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No. 475321
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Reposting this from the dumbass shit thread:
I started maybe about 4 years ago, because I saw one of my favorite artists constantly post her journal entries from her hobonichi. I picked up a random small spiral notebook and I would just jot down things that happened that day. I was living in Japan at the time, and to this day I regret not starting sooner because I think it really would've helped my depression at the time, and also I just want to recall things with better accuracy! It bounces between being a place to vent (I like to think that when I'm writing depressing thoughts down, that the feeling is leaving my body through me physically writing it, so it's kept in the pages and out of my body lol it's lame but it helps me!), to just a place where I record things that happened (mundane or not) because I think it's fun to read these in the long, long future! I decorate all of my pages with washi tapes and stickers (I have a pretty good collection of tapes and friends will frequently buy me stickers as gifts), I think it really makes the pages pop!
>Whan kind of notebook do you write in?
Aside from my first and third journal (I'm on my 4th one atm!), I try my best to buy from indie artists. I used to attend a lot of conventions and would buy there, but etsy has so many too. There's no real reason for it other than that sort of… special exclusivity that I like. Like, a notebook that's a bit harder for others to find and most people I'll run into won't own it, so it's very special and unique to me. Nowadays I'm thinking of buying from my local stationary store just to make my life a little easier. I'd love to write in a hobonichi, but the pages are too thin and I write too much lol.
>How often do you write?
I try my best to write daily! I went through a period where I would only write if something happened that day (an outing with friends or something very unusual) because I wanted to save pages in my current journal that's very nice but only 56 pages, but it feels like a waste. So many days unaccounted for!
>How do you write about you day coherently?
If it's a really mundane day, I'll write about what I did in the morning. I have a dog so I'll write down if she was being really naughty or really cute or something. Then I'll just sort of write out everything else that I think is worth noting/can bother to remember. If I actually did something that day, I'll only write about that. If it's a vent, I'll just write out my thoughts. Sometimes it can be a combination of all three and then that day's entry can span like 5 pages or something lol.
>Do you worry about someone reading it?
Absolutely. I write a lot of meaningless stuff, but I also write down a lot of things that others might think is concerning, or I'll write really ugly vents about friends or something that might make them upset so of course I don't want them to read it lol.
(New) Attached picture is from the artist who inspired me to start journaling! I own a few of her washi tapes and my current journal is also from her.
No. 475358
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Anyone using a moleskine? Or any other higher end notebook? Is it worth it? I've been writing in cheap notebooks for years but I kinda wanna treat myself to something nicer for once.
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I don't decorate my journals at all. Blank notebooks are the best
No. 475597
>>475435What the fuck was wrong with your therapist??
When I started journaling, I bought whatever the fuck I could get from my local convenience store. I couldn't make it as pretty and nice as my current ones, but it's a journal that holds so much worth to me despite how bland and plain it looks compared to all of my current ones.
I really hope you start again anon! And don't let the fear of finishing a really pretty journal and then not being able to write anymore in it stop you from filling it up!! My favorite thing is looking at my journals when they're closed and half filled, and I can see all the pages I've written and decorated in become more adn more bulky and messy vs the clean and crisp untouched pages, and slowly the decorated chaos takes over the whole book. There's nothing more satisfying to me than seeing a journal treated well and used to its full extent. I'm sure if it was alive it'd be happy too! I love to look at new journals but my rule is that I can't buy a new one until I'm almost done with my current one (otherwise I'd have a neverending growing collection of new ones lol), but I loooooooooove journal shopping so much.
>>475439I really wanted a Hobonichi as a journal but the pages are too small and thin for me to enjoy it as one. I use it as a daily planner for work though and love it for that!
No. 475980
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I have 2 journals at the minute
one is for gratitude journalling which (when I started) I wrote the things I was grateful for daily. the other is for therapy related things from self help books including CBT exercises and the odd entry about how I'm doing in relation to my mental health. lots to do with positive affirmations too
both my notebooks are just simple lined notebooks both from TK Maxx. I like how I can pick up a cute notebook from there for like £5
I write a couple of times a week and at the minute my favourite pen is the sakura pigma micron fineliner in .02. I do like to use my lamy safari fountain pen too
I have quite a few cute stickers and washi tapes but I never use them cause I'm a perfectionist and don't want to waste them (as both my journals are pretty messy) I plan to use them soon in a bujo .I'm going to start a bullet journal soon and plan to buy either a dingbats dot planner or really splash out on an archer & olive one, not sure yet!
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I should just mention if anyone is looking to use watercolours in a notepad then, from my research, the archer and olive notepads are the very best with 160 gsm paper. in tests I've seen the paper holds up better than any other when it comes to watercolour. might be useful info for someone!
No. 476007
>>475318>What made you start?My boyfriend journaled frequently in his youth. When he told me about his journaling escapades, I got inspired and decided to start some myself at 22. I have regrets not doing it in my youth because journals really do capture the past, and I’m all for nostalgia glasses.
>What kind of notebook do you write in?>Where do you get your journals?I want to get really nice journals but I’m stuck with dollar store crap. If anyone has recommendations, I’m all ears! (Goes for pens too. I usually use Bic)
>How often do you write and do you have a preference with what you write with (favorite pens)?I write frequently, maybe every other day. It’s turned into a weight loss journal lol
>Any favorite stores/companies to get all your journals and journaling goodies from?Someone give me ideas
No. 476065
>>475980Where do you usually get your stickers and washi tape? I want to see some stuff you anons consider cute/tasteful.
I used to collect stickers as a kid and although I should probably doodle more, using them sounds fun.
No. 476075
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>>476065I've bought a lot of tape and stickers from etsy. I've bought a lot that I just found cute (like little planner stickers of shiba inus haha) and at the moment I'm thinking of getting these from mt by Asanoha Karekusa
I used to collect stickers too, I'd buy sheets of the really bright, gharish and sparkly kind. so much fun
No. 476096
I journaled from about the age of 12 up to age 21ish. I stopped because I wasn't enjoying it anymore. I'm a mentally ill shut in with no friends so I didn't have much to write about. It just made me sadder and I wasn't finding any catharsis in it.
I kept a bullet journal in 2016/17 and it helped me mentally a little bit but it felt like a lot of effort for not much payoff so I stopped using that too.
>>475358I've had a few hardcover ones that I've tried to journal in but I find them kind of stiff. I have a big, soft cover one that I like to write notes, lists and doodles etc. in but I found the paper kind of thin for journaling. It's a shame because I find them aesthetically pleasing.
>>475435that was fucked up. I wish I could write at that kind of length. My favourite journals that I have are the €2 A4 notebooks I got in my school bookshop as a teenager.
>>476065I got a bunch from aliexpress. I know they're probably knock offs but I was really broke while I was still using my bujo. There's a massive selection and they're really cheap.
No. 476098
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>>475983Thanks for this anon!! Gonna look into one of these as my next journal!
>>476007I love Muji pens so much. I get the thinnest ones (I think .37) and change up what color I use for each entry.
>>476065I own a handful from Michaels and Daiso. Most of them I get from anime cons or from artists I find on twitter, the upside is they're very unique and pretty (gold foil washis are my foil heh) the downside is that they are usually crazy expensive. I'm usually selective and picky about the tapes I buy otherwise I would buy out my entire Michaels… My very first set I bought on ebay, it was a set of like 22 tapes for around $23USD for a bunch of beautiful, varied, floral tapes. I can try to dig up a listing if you're interested!
No. 476153
Great thread! Does taobao or aliexpress sell nice stationary?
Also, I bought my first few dotted notebooks but I can't figure out how people colour their drawings without bleeding through the acidic papers dotted papers tend to have. Halp.
>>476096Actually, people with no friends can journal a lot better because they have more time and room to be actually themselves, most normie journals seem to be just another facebook or instagram update but on paper. And it's still possible to have a fun day alone actually, but it's definitely a learning curve. But you shouldn't be forced of course, and everyone who journals takes breaks regularly.
No. 476238
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>>476065idk why but recently I really like Japanese stickers of food/household items. These ones by MindWave come in the cutest vending machine packaging!
Some of my fav places for stickers/washi tape/cute supplies:
https://www.cutethingsfromjapan.com/https://www.etsy.com/shop/DubuDumohttps://shop.mochithings.comhttps://www.yozocraft.com/https://www.aliexpress.com/store/3627091 No. 476305
>>476223I learnt that to not mention the book people will think it's another school assignment notebook if the rest of your stationary is cute. After a while they just don't care anymore. If you have roommates however, rip because they will take a peek, not gonna lie about that. Lock your door if they are brainlets and don't know how to unlock it with a spoon.
I think using a notebook to write suicide notes constantly isn't necessarily unhealthy though, but if you're afraid it ruins your cute notebooks just get a separate one for garbage thoughts.
No. 476344
>>475969They have different cover types so the ones that cover their larger journal size or have real leather on them are very expensive, and then there are collaborations followed by the plain color covers. Some Etsy sellers have the covers alone and that makes it a little cheaper (Hobonichi site sells them separate too but the shipping is high.)
Idk if they are made in China but it looks like knockoffs are on Etsy and eBay with the same stitching and pockets for a lot less.
No. 476400
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The roterfaden stuff looks interesting because you can carry around multiple sketchbooks and notebooks, swap them out- but the price is 70€ for these covers, oof
No. 476406
>>476400ohh!! that looks very interesting.
Does anyone know of more of these "multiple note/sketchbook in one" brands?
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>>476450ahh I hate the shape of that notebook. It's so odd, I'm not sure if I could get used to that.
No. 476623
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>>475318Has anyone used their bullet journal as a notebook for journaling as well? I'm considering making a month of weekly pages and then use the following pages for journal entries, although I've been writing less since doing this
No. 476649
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how do you guys get over the feeling of embarrassment after you write down your thoughts and you realize you can't even express yourself without sounding like an overly perky idiot, and for what?
No. 476746
>>476605What have I been doing with my life? I regret buying it at a store. Ok alipill me about the pens and markers now? (very important) What about snailmail supplies? Artsupplies? The dotted/grid notebooks itself? Sorry for the questions, I just want the cheapest alternative.
>>476649by not caring lol
No. 476861
>>476649let yourself be an overly perky idiot, anon
who's judging you except you?
No. 476866
>>476747The pens are really good too, smooth writing and inexpensive and nice designs too they're usually a fine tip. The white gel pens are priceless they're really opaque. Watercolour markers have nice brush tips and the alcohol markers are cheap but don't tend to have brush tips.
Not sure about the notebooks but the memo pads are great for the price too 70p/c or so. Wooden stamps are stupid cheap for really pretty designs.
It's just really addictive because it's so cheap you end up with a dragon style hoard of stationery that's incredibly cheap but still feels special.
No. 476939
>>476745>>476746I haven't gotten a dotted notebook from aliexpress, but the ones i've seen aren't much cheaper than amazon. I know the sketchpads aren't great quality paper. Honestly, the notebook itself is the only component I'd spend a lot on. You can't really tell the quality of things from ali until you have it in your hands. Leuchtturm and Rhodia are two good quality, reasonably-ish priced brands you can get on amazon.
