily
The Lochby Quattro was always a teeny tiny bit bigger than I was willing to carry at all times. This one isn't. 10 writing tools go in one ALPAKA HUB pouch: 2 Kaweco fountain pens, a Field Notes Space…
People who journal about hard things go to the doctor less
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Lochby vs Paper Republic: Same 2 Notebooks, One Twice As Thick
Both covers hold the same 2 notebooks. One of them is about twice as thick, and that is the whole reason I switched. Full comparison: https://youtu.be/-NXEQcY8dBg 🛒 Planner templates & shop: https://p…
Articles (9)
When Best Intentions are Not Enough
For those who don’t know my history before becoming a full-time content creator and stationery maker, I worked as a graphic designer for Hallmark Cards for almost 20 years. I worked with some of…
KOKUYO Jibun Techo: A 3-in-1 Planner
The KOKUYO Jibun Techo is a planner that helps you remember important information, keep track of daily tasks, and even set goals for your entire life. Keep reading to find out more about this handy pl…
How the KOKUYO Jibun Techo Was Created
The KOKUYO Jibun Techo is a great planner for getting organized, but its vertical format can seem intimidating if you’ve never used it before. JetPens had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Hideaki Saku…
Yarn & Ink: Is it fall yet?
I am eagerly awaiting fall. I’m not a summer lover. Sure those first few sunshiney days of spring are amazing after a long winter. And I do love a good summer vacation, but mostly it’s hot…
The Best Planners for 2027
With so many different planners available, it’s hard to find one that’s perfect for the way you plan. In this guide, we’ll compare our dated, undated, and long-term planners. We even included illustra…
Link Love: Paper, Planners and 2027 is coming!
With every week that I do Link Love, I see and feel transitions in the types of posts I find. Lately, I’ve seen a shift towards the paper part of our hobby. As the vessel for our thoughts, ideas…
Notebook Review: Graphilo Style – 8.3″ x 4.7″ – Blank
You know how sometimes you see the measurements of a notebooks and think, “Oh, I know what size that is” and just order it? Yeah, that’s what happened to me when I ordered the Kobeha…
The Best School Supplies for Learning Math
Having the right tools can help make math less frustrating to learn. Keep reading or watch the video below to see our top picks for math supplies. Table of Contents The Best Binders and Notebooks for …
Giveaway Winner: Galen Leather Sinclair Case
Thanks to everyone who entered the Galen Leather Sinclair case giveaway. I wish I had more to give away but I only have one so let’s celebrate today’s lucky winner: I’m happy to trea…