Planners I’ve Loved (and Hated) in 2021
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I can totally relate to this. The one planner I keep going back to this year is my hobonichi A6. Maybe I should just listen to myself and stick with that instead of buying other stuff to try. The struggle is real.
I hear ya! I try to stick with what I know I like..buuuuut everything looks great on KZhead and I think it's gonna work this time... Oh yeah struggle is definitely real. LoL 🌷
Yes! We need tunnel vision to keep us from straying!
I am so glad that you are talking about this. Planning is not about acquiring. You can do what you need to with a pad and pencil. The rest is what we choose to acquire because it makes us feel good, but sometimes that feeling doesn't last. Again, thank you for doing a video about your very personal, truthful feelings.
Now if I could just follow my own advice. 😅 Shiny.
I feel every sentiment from the first few minutes of your video. Last year I purged over 200 planner covers. I still have 70 or 75 and I’m going to get that down to maybe 15-20 and be done. I think this past 17 months have been so incredibly challenging on everyone. We are all living in survival mode. Glad to see your video and hear your ideas.
Yes, survival mode exactly. I need to stick with this. One brown, one black cover for whatever I’m in. It’s a struggle after getting caught up in all of the consumerism of it all, but what did I end up with? It’s just not worth it. I hope you get your collection down to where you want it.
Reading this makes me think about how when I discovered Chic sparrow this year in April, I went through buying so many journals and just selling them and buying more and more and only now I feel completely satisfied and feel as if I am completely done with buying anymore of them. It’s so enabling being part of the journaling community, how people support and encourage buying so many journals to the point where so many just sit and never be used, to the point where it is just overwhelming and so unrealistic. And to each their own, people can do that, but I just wish that I wasn’t pulled into it. I currently have some journals for sale, trying to keep my collection as minimal as possible, going through what truly works for me and understanding exactly how many journals I *need* instead of *want* and it is working really well for me. Journal peace for me is not buying more than I need and staying true to that 🍃
@@wombofthevoid me too! They couldn't possibly use as many as they buy on CS! I guess they enjoy making her plenty of $$$!
I am about a year and a half into pens, inks and journals. I see so much content and money wasted on trying to find the "perfect" setup. Frankly, I currently don't understand such nitpicking to the toon of hundreds of dollars and inviting so much stress into my already stressful life. I thought the idea of keeping life on track was to relieve the chaos. Thank you for showing the myriad of options. Now I need a Xanax! Much luck in finding bliss and keep sharing.
A pen/pencil and notebook/calendar of any variety could certainly do the trick.
For a lot of us planners are also hobbies! Not just organization. It brings me joy trying out new covers and systems, and I chose to let some of my expendable income go there. We all have different guilty pleasures. For some it may be home decor, shoes, purses, clothes - for me and many others it’s planners (or all of the above if you are fortunate enough 😂). Changing and finding the perfect planner system is a stress I don’t mind having. But to each their own! As long as your style is working for you and improving your life that’s all that matters. 💜
I also have lost money on hobbies. I decided to do a mindset makeover about it. I got real about what I really use: pocket size portable things. As the years have gone on I realized anything bigger than pocket size is going to stay home and rarely get use. I double plan in Google calendar, because others need to know my schedule and I appreciate getting notifications (time to leave, reminders, e.t.c). I use weekly inserts from Yellow Paper House, though I'll switch to dailies if I've got a lot on my plate. I hear you on the colors though... the first time I ordered green inserts. Like, what? Why? I journal in moleskine cahier pocket size and use the tear away pages in the back as throw away pages (like what would go on sticky notes, grocery lists). As far as losing money goes... I have started getting real with myself about how I'm choosing to spend. I have one cover from Chic Sparrow and that'll have to do until I reach some financial goals. I have also stopped buying for my fantasy self. My fantasy self loves sticker kits and pretty planning. My real self doesn't see the point in the time investment to decorate. My fantasy self also spent a small fortune on bujo markers and stamps. My real self said no thanks, I'd rather go to brunch with friends than spend time drawing out pretty layouts. The are some great videos he on KZhead for identifying triggers for our fantasy selves and how to stop/curb shopping. I am glad you arrived at something that works for you!
