The Unfinished Notebook

This week we get a little serious and talk about how mental health, and specifically depression, relate to stationery. Bear in mind we are not mental health professionals, just a couple of stationery enthusiasts that have complicated brains. Come join the conversation!

When is the point when you give up on a notebook? Do you stick it out and finish it? Is it ok to hop around in your notebooks? This week Sam and Jeremy talk about notebook fatigue and discuss some ways to deal with it. Come join the conversation!

This week we discuss going back over old journal entries to gain some insight on current thoughts. Come join the conversation!

We try to do an episode like this every few months. So buckle up, a lot of product links incoming!Michaels Recollections paper: https://www.michaels.com/product/85-x-11-cardstock-paper-by-recollections-50-sheets-10112997Hammermill cream paper:https://hammermill.com/products/opaque-colors-textMD paper A5 notebook:https://a.co/d/0dYaqz3LClairefontaine soft cover:https://a.co/d/091F7BvORhodia desk pad:https://a.co/d/046dzML3Levenger pen roll bomber jacket:https://www.levenger.com/products/bomber-jacket-pen-commander-caseCopper page dividers:https://www.atlasstationers.com/products/midori-index-clip-chiratto-silverPlatinum Preppy fountain pen:https://a.co/d/08kfrkGAJinhao 20:https://a.co/d/0eZVDWQkJinhao 82:https://a.co/d/03YYjuwvAsvine J16 titanium:https://a.co/d/05evvpIvColorverse Supernova:https://a.co/d/0j6b1Y08Platinum Carbon black:https://a.co/d/09AYgxnaWaterman serenity blue:https://a.co/d/08Z3hdlyKWZ Iron Gall Blue #1:https://vanness1938.com/products/kwz-iron-gall-blue-1Noodlers bay state blue:https://www.jetpens.com/Noodler-s-Baystate-Blue-Ink-3-oz-Bottle/pd/3323Waterman tender violet:https://www.jetpens.com/Waterman-Tender-Purple-Ink-50-ml-Bottle/pd/6255Rohrer and Klingner scabiosahttps://www.jetpens.com/Rohrer-Klingner-Eisen-Gallus-Tinte-Scabiosa-Iron-Gall-Nut-Ink-Scabiosa-Writing-Ink-50-ml-Bottle/pd/7428Twsbi diamond 580:https://www.jetpens.com/TWSBI-Diamond-580-Clear-Fountain-Pen-Extra-Fine/pd/14068Blackwing A6: https://blackwing602.com/products/small-blackwing-slate-notebook-greyLeuchtturm A5 Fox Red:https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/classic-notebooks-1.htmlField Notes:https://fieldnotesbrand.com/Fabriano pocket notebooks:https://a.co/d/0dDOJ1gNPen and Gear A5:https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pen-Gear-Simulated-Leather-Journal-Indigo-5-8-x-8-3-240-Dotted-Pages/5380149618Michaels A5 notebook:https://www.michaels.com/product/black-hardcover-lined-journal-by-artist's-loft-10532094Uniball One P .38:https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-One-P-Gel-Pen-0.38-mm-Mandarin-Orange-Body-Black-Ink/pd/36767Hongdian N22:https://a.co/d/08cp8AYvHongdian M2:https://a.co/d/0bUygLEbTwsbi Eco Navy blue and bronze:https://www.jetpens.com/TWSBI-ECO-Indigo-Blue-w-Bronze-Fountain-Pen-Fine-Limited-Edition/pd/39702Uniball Zento .05 gel pen, titanium:https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-ZENTO-Gel-Pen-Flow-Model-0.5-mm-Jade-Body-Black-Ink/pd/45348Pilot G2 metal body:https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-G2-Limited-Gel-Pen-0.7-mm-Matte-Black-Body-Black-Ink/pd/37915Bronze Parker Jotter:https://goldspot.com/products/parker-jotter-special-edition-rome-ballpoint-pen-in-bronzePentel Energel Teal:Pentel EnerGel ICE Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Turquoise Ink, 12 Pens/Pack (BL77TL-S3) https://www.staples.com/pentel-energel-ice-retractable-gel-pens-medium-point-0-7mm-turquoise-ink-12-pens-pack-bl77tl-s3/product_24626062Lochby bag:https://www.lochby.com/products/field-slingSwiss City bag slim:https://www.swissgear.com/products/city-pack-backpackLihit Labs pen case:https://a.co/d/01OZc1x3

This week is all about travelers notebooks! The sizes, the inserts, the accessories, oh my! Come join the conversation! Hongdian N2:https://a.co/d/0ioLpzy3Lamy Ballpoint replacement refill:https://a.co/d/0cD8zisWA6 Notebook 3 pack:https://a.co/d/00hMmXwsRegular size travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/0cjVsQAWPassport size travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/09YPWX0dPassport size that fits Field Notes:https://a.co/d/0gzcypuVMid size travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/0i0oil0Q

It’s been a busy holiday season! Sam and Jeremy catch up on school, current projects, and of course, stationery! Come join the conversation!Travelers Notebook:https://a.co/d/09cLVIXJAnchor Clips:https://a.co/d/075wcHEWHong Dian fountain pen:https://a.co/d/02PADFdB

We’re back after a semi long hiatus! Sorry for the wait, the holidays are usually crazy for one reason or another. This week we talk about giant pens, a couple of notebooks and a few stationery retailers. Come join the conversation!Studio Neat: https://www.studioneat.comAtlas Stationers:https://www.atlasstationers.comDromgooles: https://www.dromgooles.com/Paper and Pencil Chicago:https://paperandpencilchicago.comPen and Gear notebook:https://www.walmart.com/ip/5380149618?sid=e65b491e-5c9b-442f-b208-53f164d51ac1Moka Pot:https://a.co/d/jkG0wmoAffinity: https://www.affinity.studio/

This week there isn’t really a main topic. Mostly just some random stationery bits and what we’re using at the moment. As well as some book and ebook talk. Come join the conversation!

(Title sung to the tune of Careless Whispers) This week we’re talking about things that we wouldn’t buy again. It could be for a variety of reasons; the one we have is great, or it stinks, or it’s obsolete. Come join the conversation!

What happens when life gets too full? How do we keep up with our stationery hobby when there’s barely time to think? Let’s talk about taking a breath and slowing down, and some methods for time management. Come join the conversation!Lamy Ballpoint:https://vanness1938.com/products/lamy-logo-m-apricot-ballpoint