Here’s another fun eBay find: a vintage Marquette looseleaf notebook. I’m always quite excited to find vintage notebooks like this that are in excellent condition despite being at least 60 or 70 years old. This notebook is pocket size, measuring approximately 3 5/8 x 5 1/2″. The cover is faux leather and somewhat flexible. Aside … Continue reading Vintage Marquette Looseleaf Notebook
It’s been a while since I actively used a refillable Filofax-style looseleaf notebook, though I have plenty in my collection! Though my Filofax days are in the past, I still find this style of notebook very appealing, and was inspired to buy a couple of new ones after reading about Russell Stutler’s method of using … Continue reading Raymay DaVinci Notebook Review
Here’s another shoebox full of notebooks from my collection. This one has most of my Filofaxes and other refillable looseleaf notebooks. First, here’s the Filofaxes. I used 4 of these on a regular basis during the mid to late 1990s. (See Pocket Filofax, Early 1990s for details on the burgundy one.) These older ones all … Continue reading Shoebox Tour: Filofax and Other Looseleaf Notebooks
I found this clipping in one of my boxes of old notebooks, tucked between some pages from an old Filofax. I don’t think I ever actually went to Hunting World to look at one of these diaries in person, probably because I did draw the line somewhere in terms of cost! (Maybe also because the … Continue reading Hunting World New York Diary Advertisement
When I posted my first Hahnemühle sketchbooks review several years ago, the brand wasn’t that easy to find in the US, except for their artist papers. Fortunately, this has changed and Hahnemühle sketchbooks are now more widely available at Amazon, Blick and other retailers. The company contacted me to offer some samples of their various … Continue reading Hahnemühle Sketchbooks Review and Giveaway
When I first heard about the Endeavor Notebooks Kickstarter campaign last year, I was excited enough to take the plunge and pledge almost $50 as an early bird. I loved the aesthetics of the notebook, and the unusual method of attaching a refill notebook that could stand alone to a simple leather cover. So did … Continue reading Endeavor Notebook Review
Forbes recently published a round-up of notebooks suggested as Mother’s Day gifts, though these choices would work just as well for non-moms. A few of their recommendations were Moleskines that will be familiar to everyone, but I was intrigued by these brands I hadn’t heard of: BLU Notebooks Stimulate your creativity with the first blueprint … Continue reading Forbes Notebook Round-Up for Mothers Day
I found this week’s addict on Instagram (@arimako58), where this lovely stack of notebooks was shared: Mostly refillable binders and some chunky journals in covers… I also spy what I think is a Filofax refillable notebook, similar to this one. Source: Ari. (@arimako58) • Instagram photos and videos
I bought this adorable little notebook from JetPens. Although “etranger” is a French word, “di” is an Italian word, and Costa Rica is in Latin America, the company is Japanese. I guess it’s just that enjoyment of slightly absurd foreign phrases that you sometimes see on Japanese products, as there is also French text on … Continue reading Review: Etranger di Costa Rica Notebook
The Endeavor Notebook is an intriguing project on Kickstarter. I love the look of the simple leather cover, and the refills are very handsome on their own. The paper is said to be fountain pen friendly. The attachment system might not be the most quick and easy, but it seems like it would be sturdy, … Continue reading Endeavor Notebook on Kickstarter