I might have to look into some of those videos! I’ve never heard that term.
Gosh. I absolutely HATE printing inserts. No matter how hard I try to get it “right” there is always an issue
Saaame
Me too!
Same😩
I agree 💯 %
Oh my gosh! Me too! No matter what I try.... 🌷
I relate to EVERYTHING you said Sam!! I recently saw something that said (loosely quoted) that the more we watch home improvement shows the more unhappy we are with our homes, if you are on social media too much you become unhappy with your life and if you watch too much news you become dissatisfied with the world. Sometimes we need to simplify things and get back to the basics❤️❤️ And I think it would be great if Hobonichi would use the same paper that is in the Stalogy notebooks! That would give me planner peace! Take care❤️
So true....breeds discontent. I love Stalogy, but pens bleed through. But I love the paper and even the smell of it- haha! I'm such a nerd!
@@solascripturamjc9681 I love the idea of tomoe river paper but hate to wait for ink to dry. I hear you about bleed…. I am always pen-testing and sad when I can’t use a particular pen because of bleed through, but tomoe river has a good amount of ghosting that I had to learn to live with too!
@@kloughman100 I've experienced that as well. I personally prefer Stalogy paper, because I love the light grid, thin paper, color, sound and smell (as mentioned before, Lol!) Maybe I should change my handle to PaperNerd, but it may be taken, 🤣
@@solascripturamjc9681 I could use the same name - or pen nerd! I have been a pen and planner nerd since I was a little girl (which I am happily finding is common❤️)
@@kloughman100 Yes! Me, too- Paper, pens, stickers, etc. Nice to find a fellow "nerd" friend. 💕
Thank you so much for this video. It helps me so much so know others deal with the anxiety of life and planner tries that work and don’t work. You make so much sense to me.
Thank you so much. It means a lot that other people are dealing with the same thing as me too!
I go through phases of collecting things in excess. Shoes, handbags, scarves, art supplies…. During 2020, I hunted and gathered puzzles… wooden jigsaws and traditional ones. And now planners just caught my attention as an unexplored Accessory. I want to enjoy using a planner to organize my 2 week vacation in September …. But I instantly find myself wanting to order more planners, different sizes, more paper, when I haven’t really used the first one I bought. I don’t know where this instinct for wanderlust or gathering multiples instead of enjoying what I have…. But this video hit home for me big time to check my “more more more” desire. I appreciate these sentiments.
Same same. I also collected a lot of puzzles during Covid, BTW. 😅😅😅
Love your handwriting soooo much! Gorgeous collection and love hearing your process! I literally talked out loud to myself to sort through my planner struggles, I think I have it down. Pocket, personal, and a coil bound for decorating!
I talk to myself too. I am glad you are finding your groove!
Great video, Sam! I agree with so much of what you say here. I have spent SO much money on planners this past year as I have been so picky - when all I really need to plan my particular life is a monthly calendar and Post-Its. That being said, I love seeing how you use your Weeks and so I hope that the Weeks will always be a part of your lineup :)
Thank you. My future with the Weeks is a bit cloudy at this point. 😅
Great video! I have my Moterm Luxe personal rings binder in mustard yellow, a little checkbook style 2 year planner with the plastic cover, a Mead Fat Little 200 page Notebook and my favorite blue Bic ball point pen and Sharpie fine point pen and I have planner peace! :) When there is stress, simplest is best.
I remember watching the setup of your a6 rings. Love that little planner! Beautiful cover. I also have a love/hate relationship with inserts. Love creating my own inserts. Hate printing and cutting.
Me too! The printing cutting reminds me how much I love a bound book.
I love the A6. I also love just pulling a completed planner out and knowing that I need to make it work. I will likely change my mind next month. 😂
Great video Sam. I always perk up when I see you have a new one ♥️
Thank you, that makes me smile!