>>476866>It's just really addictive because it's so cheap you end up with a dragon style hoard of stationery that's incredibly cheapyep
>but still feels special.I just feel overwhelmed by it, and I don't even have that much.
No. 476951
>>476866I looked it up and woah, you weren't kidding! I think I'm going on a AliExpress stationary haul soon.
Those stamps!!
No. 476966
>>476951SA
sorry for going slightly off topic but this really makes me wanna get a penpal to send ~aesthetic~ snailmail to
No. 477045
>>476866>>476939Ay thanks for the answer(s)! I'll try ordering on aliexpress soon, good thing I dodged that cute store today to avoid buying another overpriced stationary haul.
>>477015I think it'd be better to just go on instagram for that, though. But maybe the ones who already made friends with each other through the discord (?) could just ask if they'd be interested in snailmailing. I feel with the lurking men here and whatnot it wouldn't be safe and it'd be one big paranoiafest, but I may be wrong.
No. 477135
>>476866what is the shipping to the uk like with alliexpress? do you have to pay import tax? where do they ship from?
I'd like to make an order but I'm concerned because I have no experience with the site.
No. 477293
>>477023My first thought was considering it's highly discouraged to post selfies on here should I really exchanging addresses with anons from lolcow? Obviously I wouldn't throw my address straight into a thread here, but still. Is this a dumb train of thought? I'm just cautious there might be people with ill intent using this to doxx lolcow users.
How would you confirm each other's identity?
No. 477316
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>>477136I really wanna get some of these pretty botanical stamps!
No. 477322
>>475395this is a really good idea. i have sort of the same problem anon, i'm obsessive and jealous over this unattainable guy to the point at which i've ended up hurting myself over how attractive his wife and daughters are, or whenever i know he's been speaking to people who aren't me. i know need serious help but i can't get it. maybe journalling would be a good way to start challenging these invasive thoughts. i'd die if anyone found it though.
>>476450just wanted to say thanks anon, i love these but didn't know what they were called. i've ordered one and some inserts. can't wait to start using it. i'd been using a fake moleskine type thing for all my work notes but i found increasingly i was just spending meetings writing about my fee-fees and drawing, so it'd be nice to have something more personal/personalised…
can i ask what anons generally journal about? i know it's probably a dumb question and you can journal about anything you want but it annoys me when start writing and it's always an unstructured, unreflective mess. i want it to be like an actual diary, just a chronicle of my life at this point i guess. how do you structure your thoughts? how do you write in a way that doesn't make you cringe later? what's worth writing about and what isn't?
No. 477324
>>477322I journal to get all the mess in my mind on paper. The goal is to empty my mind and through that achieve peace and structure in my mind, if that makes sense? So whatever I write on paper doesn't have to be structured or cohesive, that's not the goal.
I also don't believe there's such thing as things that are worth and are not worth writing about. But if I really had to differentiate between worth and not worth writing down: anything you might forget is worth writing down. And that's a lot, the human memory sucks.
No. 477332
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whenever I try to write I always cringe so much when I read it back that I want to tear the paper to pieces and I feel so embarrassed
How can I get over being so judgemental of myself?
No. 477338
>>477332I'm the same, my embarrassment mainly comes from the fact that I'm afraid that someone would read it.
So I downloaded a cute journal app on my phone, so that I can be as cringe as I want and will be sure that no one will ever see it. I can also get rid of it very easily.
No. 477369
>>477338you just gave me an idea
and i will be downloading that now
No. 477549
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>>476476The Midori traveler's notebook is so convenient for a planner and writing whenever, but I really hate using a surface that doesn't lay flat. Anyone know of refillable books that lay flat? The hobonichi techo is tempting but I like how traveler notebooks can have separate planner and unlined sections
Also Apica makes refillable stuff albeit in B5 size
No. 477679
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I've been wanting to start a bullet journal to help me with my goals and general organisation and I'm gonna start this november. I just ordered this notebook (dot grid) from lemome. it's supposed to be real cork but a lot of the reviews were dubious about how true that is. either way it looks nice even if its just printed fabric! I'm looking forward to starting it. I ordered a couple of those muji gel pens too since people rave about them
I'm gonna watch a bunch of vids from amanda rach lee for inspiration. I like her vids cause her setups aren't too perfect and I like the way she rolls with little mistakes in her setups plus she's just nice to watch/listen to.
anyone else use a bullet journal set up?
No. 478899
Sadly i'm horribly uncreative, any pinterest boards, blogs, or images you guys use for inspiration and tips? I wish my journals could look like aliexpress samples
>>476238nta but thanks for sharing these shops!
does this thread belong in /g/ more? No. 499476
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I went to my favorite stationary store to pick up a hobonichi refill before they went on break (closed for like 2 weeks into the new year lol), and I made the mistake of looking through their other products. I came out with 3 new rolls of washi tape (took so much self control to not buy their entire stock), and looked through their pen collection. They have a limited edition one by Sen Handmade that is exclusive to their shop, but it's a hefty $140 so maybe not… I almost came out with a $20 pilot pen though. Those extra fine lines really fuckin get me. They have a lot of kaweco pens and now I'm itching for one ugh. I use a lot of the stationary I buy and it really brings me joy to use them and make my journal and planner fun and pretty with them, but FUCK they're so expensive.
No. 499571
>>477828I can't imagine bullet journaling works for anyone, not even the original simplistic design, you gotta jot down tasks quickly and a ready to use template with dates and all is only the best, get a weekly diary, they usually give you enough space to jot down your entire daily tasks.
You can still decorate your weekly planner, I'd say go for scrapbooking or maybe decorate your personal diary? Or maybe snailmail.
No. 499585
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I really dislike my handwriting, mostly because I'm a lefty and write slower than most. Is anyone keeping a digital journal at the moment? I find that it eases my privacy fears and I get more written down faster (especially using speech-to-text), but I wish it was as cute as paper journals. I was thinking of doing mine in Microsoft Word as opposed to GOogle Drive (where it is now), but my student account is gonna run out soon, oop.
Any anons found a good balance between digital and highly personalized journals? My priorities are definitely on accessibility (through a cloud system) and efficiency.
No. 499611
>>499599I used to write in code in my diaries if it was something important (my mum/brother read my diaries so much I ended up burning them in the fireplace)
in my mums diares from the 70s she wrote in shorthand. looks pretty cool but couldn't understand it for the life of me.
i'm sure there's a simple code you can use/find online. I remember in Witch Week a kid wrote in his journal using cafeteria terms (i.e. potato for his principal, butter for his crush idk can't remember)
I wish I could remember the code I used, was so fucken simple if you knew it you could pretty much read at the same pace and not have to fuck around too much decoding.
I have roomates and want to start journaling too so I'm gonna look into it myself, will post back if I find something simple enough.
No. 499624
>>499611While I was looking for an easy code to use, I had an idea.
I'm not a kboo anymore but I still can read and write the Korean alphabet, so I'm going to use it. To be honest I thought about using hiragana or katakana first but hangul is more convenient. Thank you, anon, if it weren't for you I'd never think about this.
No. 499633
>>499611Another idea for a code is the phonetic alphabet. It's pretty easy to read and write, main problem is that some of the symbols look like the normal alphabet so it might be possible for someone to read it.
I used to use it for taking notes, just to practice.
No. 499645
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kinda wanna buy MD 1day 1page notebook because i find the layout clear and nice (monthly planner for uni shit, undated daily entries for dear-diary-tier whining and to do lists), however, i'm apprehensive about the soft covers… alternative is sticking with moleskine day to view planners but sometimes i don't have to write/plan anything for days at a time so i end up with blank pages.
any anons with soft cover planners, how do you cope, any tips/hints/tricks?
No. 502188
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How do you guys store your journals? Throwing all of mine under my bed has made them get all bent and worn. I've been wanting to find something like a vintage metal box with a lock but have been trouble finding one nice enough that's also the size I want. Pic unrelated.
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>>499645update, got this planner after all! and besmirched the cover with some stickers kek. despite the a6 size it's rly nice and yes, I do love the layout lol. having 2 bookmarks is nice too! the paper is on the transparent side but it's smooth and doesn't catch etc, plus my pens don't bleed. the soft covers do bother me a bit so I'll look into covers, ty
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Hobonichi anons how's the paper like? Is it hard to get used to? I'm thinking of getting Weeks but the pages look yellower so I might look for dot grid journal substitutes instead.
this is probably my fav thread on lc
No. 505860
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Recently bought the Kaweco AL Sport in rose gold and I'm absolutely obsessed with writing with it! I told myself just one fountain pen, but now I want another one… I'm really eyeing the same pen in the midnight black color, or maybe a TWSBI pen so I can have a pen with a converter. Someone recommended the J. Herbin 1670 anniversary ink and it looks sooo beautiful with the gold sheen…
I have trouble thinking of what to write in my journal some days, but using this pen just makes me want to write whatever. Even the most mundane shit. I don't care I just want to write!!!
No. 505884
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i want to get back into journaling and recently bought a hardcover spiral notebook in light pink. then yesterday i found myself overthinking the color i have chosen, worrying it would get ugly over time. that led me to looking up planners/notebook covers. does anyone here know of cute planners/covers, preferably with a zipper? i did manage to find some cute ones from cocoapaper on etsy, which i probably will go for if i don't find other options
No. 505942
>>505922found it! I think I'll start with a cheaper book first, get used to it before throwing down 25 bucks on it.
I'm excited to start though!
No. 505998
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What do you guys use to write with? I've just been using a regular mechanical pencil but I hate how it feels and my fingers fatigue quick, and I feel like I have to press so hard. I like using ink better but I'm prone to mistakes and I take a lot of pleasure in making my shit look neat. Everyone seems to rave about the Palomino pencils, are they any different? They're pricy af too but if they're THAT nice to write with then I'd be fine with paying it.
No. 506056
>>506045I'm not artsy but my I write in different blue and black pens and that's worked out.
https://www.instagram.com/bluepapertrail/?hl=en some inspo
You can find cool ass accessories at jenpens.com too, I like the signo um [something something] pens in 0.5 or 0.3 mm but right now I use pilot juice multi colored pens for physics notes. They're also not going to write weird if I drop them.
No. 506088
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>>506045Ameru (on twitter) has always been my journal inspo. I can't draw for shit but I love looking at how she decorates her pages. My default is to use washi tape on the edges of the page, but I change up their placement for every journal entry. If I happen to finish an entry in the middle of the page, I'll use washi tape to create a border between two entries. I try not to repeat using the same tape on two consecutive pages because I want to differentiate between them at a glance, and I also switch between pen colors between each entry. Sometimes I'll leave a chunk of space at the bottom of my pages and do a little watercolor painting of plants or leaves or some shit. My friends know I'm super into journaling so they tend to buy me stickers a lot and I'll decorate my pages with them too.
No. 506089
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>>506088Another example of Ame's journal but using washi tape this time too.
Even just a strip of washi tape down the side of the page, or as a border on the top and bottom give such a nice pop to each page.
No. 506109
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>>506088>>506089Nta but I love her Journals too! Same with maruti bitamin (whenever they post theirs) I love the little illustrations they use to accompany their thoughts. I started doing the same in my journal and it helps me keep the habit of drawing often. I also tape in cute drawings/tags/receipts/notes from friends into my journal to help me remember what happened that specific day. Really spices up the journal!
