Stationery Pulse · Archive
Stationery News: Jul 27 to Aug 2, 2026
34 items tracked this week from Field Notes, Hobonichi, Kaweco, Lilla Björn Stationery, Lochby, Mark Your Pages and more.
Reviews (26)
Sunday Reading for August 2, 2026 (Stationery Store Day Edition)
Our free ink sample promotion runs through tonight at 11:59pm (8/2). Wanna Go to a Show? Pen Show Calendar Updated! (via Well-Appointed Desk). Ana and here team maintain one of the most comprehensive …
Using the @TomsStudioink Studio Handmade packaging in my junk journal
Taking a moment to capture the stunning packing and design of the @tomsstudio Studio Handmade collection. I’m always blown away by the packaging from #tomsstudio but I don’t have the room to keep all …
The Ritual of Picking My Next Pocket Notebook
this week, I invite you to enjoy watching me struggle to select my next edc notebook. I also yap a bit about my "3-notebook" system of sorts. Enjoy! 🚨GTB Pocket Notebooks: https://garethebear-shop.fou…
July 2026 Planner Update | New Sketchbook, Hobonichi, Reading, Commonplace Journal
Wooo excited about my new sketchbook! Hope youhave a lovely August ahead :)) ᴛɪᴍᴇꜱᴛᴀᴍᴘꜱ Intro 00:00 Reading Journal 00:36 Commonplace Journal 02:15 Hobonichi Weeks 03:19 New Sketchbook 06:13 Eggs 11:3…
After Years of Bullet Journaling... I Realized My Planning Had Changed
I've been Bullet Journaling for years, and over that time I've slowly refined a planning system that works really well for me. So when I decided to spend a few weeks using the Paper Republic Grand Voy…
5 Considerations When Choosing a Notebook System (2026 Edition)
Pen and Stationery Shows are a great way to compare sizes and materials in person, and to learn how different systems work. Next week is the D.C. Pen Show, and while I’ll be sharing table space with o…
Make your weekly reset something you actually want to do
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Take a Quiet Morning Walk with Me (No Talking)
I take a walk each morning with my dog Lily. It's a great place to get some exercise, but also have time to reflect, meditate, think, and plan. It's often very quiet like this, especially if we go ear…
The @TomsStudioink Studio Homemade Pen unboxing
The @tomsstudio Studio Handmade collection is unlike anything I have seen in some time. Hand crafted, individually chosen timbers make this pen stand out. You truly feel the love and passion that Tom …
Why the Midori MD Notebook Keeps Winning #shorts
It lays completely flat and the paper is fountain-pen heaven. Why I keep reaching for Midori MD. Pulled from: The Stationery Haul That Made Me Build My Own Planner Inserts → https://youtu.be/hMwGx0aYu…
YS Notes - Bilingual Cards + EDC Journaling Bag!
Thanks for watching! You can check out YS notes on their website: https://ys-notes.com/ "Words To Remember- YS Notes is a multilingual stationery and lifestyle brand, born from the belief that languag…
How the MeePlus Ring System Reorganized My Planning
Why I moved my whole planning system to the MeePlus SlimPad ring system — reordering pages and moving a list without being locked into chronological order. ▶ Watch the full mid-year Techo Kaigi below:…
Thursday Drops: Kaweco Sport Marble Ocean and Lunar Blue, Nahvalur Fountain Pens, and More!
At long last, our shipment of the latest Kaweco Sport fountain pens has arrived! We have the new Kaweco “Collection” Blue Marble, as well as the Lunar Shadow Blue and Lunar Light Blue - two new variat…
The reason your weekly reset never happens
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Planning with ADHD: swap the page, not the system #shorts
When you get bored of a layout, you don't fight the notebook. The page gets removed, replaced, archived. MeePlus binder → https://mee-plus.com/?invite_code=zcDaOUnGdol2 referrer_name=4c7569731124 Full…
Don't Throw Away Your Ink Swatches… Do THIS Instead
Have you ever looked through your old fountain pen ink or watercolor swatches and thought, "These are too pretty to throw away..."? Over the years I've collected pages and pages of ink tests while try…
Pimping Out This $1 Notebook Like a Lamborghini.
