Stationery Pulse · Archive
Stationery News: November 9 to 15, 2026
29 items tracked this week from AlexanderWrites, Field Notes, Figboot on Pens, Hobonichi, JashiiCorrin, JetPens and more.
Reviews (22)
Morning Pages ☕️ #fountainpens
Morning Pages ☕️ #fountainpens
Handwritten Notes and AI: Letting Claude Help Connect My Ideas #shorts
How I use AI with handwritten notes: my card notes go into Obsidian, and Claude helps me connect ideas I haven't thought of myself. 🛒 Planner templates & shop: https://planningengineered.com/store 🔖 D…
Is a Handmade Field Notes Cover Worth It? @woodsyleather Cover Review
Two handmade leather Field Notes covers from one maker, same price. The only real difference is the leather: one is pebbled, one is smooth. 🛒 Planner templates & shop: https://planningengineered.com/s…
The Problem With Field Notes
I really want to love Field Notes, but despite all the hype surrounding them, I just don't get it. So today I'm sharing why they don't work for me, what I look for in a pocket notebook, and a few alte…
From Pocket Notebooks to Published in Print
Over ten years of journaling in pocket notebooks along with five years of publishing on substack, my first essay has been published in print. On Stewarding a Soul at Trivium Magazine: https://triviumm…
Is the NutSac Commander Worth It?
Is the NutSac Commander worth it? At $129 it is not cheap, so this is what the leather pouch gets you once my whole notebook setup is inside. 🛒 Planner templates & shop: https://planningengineered.com…
Paper Republic vs Field Notes: Is It Bulkier?
Paper Republic vs Field Notes: yes, the Grand Voyageur pocket cover is bulkier than a plain Field Notes. The extra bulk carries two notebooks, a pen and an e-reader in one cover. 🛒 Planner templates &…
Anti-Traveler's Notebook Notebook!?
Thanks for watching! You can follow me on Instagram: Stationery.Shenanigans Here are some of the videos/channels I've mentioned: How Atsuhiko Iijima (Creator of TRAVELER'S) Uses his TRAVELER'S Noteboo…
Let's Flip Through 10 Years of My Journals 💜
Settle in, we're gonna be here a second 😛 Let's flip through! Join our journaling community 📚 https://discord.gg/qbQnBdk 💜 Mentioned - Our membership perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrLK8YVwgn…
Thursday Drops: Hobonichi, Cloth & Paper, Colorverse Restock and more!
Just because I’m out of the shop this week doesn’t mean that things stop moving around here! We have new editions and releases pouring in for the holidays, including a small shipment of Hobonichi plan…
On The Paper Trail Episode 20: Pen Shows vs. Stationery Shows (And Back to Japan!)
Since we are once again back “on the trail,” - attending two pen shows in Japan! - we thought it would be fun to talk about pen and stationery shows. Topics include how we prepare for shows as both ve…
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Fountain Pen Revolution Architect & Ultra Flex Nib Review
FPR, Fountain Pen Revolution: https://fprevolutionusa.com MY DISCOUNT CODES: Endless Affiliate Link: https://endlesspens.com/Alexanderwrites My 5% off coupon code for Scriveiner: ALEXANDERWRITES_ My 1…
Klein Electrician Scissors and Knipex Cobra XS in My EDC Pouch
The two heavy tools in my EDC pouch: Klein electrician scissors for cuts where a knife is the wrong tool, and Knipex Cobra XS pliers. The pliers turn a bolt or grip something tight, and they cover abo…
Pen Chat #2 MeePlus, Brass Kaweco, and Lamy 2000
MY DISCOUNT CODES: Endless Affiliate Link: https://endlesspens.com/Alexanderwrites My 5% off coupon code for Scriveiner: ALEXANDERWRITES_ My 10% off coupon code for Murdy Creative Co: ALEXANDERWRITES_…
Paper Republic Pen Loop: Where the Pen Goes
Where the pen goes in a Paper Republic Grand Voyageur: a Traveler's Notebook pencil board with a Leuchtturm1917 pen loop. The cover is wider than Field Notes, so the pen sits beside the notebooks and …
A Subscriber Sent Me a 12-year-old Field Notes Edition!
Thank you, Jen, for the wonderful gift! 🚨GTB Pocket Notebooks: https://garethebear.com/products/gtb-logo-pocket-notebook JOIN THE COMMUNITY: ✨Join The Creative Studio Discord! https://discord.gg/bfRZC…
Archer & Olive Winter Collection 2026… Here's What I Think
The NEW Archer & Olive Winter Collection 2026 is here! ❄️ And today, we're taking a first look at everything in the Frozen Wonders collection, including new notebooks, pens, stickers, washi tape, stam…
One Button Turns My Saved Articles Into a Book
I save articles in a reading app I created for myself with ChatGPT and Claude. When I click Send to the XTEINK, it creates one EPUB that I can transfer to the Xteink X4 Pro. 🛒 Planner templates & shop…
New Arrivals: Hobonichi Is Here!
They took a bit longer to arrive, but we just received a shipment of 2027 Hobonichi Techo planners in the A5 “Hon” and “Weeks” formats! The Hon is the bound hardback version that does not require a se…
Conway Stewart Spitfire
A look at the aviation-inspired offering from Conway Stewart, the Churchill Spitfire. https://conwaystewart.com/products/churchill-spitfire?srsltid=AYCX9vLoaC3WTgTkFGcxNk7XV-zdKDZ-W6JMcmjjJCNOsMg087hg…
Pueblo Leather Patina: My Old Wallet Next to a New Cover
Pueblo leather patina: my wallet in Pueblo has had way longer to age than my MeePlus SlimPad. It gets shinier and darker with time, and it patinas surprisingly well. 🛒 Planner templates & shop: https:…
Articles (5)
Quote of the Week: Hero’s Quest
“a hero on a quest for the Holy Grail isn’t looking for the Holy Grail. The hero is trying to find himself, and the only way he can find his true self is by going on a journey, being tried…
Pen Re-Review: Pilot Precise V5 RT
While talking with a pal last week, she pulled out a couple Pilot Precise V5 RT pens which she confessed being her favorites. I’ve always loved the Pilot Precise V5 pens and I often admit that, …
Link Love: Luna Moth & John Scalzi
It’s only Wednesday and already this week has been an adventure. Monday was the Monday of all Mondays and deserves no more acknowledgement than that. Tuesday, however, I got to see one of my fav…
The Best Weekly Planners
If you're new to planners or aren't sure what to pick up, a weekly planner is a great option. Read on to learn about different weekly planner styles and find out which one is best for you. The Best We…
Did someone say refills?
One of the most popular posts on The Well-Appointed Desk is our ultimate guide to refills. Over the years we get lots of feedback and updates from folks on refills that may no longer be available. To …
Podcasts (2)
Episode 245: Judge a Pencil by Its Barrel (Pencil Primer, Part 4)
New here? This series is a great place to start.The Pencil Primer wraps up with part 4: a buyer's guide. We settle what makes a pencil good — smooth, dark, stable — and what makes one crappy, then go …
740: I Checked Out 5 Times
Brad is back from Japan and has so much to shape we couldn’t fit it into one episode! He goes over many parts of his trip, including an interesting visit to Itoya that still has him thinking.