No. 606886
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A friend of mine showed me these bottled inks and I want to buy them so bad aaa. The packaging is gorgeous!!!
I love switching between ink colors with every journal entry, it makes things so colorful and pretty lol.
No. 609643
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- What made you start?
When I was young I thought it was elegant and seemed like an intellectual thing to do. Now I do it to release emotions, gather my thoughts, remember something funny, or jog ideas. I don't go back and read anything, it's horrible.
- What kind of notebook do you write in?
I'm partial to the Leuchtturm1917 in A5. Hardcover, 2 ribbon bookmarks, usually blank pages, comes in lots of colors. I also want to try a Bindewerk notebook so bad!
- Where do you get your journals?
I used to get them at my college's bookstore. Now I get them online.
- How often do you write and do you have a preference with what you write with (favorite pens)?
I love fountain pens. I have pens from Lamy, TWSBI, and Kaweco as well as a Pilot Vanishing Point. I have various bottles of ink from Noodlers, Diamine, and Pilot. Never tried this brand
>>606886 but fuck that's cute. I love Blackwing
>>505998 pencils.
- Do you decorate your journals? If so, with what and how?
Most of them have a few stickers from my travels to Europe, from artists, etc. No tacky Redbubble-tier shit though.
- Any favorite stores/companies to get all your journals and journaling goodies from?
Goulet Pens, JetPens, your local art supply shop
No. 609697
>>608734I like OneNote and just plain Notepad++ for its tab system
You can't go wrong with a dollar store notebook for physical notes imo.
No. 609707
>>609652nothing special really. i just use blank documents on notion (a nice, minimalist writing app kind of like evernote and bear) where each page is a month. at the end of the month i upload the page to a drive folder and then start again. i haven't seen any fancy online journal setups the way people do for handwritten ones, which i miss
>>609697i use onenote for uni so that i can have individual notebooks for classes and then subsections for papers, assignments, and note taking. i used to be really into muji, moleskine, and leuchtturm notebooks when i used handwritten journals
No. 609720
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I've journalled since I was 6 semi-regularly but since coming to uni I've found it so hard to pick it back up, so hopefully this gets my motivation going again!
>What made you start?
I honestly don't know, but I used to like the princess diaries and barbie diaries as a kid so I guess the idea of spilling out my thoughts and secret into a pretty notebook really appealed to me. I got a diary with a padlock on one of my birthdays and I guess it went on from there.
>What kind of notebook do you write in?
My first one was a really shitty pink one with those generic padlocks that can be opened by loads of keys. I moved on to more and more sophisticated notebooks, eventually sticking to blank moleskins (which I no longer use because they are kinda overrated).
>Where do you get your journals?
Mostly any stationery shops or bookshops. For a while, I would get them exclusively from Paperchase because they had a specific type of blank journal I really liked - but my current one is just from WHSmith (stationery shop here in the UK)
- How often do you write and do you have a preference with what you write with (favorite pens)?
I used to write every day without fail and loved it. That being said I was really lonely lmao. Now I have a more active social life and less time to think about stories, shows/music I'm enjoying etc, I've barely been writing and I even started doing buller journal style stuff to "get back into the mood" of journalling.
The pen I use depends on the paper of the notebook - for thicker pages I LOVE Pilot G2 pens, if I want thinner ink writing I use standard Muji 0.25 ink pens and my current notebook calls for a ballpoint so I like the standard BIC ballpoint pens which are really good to write with.
>Do you decorate your journals? If so, with what and how?
I used to never decorate my journals except for little doodles to describe my writing. But then at uni I did a deepdive into aesthetic bullet journalling, which was fun for a while but wasn't quite fulfilling since I started micromanaging the spread design instead on focusing on the journalling process… I've banned scrapbook-style spreads for the time being in my journal and am focusing on the writing process now!
Wow I didn't expect to write so much on this, but journalling is one of the few things I've properly stuck to since I was a kid and I'm weirdly proud of it.
No. 609739
>>475318I tried journaling before but my handwriting, while not ugly is inconsistent and all the pretty photos of good journals makes me not want to do it. I definitely can't write a whole notebook worth of content without switching between cursive, print, and slanted print.
Usually, I write into text files on my computer since there's more editing flexibility and an option to print copies.
No. 817258
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I need advice. I've been really struggling with being stuck between digital and analog diary. I'm much more comfortable expressing myself when I write on paper, however it greatly unsettles me that half of my journal entries from the past are digital only. I guess I would like to keep a digital copy of whatever I scribble down. The problem is that OCR doesn't work and taking pictures isn't the same as having text pasted in a note. So am I stuck with either sacrificing my writing quality for convenience or writing everything twice (in diary and typing on keyboard) or is there some other solution that I'm not seeing? It's stressing me out like crazy.
No. 817704
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This is sort of autistic but whenever I journal I find myself sounding pretentious and try hard for some imaginary audience. Obviously nobody will read it besides me but does anyone know how to escape this and write more honestly/earnestly? I’ve heard that writing in a language that isn’t your mother tongue can help, but any other tips would be appreciated.
No. 817717
>>817704Write it directed at yourself, the only person is going to read it is you so know your audience. You already know you aren't cool so don't even try
I can keep stuff brief because I know my own references and have fun low key bullying myself but also write little love notes to my future self
No. 818287
>>817704Just let go.
>but that's easy for you to say and hard for me to do!Okay then, but have you heard about morning pages? Mentoned it some time ago here
>>>/ot/668209. You can get the ebook on libgen and just read the related chapter or google 'morning pages'. The basic idea is for you to write freehand (or type, if you must) 3 pages of text without looking back (so 500-750 words). It's super helpful when you doubt yourself!
No. 846061
Man, I really miss journaling
I had a journal, black hard cover that had some silly stickers on it, white thick pages. I used to write in english to practice and also cus I'm paranoid that someone would find and read that embarrassing stuff.. it was a dream journal. I would draw whatever I could remember too. Most of the drawings were so bad and wonky, shit like spaceships, aliens, monsters and robots, these were the most common themes of my dreams at the time. Also elevators.
It had lots of dreams that were very detailed and I later made a digital copy of the dreams I liked the most. Some passages were just a few lines though, the most interesting parts of the dream and bullet points so I could write the details later.. Don't recommend, you gonna forget all that shit unless you write it while it's fresh.
One day I woke up to find my journal on the floor. My cats decided it was garbage and used it as a litterbox, not even the hard cover saved it. It was open on a puddle of piss and the biggest shit you can imagine. RIP.
No. 892552
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Is anyone getting a Hobonichi for 2022? Their full lineup is out now.
https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/lineup/I'm tempted by the Inuyasha "successor" one, but the weeks format works a lot better for me and I don't like the cover for the weeks Inuyasha book lol. They also have an animal crossing one this year! I might get picrel, the "Dandelion Pappus" weeks book.
No. 892568
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>>892552Aww geez, being a poor fag I've only every had bootleg hobonichi but pic rel is really tempting me. I'm a MOTHER fan too so I'm always wistfully looking at the Hobonichi shop…
No. 892574
>>892568>I'm a MOTHER fan too so I'm always wistfully looking at the Hobonichi shop…Same! I really want a Mr Saturn one, but the cost is a bit… IDK. Maybe I can ask for it as a X-mas gift.
>>892571I second the bootleg question!
No. 892601
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This thread reminds me that I need to get back to journaling! I've been wanting to come back for a while now but kept pushing it due to my new study routine or lack of
I've bought some cute stamps to try and motivate me, they should arrive next month, I'm guessing. It's the acrylic type and I never used it before, hopefully I'm not too dumb to do it
No. 892612
>>892601I've been trying to write more! I've had my current journal since November of last year and it's not even 1/3rd of the way full… I'm trying to force myself to record more things down, even if it's just mundane tasks or about the weather. I want my future self to be able to read all sorts of things from the past, not just special events or days where something happened.
Where did you get your stamps from? I want to get some too, but I feel like it's just opening another new rabbithole for me (already own quite a bit of washi tape)
No. 892708
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>>892612AliExpress, but I've also gotten stamps from local stores, so that isn't of much help lol there are some stores here that make custom stamps, I've ordered some when I used to sell art with friends at events and such.
I believe you could find it locally as well if for custom stuff, but here's some Ali links!
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms5QqrVhttps://a.aliexpress.com/_mqFkCF5https://a.aliexpress.com/_msJrqltJustified it to myself as a way to spend less on stickers lol
No. 892784
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>>892775Other anon's video is relevant, but if you have a dip pen/glass dip pen (pic rel) then yes you would directly dip into the ink bottle.
No. 892837
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>>892816I read there's a learning curve but I haven't gotten to try one yet… I've been looking for one with a cap! My favorite stationary store has one but it's like $300 lol
No. 892907
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Bumping because of the CP, scroll carefully
No. 892952
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>>892938Samefag because I forgot picrel. I got this at a dollar store btw, now it's on eBay for 80 dollars.
No. 893267
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>>892571>>892574The bootlegs are Hobonichi covers you can find on AliExpress! I have one like picrel but with an MOTHER2 design (similar to the new MOTHER3 one that's coming soon).
>>892782Thanks for the vid,
nonny!! I recently got a Platinum Preppy for dipping my toes into the world of fountain pens. Pilot Kakuno is so cute too… I'm interested in using waterproof inks for drawing, so this vid has been very usefull.
No. 893326
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>>893318Sorry anon, it's not available anymore. I got mine more than 1 year ago. There's definitely way less Hobonichi bootleg on Aliexpress than there used to be. If it's any consolation, the material is ugly and bumpy.
No. 893393
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>>893351Wholesale Product Snapshot Product name is General A6 journal sheets 128P dots/lined pages 10.5*15cm suit for normal journal DIY notebook
https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?source=app&orderId=8003720809651040&spm=a1z65.orderlist.0.0&statusBarHeight=87&_dognoseId=WDM4NnR5NjlNNEFEQU1veUJKV0Jxdm8Be4gXbLphbGlleHByZQAAAHAL&_currency=USD&_lang=en_NL&fromApp=true Whew, what a link. Usually I got this one in A6 with dots. It's just OK. These days I mostly use Leuchtturms197 B5 dotted notebooks. They're not too heavy. I like buying 2nd hand shitajiki/pencil boards from Mandarake to go along with my B5 notebooks but I give a lot of them away to friends when they realize how nice shitajiki are lol
No. 893642
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>Be my parents
>Have a big fountain pen collection
>They are all the cartridge type
>No cartridges
Gah, I wish I could use them right now. I don't like cartridges.
Anyone here have a nice converter type of fountain pen recommendation from AliExpress? Nothing too expensive, I'm a noob so there's no need to be super fancy or anything.
I'm ordering some cartridges already though.
No. 928694
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Bought myself a hobonichi on a whim (pic related) and fml that was an expensive whim. Anyway I feel like my life just isn't busy enough to really make good use of it, what sort of mundane planning/tracking do you guys do if you don't have real plans?