First it’s nice to have you back, I’ve always enjoyed your videos and your point of view. Online communities have their strengths and weaknesses but it’s always helpful to re-ground yourself with what really matters- family. Losing a family member is difficult. It’s been ten years for my father, yes it’s gotten easier but we all still miss him although he was a believer and is in a better place. My narrow Pemberly Marigold is what I live in nearly always. The leather is beautiful and it’s aged well these past few years. I too wish CS would bring it back.
Yes, grounding ourselves in our reality. It’s been a tough few years for my family, and seeing all of the perfect lives through the lens of social media...it can make tragedy harder somehow. Pemberley, that is something that I would LOVE to make a comeback!!
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I can relate to everything you said!!!
Thank you so much. ❤️
I agree with wanting everything in one book. That is the only reason why I bullet journal in a blank dotted notebook. I journal and write to do's, future planning, and anything else all in the same book.
Sounds like you have a great system!
Hobonichi mega weeks is comforting to me for sure. I have been using the back pages for journaling for a few years now. I am like you as well. I fight and think other planners may bring me peace! Glad you are happy where you are currently. Be well and enjoy your summer! Cheers.
Thank you so much! I wish we didn’t get distracted with other things?
I love your videos, Sam. You articulately explain your unique view of the planner and stationery supplies you use. And it helps me think through my own views of my planners, journals, pens, etc. Plus, I'm now going to use the word "snibble" for the rest of my life. 😉
😂😂😂 hahaha! I’m such a dork!!
@@samplans 😁
I keep a box of my old planners around just so I don't by them again. I have bought a hobonichi cousin twice only to use it for a week. Now when I get the urge I get the old one out and I am reminded why it doesn't work for me. I also have stopped KZhead recommending channels to me that have the tendency to encourage me to spend money on planner things I do not need and will not use. All this planner stuff I have puchased is now just becoming a source of stress and not fun. Stress of the money and time I wasted on all of it and the stress of managing too much inventory. The stress of selling it. I love planning but I need it to be simple.
Such a wise plan😊
Absolutely! And I do have a few books lying around for that exact reason! And I do exactly what you said, I pull them out and try out a dummy week and realize it is still not for me. I feel much more at peace not using so much stuff. You have no idea how many times I have started a cart with pens or stickers lately and just closed the tab. I don’t use most of what I have. And guess what? I am still able to plan! Crazy, right?
I love your videos because many of my planner feelings are similar to yours.
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Love this video!! ❤
Thank you!
Check out the Moxie stencils. They make them for the size of the book, and you can get the month or weekly layout. Set it down, draw in pencil and then use the perm pen. I love Stalogy also!
Thank you!
Easy fix for the pen loop, just cut it off or as I did; I changed out to an elastic loop, just a little stitch removal and restitch. I used a 3x5 binder for 15 years in the military and a 5x8 while in college. I seem to like the smaller size planner and liked your malden. I tried the bullet journal, but found it to be time consuming.I just need simple planning. I'm interested in the malden enough to find one, thank you for you reviews
Yes, BUJO is time consuming for me. I just can’t. 😅
I adore VDS . I have the same A6 as you, plus the A6 parme and the personal size pearle. And…….I have two custom orders in the works. A croco A6 and a pink nappa personal wide. . So excited to get those. Great video😍
I would adore a Janet Brown. But I have like exactly zero patience for a custom order to take 3-4 months to get to me. 🥺
I love the idea of journaling in the weeks - at least your handwriting looks super nice in it. Might be something i should think about…
I’m so torn between the Mega and the Regular this year. I’ve discovered I’m not much of a journaler in the end. 😂
@@samplans I'm still shocked by this! But I guess it's good you figured it out and aren't forcing yourself to do it anymore.
Aargh!! Planner problems. Sam, I agree with you completely! Great video, thanks.
❤️ thank you.
I REALLY wanted to make the 18 month pocket Moleskine work. I had actually ordered one before discovering lots of people using it on Instagram. I followed a bunch of people and LOVE their cute little planners, but it did NOT work for me. It lasted three weeks and I sold it to a friend. I ALWAYS drift back to my standard size TN and I actually stress when I'm away from it! I need to stay true to myself and know what my happy place is!
