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New Year, New Hobonichi: My 2024 Hobonichi Hon for Work and Personal Planning

13 January 2024

A photo of a hand holding the Hobonichi Hon 2024 planner. The planner is cream and features the Tomitaro Makino Yamazakura illustration on the cover.

Looking for one planner to handle both work and personal life? Here’s how I’m using the compact Hobonichi Hon to stay on top of all of my daily tasks this year.

How I Found the Best Fountain Pen for Note-Taking

6 January 202429 December 2023

A hand holding four fountain pens: A TWSBI Eco Fountain Pen Smoke with Rose Gold Trim, a Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen in Light Lavender, a Sailor Professional Gear Slim Shikiori Japanese Fairy Tale Fountain Pen in Dragon Palace and a Sailor Professional Gear Slim Manyo 2 Fountain Pen Rabbit Ear Iris

From the oversized TWSBI Eco to the perfect balance of the Sailor Manyo II, here are the pens from my journey to finding the perfect fountain pen for daily note-taking.