Though maybe it will inspire me to make more plans, that would be nice after all this time locked down.
No. 928701
>>928694You should use it to start new hobbies, set some career goals, or do self directed study! That’s a very cute journal btw
You could also use some room to keep a diary
No. 928775
>>928740The official hobonichi site has a free printout for learning vocab:
https://www.1101.com/store/techo/ja/download/#detail-1-oboeteokitaiThe free download page is worth a look (jpn only). Of course you can use these with any notebook,not just hobonichi…
https://www.1101.com/store/techo/ja/download/#listIt's nice you're learning Japanese too. my techo is in japanese so I'm thinking of translating the text for practice.
No. 934164
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What unpopular supplies do you like for note taking or journalling? I’m not a fan of the gel ink pens that everyone is obsessed with, I prefer ballpoint since it dries instantly and doesn’t dissolve or smear with water. I’ve been using Bic Atlantis pens. They have a multicolor pack.
I want some cute binders to organize all of the notes I take. I was thinking about those Kurifit binders (picrel) but with the price and ship time of the special paper refills I’m not sure if it would be practical. They’re also soft cover, which I haven’t tried before. Anyone have experience with soft binders? I really wanted cute hard binders but what is essentially a re-organizable spiral notebook does have a certain appeal
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>>934164I exclusively use erasable pens for any writing I do. Being able to erase mistakes so easily and neatly is a game changer, I don't care how it looks or feels (though it feels smooth enough).
No. 934209
>>934164i'm lefthanded so i can only use pencils or ballpoint pens, anything else smears and if i tilt the paper my handwriting looks like shit. i finally invested in a nice looking pen and bought refills that i like (a lot of them say black but then turn out to be gray) and it was the best decision ever.
i can't think of anything else but i do have popular supplies opinions… mostly that moleskine and leuchtturm suck and the price does not justify that horrible, flimsy paper they use. i have two leuchtturm notebooks here, a dotted softcover one in the rising sun color and a ruled hardcover one in the bellini color. the colors are lovely, but the ruled layout looks so horribly cheap. i could get the same shoddy quality at any dollar store. i just hate how everyone hypes leuchtturm and moleskine when you get nicer journals for half the price off amazon.
No. 1005906
>>475318what do you journal about. like what do you actually write in
it?
No. 1008124
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Im a poorfag taiyo matsumoto, Jfc i want the cat over kanda cover so bad but i cant justify paying the shipping costs from the official 1101 site. I hope my usual stationary store restocks it eventually. Where do other nonitas order their Hobonichi goods usually?
No. 1008369
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>>1005671>I'm also trying to give myself little progress reports at the end of the day based on my daily goalsI do this! I write WDIDW (where did I do well) and HCIIT (how can I improve tomorrow). my planner for 2022 has a big space after each week so I'm going to just do weekly 'reports' from now on, as opposed to daily. I also like to use stickers, but am one of these people that think they're too nice to use/don't want to waste them kek I need to get over that, I've got these cute corgi ones I'm want to use in 2022 (picrel)
No. 1008539
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>>1008157Matsumoto's Cats in the Louvre made me bawl like a baby,if you like this art please please read it
>>1008380Thanks for the tip!! I know the a5 edition will restock in februaru on official 1101 shop but I will bother my fave webshop as well just to make sure
No. 1008595
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>>1008565Are you 12? Diary/journal has always been interchangeable but using "journal" is trendiest, right now, and is the keyword to use for searching for one. Diary just makes me think of something like pic related. Which I did own because my parents love me btw, my secrets were SECURE.
No. 1008886
>>1008565Is this you, talking to yourself, after having a meltdown over all the things you've bought that you never used? If so, no shame
Before you think I'm a journaler, I usually scroll past this thread. I'm just curious as to how something this innocuous could elicit this kind of reaction. Your post seems personal all over
No. 1011631
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Does anyone feel like 'fancy' journals inhibit their ability to write? I just got a nicer journal (like 17 bucks but I usually use gifted ones and grocery store composition books)and I feel like I can't go all out insane schizo-ramble like I do when I'm writing in some cheapo throwaway shit. Like my want to make it cute and aesthetic-y is interfering with the actual expression it's intended for. Also its just hard to write in lmao
No. 1011656
>>1011633That's a good idea, I hadn't thought of going in afterwards. I think what mostly puts me off is the whole journaling social media culture around showing off your 'aesthetic' journal with zero actual substance to it. IMO journals are supposed to be soley for your own thoughts in a private space and showing them off/acting like its going to be shown off defeats the purpose. Decorating is cute tho.
Potentially even more schizo but I feel like by buying a journal with a pre-designed cute cover its 'not really mine' or something. I overthink things too much I'll probably just decopauge onto it kek
No. 1012224
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I've been bullet journaling since 2020, and it's done an incredible amount of help for me in remembering recurring things/chores, but now they live inside my head completely rent-free and I realise that the mental load for women in a relationship is very real lel but I digress.
This coming year, I will be moving away from the bullet system and start writing day by day like I used to! I used to love journalling and write for hours and hours on end, I want to have a habit of recording a stream of consciousness and still bang some washi tape and cute winking cat stickers on top of it, the best of both worlds.
I love this place, it was so relieving to find that I'm not alone in feeling weird recording uncomfortable emotions.
I got a 6 minute diary before any of the bujo shenanigans and I think I'll be stealing some of the prompts for daily check-ins that help me inject positive self-reflection into the journal. (picrel)
No. 1012293
>>1008886I think it's the
nonny who always feels the need to precise that she is black in each one of her retarded offended posts. Saw her sperging on /g too
No. 1014568
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I hate seeing male journaling channels. Stop pretending you have deep thoughts and go to war.
No. 1016213
>>1011863I don't know, but I don't think it matters what it is or isn't technically. If you enjoy putting your random thoughts on a blog you should do it.
>>1016204I can relate to that. Writing it down makes you face things you don't really wanna think about, at least that's it for me.
No. 1041077
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Has any of you struggled with gratitude journaling?
I've decided to add this section to my bullet journal since everyone recommends it, including my therapist, but even when I'm writing things down it feels weird, I don't know, forced? I can't help but cringe re-reading them and when I feel bad they actually make me feel annoyed, not better. Is it something that requires getting used to or am I just too mentally ill to do and benefit from it?
No. 1041109
>>1041077Not sure how long you've been doing gratitude journaling, but it sounds like you're pretty new to it. In the beginning it feels so cringeworthy and that's because it
is forced to an extent; you're not used to thinking of very small things and actively acknowledging that you're grateful for them. It gets easier with time, and also I think everyone can benefit from taking a step back and being grateful for the things in life we so easily take for granted. You're not too mentally ill for it anon.
No. 1041185
>>1041146I have gratitude on my daily/weekly pages. Write one tiny thing per day I’m grateful
for. Can be as dumb as a warm blanket or vidya. Then, just never read it again, there’s no reason to. Having the thought in the first place is the only purpose to the practice
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>>1041394I agree with
>>1041626 , I used to draw every page in my journal to decorate it, but it became time consuming and a bit overwhelming, so I switched to decorating with washi tape and stickers and it's become a much more fun process for me because I'm not stressed over drawing nice looking shit. You don't even have to go crazy with it, just a few stickers and matching tape in a simple layout can look very nice, picrel.
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>>1041077Seconding >>1041109… gratitude journaling is so helpful. It's like a low effort version of CBT? Whenever I need to pick it up again is when I feel like doing it the least: when I'm in a negative spiral it feels pointless and stupid to focus on the positives. But I also know it's been immensely helpful in the past and it helps me reset these thought patterns.
However I dislike clogging my regular journo with gratitude entries so I bought a separate planner on sale for that purpose. Each day fits about 3 entries and it's cute, I love using it which makes it easy to turn it into a habit. Anyway I wish you good luck!!
No. 1042193
>>1042154good luck,
nonny, this is the exact same reason why i started my journal! also once you start writing more, your handwriting will both improve and you will get used to it. i used to not write much because my handwriting was ugly so i also never practiced after i was out of school. but now that i'm used to my handwriting, i'm super neutral towards it and people often comment how pretty and even it looks. sometimes i still wish my handwriting was less curvy/round and more "grown up", but alas.
No. 1044931
>>1042193I started writing, but my desk is a mess because I put my TV on it so my handwriting won't improve just yet I guess. I don't mind it actually but that does actually sound like a good way to practice my handwriting.
>>1042361What do you mean by delete? You type on a computer or a smartphone instead of writing on paper?
No. 1045875
>>1041648This is exactly the style I use in my journal. A few stickers there and corner doodles there but I don't kill myself trying to make the ultimate aesthetic bullet journal.
Also for when I scrapbook I use sticky tape where I can easily pick things up and rearrange if I look at it with fresh eyes later and dislike some aspect. It stresses me out less. Perfectionist tendencies suck, I get mired down. I am that girl that would sometimes redo her homework to look neater. I just decide I'm going to write and now I let it be
No. 1046637
>>1046586I just started mine so right now I'm writing about anything significant that happened to me until then. I'm basically reminiscing over a lot of different stuff. The first shit I wrote was a list of video games I've played and a list of what I've sold because I started decluttering my shelves in 2020 and it felt very cathartic. I think after that I'll probably just write about important events and about traveling because I would love to travel more.
By the way, I love taking pictures but I do it with my phone. Is there a way to make them into stickers, or do you just print them with one of these small bluetooth smart0hone printer and normal photo paper and put them in your journal just like that?
No. 1048589
I have many journals. One for writing and ocs, one for cooking and recipes, one for drawing when i feel it, one as a vent journal, another for scrapbooking and a bullet journal. Most are random notebooks, some are handcrafted (scrapbooking, vent, draws and ocs) but my bullet is a canson notebook with 120gr paper if i remember it well. Is pretty nice and it even holds posca pens without bleeding. i write in them when i feel it, mostly, with the exeption of the scrapbook that is an once-in-a-year thing where i do a collage with all the tiny doodles, notes, and random shit that i did that year. That scrapbooking journal is my oldest project, im doing it since 2015. The rest are from the last few years.
About stickers/decorations i even do my own ones. Now i stick to print stuff, but as a teen i even used to drawn them o or even use cuts from magazines kek. Also i did my own washi tape from a while. Is not that im a poorfag, i just liked to diy everything. I would still DIY all my decorations/journals if it wasnt for college. Nowdays i just ocasionally buy some washi and pre-made stickers, and print a bunch of stuff when i have time.
No. 1107089
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Gel and rollerball pens are so grossly overhyped online. Why waste your life on pens that smudge and have all of your notes melted because it once rained outside the window where your journal was sitting in a desk? The worst part is when people insist on gel pens but don’t even use needle tip sizes.
Ballpoint all the way, I have picrel for fun color coding. The only gel pens I use are super bright and milky or glittery gel pens.
What oft shilled products do you think are overhyped? What unrecognized journalling supplies do you love?
No. 1107096
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>>1107089agree so hard. gelpens are seriously not all that. i think washitape cutters are the most ridiculous things that i always see in hauls, maybe not overhyped though.