Absolutely! Do what works for you! It’s an adorable planner though, and I got my husband one too. If he knows where it is…😂
Oh, my goodness. I echo your feelings throughout this video. I am very stressed about the monies that have been spent on planning - planners, stickers, inserts, clips, pens, etc. I have also stepped away from daily perusing IG because of FOMO and comparing myself to others. I stopped planning for about two months because of all the above. That's why I wanted a fresh start with a simple Hobonichi Weeks and only purchasing things that I know I will use and love. Destashing and gifting has already begun. I appreciate your transparency and being willing to share with all of us.
Sometimes stepping away from IG is best for all of us. Only seeing the “best” isn’t really good for our emotional well being. 🧡
I love this video so much! I'm interested to hear why discs are out for you permanently. I struggle a lot with planner unrest and I love the flexibility of discs but prefer a bound book.
I'm with you- love the idea of discs, but finally (after spending a lot of money) realized what it was I don't like: the discs pointing out. Hate it. It's bound books for me all the way. 🌷
I don’t like the way they look, and I don’t like the way the pages look after they have been taken on and off the discs a few times. I also worry about the pages staying.
I buy one notebook for the year and use it all year I do a very many simple bullet journal
That sounds lovely! See, no big investment and it works!
I really enjoyed this video, Sam. I can relate to quite a bit of what you said. I love my Weeks and have used it more consistently than any other planner. Lately though, it has felt like maybe it's more than what I need. I'm trying journaling in the notes pages like you are doing. I'm struggling a bit with that but maybe I just need to give it more time? We'll see. I may be making a list of pros and cons between the Weeks and maybe a bujo in an a6 Stalogy or a standard tn. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and struggles. :)
I think that you love the Weeks and you just need to let it win!
@@samplans Yes! The Weeks has won over and over for the past 4 years and I need to remember that. :D
You could use the cousin throughout several years for journaling, ie for 5 years or so. I was thinking about it for my outdated hobonichi
That’s a good plan!
Could you take your Malden to a cobbler and get them to remove the pen loop? Or replace it? Might be worth the expense just so you can continue to use it.
I’ve found ONE slim pen that fits!!
Omg! Thank you for posting this. This is the first time I could relate to a video about planning. This is seriously me every year. I have so many set ups and I have one on the way😂😂😂 "shopping while stress". My main goal is to get away from using stickers for planning and journal more.
Yes, sometimes simplicity is the answer. 🤓
I get your point about the waste of money spent! I have a draw full of Hobonichi items in A6 and Weeks - such a waste, also had to have covers from Gilio too! 🙈. I feel your pain x good luck with your decisions of keeping and discarding x
Well I did just get a Gillio for my Weeks…but after parting with other covers. It’s a keeper for sure.
I started 2021 in a standard size tn. That size has been my jam for several years...I lasted 3 days and have been in pocket tn size from then on. I had a week where I wanted to try a6, something I never have tried but the planner and cover are now in a box untried. I use a moleskine monthly book. The month lay out is 2 pages, lined pages in between months and also a section similar to hobonichi weeks where you can write something important for each day of year. I also have a field notes for notes and a lined moleskine for daily happenings and journaling. I like the chunky pocket tn look, but I know its not for everyone. Social media likes to talk me into other stuff but I know in my head and heart what works for me and I am trying to stick with that.
The pocket size is a great one! Social media can be a bad place for FOMO. 👀
I feel the exact same. This past year has been so...I'm going to use the term 'disheartening' when it has come to how much money I have poured into finding my planner peace. I have found a version of it with the hobonichi weeks but, like you, I'm not a fan of the paper. I don't like being limited to which pen I use and I'm not a fountain pen user. I've decided that, in 2022, I will use my weeks and only my weeks. We will not have a repeat of sending my paychecks to stickers and stationary lol
I rarely buy stickers/washi and the like these days. I hope the weeks plan works out for you!
Yes I love my Malden I have the A5 size,but those pen loops yuck! I just hang my pen from it with the clip part and it works as a work around. . I use my A5 with an A6 Stalogy in a Chic Sparrow A6 tn just as a daily/ notes on the go. Then I sit down and file away any important notes etc in my A5 that stays at home once a week.
