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Welcome to my first roundup post! April has been full of planner experiments, highlighter discoveries, and a search for the perfect reading journal. But I’ve also spent a bit of time window shopping (and actual shopping) and reading some great stationery content online.
Here are a few things that caught my eye this month—some I’m considering adding to my cart, and others I just enjoyed reading with a cup of coffee and a sticky note in hand.
What I’m Eyeing This Month
1. Zebra Mildliners: Wirecutter Review
We all know Mildliners are cute, but this deep dive from Wirecutter explores why they’re a favorite for note-takers, planners, and studyblr folks alike. It’s a great read if you’re still deciding whether or not to add another pastel multipack to your collection.
2. Uni Jetstream Lite Touch Pen in Forest Blue
This pen has quietly become a favorite—I now have it in eight colors, and I’m still looking to add more. Smooth, satisfying, and the forest blue body is especially gorgeous.
3. Leuchtturm Learning Journal
I haven’t talked much about Leuchtturm notebooks on the blog yet, but I plan to. This Learning Journal is designed for study and skill development, and I love the idea of having a dedicated notebook just for that.
4. Moleskine Film and TV Journal
Part of their Passion Journal line, this one caught my eye while I was still searching for a reading journal. I didn’t end up loving the reading one—but this Film and TV edition? Very tempting. It might be the next addition to my media tracking lineup.
5. Le Portfolio by Paper Republic
A luxury leather portfolio that I found while researching travel journals. I am absolutely agog at the price, but it’s beautiful and sleek and now lives rent-free in my stationery daydreams.
Stationery Reads I Loved
The Cramped – On the Virtues of the Notebook
This quiet little blog is a gem for analog writing lovers. Thoughtful posts, slow living energy, and a genuine appreciation for the humble notebook. Highly recommend if you want to slow down your scroll and reconnect with your tools.
JetPens – Study Tips: How to Highlight Effectively
An excellent guide on using highlighters beyond the basic yellow. Great if you're experimenting with Mildliners, Beetle Tips, or anything pastel and double-sided.
Galen Leather – Jibun Techo: The Japanese Planner System
I’ve seen the Jibun Techo mentioned alongside Hobonichi planners, but this article made it clear it’s a whole different planning universe. I’m not exploring it just yet—but it’s definitely on my radar for the future.
So Long, April
I'm going to explore a few different things in May while sticking to the stationery theme. This month has been fun and I'm excited to see what next month brings.
Stay busy, and happy planning!
Here are a few things that caught my eye this month—some I’m considering adding to my cart, and others I just enjoyed reading with a cup of coffee and a sticky note in hand.
What I’m Eyeing This Month
1. Zebra Mildliners: Wirecutter Review
We all know Mildliners are cute, but this deep dive from Wirecutter explores why they’re a favorite for note-takers, planners, and studyblr folks alike. It’s a great read if you’re still deciding whether or not to add another pastel multipack to your collection.
2. Uni Jetstream Lite Touch Pen in Forest Blue
This pen has quietly become a favorite—I now have it in eight colors, and I’m still looking to add more. Smooth, satisfying, and the forest blue body is especially gorgeous.
3. Leuchtturm Learning Journal
I haven’t talked much about Leuchtturm notebooks on the blog yet, but I plan to. This Learning Journal is designed for study and skill development, and I love the idea of having a dedicated notebook just for that.
4. Moleskine Film and TV Journal
Part of their Passion Journal line, this one caught my eye while I was still searching for a reading journal. I didn’t end up loving the reading one—but this Film and TV edition? Very tempting. It might be the next addition to my media tracking lineup.
5. Le Portfolio by Paper Republic
A luxury leather portfolio that I found while researching travel journals. I am absolutely agog at the price, but it’s beautiful and sleek and now lives rent-free in my stationery daydreams.
Stationery Reads I Loved
The Cramped – On the Virtues of the Notebook
This quiet little blog is a gem for analog writing lovers. Thoughtful posts, slow living energy, and a genuine appreciation for the humble notebook. Highly recommend if you want to slow down your scroll and reconnect with your tools.
JetPens – Study Tips: How to Highlight Effectively
An excellent guide on using highlighters beyond the basic yellow. Great if you're experimenting with Mildliners, Beetle Tips, or anything pastel and double-sided.
Galen Leather – Jibun Techo: The Japanese Planner System
I’ve seen the Jibun Techo mentioned alongside Hobonichi planners, but this article made it clear it’s a whole different planning universe. I’m not exploring it just yet—but it’s definitely on my radar for the future.
So Long, April
I'm going to explore a few different things in May while sticking to the stationery theme. This month has been fun and I'm excited to see what next month brings.
Stay busy, and happy planning!