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>>1107089i absolutely agree. i'm a lefty and the ink always smudges for me, so my only choice are ballpoint pens or pencils. also agree with
>>1107096 isn't the selling point of washi tape that it can be ripped without any scissors? then again, one of my favorite supplies is those collapsible japanese scissors like picrel. i love how little space they take up.
as for overhyped stuff, i don't get stamps and wax seals and stuff like that. i guess it's useful for pretty letters for penpals, but i'd be annoyed if the pages in my diary became bumpy because it makes writing difficult.
No. 1107112
I have journaled for most of my life and it was either in notebooks, "typical" diaries with a lock, and even word documents. What I use now and like having is a hardcover notebook without lines where I write/draw whatever the fuck I want in it depending on how I feel. I mostly write pages and pages of analysing thoughts that bother me or my emotions. I initially wanted to take the ~aesthetic~ journal route but it is so high effort while all I want to do is dump my emotions. I just write with a pencil and idgaf about colored pens, washi tapes, stickers etc.
I know this is just how the internet shows stuff, but the way journaling is presented online is like some sort of art project that has to look presentable and pretty and well-maintained and honestly, for me, this is a big waste of time. The problem with making things pretty and consistent is that it "feels" like it has to have a continuity and if you divert from it, it's just "ugly" and you have to start over or something. When I realised that the journal is for ME and not for anyone else and stopped giving a fuck about how it would look, it became better for me. I just want a blank page to be honest with myself(ok not TOO much in case someone finds it kek)but it's good enough for me. Idc about my writing looking ugly because, well, IT IS and it's not like my emotions are "pretty" most of the time anyway.
No. 1232456
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Just got these uni emott sign pens. The colors are really cute and they write so well!
No. 1232470
I’ve been wanting to get into journaling again, like some other users mentioned I ended up feeling pressured to “make it pretty”. My depression makes it difficult to be consistent in projects and I just end up feeling overwhelmed by how I want it to look and “have the ~aesthetic” and I end up giving up and just stopping after a few entries. It would be nice to pick it back up again, just for me, and not pressure myself to have that perfect Instagram aesthetic.
>>1232456Oh these are cute!!
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>>1232728> my journal consists only of rows after rows of black text and that's an interesting aesthetic on its own to me.Zoomers, I swear… bet you think brushing your teeth in the morning is an aesthetic too, huh?
No. 1233603
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Is there any digital app (preferrably for PC) for journaling? I know people keep buying iPads but I wonder how reliable and -worth it- it is in the long run (I feel like I am surrounded by people with them which disturbs me, its nothing but aesthetic nowadays). I am just looking for a digital journal that would let me customize or at least draw stuff on. Even if I would get an iPad I would mainly use it for my artworks or studies.
No. 1233818
>>1014568This post made me laugh. So true.
Loving this thread, just got into journaling and I feel my pages are a bit plain, so I think I'll decorate them all cute since I have a bunch of leftover stickers from my consoomer days. (divorced myself from buying so many cute things I definitely don't need but I'll cherish what
I have)
No. 1360846
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i love journaling but i hate the way my entries suck because my hand immediately cramps and i have to take a break after like every sentence. i finally decided to give fountain pens a try again and bought picrel. i love the sleek design and i think my mom had a similar one when she was a student? wish me luck, nonnas, i'm left handed and it'll probably be disastrous. i never managed to not smear my ink, even when i tilted my notepad in the weirdest angles.
No. 1361211
>>1360846No one understands our lefty struggles,
nonnie. Are you an under- or over-writer? I love fountain pens but I'm an under-writer so I don't smudge as much.
No. 1370737
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I always write in 1 euro notebooks and whatever ballpoint pen is laying around, I wanna treat myself to a nice journal, pen and some ink for a change. Any recommendations for pens and ink that are good for writing? I'd prefer to get a pen that uses bottled ink over ink cartridges because having to buy fitting cartridges seems annoying?
No. 1370748
>>1370737Pen: TWSBI Eco/Eco-T
Notebook: Rhodia or Leuchturm, Moleskine is a scam
Most cheap fountain pens take cartridges/converters, but the TWSBI Eco series is piston-filled and retails for about $30 something in burger money. Plus, they're demonstrator pens, so you can see how much ink is left. I like Noodler's, but basically any good fountain pen ink that people rave about will do. Be aware that you will need to write on thicker paper if ink bleeding bothers you - something like 120g/m^2 or more.
No. 1370749
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>>1370737I'm not particularly partial to any specific notebook brand (used a Clairefontaine for my last journal, currently using a Leuchtturm1917 one right now, used random ones I bought from artist alleys before this), but I do switch between Muji pens and my kaweco fountain pen. I have a lot of Jacques Herbin inks, some ink bottles (their anniversary inks) and some in cartridges (normal colors, and they fit my kaweco). I also have a kakimori rollerball which I will put my fountain pen inks into for when I feel like using a more traditional pen but want to use one of my fun colors. I'm not so well versed in inks/pens to tell a difference in quality, but I love using all my pens kek.
My only gripe is (and I found out this was an issue others have) some of my kaweco nibs just fucking suck. They feel scratchy. When they're good, they're
good. Smooth as fucking butter. But when they suck? Ugh, awful. There's really no telling whether you've got a good nib or not until you write with them. Not sure if other brands have this issue. I want to buy a TWSBI and a Sailor pen, but I have a lot of pens already so it feels too indulgent to own so many kek.
No. 1370955
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>>1370748>>1370749Thanks for your detailed posts, very useful! I looked up the TWSBI and saw it has different nib sizes. What do you recommend? The fine or extra fine look nice to me.
No. 1370967
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>>1370955Also I forgot to mention! I also have some samples of sailor manyo inks, and I love them and recommend them. If you're like me and just love using lots of different colors to write with, I'd recommend only buying ink samples. Goulet Pens sells 2ml samples and you can get quite a lot out of a single sample. My other favorite store is Yoseka Stationery, and you can pick to either get 3ml or 5ml from them. Even though I have a couple of bottles of inks, I do kind of regret buying them because I literally don't think I could use them all up in my life time kek. I only get samples now.
High recommend
against Ferris Wheel Press inks. I almost bought them because the bottle/packaging is nice, but I've heard very mediocre things about their inks.
No. 1429810
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I'm going back to journaling. In February I bought a nice looking notebook and wrote a few pages, then had no time to write more, and when I had more time to do it again I just put it aside for next time. I just started writing a new entry to vent about a lot of shit and plan things ahead for the next year. I even bought a few stickers and a washi tape months ago and yet didn't use them yet but I'll do it soon I think. How do I stay motivated to keep writing on a regular basis instead of writing super long texts once a semester? Because it's not like I'm gonna keep whining on social media all the time given how they're declining more and more, and I want to be able to go into details whenever I want.
No. 1429826
>>1429810What helped me ease my way into it was either making the journal very accessible (out of sight, out of mind), or making it really easy to journal a ton at once. I had a very small journal the size of my palm that I'd stick in my pocket/bag. I also use a voice recording/transcription app when I just want to vent and dont want to write/type it all.
I've also fallen off the journaling wagon but I'm starting again (fingers crossed), and definitely hopefully will break my journaling streak less in 2023!
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>>1431975Love your idea of taping the tracker to a wall! I don't think your system is too much.
I don't use an app, but consistently use:
1. an a6 dated journal to write a summary of the day… I hope that it helps keep me grounded a bit.
2. an undated one to write "precious" memories and events. things that I want to recall in the future. i like printing&pasting photos in there too.
3. vent throwaways. i just use whatever crap from my notebook hoard and do not ever read these again.
Also I'm a sucker for Hobonichi (pic rel is my cover) but I'm also looking into Kinbor since I don't think I need fancy Tomoe River Paper for EVERYTHING.
No. 1432053
>>475318>What made you start?I had a journal in childhood that lasted a few years, I came back to journaling in high school because I thought it’s a good way to preserve some memories. I also liked the idea of writing more and decorating the pages, as it’s a different thing than writing a blog.
>What kind of notebook do you write in?Just some bigger notebooks I find in shops near me.
>Where do you get your journals?Usually in one of the shops in my country that offers various stuff, ranging from books to stationery, games and gadgets.
>How often do you write and do you have a preference with what you write with (favorite pens)?It depends on the period, sometimes I write very often, sometimes I make longer pauses if I don’t have time to write. I don’t usually write everyday but there were times when I could do it more frequently. I write my notes with black pen, occasionally I write some words with colorful gel pens (such as quotes, titles of books and movies, something that should stand out in a particular entry).
>Do you decorate your journals? If so, with what and how?Yes, I use stickers and washi tapes. I also make drawings inside sometimes. My diaries are also filled with various magazines clippings. These clippings are about media I like or some events related to the entries. Sometimes I also look in various magazines or advertisements for “aesthetic” pictures. A few times I made themed collages from these.
>Any favorite stores/companies to get all your journals and journaling goodies from?Most of my journals are from Paperblanks. As for the writing stuff, I don’t have a favorite company, it depends on what kind of pens and other goods I like.
No. 1441018
>>1438314Maybe you can focus on writing more frequently when you have periods of more free time? Don’t force yourself to write when you don’t feel like it or don’t have best atmosphere for you.
Maybe you can make shorter notes and reflect more on these activities in your longer entries. Or you can have a separate space for short notes, to not forget something, and then make a proper entry based on it in your journal when you’ll have time and energy.
Personally I’m not writing everyday but I enjoy making more meaningful entries in good atmosphere too.
Maybe you can set yourself some basic things to write on, as a small summary if you really need to write frequently. Otherwise, you can just relax and write more when you are able to do so.
No. 1447642
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I'm happy I found this thread! Had to delete + repost because I forgot to greentext the last question.
>What made you start?
I needed a place to vent my feelings and also write poetry in, so I got really into it in August. Having a shitty crush also kinda exacerbated my obsession as well. It's now my little comfort hobby that I love the most.
>What kind of notebook do you write in?
A limited edition Moleskine with a lucky cat on it. I really like how this journal has held up over the past few months, aside from cosmetic damage, so I'm probably going to stick with the Moleskine brand.
>Where do you get your journals?
I got mine for $12.99 at TJ Maxx, which is a pretty good deal.
>How often do you write and do you have a preference with what you write with (favorite pens)?
I write every single day. Poetry, lyrics that inspire me, summaries of how my day went, some deep thoughts I needed to get out… I'm also a zoology/entomology major, so I have some random insect-related stuff written down, like field notes, pinning tips, facts on certain species I come across, etc etc etc… I use just regular ballpoint pens, but my true obsession is with highlighters. I LOVE the Zebra Kirarich glitter highlighters, my only gripe is that they have to dry for a minute or two or else they smudge. Stabilo Boss highlighters are nice to grip and they don't bleed through. I recently caved in and bought 20 of the Zebra Mildliners and I love them so far. They make journaling so much colorful. I swear most of my leisure spending money goes towards pens and highlighters.
>Do you decorate your journals? If so, with what and how?
My journal is white and super dirty, so I put stickers and decals over it to personalize it and distract from the scuffs and marks. Never get a white colored journal nonas. I have this gigantic "Don't panic!" sticker on the front, which is fitting because my journal is like my personal Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Mega autistic, I know.