I feel like Filofax should fix those darn things!
I understand not using a planner for one thing, like the pen loop. I stopped using a planner because I didn't like that the strap wasn't a snap but a slide. I really enjoyed this video!
Oh the slide would bother me too!!
I'm on my own planner journey. Currently I love the Moleskine weeks and their daily in a5 size. I loved using the Stalogy too and used loose leaf tomoe river paper to print my inserts so it didn't bulk up. Got the idea from Daksina. Currently not using one because I wanted to try others before I decide on my ride or dies.
Sounds like you have a good plan! 👍🏻
I have SO been there and had the exact same thoughts of wanting to ditch all my planners and use just a notebook.
But will we ever do it. That’s the question! 😅
I feel you for sure, but just to be fair I have only been in the online planner world for about a year, but have always been a planner girl even when I didn't know it! I personally struggle with finding a per made planner that works for me; so I'm in a place of having to make my own planner for a while now and it can be a pain sometimes, but it's what works for my brain. Hope you fine your Goldilocks planner someday!
I’m glad you were able to make your own!!
I am so confused as to what I should do for 2022. I currently have the cousin as my family journal/ memory keeper and the a6 techo as my planner but I am missing a weekly spread. Any ideas on what I should use as my main planner? I would do the cousin but then I would have two cousins and knowing me I will get bored with that. I suppose I could use the hobonichi weeks but will it fit everything?If I do get the weeks then I really don't need to buy the techo. ugh I am so confused. Help!
Have you tried Jibun?? It has a weekly spread for planning. 🤓
I feel your pain - but you made me chuckle, especially over the Hobonichi and the money we ALL waste! I hate wasting paper so have just re-dated some sets of old Filofax pages - I won't need to buy any til about 2024!! A little extreme maybe but I'm fine with it though some may not be my favourite layout 😏 😁 Love love love that Scout
Hey, if it works for you and you love it, save the money!
I wonder if a large Moleskine would work better for you if the pocket size is too small. It fits in a Wide Chic Sparrow. For journaling, I just use washi tape stripes as decoration. I rarely put pictures in. There are also off brand Weeks on AliExpress and the likes. I don’t know about the paper tho.
I purchased an off brand weeks and the paper is nice. I just can’t handle the idea of it being undated. 😕
I've considered cutting the pen loop off on some of my maldens then add my own. If your crimson malden fancies a trip to the UK I'm here for it 😘😂
It actually already went back to the first owner! She missed it!
Also that’s why I can’t love a travelers notebook setup. I don’t like the hump so I mostly get folios.
Folios are the best!
I despise printing inserts. It's such a chore. I want them to show up at my door, printed, cut, punched, colated and would really prefer it if they could insert themselves into my planner as well. :)
I agree, except I have zero patience and go into a panic if I can’t set things up when I want.
I also use the HoboWeeks as a journal! Don‘t show it on social media, though, because what I write in there is too personal. - Love watching your videos!
I certainly won’t share all of my entries, but I make sure that a few are safe to share.
Love VDS, are amazing. I love a Malden, never had problems with the pen loop myself the only downfall for me was the front pocket. TN's well I don't get the point of them myself. Ring girl all the way
I do prefer rings to a standard TN, but I do love a bound book in a folio.
If the Moleskine planner didn't have the weekend days together I think I could go for it, probably in the larger size. But I just can't. I also like a two-page monthly calendar so I have room to actually write in it. I love the Weeks, too, because it does have those things, plus all the notes pages in back, and I've gone back and forth with it and a Muji planner this year because I like the Muji's wider pages. Why won't someone make the perfect planner for ME? A Hobonichi Weeks layout in a B6 size would be just right.
Hobonichi Weeks in B6 would be my dream planner too!!
My husband has told me many times to make a planner. But then I would not be able to complain about the flaws of my current planner. I wish the Moleskine would shift things up just a bit and add space for the weekend to be apart. But it is such a fun little planner!
