Recently I saw Mike from Inkdependence talk about the Clairefontaine Flying Spirit notebooks, and I wanted to try one! I selected the Clairefontaine Flying Spirit A5 Sewn Spine Notebook in White with lined paper ($8.95 at Vanness). I know this notebook isn’t new, but I love Clairefontaine paper and the whimsical flight illustrations appealed to…
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Notebook Review: Galen Leather Notebook
By Jessica Coles Have you ever finished an entire notebook? How about a notebook that uses Tomoe River paper? Because the paper is so thin, Tomoe River full sized A5 notebooks usually fall between 350 to 400 pages. Similarly sized notebooks made with thicker paper (Leuchtturm1917, Rhodia…) are closer to 250 pages. The dive into…

Product Release: Baron Fig Simple Observations Notebook
Baron Fig collaborated with Shantell Martin to create the new Simple Observations ($20) guided journal. Utilizing their classic flagship Confidant size (5.4″ x 7.7″), the journal features a black cloth cover with white lettering on the cover. Inside the end paper reverse the colors with bright white paper and black hand lettering. Inside, the journal…
Notebook and Pen Review: Rocket Book Everlast Mini
Review by Laura Cameron I was tickled this year when my mother-in-law tucked a Rocket Book Everlast Mini, an erasable notebook, into my birthday package. I’ve found information about the Everlast Mini from the closed Indiegogo campaign from 2018, and it appears they are purchasable through Amazon ($16.00). The Everlast Mini is a mini notebook…
Giveaway Winner: Write Notepads
Thanks to everyone for entering the giveaway for Write Notepads & Co. from The Gentleman Stationer! The lucky winner is Fred who has a deep and abiding love for Pringles! Congratulations to Fred and thanks to everyone for entering!
Notebook Review and Giveaway: Write Notepads
Review by Laura Cameron I have reviewed a few different products from Write Notepads & Co. over the past few years so when The Gentleman Stationer started carrying their products we grabbed several to try and give away! Personally, I was most excited by the Dot Grid Steno ($14) since I have a deep and…

Notebook Review: Ink + Volt The Founders Notebook (and Giveaway)
Ink+ Volt collaborated with Japanese stationery brand Kunisawa to create the new Founders Notebook ($33). The Founders Notebook is a classic A5 size with a manageable 112 pages. The covers are a flexible soft cover with subtle shimmery patterns that look cool and professional. The Founders Notebook is available in three different cover options. When…