Journal what you read
I have a love/hate relationship with books. I want to be a reader. I enjoy reading. It just falls to the wayside, and takes me forever to finish a book. Sometimes it takes me so long to finish a book…...
View ArticleUnconventional advice: Don’t schedule time for journaling
Have you ever googled something like, “how to start journaling” or “journal tips for beginners?” If so, you’ve probably come across one piece of advice that is suggested consistently on pretty much...
View ArticleSeattle day 1 haul, or why Kinokuniya is like a crack den
I’m in Seattle. Seattle is a major city with a substantial Japanese population. Japanese people are serious about their writing supplies. So when my buddy who lives in the International District took...
View ArticleBlogrollin’ with the homies
I noticed that some people are actually reading this blog now. This is mostly thanks to some rad bloggers who have been sending some traffic my way. So I just wanted to give a friendly head-nod to The...
View ArticleNotebook Review: Paper-Oh Cahier Circulo (A4)
Every day at work, I keep detailed notes on my day and the progress of my projects. It keeps me motivated, focused, helps me process through technical details, and helps make up for my extremely spotty...
View ArticleNotebook Review: Apica CG-54 Grid
Good, affordable notebooks are hard to find. As much as I value notebooks — and believe me, I’d be lost without them — there is something that puts me off about paying $15 or $20 for a carry-around,...
View ArticleNice paper going to waste? Make your own notebook!
The world of notebooks is fraught with peril. It seems like most of the notebooks I find with great paper come in a format that I’ll never use. Then there are the notebooks that I pick up for a...
View ArticlePraise for the humble composition notebook.
We all love our good paper, right? You know I’m a sucker for a nice creamy tint. Tight, subtle ruling. A little tooth. Substantial weight. Resistance to bleed-through and feathering of ink on the rare...
View ArticleNotebook Review: Michael Roger Decomposition Book (pocket size)
We all love the humble but might composition book. But, have you ever tried a Decomposition Book? Michael Roger, Inc. has engaged in a little bit of witty wordplay with their well-known series of...
View ArticleBuy me some peanuts and pencil slats
It won’t be long before professional pitchers and catchers report for spring training, and that has me thinking of how handwriting and baseball have a lot in common. In either case, they’re much...
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