My newer planner, pen loops came loose, so cut them off. Extra layers made the elastic pen holder come apart. Went back to my older red compact Franklin Covey binder. Outside looks fine, inside the red vinyl is worn off in many places but some good duct tape (hopeful for gold or red, if not then silver) should cover that up. Older one has huge rings not available anymore. Had to fix one rivet with liquid metal epoxy (smells but working so far). Some inserts I make myself. Use planner for tracking mileage, as checkbook register, diary & scheduler. After 31yrs, last year I bought some small pretty floral stickers. Had stopped using older one so other board members wouldn't see the worn out inside. Covid - all board meetings cancelled.
You sound like my husband! He will use something until it has no use left in it! Sounds well-loved!
Regularly….. is that the word you were looking for? I appreciate your transparency. Keep it up.
Yesss. Thanks!
this video was everything. epic. I haven't watched one of your vids in a while. you were sassy today. AND I LIKED IT! That said, all I heard was you being SUUPS clear on what you do and do not like. fun vid!
If you think my video was sassy you should hear me at work. 😂💁🏻♀️
AliExpress makes a Hobonichi Weeks with regular white paper. Same layout as the Weeks, for only about 7 or 8 dollars.
The Papiest brand is the one from AliExpress. The paper is whiter and thicker! They do date-free ones with lovely colours for each year too.
I picked up something like that from Amazon I think. Of course it isn’t dated so I trade one annoyance for another.
@@samplans I have such a love hate with non dated too. Going from bullet journaling it'd be nice to just have it done for me so that I can get on with actually using it!
I love the tabac leather but the personal size was way too big for me as I typically like Filofax compact personal rings. If I could get a ready made tabac but compact and slim I’d love it. I don’t wish to pay a ton of extra money to get that through customization as that doesn’t make sense to me to do that. I ended up selling mine.
Yeah. I’d never pay for the customization either. I wish Janet Leather was ready made. I’ll never have the patience to wait for a custom order.
If you like your Malden and the only issue is the pen loop that is easily sorted. Very gently rub a little soap bubbles or liquid hand soap inside your pen loop. Start with a slimmer pen (personally I prefer slimmer pens) and gently push the pen inside the loop moving several times. The leather becomes much more maluable with the soap. Then move up to a thicker pen. And gently do the same so that you stretch the lather. Be mindful of the stitching but doing this, I have never had an issue and all my Malden pen loops are great!!! Obviously if it's a very thick pen you wish to use then no! But for most standard pens this definitely works! Give it try! Hope it helps X :)
I have tried that with this one before. I may try again. Until then, I finally found another gel pen that I like that fits! 😅
Take a look at the videos by Carie Harling. She changes often as well but has a single system that works.
I’ve seen many of her videos. ☺️
Sam, I can’t find Planning Small as a channel on KZhead. Can you link Mandys channel? I keep just finding planning small weddings! Xx
I think she only does IG videos!
@@samplans found her IG xx
No no don’t sell your Malden. It’s your first love! Mine too. I really want to love the hobo cousin, but I love rings more. I’m struggling with finding the right binder. I use Franklin Covey pages Really considering an A5 Malden, but would have to re-hole punch all my pages.
I finally found another pen that fits. So it is safe for the time being. 😉
The stalogy has a half year model now, it’s thinner that the version you have in the video. Same size options I think but 192 pages instead of 368. I think some shops carry the b6 half year notebooks like jet pens or Tokyo pen shop. Just to add to your options of stalogy paper....
Yes they’ve had half year in the A5 and A6 for quite a while but for about a year now they’ve the B6 half year which is awesome 👏🏼 I love Stalogy and love the half year. It’s my jam and perfect.
@@JustScribble I love my B6 365, but definitely understand that it’s a bit big to tote around on the go. But unlike sam, I don’t really need my planner with me while I’m out, so I have a separate shopping list notebook for my purse. I hope they keep coming out with more options. I love the paper so much!
I never seem to find a half year easily. And then I talk myself out of it. One day I will snag one. Boy do I love that paper!
@@samplans they are harder to come bye. I just stick with the 365 because I can order it from Amazon. I haven’t bothered to try creating an amazon japan account or order from any independent shops. Too much haste especially living in canada.