>Any favorite stores/companies to get all your journals and journaling goodies from?
Michaels and Staples for pens and highlighters. Hobby Lobby is amazing for tiny stickers to decorate with. I might start ordering more stuff from Amazon. This thread is a good place for me to find more stuff to eventually purchase.
No. 1448287
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>>1432171Also nta but it's no different than opting for a $1 knife vs a $100 specialty knife, or a ball point pen vs a fountain pen. You don't
need the more expensive version and it won't really do anything for you, but for people there's a definite difference in quality and something people are willing to pay for.
All hobonichis have tomoe river paper iirc, which just feels soooo smooth to write on. It's especially great if you like to use fountain pens- you never have to worry about the ink feathering or bleeding to the other side! The paper is very thin, so you can see the writing through the pages, but it's never bled through for me.
Paper aside, the bulk of the cost of hobonichis comes from their covers. You can pay upwards of well over $100 for a leather cover because… well, it's leather. There are cheaper ones too. You can just buy the planner books every year and swap them out using the same cover if you'd like, but I know some people who buy a new cover every year too. They also have big collaborations. This year it was One Piece, last year they had Animal Crossing and Inuyasha, and I think there's always some Mother pieces thrown in too. It's very much for a specific market.
I write in a leuchtturm journal but I have a hobonichi weeks to keep my life in order kek. I'm just used to it, and I like the format and size, plus I love using cute things so I always look forward every year to what kind of cute covers they'll have.
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Nonniiiies what stationery have you bought lately?? Debating on one of these
No. 1612619
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>What made you start?
This is really embarrassing, but diary of the wimpy kid made me start journalling and speaking more in general as a child, I started at 9. I have a diary for each year till I was 11. I dropped it because cringe but went back to writing on and off again when I was 16. I have 7 books in total from different parts of my life now.
>What kind of notebook do you write in?
I always prefer notebooks that are A6 to B5 size. When I was a kid I would use books with ring binders, when I got older I hated using them. Picrel is all the books I've used over the years. I had a complete notebook when I was 16 that I liked but wanted a campus one that I couldn't find in store at the time. Same with the graphilo notebooks I got in 2018 and 2019.
>Where do you get your journals?
My local daiso, primarily.
>How often do you write and do you have a preference with what you write with (favorite pens)?
My kid notebooks all use pencils or mechanical pencils except for the one when I was 11, that one used any random pens I could find lying around. I regret using pencils because they're a little faded right now. But from when I was a teen onwards, I ONLY use the same black pilot signo pen. Line thickness varies based on what's available in the store however.
>Do you decorate your journals? If so, with what and how?
Never, they're as plain as day, just black text handwriting on white. I've never been able to make pretty journals or notes…
>Any favorite stores/companies to get all your journals and journaling goodies from?
Daiso, because cheap Japanese notebooks are great.
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Fuck!! I lost one of my fave FPs recently (Pilot Prera) but luckily the yen is weak now so I just ordered a new one.
Fountain pens can be such a consoomerist rabbit easily (as evidenced from the fp subreddit) but I'm glad I purchased my grail pen early on so I don't feel the need to buy more lol
Any nonnies here have have/want s specific grail pen?
No. 1621317
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>>1621264I use Wise to create a digital CC which I use to order from Amazon Japan!
Any Sailor inks you like in particular? I only have Studio 970 but it's one of my favorites!
No. 1622791
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>>1621317Thanks! I've had a good dozen or so Sailor samples, but I definitely lean towards the paler and pastel colours. The #1 I really want is Manyo Ha-ha.
That said I can't figure out how to use amazon japan for the life of me. But I realized I have to pay customs when ordering from outside the EU so it probably won't be cheaper down the line anyway I think.
No. 1626056
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>>1622791That ink is absolutely stunning!!!
Amazon JP calculates customs beforehand and you pay them up front. Most items are cheaper ordering directly from there even accounting for shipping and customs… But it's always great if you want to support a more local biz instead of Amazon.
However!! I will most certainly be ordering picrel Midori Planner there at the end of the month. The illustrations on the inside are so cute. There's many other designs too, including a really adorable dog themed one.
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>>1622791Oh, I love that ink! It's so pretty but I dislike wide nibs so the range of colors barely shows in my writing. With my medium nibs and good paper it still looks very pale and barely legible. I still want to get nekoyanagi one day though
No. 1626698
>What made you start?I've been trying to get into scrapbooking and fell into journaling from there. I really wanted a place to make my feelings tangible, so my rants wouldn't just remain trapped in my head. End of last year, I was rearranging a bookshelf and found a little journal I bought years ago. This thread really helped me out too! I've been journaling regularly since the beginning of this year, and in the time it took me to fill one small A5 journal(3 months), I had quit my previous soul-sucking job I was at for 2+ years and started a new one! I'm going a little bit slower with my second one(Clairefontaine), but I'm doing a lot more to get my life moving forward.
>Where do you get your journals?Just the local bookstore. I love writing in the A5 size, though.
>How often do you write and do you have a preference with what you write with (favorite pens)?I was writing every other day, but now I've slowed down, my frequency changes, though, just depends on how much I want to rant. One rule I keep myself to is filling a full two-page spread for each entry, and if I go over, I have to write through the next full page spread. I use it to keep some consistency in my journal. Also, I just use whatever black ballpoint pen I have at the moment.
>Do you decorate your journals? If so, with what and how?Not really, I'm still just focusing on getting my feelings down without stressing over design. I have the supplies and want to get into, but I haven't yet. One bit I do to encourage me to draw more is to draw one rabbit per page (two rabbits per entry) because it's
year of the rabbit. I plan to do the same in 2024 but with dragons.>Any favorite stores/companies to get all your journals and journaling goodies from?I listened to you nonnas here and bought all my washi tape from aliexpress.
>>1621253I typed this out and then realized I misread your post. I don't RP as a character, but I give my journals silly names and refer to them when I'm writing like they're my unwilling therapist.
No. 1628240
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This is the peak pen for me (in black color)
Uni-ball is just SO SMOOTH and thick and visible, and doesn't break through the papers I use for uni or journaling
I tried pentel energel, but it's kind of grayish and the pen I have penetrates the page more with its tip and leaves traces on the back of the page.
Pilot G-tec C4 gets a honorable mention, the only issue is that the ink distribution isn't even.
No. 1628309
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>>1626056The mini planner fits in the Passport sized Midori Traveler's Notebook (I just tested it myself with my TN dupe).
But you don't really need to do that since the planner comes with its own cover and loop (picrel).
>>1628240Jetstream supremacy!! When I'm in Japan I always buy a ton to gift to friends and family kek
No. 1820711
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>>1819752It's very achievable and I've never had issues with scratchiness on regular papers. Specifically, even low end Japanese FP have fantastic quality control. I've heard awful stories on expensive FP's being scratchy out of the box. Personally I recc Platinum's Preppy or Meteor (China exclusive model on AliExpress) with a medium or broader nib, but even with an Preppy EF nib, with the right ink, it won't be scratchy on average paper at all. The nibs and parts on most low end Platinum models are interchangeable which is also fun!
Being scratchy is an issues of quality control, whereas the wetness is an aspect of the ink. I've had to mix inks that write too wet with drier ones…sorry for the fp sperg
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>>1820850Thank you for letting me indulge in FP fagging, nona!!
My ink collection is small but I'm partial to this ink from Faber Castel which only runs about $9:
https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2018/8/1/graf-von-faber-castell-turquoise-ink-cartridge-review , the color isn't my fave but the ink writes like a dream. My worst behaving inks are Diamine's 1864 Blue Black (too wet) and also their Celadon Cat (too dry). Also I avoid Noodler's inks because they are very aggressive and the owner hates the jews.
Please mind that Japanese pen nibs run much finer than Western pens (a JPN Medium = Western Fine nib). Also if you want to use inks out of the bottle, you'll either need an syringe needle or a converter. Platinum has propriety converters that fit on most of their models (I use mine interchangeably on a Preppy, Meteor or Plaisir). AND ALSO another low-end pen I love is Pilot Kakuno, and if you'd like to try a midrange one in the feature I also adore Pilot Prera, I think that might be favourite pen out of my whole collection. Bizarely, Pilot has absolutely terrible converters.
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I bought two journals for 2024, ones a normal 1-year and the other is a 3-year.
Decided I'll use the 1-year for inner thoughts/emotions/vent etc. and the 3-year for daily log of activities.
I really want to improve my memory this year, which I think has been affected horribly by instagram reels/tiktok. So I want to keep this habit going as best I can. I really like the 3-year ones layout. Binding is really nice too.
No. 1849823
>What made you start?
I realized I kinda have fuzzy memories of how I felt during some trying times of my life, and I wanted a better way of recording how I felt. So I started with just some random journal from the grocery store lol.
>What kind of notebook do you write in?
I used to use MD graph ones. But I didn't like how cream / off white it is.
Right now I really like Kokuyo's paper the best, so I just get their campus series notebooks and shove it in a knockoff hobonochi cover until it's full. I've been trying out random notebooks in that size to try and find even cheaper ones that still feel nice to write in.
>Where do you get your journals?
Jetpens or Goulet
>How often do you write and do you have a preference with what you write with (favorite pens)?
I try to do it every day, but if there's nothing to write. then there's nothing to write. and I'm not gonna force it.
I really like fountain pens, but I think they're like… my worst consooom hole, along with fountain pen ink. So now I have a rule where I can only buy a pen if one breaks / or gets lost. And I can only buy a new bottle of ink if I empty one. So since these rules like… two years ago, I haven't bought anything, lol. Not even journals…
I do, shamefully, own some super expensive pens and I'll just say there isn't much difference between the writing experience. I have one soft gold nibbed pen that's super comfortable to use, but you can buy used ones just the same for twenty bucks on ebay. Preppy two dollar pens are the best bang for buck pens out there.
I also have glass dip pens, gotten cheaply from ebay. With superfine sandpaper, they can be made insanely smooth. Glide across the page. So great.
>Do you decorate your journals? If so, with what and how?
No, I like them plain and understated.
>Any favorite stores/companies to get all your journals and journaling goodies from?
Ebay is my favorite place to find gold nibbed pens.
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Some male journo wrote this slog of an article about how JK Rowling is a bad person. cause get this, the characters in her crime novel series are depicted as gross, ugly sex-pest, which the author claims promotes further anti-LGBT rhetoric
>JK Rowling, Britain’s gloriously nasty novelist
>Her electric Robert Galbraith novels portray a Britain populated by paedophiles, domestic abusers, rapists and terrorists
>It isn’t long into The Silkworm – JK Rowling’s 2014 crime novel published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith – before the subject of Jacobean revenge tragedies arises. A witness tells Rowling’s detective, Cormoran Strike, about a murder suspect who also happens to be a well-known fiction author. The gore of those 17th-century plays – with their “their sadism and their lust for vengeance… rape and cannibalism, poisoned skeletons dressed up as women” – was his “obsession”.
