🖋️ Tools & Stationery

Honest reviews of notebooks, pens, inks, and accessories.

Tools

Leuchtturm1917 A5 Dotted

$20
Notebook

The gold standard for bullet journaling. 249 numbered pages, table of contents, and an index. Handles most pens well.

Pilot Metropolitan

$18
Fountain Pen

Best entry-level fountain pen. Smooth writer, elegant design, takes cartridges or converter. A gateway pen.

Iroshizuku Kon-peki

$28
Ink

Deep cerulean blue with beautiful shading. Flows perfectly, dries reasonably fast. A must-have ink.

Midori MD A5

$12
Notebook

Cream-colored paper that's incredibly smooth. Minimal design, thread-bound, lies flat. Japanese craftsmanship.

Tombow Dual Brush Pens

$25/10pk
Markers

Flexible brush tip on one end, fine tip on the other. Perfect for headers, trackers, and decorative elements.

Rhodia Dotpad

$8
Notepad

French-made 80gsm Clairefontaine paper. Fountain pen friendly, tear-off sheets. Great for quick notes and sketches.

Lamy Safari

$30
Fountain Pen

Iconic triangular grip teaches proper pen hold. Durable, comes in fun colors. The student's best friend.

Hobonichi Techo

$35
Planner

Japanese daily planner with Tomoe River paper. One page per day, ultra-thin pages, cult following.