We're BACK! In today's video, I'm showing you how to take a simple Dollar Store pocket notebook and transform it into a customized pocket notebook that even the F1 engineers would approve of. This vid…
On The Paper Trail Episode 13: Permanent Inks for Our First Ink Episode!
Our first fountain pen ink episode, where we discuss permanent inks! In this episode you'll learn about document inks, pigment inks, and iron gall inks, including relative waterproofness and lightfast…
The green gel pen I reach for every day
When I need a gel pen, this is the one: the Zebra Sarasa in green. The ink flows clean and the Zebra colors are my favorite. Zebra Sarasa: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=zebra+sarasa+gel+pen tag=planninge…
Journaling With Two Conklins (Endura Deco Crest + Hippocrates)
I journal because the page is where I think, and two Conklin fountain pens earned a permanent spot in that habit. Here is my two-pen journaling setup: the Conklin Endura Deco Crest inked with Private …
This Decimated My Screen Time
My New Book, The Enduring Devotion: https://stevenfoster.gumroad.com/l/enduringdevotion My First Book, Restored in the Rhythm: https://stevenfoster.gumroad.com/l/restored-in-the-rhythm Subscribe to th…
New Arrivals: Lochby Mini Pocket Journals and Lochby A7 Notebooks
One category that’s been trending over the past few months is the mini pocket notebook (alternatively referred to as “card-sized,” or mini-A7). Smaller than a standard A7 notebook, these business card…
The flashlight with a UV light I actually use
A pocket flashlight with a UV light and a pointer. Here is why that earns its spot. Olight Arkfeld Pro → https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Olight+Arkfeld+Pro+flashlight tag=planningengin-20 Full video → http…
The Lesson I Learned While Journaling on a Mountain Top
Sometimes we get so caught up in life that we don't know what to do. We don't know what to do with ourselves, our jobs, our energy. So we tend to waste it. The secret is to find clarity, but how can y…
Lochby Field Sling Plus Review
Lochby Field Sling Plus: https://collabs.shop/7oeial MY DISCOUNT CODES: Endless Affiliate Link: https://endlesspens.com/Alexanderwrites My 10% off coupon code for Lochby: ALEXANDERWRITES My 5% off cou…
The one question that decides if a planner tool stays
How I decide what stays in my analog planner planner lineup, what to cut from your notebook setup One question decides whether a tool stays in my lineup or gets cut: does it serve the purpose I actual…
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August Planner Set-Up
For August, I was inspired by Lawrence of Arabia and The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi. If it going to be this hot out, I want desert adventures, treasures, tombs and Indiana Jones. Printables are ava…
Giveaway: Aura Estelle B6 Magnet Undated Planners
I have been super happy with my Aura Estelle B6 Magnet Daily Planner that when the company reached out to me last week asking if I’d be interested in sharing my love for Aura Estelle planners I …
Kaweco Sport: A Comprehensive Guide
The Kaweco Sport is one of the most recommended beginner fountain pens in the stationery community. The pocket-sized pen transforms into a comfortable writing instrument simply by posting the cap on t…
Link Love: Kaweco Love
We love Kawecos as much as anyone so check out the JetPens Blog comprehensive guide to the Kaweco Sport this week. I am really loving the new colors they are doing like the Lunar Sport collection and …
The Best Journals
Keeping a journal starts with picking the right notebook for your thoughts and reflections. We selected a variety of journals that can work for your specific needs. Keep reading to see our recommendat…
Wanna go to a show? Pen Show Calendar Updated!
Thanks to a wonderful Redditor, Ana and I were able to update the Pen Show Calendar with a few new offerings, mostly under the paper and planner category (scroll down below the first list which is all…
Giveaway Winners: Daigo Tea & Diary Time
Thank you all for entering the Daigo Tea Diary Time giveaway. I’ve been making note of funny quotes or things that happen every day since I started with the weekly/weekend version and I’m …
Ink Review: Kuretake Ink-Cafe Meiji No Iro Ebicha
I picked up the Kuretake Ink-Cafe Meiji No Iro Bottled Ink in Ebicha (20ml bottle for $19.30) last year and have been meaning to post a review. I had been waiting to get all six colors but I can never…