>You could say the same about Rowling herself. Now that the dust has settled on the best-selling Harry Potter series – which themselves feature child abuse, murder and torture, all before they’ve graduated to the Young Adult section of the library – Rowling has transitioned from national treasure to liberal pariah, alienating her largely left-wing millennial fanbase with gender-critical politics. In tandem, the nastiness of her fiction – previously largely sublimated – has bubbled up to the surface like lava. Her most recent books, which grace window displays in Waterstones, might just make her Britain’s nastiest novelist.
>As Galbraith – who was described, on the original dust jackets, as ex-Royal Military Police – Rowling has been unleashed. Her talent for intricate world-building, so evident in Harry Potter, has merged with a tendency towards sickening violence and penetrating satire. On the dark streets of Rowling’s London, criminals and perverts lurk on every corner, disguising themselves as innocent or vulnerable. Her victims are doused in acid, asphyxiated, thrown from balconies, and – the final indignity – preyed upon by voyeuristic tabloid journalists. What’s worse is that they deserve it.
>Rowling’s career as a purveyor of vicious social derision began on the first page of the first Harry Potter book. Harry’s uncle, Mr Dursley, is described as “a big, beefy man with hardly any neck”, while Mrs Dursley has “nearly twice the usual amount of neck”. Both are snooty and mean: more concerned with the upkeep of their lawn than the well-being of their nephew. Harry was instantly recognisable as a protagonist in the mould of Great Expectations’ Pip or Jane Eyre: orphans, beset by those who ought to provide succour. But for adult readers, the Dursleys were clearly a piercing satire of Daily Mail-reading middle-class mediocrity, of suburban small-mindedness. The couple and their equally grotesque son Dudley (who also has “not much neck… on his thick, fat head”), are status-obsessed, grasping bigots, thank you very much.
>Sixteen years later, a mysterious crime novel by an unknown writer called Robert Galbraith appeared on the shelves of selected bookshops. The Cuckoo’s Calling was already a modest success when Rowling was unmasked as its author, following a leak to the Sunday Times. There was little astonishment that she had progressed from children’s fiction to mystery novels: the first four Potter novels are, essentially, whodunnits. What was more surprising was their unremitting grimness. Her detectives – the one-legged veteran, Cormoran Strike, and his younger female partner, Robin Ellacott – are submerged in the drug- and sex-fuelled world of the vapid super-rich. The target of Rowling’s satire had moved, alongside her social position, from middle England to Mayfair.
>Galbraith’s Britain – the series begins in 2010 and has so far made its way to the Brexit vote – is a world in which murder might be considered one of the more civilised activities. “[S]omething more,” wrote Thomas De Quincey, in his essay “On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts”, “goes to the composition of a fine murder than two blockheads to kill and be killed.” Rowling’s murderers might be unpleasant, stupid or cruel, but they are often overshadowed by the true degenerates of her novels. This is a landscape populated by paedophiles and domestic abusers, rapists and far-right terrorists: none of whom, I might add, actually commit the murders. The act of killing, in comparison, is almost incidentally reprehensible, merely slipped into the deck of depravity like a stray Joker.
>As Rowling became more successful as a children’s author, the Potter books became longer and more idiosyncratic, as though her editors feared any intervention might disrupt the flow of cash into their bank accounts. And while The Cuckoo’s Calling was a relatively modest 464 pages, and The Silkworm 454, her crime series’ three most recent instalments – Troubled Blood, The Ink Black Heart and The Running Grave – all clock in at almost, or just over, 1,000 pages. With seven books published in the series in the past decade, she is still lagging behind Agatha Christie’s famous rate of a book per year, but word for word she’s probably raced ahead of the Queen of Crime with the sheer size of her output.
>In fact, the Strike novels are electric – shocking and exciting in a way good crime fiction should be – precisely because Rowling eschews the clinical puzzle style of Christie or Conan Doyle. She prefers something labyrinthine, where the mystery is the thread that holds a multi-linear saga together. The professional and romantic partnership between Robin and Strike (one of the most exhaustingly slow-burning romances committed to literature) is the only relief from this tangled web of bad people doing bad things to other bad people. Robert Galbraith’s world is dizzyingly immersive. The novels – which read like the obsessive, compulsive fan fiction of the Wattpad generation – are an alternative universe, where your most base, most judgemental thoughts are rendered in black and white.
>Rowling’s darkest literary impulses run wild in the last two epics of the Strike series. The Ink Black Heart is a formally experimental work set among internet trolls and composed, in large part, of transcribed conversations between the moderators of a video game popular with self-described “edgelords”, online provocateurs who revel in bigotry and malice. Vast swathes of the novel (almost every other chapter) are written as dialogue-only conversations between anonymised accounts. The users exist within the real-world narrative too, but the plot only slowly unveils their true identities, a series of micro-mysteries within the novel’s broader structure. It is the genre fiction parallel to the embedded emails and chatspeak that has typified the output of literary authors, such as Sally Rooney, Ben Lerner, Elif Batuman and Jarett Kobek.
>As Galbraith, Rowling takes aim at all sections of the political spectrum. Much of The Ink Black Heart is centred around a performatively woke blog called “the Pen of Justice”, which has publicly accused the novel’s murder victim of racism and transphobia. Naturally, the anonymous author of this blog turns out to be a paedophile. “That’s how you like them, right?” asks Strike, confronting the man he’s just unmasked as both a social justice warrior and a rapist of underage girls. “Easier to manipulate if they’ve got fuck all self-esteem and no family to drag you into court.”
>The malice of Rowling’s novels springs not just from its ugly villains, but the narrative cruelty directed at so many of her less abhorrent, if still sinister, characters. Almost as little sympathy is spared for Kea Niven, a young woman who blogs about her chronic illnesses. “There was a shadow of a dare in her behaviour,” Strike thinks to himself when they meet, as the plausibility of her physical symptoms is consistently undermined. This is not the first time that Rowling has picked at the persistent accusation that millennials confect oppressions and traumas. The series’ third novel, Career of Evil, features a young, female character, Kelsey, who desperately wants to be an amputee. As she writes to Strike:
>“I will only be truly me and truly complete when my leg is gone. Nobody gets that it isn’t and never will be part of me. My need to be an amputee is very hard for my family to accept, they think it is all in my mind.”
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No. 1861378
>>1861376>The Running Grave, the seventh and most recent in the series, is more linear, less radical, but shot through with extra acidic bile. The novel, set within a cult based on the North Norfolk coast, is teeming with child murder, sexual abuse and paedophilia. The word “sodomise”, in its many tenses, is used 12 times; on eight occasions “c**t” is deployed against a character. But most graphic of all are the grubby clues unearthed over the course of the investigation: the mystery hangs on the existence of a set of eight Polaroids.>The first shows a “dark, naked, chubby girl”. The second shows a female character “being penetrated from behind”. In another Polaroid, an intellectually disabled character is photographed “being sodomised” (“Robin,” Rowling writes, “could almost see the grimace of pain on the moon face of the teenager”). Another shows “a dark girl being penetrated” by an older man, with “a deep graze on her left knee”. I could go on; Rowling does not spare the reader’s sensitivities. Her specificity is relentless.>But Rowling’s most grotesque caricature is not a child murderer, but a social climber. Bijou (“‘Her name’s Bijou?’ said Robin incredulously”) is a high-flying lawyer who sets her sights on the celebrity detective at a party. She is depicted as obsessionally interested in procreating with her married senior (“She took a used condom out of the bin,” Robin is informed, “while she was having an affair with that married QC, and inserted it inside herself”) and generally conducts herself like a parody of men’s rights activists’ fears about women. Perhaps the most scorn, however, is reserved for her breasts. “She’d looked better than she felt,” Strikes’ inner monologue observes after their one-night stand. “Her impressive breasts, as he’d discovered in the bedroom, were fake.”
>In her children’s fiction and her crime books, Rowling’s writing tends towards exaggerated moral binaries: in sharp contrast to the Bijous and the Culpeppers of the novels, Strike’s detective partner, Robin Ellacott combines the qualities Rowling uses to typify her goodies: an unshowy intelligence, selfless bravery, a regional accent/absence of inherited wealth, and an unprepossessing, yet arresting, beauty. In literary archetypes, she comes dangerously close to the pervasive trope of female infallibility. So, when Robin becomes the conduit for cruelty, it is even more striking. “He was,” Rowling writes, as Robin visits a prisoner at HMP Bedford in The Running Grave, “without exception, the most pathetic example of humanity Robin had ever laid eyes on.” She goes on: “Robin had the macabre thought that she was looking at a man whose proper setting was a coffin, an impression reinforced by the gust of rotten breath that reached her as he sat down.” It’s the sort of description Rowling usually reserves for the alt-right and tawdry tabloid hacks.>Rowling’s propensity for spite is exhilarating, particularly as being celebrated for sheer nastiness is a privilege so often reserved for male authors: the violence of Cormac McCarthy, the vulgarity of Martin Amis, the perversity of Michel Houellebecq. Though more generic, the Galbraith novels are no less morally transgressive, dispensing with the search for justice and fairness that characterises so much detective fiction.>Early in The Running Grave, Strike and Robin provide surveillance on two odd, unsettling brothers (one of whom has special needs) who are stalking a young actress. “Did I tell you one of them’s been done for stalking and the other one for flashing?” Strike tells his partner. “A good reminder to all of us that oddballs aren’t necessarily harmless.” It’s a message that Rowling emphasises at the novel’s denouement. In the epilogue, the client who hired Strike and Robin asks how the cult managed to get away with myriad abuses for so long: “‘Live and let live,’ isn’t it?” Strike replies. The moral of this thousand-page novel is one that runs counter to most of the modern inclusivity agenda: if people are weird, they might well be dangerous. At the very least, we should be suspicious of anyone strange or unusual. It seems Mr and Mrs Dursley, who “just didn’t hold with such nonsense”, were right all along.
>The Strike novels understandably take a far more cynical, bitter world-view than Rowling’s children’s fiction. As her work has shifted, a generation of Potter enthusiasts have been increasingly disillusioned by Rowling’s evolution from saint-like Labour Party-supporting children’s author to polemical political activist, seemingly obsessive about the tabloid media, Scottish nationalism and, most provocatively for her millennial readers, gender-critical feminism. It is a disillusionment that Rowling shares, but for all her books’ world-weary criticism of a political world polarised by social media, they show little self-awareness. In her novels, Rowling skewers the far right – meanwhile, she has liked a post from a far-right account on Twitter. She condemns vicious keyboard warriors and hysterical reactionaries in her books but engages in similar behaviour herself online. In another world, JK Rowling could be a character in a book by Robert Galbraith: brittle, insecure, cruel.>When she assumed the Galbraith pseudonym a decade ago, Rowling was putting on a mask. The mask of anonymity, the mask of detachment, the mask of adulthood. But on another level, she was taking off a mask – and showing herself in full, nasty glory for the first time.2/2
(wrong thread) No. 1861645
After never being able to keep a journal properly, I decided on the hobonichi weeks. So far I love it. It's small so it's not as daunting to fill up. I like how there are blank pages for each weeks, and more blank pages in the back. And I'm keeping track of small weekly stuff, my job search, health notes, keeping small little paper or thin mementos, whatever I feel like.
I got some washi tape, highlighters, pens, stickers, and small scrapbooking supplies for it too.
