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Interesting comparison. So far, I have only used the Hobo Weeks and a SI A5 planner. I noticed that this upcoming year has darker print and has the horizontal midpoint makings. She really seems to listen to the feedback and act on what she can if it makes fiscal sense. The other point of difference that favors SI is that the left hand pages in the weekly spreads are gridded as well. Having used a Hobo Weeks this year, I would be neater in that space with grids of some sort. I have used my Weeks as my go-to planner to carry with me and it serves me well. But for 2025, I am leaning to SI N2 for the extra space and feel. I have an N2 notebook from SI and adore the feel and look of the cover (it’s the caramel). It is so buttery soft. My A5 was onyx and had a scratchy feel to it. It sounds like you would like the upcoming changes to the planner.

The BPC Dusk ink just hit my wishlist

wow, what a great collection !!

I like the week on one page, think I’m going to try that 😊 thank you for the info 😊

Thank you! I’m inspired now to make a few changes myself. Your journal is very helpful! I was considering how to start one and what you are doing makes so much sense. With my kiddos, I don’t have that much time to write out scripture and prayers in a delicate way. So just blotting it down with what you have at hand helps. I’m in peri menopause, and considering HRT… It might help my body feel “normal” again I think… Are you on HRT?

You pink passport is gorgeous ❤. You might like the sterling ink monthly booklet then just an open booklet/notebook. I use mine similarly and thought that might work best

On function and fun... from a UI (User Interface standpoint) the win actually goes to the Hobonichi. The design is deliberately made to adhere to good design practice. Visually and mentally the spaces are well defined and it is very easy for the eye and less work for the brain to find things quickly. The Sterling might be great for a sticker fan who just needs real estate, but for getting things done the design choices are ultimately working against how we are designed.

Haha I was just thinking, “I wonder what Heather is using now?” And here you are!

Lovely pens!

The cover is stunning, the Amica is my favorite from Gillio! Beautiful dashboards that you made, goals! Can you share where you purchased the exercise log insert? Thanks so much for sharing. The Oura ring sounds interesting, I’ll have to read up on it. 😊

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I'm not a die hard anything fan. I wish I could be because it would make decisions much simpler. I actually love the quotes and the creamier paper in the Hobonichi weeks. I find it more restful on the eyes. I also like all the cover options for the Hobonichi weeks including the artist and business collaborations. It's nice to have so many options. I also love the lighter grid/type in the Sterling Ink and lack of calendars on every page as it's easier to use. I haven't had any issues with wear and tear for either my past Hobonichi weeks or my N2 Sterling Ink notebooks. I find they are both best with a clear or paper cover because I'm not careful at all with my planners, but that's ease of cleaning and not durability. I like the texture of the Sterling Ink clear covers better than the Hobonichi ones based on subzero winter use. I find the Sterling Ink is easier to get to stay flat, but with minimal effort they'll both get there so it's not a deciding factor. I like the softer cover of the Sterling Ink better as it's easier to write on on the go and I don't like the sneaker weeks covers at all, but the hard covers aren't a deal breaker. For prices and accessibility I find them both in the premium stationary category. Value wise they are similar once they get to me (I'm in Canada). And they both have great communities surrounding them. Overall I think they are both good planners and I'm glad they're both available in the market.

Sterling Ink wanted it to be a bit darker, but they didn't come as dark as she ordered them. The 2025 ones are darker.

They. Are. Too expensive

Cute pen - what is it?

I have the Hobo Cousin, and the 2025 release of Sterling Ink has won a new customer for an A5 and TBD to carry in my purse, but not the N2 because the horizontal week is a hard no for me, idk why, it just doesn’t work, for me personally, I know others feel the opposite, and others it doesn’t matter. I like the cleaner overall look. It doesn’t assault the eyes, and the print is not too faded for me (and it is darker now.) The dark grey/red for the weekend is a visual distraction for me, and the quote at the bottom is “a waste of real estate” imo, also it just creates more distracting visual clutter. I do love the moon phases in the Hobo, but as someone who loves astronomy, I have plenty of moon stickers. Also, the addition of the 40 plain grid pages in the back for the 2025 (I’m not so sure how many the weeks has…and really, just the blank side of each week is great in the Hobo. Also, the changing colors for each month…sometimes I like them, sometimes I don’t. I like the covers on the Weeks and the Hon version, and I like having more real estate for the ‘year index.’ There are some pluses and minuses, but overall the visual look and the extra blank 40 pages sold me.

