Stationery Pulse · Archive
Stationery News: Aug 31 to Sep 6, 2026
36 items tracked this week from Baron Fig, Field Notes, Gentleman Stationer, Hobonichi, Kaweco, Lilla Björn Stationery and more.
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A 20-Year Journey: An Interview with the Creators of TRAVELER’S notebook
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Rolling Updates about TRC CARAVAN 20th Anniversary in Chicago and New York
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Sunday Reading for September 6, 2026
Things you seek behind the scenes at a pen show. 2026 San Francisco Pen Show - The Funnest Pen Show Gets Funner (via Pen Addict - Kimberly). The SF Pen Show is indeed one of the most fun shows on the …
How I am ACTUALLY Reading More
I have been "trying" to read more for SEVERAL years now. Today, I finally solved the puzzle that has stumped me for years... 🚨GTB Pocket Notebooks: https://garethebear-shop.fourthwall.com/products/gtb…
August 2026 Planner Update | Currently Inked Journal, Hobonichi, Reading, Commonplace Journal
I start new journals whenever I feel sad 😭 ᴛɪᴍᴇꜱᴛᴀᴍᴘꜱ Intro 00:00 Reading Journal 00:34 Commonplace Journal 04:27 Currently Inked 06:00 Hobonichi Weeks 10:57 Hobonichi Cousin 14:52 ꜱʜᴏᴘ ᴍʏ ᴘʀᴏᴅᴜᴄᴛꜱ 💰 …
7 Planner Habits That Are Making Planning Harder
Sometimes the things we do to become better planners actually make planning harder. After years of using planners, Bullet Journaling, habit trackers, time blocking, and plenty of stationery, I’ve real…
My San Francisco Pen Show 2026 Recap: The Glass Pen Show
Each year, I find myself saying that the San Francisco Pen Show was my favorite pen show of the year, and 2026 is no exception. It’s well-run, features a collection of well-curated vendors from around…
Recent Stationery Finds: Field Notes, Sailor, Dr. Grip & More!
Thanks for watching! Items mentioned in this video (affiliate links): DY.2ten Black Dividers for 6 Ring Binder, 7-Tab Sturdy Plastic Dividers, A5 Index Divider https://amzn.to/4ia2fzI Pilot Namiki Sta…
Wendell Berry and the End of Computing
Following Wendell Berry's passing and the outpouring of tributes on both Substack and Hacker News I felt like I needed to say something here... My Essay in Honor of Wendell Berry, Why I Am Not Going t…
Kakimori Brass Dip Pen Review
Product Links: Kakimori Dip Pen: https://endlesspens.com/products/kakimori-nib-part-metal-nib?_pos=3&_sid=a46295203&_ss=r sca_ref=11772388.sPWcZ04Iuqtf5 Inkii Cannoli Pen Wipe: https://shop.app/p/9957…
The hidden symbol of medicine on this pen #shorts
The Conklin Hippocrates carries the Rod of Asclepius on the barrel. Here's the detail. Conklin Hippocrates: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Conklin+Hippocrates+fountain+pen tag=planningengin-20 Private Res…
Thursday Drops: Roterfaden Restock and the Return of the TWSBI ECO Fluorite + Bronze!
Just a small sample of the Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter notebook covers that we now have in stock. Many of you have asked when Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters would arrive in sizes other than A5 Slim, and…
The Only Notebook Method You’ll Ever Need.
It's time for a notebook method as cool as you are. In today's video, I'm sharing my simple two-sided notebook method for using one notebook to plan, organize, think, experiment, and figure stuff out.…
$20 vs $200 Fountain Pens | Kaweco Sport vs Kolo Tino
How can two pens that appear so similar feel so different with one costing nearly 10x the other. I needed to find out. https://youtu.be/mhy9NI_dvxI?si=qVmNfOumcCEVtJhS Most Recent Substack: https://st…
What Galen calls Crazy Horse leather #shorts
What Galen calls Crazy Horse leather: built to show its scratches, on purpose. Gifted, unpaid. Full look at both pieces: https://youtu.be/rKFu1Vari6k #CrazyHorseLeather #Stationery #Shorts ⭐ Join the …
On The Paper Trail Episode 15: The Art of Creation Panel Discussion (Recorded Live at the 2026 San Francisco Pen Show)
Many thanks to everyone who turned out for our live Thursday night event in San Francisco! Episode 15 of On The Paper Trail features "The Art of Creation," a panel discussion at the 2026 San Francisco…
I Got a Sealed Pack of SOLD-OUT Field Notes!
shoutout to Ted! These Field Notes will make a fine addition to my collection! 🚨GTB Pocket Notebooks: https://garethebear-shop.fourthwall.com/products/gtb-logo-pocket-notebook JOIN THE COMMUNITY: ✨Joi…
How Many Notebooks Actually Fit In These Covers?