I like to draw and paint but haven't been keeping up with it as much anymore because of depression and stuff, so I can draw in it if I feel like it or draw on a separate piece of paper and paste it in.
No. 1861701
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>>1861691Planner sticker packs, I don’t really get why anyone would pay $$$ on a journal/planner with good paper and then immediately coat all of the pages in stickers.
No. 1861969
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>>1861701It is definitely weird when people cover the pages like this, stickers for every month/every day/activities. I like more minimal, like a few stickers in the corner or at the top of bottom of the page like picrel
No. 1863345
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any EU nonnas that could help me out? i wanna try out some cuter sticker sheets (something like in the picture, or colorful letters and numbers sorta stuff) but i'm clueless as to where i could find them. fuck ali, their quality is okay but i feel iffy about art theft
for a bit of an added challenge i don't live in central EU and don't really like to use amazon for most of this stuff. i would love to buy from smaller EU artists if you could recommend some
No. 1863363
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I miss Sandylion stickers…I can’t even find good photos of them online
No. 1863507
>>1863345>i don't live in central EUi dont really get what you mean by this lol but
misopaper deliver to all eu countries, plus norway and switzerland. they have loads of sticker sheets
if you're in russia a really nice brand is NO KIDS stickers, their designs are gorgeous
No. 1864353
>>1863507i meant northern europe. thank you, i'll check them out
>>1863543thank you, i'll check them out
No. 1870802
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I found the idea of a healing journal interesting. It'd be less about having to write about my daily mundane activities, and could be used to train myself into positive thinking. There's stickers I could use and prompts from online mental health blogs.
No. 1870806
>>1870480i have a daily planner/calendar that i jot down non-everyday events in. it helps keep me motivated to stay active and engaged in my daily life, especially after the pandemic melted my sense of time. or remember to do aweekly chore bc its been a while since i wrote it. i dont write anything huge for the most part - went grocery shopping, cooked [name of dish], listened to [new album] and dis/liked it, called [friend] about [subject], did laundry, [weather] was nice, etc
i also write down occasional points/ways of improvement like 'oh this chore took way longer than expected, next time do xyz differently'.
No. 1870964
>>1870802What would a healing journal look like? This sounds interesting to me, I could use it
Do you just analyze your current feelings in it?
No. 1872292
>>1870964Nta but I kept several journals as I was going through intensive trauma therapy and it was very helpful. I have a tendency to be obsessive so I didn't have a set system for it. I wrote on my computer in text files, on a public anon blog (that I deleted once I felt healed enough to move on from it), and in various notebooks.
A lot of the time I would vent, sometimes I tried out random prompts I found online, and wrote down my thoughts about therapy. I did do a lot of analyzing my feelings in it once I learned how to recognize how I was feeling too. On my anon blog I often wrote in a more structured, longform format about aspects of trauma recovery and the specific issues I was dealing with in a broader context. I know that there are a lot of YT videos on this topic and even some journals that come pre-filled with prompts to get you started, but for me, my goal was becoming more autonomous so I just did a giant combination of whatever looked interesting for myself. Hope that helps
nonnie!
No. 1894398
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I sort of got into journaling recently, my journal looks like picrel (my handwriting isn't as fancy though). I tried using some washi tape to give some color to the pages, but I don't like breaking my lines. I end up using very little at some small spots, but I still end up with huge blocks of non stop rambling. I'm trying to use it for venting and self reflection, I sneak in very silly and unimportant thoughts as well, so it doesn't seem so intimidating and serious. I've been looking for a more comfortable pen though, nothing fancy. My fineliner pens have been ok to write, but the way I hold my pen to write is really dumb and it gets uncomfortable after some time.
No. 1898887
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I found this in my bf's journal.
No. 1905012
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>>1898887Nonette this is the cutest thing
I'm really glad my friend linked me this thread. Did any UK nonnas feel sad when Paperchase went bust? I actually stole a bunch of stuff during their closing down sale (stickers, notebooks, washi tape), it was only gonna go to their shareholders anyway y'know? That place felt like my second home. After that even Clintons shut down their online store. And then after that I coincidentally found this site on a random listography:
https://choosingkeeping.com/Has anyone purchased from it before? It looks nice and high quality, but regarding their claims for fountain pen usage, I wondered how different the paper quality was compared to something like Clairefontaine, which I believe is what the Oxford Campus Refill Pads (90gsm) use. The shop seems to have a lot of interest in Japanese style paper (I have yet to properly understand what that is though).
So far my go-tos for the last several years have been g-tec-c4 pens and any A5 notebook that has 90-100gsm pages because that feels like the only type of paper that my pen nibs won't claw through when I'm ranting really hard Loooool.
I also prefer a narrowly ruled page because I can fit more on there, and if the pages aren't numbered, I'll write my own numbers so I can refer back to them like "I was backreading and my opinions on page 14 haven't changed, but on page 16 I think something completely different now, ever since my friend told me about blahblahblah." I like using my old diary entries as prompts.
I used to buy all my notebooks from Paperchase, and even some branded notebooks from Ryman (Moleskine, Leuchtturm1917) but I didn't think they were all that so I have them blank currently after starting one page, but this means I have a hoard. How many notebooks have you started but not finished lol? I have about 20.
No. 1905055
>>1905012i haven't bought a fountain pen from choosingkeeping before but I've bought many other stationery and it's all been very good quality. also their physical store is London is sooo lovely, I recommend visiting if you're ever in the area
by Japanese paper do you mean tomoe river paper? i think it is really worth the money, esp if you use fountain pens
No. 1905412
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>>1905379I'm also curious about this—is there really that big of a difference? I can't say I get feeling like I need to write with a fancy fountain pen in a journal where I'm the only one who'll see it. I guess a perk is that you can keep it forever and just buy new pots of ink but I feel like it'd be hard to buy one without testing it first which might lead to wasted money. For now I'm happy with the gel pens from Muji kek, no bleed through and they write really smoothly.
No. 1905424
>>1905379I'm a fountain pen noob, I bought a Platinum Plaisir as it felt like a decent enough starter pen, sturdy enough to use daily yet not too fancy where I'd be too scared to use it. There's definitely a bit of a learning curve, Idk it feels a bit slippery to write with since you don't need to use a lot of pressure, and you have to keep it at a certain angle. But I'm enjoying it so far. I'm scared of ending up in the ink rabbit/consoom hole since there's an endless amount of gorgeous inks, so I'm trying to just keep it basic for now once I'm still getting used to using one.
>>1905412I love the cap type Muji 0.38 gel pens A LOT (the knock type is trash) though I've seen a lot of hate for them lately. I personally prefer them to both Zebra Sarasa and Uni-ball one, just a great reliable every day workhorse pen.
No. 1905438
>>1905425AYRT and nope this isn't my pic unfortunately. I much prefer these types of notes too. It's tidy and pleasing to look at—I wish I could train myself to write like this but I can only keep it up for a paragraph before my hand starts to hurt kek.
>>1905424>zebra sarasaOh gosh I love these pens too, I make my work buy them since I write a lot during the day and steal the whole box when they show up kek
No. 1905445
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>>1905379>>1905412A fountain pen writes so much nicer than whatever random free ballpoint you've got laying around. Personally I don't think there's a massive difference between a gel pen and a fountain pen, but real fountain pen junkies will probably disagree with me lol. I love pentel energels but use them up quickly so being able to refill from a bottle is convenient.
No. 1906879
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Am I the only one who uses these fineliners? Not necessarily this brand, but the pen type. I think some of them can recharge the ink in them, they are usually cheap. I've never tried a fountain pen, but the prices don't seem to justify it for me.
>>1905341Absolutely, have I known about it, I would have started sooner. Something about doing it on a paper and not on a screen is cathartic as well.
No. 1907407
>>1906879I've tried using these but i prefer using a fountain pen with a very thin nib. Some brands like kaweco and pilot do interchangeable nibs so you don't have to buy a whole new pen every time. you won't get 0.3 mm but an EF nib is already very thin
>>1906171if you want affordable fountain pens pilot's plumix series is rly cheap. kaweco's sport models are pretty neat, especially if you like compact pens. diplomat is also good. lamy is reliable but they use own-brand cartridges rather than standard ones unfortunately.
(note that im in europe so maybe us prices are different idk)
No. 1914377
>>1912988this sounds really cozy nona, and does sound like a fun writing exercise. i hope you enjoy the trip and enjoy opening up a fresh new journal.
how do you typically decorate your journals? i like to doodle between entries and in pages i accidentally skipped. i should put random stickers but i never do
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>>1914361if you're storing them tip-up, try sideways or tip-down. if you're using them in really cold weather, that could be it, too. I've never had that problem with muji pens but I have with the sarasa clip, and I've heard muji uses their ink carts sometimes… you could try the Uni-ball Signo UM-151 too, it's pretty similar but ime the ink flows more easily and dries faster
No. 1920812
>>1920511A lot of my manifesto rants tend to revolve around the homophobia and misogyny I experience, it's something I've tried and failed to resolve in therapy. At this point in my life (I'm 33) I don't think it's worth doing any more digging. Not in a defeatist kinda way, but I just think that I need to move on with my life and accept that society is what it is. If I'm journaling about something else like my physical and mental health, my marriage, family and just general day-to-day stress then it does help me to get it out of my system. I just end up sounding like Dworkin on meth if I experience any bigotry that day and I fixate on whatever set me off.
>>1920589Yeah, I'm terrible for overanalysing. Maybe it's my autism, but I'm like a dog with a bone sometimes, I just will not drop it. Today I just did my motherhood journal as the whole point of that is capturing the most beautiful moments in my life, so I feel very positive after doing that. I think I'm gonna try meditating longer in place of my rambling journal for a week or so and see if I feel any different. If I do return to it then maybe I need to establish a list of topics to avoid, I know that's kinda antithetical to journaling, but it's for my own sanity. Thanks to both of you for your input, nonas!
No. 1923949
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how do you nonnies write in blank books? I tried once and it looked atrocious, my paragraphs and sentences kept slanting.
And also, does anyone have notebook recommendations? Preferably:
>8mm spaced rule
>not much text/quirks on each page
>cream/warm paper
>A5 size
>decent amount of pages
>little to no pen bleed
>no ring notebooks (glue binded is fine)
I've been looking around but any option I find never hits all of these. They always don't have enough pages or have terrible pen bleed. Picrel is what I've looked at so far and I'm nitpicky
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>>1923949how do you nonnies write in blank books?
I've kept diaries for about 10 years now and I've only bought unlined/blank books twice. I liked the idea of them because I used them more freely than just for words; I would clip art I found interesting and paste it into them, or draw in them, or write in strange ways, etc.. I think they're good if you want a diary that isn't so dependent on words alone. I found the freedom a bit too exhilarating though and didn't buy another one after I had filled the second.
>Notebook recommendationsI usually use moleskines for my diaries, but on special occasions I'll treat myself to nicer notebooks from Paperblanks
https://www.paperblanks.com/en/catalog/all-journals/ like picrel. On the website for these, you can choose a bunch of different covers and customize the notebook to your liking. The paper is quite nice too and doesn't bleed much, but I don't use a particularly runny pen.