I have used a Hobonichi weeks for 3 years now. I have it in a TN cover and I added a standard size travelers insert for notes. I use it as a wallet and live my life. I really don't understand the horrible waste of money and time stressing over something as simple as a planner. From the videos I've watched it borders on a mental illness. People are spending hundreds of dollars on covers and planners and pens and washi tape and then don't plan anything. I actually plan in my planner, no decorations or colors. I don't love it or hate it, it's just a planner.
I’m not sure that I agree about the mental illness part. It’s a hobby. Some people collect stamps or shoes or clothes. Some people try different planners. I’m glad the Weeks is working so well for you.
Have you seen the KZhead videos where they stretch the pen loops? 💖🌞🌵😷
Yes. I have tried and failed.
"A snipul (snip-pull)" lmao I wish Chic Sparrow was still making Pemberly's too!!! I got a sample of Honey and I love how flexible it is and that it doesn't scuff or get scratched. When I decided to get one I seen they are all gone and only the blue on was left and I also wanted a Misty Mountain but those were all gone too....i need to make a faster decision when buying Chic Sparrows lol. I have such a hard time, making a decision. I hate it. 😫😤
Oh I wish Honey Pemberley would return! It is a forever favorite!
LOLOL. You're so funny. Are you under the influence of something?? ( I know you don't indulge ). And I could have named every past planner you've used! I love the little Moleskine baby planner too...but, it's just to small.I have used almost the same planners this year! $$$$, just out the DOOR!!!!! Good video Sam. P.S. Plus....the Weeks just suits you!
Ha! No, definitely not under the influence! I think the Weeks is such a great planner. I am enjoying it.
Ready for a new video Sam. Please and thank you.
If I could get my days off in a row again they’d be more consistent!
Wouldn’t it be lovely if hobonichi chose stalogy paper as their replacement for tomoe River?!
I love the Stalogy, too- although some of my favorite fountain pen inks bleed. But I love it!
That would make me so happy!!!❤️❤️
Wait!!!! Hobonichi is going to stop using Tomeo River paper!!!!! What?!! I’m dying.
@@fendi5319 the company that produces the paper is stopping production in September because the machines that make it are old and in disrepair. It was originally created for catalogs and it’s not a big enough product for the company to warrant fixing the machines. Also covid has caused a rise in the prices of wood pulp bu 30-40%. Hobonichi will have to find a different paper.
Holy shit!!! I can’t believe I didn’t hear this! I LOVE this paper. It’s actually the first reason I loved Hobonichi. That crinkle. Idk, do other manufacturers make a similar paper? Wow! Thank you for responding. I’m surprised Hobonichi hasn’t purchased the paper company .)
I feel the same. I'd always wanted a Filofax brown like yours, didn't know about the tiny pen loop (wonder if a shoe,luggage repair store will be worth fix it?); I watched a youtuber removing the rings and putting elastic bands. I tried to journal until it annoyed me the obligation until I watched Chris Saenz that 1-3 sentences per day only and wow it's working for me. About HobonchiA5, maybe cutting pages into A6 size or find a binder store. Not to make you buy anythg but stalogy A6 is nice too. I wish I could do artistic inserts but whatever I do (mostly stickers🙄) at least it's mine&for me🧡 Many youtubers have tons of stationary that makes me buy by compulssion, not good and of course, many are sponsored so I've to be careful. Hey like we may need a Planner Counselor 🤣 to help us choosing depending on our life style😋 I like your realistic points of view and almost every subject you talked about in this video, may need its own video because there is so much to say. Thank you so much, you're very Special and Intelligent🙏🥰
Thank you so much! That is exactly why I have not taken on sponsors, I want people to know I am behind the companies I share. If I am asked to review something, I only will review things I have looked into buying myself anyway. I do have an A6 Stalogy here, and have been hanging onto it, just in case!
Suggestion: cut down a stalogy to a weeks size & print stuff on sticker paper for month & year pages. I doubt I'll ever be 100% happy in a planner/journal. (Unless I was stranded on an island alone.) 🤨😉
I'm with you! After I cut my Stalogy to traveler's notebook standard size, I started writing in it. I need to get the corners rounded though and it would be near perfect. 🌷
I really like that idea, although I can imagine being too fearful to actually act on it. I am always afraid of messing something up!