Nobody answers this, so I stuffed both to the rim. Six notebooks each before either one complained. Full comparison: https://youtu.be/-NXEQcY8dBg 🛒 Planner templates & shop: https://planningengineered…
New Arrivals: New Uni Zento Flow Anthurium Pink, a Zento Restock, and Carl Refill Maker 6-Ring Hole Punches
The new Uni Zento Flow in “Anthurium Pink”. For me, the Uni Zento Flow is the gem of the Zento lineup. While the capped Zento Signature receives most of the attention, I personally prefer the click-pe…
MeePlus Ring Planner Setup: The 7 Moves That Run My Week
Six of the seven things on my weekly page are the easy ones. The one that does the work is the line I cross out. Once a week I fill one page in a MeePlus SlimPad, and it decides the week. This video w…
Mexican Journaling Secrets
Field Notes made a notebook inspired by Mexico. Specifically Michoacán. Hold my notebook. We have a video to make. https://youtu.be/avuQzDhCNcs?si=Mqob6oum_pUEL387 My New Book: https://stevenfoster.gu…
A fineliner you refill with fountain pen ink #shorts
The Tom's Studio Lumos Mini takes a fineliner tip and runs on bottled fountain pen ink. It replaced the Micron in my pocket kit and it never dries out in a drawer. Full pocket pen case tour: https://y…
On Paper in Columbus, Ohio! #fountainpen #stationery #inkswatching #columbusohio #pens
I love checking out an ink swatch book!
My Top 5 Stationery Favorites for August
Product Links: Kakimori Dip Pen: https://endlesspens.com/products/kakimori-nib-part-metal-nib?_pos=3&_sid=a46295203&_ss=r sca_ref=11772388.sPWcZ04Iuqtf5 Washi Tape: https://thecreepingmoon.store/produ…
Swatching new inks from @f@ferriswheelpress3796from the Book of Knights collection 
New colors coming out from @ferriswheelpress in a few days on Friday. These are the for “Book of Knights” collection. Ashen Valour Dragons Hollow The Rise of Embers Which is your favorite of these col…
A Titanium Nib Is Not Something You See On Every Pen
A titanium nib is not something you see on every pen. It is a little scratchier than some of the other pens, but I kind of like that. Just feeling like I'm actually writing on the page and not just gl…
Articles (10)
TRAVELER'S 2027 - Pre-Order Sep 7 - 11am ET
Pre-Order begins Monday, September 7 at 11AM ET. The 2027 TRAVELER'S theme is "Every TRAVELER’S notebook is unique and that’s wonderful." The concept is that everyone brings a certain individuality to…
Using what you have…
I’ve been laid up in bed this week with a cold, so I’ve had a chance to consider the launch of 2027 planner season from a bit of a distance. While I am not a diehard Hobonichi fan, I do fi…
I went to SF and all I got was a cold…
Okay, its not entirely true that all I got at the SF Pen Show was a cold but it was the most memorable. I am currently suffering from laryngitis with no voice at all as well as a healthy does of bronc…
Link Love: Stationery Community Controversies
I am still a little vague on the specifics around what has actually happened with the Pelikan Hub events but many local events were cancelled by Pelikan and many attendees were “uninvited”…
Guide to the Hobonichi Techo Planner
The Hobonichi Techo is one of the most popular Japanese planners that we carry at JetPens—but what is it, and why does it have such a big following? Read on for our deep dive into all the details of t…
2027 Hobonichi Techo Covers & Accessories
The Hobonichi Techo is one of the most popular Japanese planners. In this guide, we take a look at the 2027 Hobonichi lineup, which includes the different planner sizes, cover designs, and accessories…
Hobonichi Techo: Frequently Asked Questions
Planner users are sure to have heard of the Hobonichi Techo, a popular Japanese planner. In this guide, we answer common questions about the Hobonichi Techo. 2027 Hobonichi Lineup Available Now! 2027 …
How to Use the Hobonichi Techo
The Hobonichi Techo is a popular Japanese planner that’s beloved by its fans. It’s available in daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term formats. It’s filled with thin, smooth paper that pairs perfectly …
Trending Now: Adding Stickers to Pens
A few weeks ago I became aware of a new trend: adding stickers to your pens! I was immediately intrigued, and went looking through YouTube, Reddit and all my other sources. Here’s some things I …
Hobonichi Order FAQs
Hobonichi orders will begin August 31st at 10pm ET. If you have a question about your order, you can always send us an email at [email protected] but due to the release, we may take a littl…