Does Leonardo/salvatore make custom pens for anyone or is there a process that can be shared to get one made?

I totally get why you would want to change it. I would too. I actually don’t know why Esterbrook would release the one from the picture 🫣 Beautiful fountain pen!

Wonderful

Mark Bacas is a consummate nib master. I hope that I spelled his name correctly RS. Canada

When I bought my MagnaCarta 650 at DC, I inked it and made sure it wrote because I have read stories where there are problems. I was told only to use Sailor, Monteblanc, or Waterman in the Mag 650. I bought a Navahlar Vacations Quebec and it did not write out of the box so I took it back for them to tune. It then wrote with their ink but not waterman. I ended up having Gina Salerino tune it at my expense and it writes like I expected to out of the box (at my expense). Vendors that tuned after sale offered a lot more value to the buyer than those who just tossed a jowo nib on and sent you on your way. Edison Pens, Kanilea, Leonardo were examples of vendors who tuned to your satisfaction before ever leaving with the pen. I am sure there were others. It is disappointing to hear stories about Magna Carta, Navhalar, and Visconti nibs being defective out of the box. So disappointing.

I went to the Pen Show on Friday. It’s definitely not as crowded as a Saturday. Wow!!! You purchased some really beautiful pens. Love love the lavender pen holder!!! I’m waiting for the Nodal from Mayfair to be made. I love the shape of his pens, they’re different. Thank you for sharing your haul and especially thanks for the videos with the interviews of the pen makers. Everyone was super nice.

I understand what you meant in the video. I avoid crowded places, too. I am glad people were so warm and friendly; that definitely helped. The vendor was so sweet, giving him a good discount; the pen is gorgeous! Wow! All your pens are stunning! Love the colors!

Good for you. It’s your account, your channel, and your choice. Don’t compromise yourself, applaud yourself.

This was tempting me. I was wondering if you were gonna get this one.

Heather!! I feel so special for being mentioned by you!! Thank you, my friend 🙏❤ It was more than a pleasure to suggest talking to Bert at Bertram's Inkwell. And for the record, I don't think that wanting a beautiful pen whose body isn't all muddy looking is being picky. Especially when the brand offers 'sneak-peek' pictures & reels of the beautiful pens that are soon to be released. I am happy that you were able to get the Estie of your (Sweet) Dreams! {Buh-dum-tiiinngggg 🔔} 😉😂

Thanks for sharing! I had a blast!

Heart failure trying to order online 🤣🤣🤣

Swatch please.

Thank you so much for sharing your footage! Loved your features from different makers and shops.

how fun, thanks for sharing

Thanks a lot, I especially enjoyed the stories. 🙂

Great job!!!! Thanks for sharing.

Get the english version?

Thank you so much for sharing. I watched both of your videos. I know you did not ask for feedback, but I just wanted to mention that it is so refreshing to find a video that is so natural and organic as opposed to the plethora of 'cookie-cutter' videos out there. I am glad that you learned a lot but I hope that you don't change too much because you are exactly what we need

I bought both for 2024. I ended up selling the Journey planner. The only thing that I did not like the dates on the back pages.

I bought a pen from Jonathan Brooks at the show and I love it!

Thanks for sharing all these pen makers !! No one really interviews these marvelous makers much!! I am slowly going down that bespoke or custom made pen rabbit hole this year… hahaha

Jonathan🙌🏽💜💙🩵🙌🏽 Loving all these questions and artisans 🎉 You did an excellent job! Thank you 🙏🏽

This was fun!

Thanks for this video! Great to hear from the makers ☺️

That color change pen was very neat! He definitely found a good, unique idea!

Great questions, and I'm so glad you featured small makers! If I ever get to a Pen Show, I think they would be the booths I would seek out! I want my Pen Collection to have variety and pens that most people don't have!

When I heard your opening music I thought this was JG3 reviews. Good video.

This was my first pen show! I went and left so fast and now my memory is blurred 😂 Thanks for showcasing the makers, I will definitely check out their websites!

Great video. I loved the personal interview. Thoroughly impressed with motor city pen. That young man will probably go far. I’m still watching so I hope you interview DarillPens before it ends. He’s a cool guy and his sing for a pen concept is cool

Happy Friday friend 🎉 🧡 new subbie here just stopping by to show support 😊