Hi Sam hope you're ok. Alli 🌸
I would say I am doing okay. I hope you are as well.
Ugh. I waste so much money too. Then once I start a book like Stalogy, 5-year Hobo, Cousin, Wonderland 222, etc, if it doesn’t work I can’t stand to repurpose it with those “failed” pages in the front so I have to chuck the entire thing in the recycle bin!
I relate!! 🌷
I would buy a partially used one. No need to waste!
I usually just end up putting my failures on the shelf. I am not good with repurposing either unfortunately.
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I just cut off the malden pen loop :))
That’s a smart idea. 😅 it’s worthless!
So happy to see a new video 👏 Oddly enough I find that my investment in covers has kept me much more consistent. Printing and cutting inserts always reminds me why rings can’t be my one and only. I’m with you about September, every year I tell myself no more Hobonichi planners then I buy it with all the hype 🤦🏻♀️ I love how you use your weeks, it looks perfect 👌 I agree about TRP only being able to take certain pens, it’s annoying. I’m currently in a Stalogy.
Stalogy is so wonderful! I will buy a Hobonichi this year, BUT only the Weeks! NO EXTRAS I DO NOT NEED. (Please don’t let me!)
Hi what did you mean about the vibe of the planner community? I am not sure what you experienced.
It’s perhaps how I view things as someone who struggles with anxiety. Maybe others didn’t notice a shift. But I see the community as a place to get away and it wasn’t that anymore for me.
Great video Sam, was very entertaining and was good to see another video from you! I’m sorry the community hasn’t been as Inviting as before, I can understand. I think this pandemic has brought out a lot of bad in people unfortunately. Hope you’re doing okay and you and yours are happy and healthy! ❤️💕🧿
I think it's brought out a lot more good in people.
@@carlatae48 well we will agree to disagree on that one.
It has been a roller coaster for sure. I feel like there has been some bad brought out in this for sure. People seem to have zero care or concern for others in a lot of ways. On the other hand, I saw my church family rally together to stay connected during the worst of the lockdowns. There is good and bad for sure, the bad is just a little louder sometimes.
@@samplans you’re so right Sam, I’ve seen both good and bad! I need to just focus on the good! Thanks for making me look at things a little differently and seeing the good even when it’s hard to! ❤️💕🧿
I always concerned about hobonichi papers. They seem very thin.
They are indeed thin. 😅
@@samplans 😔 disappointing
The thin paper is part of the appeal.
@@samplans its one of the reasons why I never buy them 😔
Wait WHAT- no more tomoe river paper?!??
It’s changing. I actually liked the sample I got!
@@samplans AHHH I'm nervous! lol
Hey Sam! If you ever plan to sell your hobonich cousin I’m willing to take it off your hands
I’m not using it for sure. 😅
@@samplans if you’re ok with it; I can DM you on Instagram
I’m sad to hear you’re so unhappy with the community that you would just quit but wish you well. For me its never about the community its just about the planner in front me.
It’s been a rough couple years.
@@samplans truly !!!! Brutal. Lol. ❤️❤️
Sorry you’ve had so much struggle but I’m glad you are able to process it and are finding your likes and dislikes and finding peace in that. I reuse old Hobonichi pages. I use them for scrap paper, to journal, for tip-ins, for doodles and drawings etc so that the pages I don’t use don’t go to waste. And you can sell minimally used Hobonichis too. I’ve sold and got most of my money back before. Maybe you can sell and get some money - better to lose a little than the whole amount right? I use lots of pens without issue on the TRP but I use blotter paper a lot so that helps. But the Stalogy pens are awesome on it if you haven’t tried them. As an option in the future. Yea - TRP is going away but not for the 2022 Hobonichi. They have the paper for those so they’ll still be TRP. They aren’t sure about 2023. Which is good news for TRP lovers.
I have never used a Stalogy pen. Are they ballpoint, gel, hybrid?