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In the beginning they were all active and had some kind of journal in them. Now I view them like jackets hahah wrapping around my journals/inserts depending on the mood ☺️ I’ve learned I like the system best as my project or collection journals. For example I have a journal for stationery stores I visit and when I meet my stationery friends. I have another one where I document coffee shops, and new beverages I order. Sometimes I keep finished inserts in the covers to keep them full and to flip through from time to time.

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me 😊 great suggestion!

I have only tried some samples but do not own any bottles. I hear the bottles are a little bit of a nightmare having a small base 😅 I do enjoy their inks tho! Peter Moss and Steeped Umber I have gone through 2 samples of each! Have you tried them?

Thank you for your comment! My mind is already exploding trying to think about not sharing 😆 but everyone’s got their own way of thinking and whether that leads them to do something about it. I have a friend like you that doesn’t share and she simply said it doesn’t come across her mind whether to share or not share.

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting 😌

I have heard this from everyone that has 3 or more! I have been telling my husband this too haha. For me, I would want to continue the close age gap (within 4 years) so if baby number 4 ever comes along it will be “soon”-ish. Kudos to you for 3 hehe!

@@journalwithjas unfortunately, I lost 2 after my 3, but my oldest and middle are 22 months apart, my middle and youngest are 33 months apart. So, I had a solid 6 years of being pregnant and/or nursing. My baby turned 25 yesterday, and I wouldn’t change one minute of any of it! You have my sincerest best wishes. One day you’ll miss it.

It’s a no brainer right? As soon as someone experiences those shops, they never stop 😂

Thank you Sam! We need to get together!

Thank you for being considerate! I am not shy so if you’re interested in more details you are free to ask. Everything I compared, including Plotter was less than the US market. I would say the U.S. market would be the next price point after Japans. Anything available to the EU market was even more expensive. However, I was surprised to find fountain pens to not be much cheaper than online retailers. For that reason I did not purchase a fountain pen. If you are interested in Plotter (and are okay with the silver ring mechanism) I definitely recommend purchasing in Japan! The Yen is still very low (and inflation in U.S. rising) so there is a huge benefit to purchasing in Japan.

@@journalwithjas Thank you for the reply. Sometimes people can ask really person details and I didn't want that person. 😉 Good to know on the pricing. I want to stick with items that are specific to Japan. Seems that was pretty much what you did as well. Travelers, Plotter, Starbucks items you can't or it's really difficult to get in the states. I had heard that about fountain pens and I've seem some special editions pens only released in Japan I'd like to have but don't want to blow my budge there either. I'd love to have Book Cafe Lemon Lamy pen but I've only seen it twice. Once here on CZcams and once on TikTok. Unless it's something like that, I'll probably stay away from the pens. My plan is to go in April 2025 which will be peak time, for 14 days. In your opinion, would you stay in different hotels within Tokyo? We are also visiting Kyoto, Osaka, and maybe Hiroshima so I'm already booking several hotels and from what I read, staying within the ward/city is much easier than traveling. Again, thank you for the reply and sharing your wonderful. Everything was so nice. ☺

I just saw your response on my Instagram! That is so sweet of you 😭 I will let you know the meetup plans 😊

@@journalwithjas yay!! 😁😁😁

Thank you for continued support 🥹 I appreciate every time you show up 🫶🏻

Nothing like watching someone organize to get you to want to organize! It would be nice to just snap our fingers though. There is always that middle stage of regret when the biggest mess is made removing everything 🤣

Thank you so much! Utilizing local craftsmanship is really so underrated! I think a lot of us forget to seek for skills outside of our hobbies.

Thank you for commenting! It is a medium nib, only inked once and barely written with. I have the original box (but still awaiting my moving shipment). The ink included in the set was disposed of by customs 😔 so it would only come with the converter. If you are interested and want pictures and price, you can email me at journalwithjas@gmail.com!

My desk has never been as clean as this video 😂 currently a mess with different piles. One pile being my daughters lol

Absolutely! I wish I had more actually journaled to do a video haha. One day I hope! maybe doing a setup video will motivate me to start my 4 year olds 😂 Anyways! I started my sons when he was born. The first year of life has every month with major milestones like crawling, walking, etc. After the first year of life I do major events such as traveling or vacation experiences, first time attending daycare or school, and major family events like relocating for Dad’s job. I try not to put things that “only Mom cares about” 😂 I keep in mind that the journal is a gift to them one day and their friends or partner will enjoy to look at one day. I do plan to have some more emotional sentimental pages throughout like a Letter to my kids when they encounter their first bully, or have a best friend move away, first breakup etc. my kids are only in toddlerhood now but I keep a post it note of future things to add as they grow because life only gets more chaotic and we forget the ideas we have!

Still no name! Maybe something cat or sardine related? 🤣

Absolutely! Healing our inner child that no thought or idea is too silly to say out loud

It is called Pen_Swap! Good luck! It’s pretty active and I’m always seeing beautiful pens!

I think the design is so nice!! But I’m still holding out on a theme I relate to more.

I know it’s definitely still highly sought after! I was also late in joining the Travelers Company but it wasn’t hard to find yet from resellers.

I really like the design! The black TN and gold foiling is always a good combo but I really like the direction of the design they went with. I personally don’t think I’ll pick it up. I don’t know anything about blackwing nor do I see myself buying/using their pencil. I almost wish I was a sketch artist so I could connect with the collaboration more 😆 I think it would be a great one to collect though!

@journalwithjas I like to identify as a sketch artist....not a very good one though! 😆 🤣 I scored one and I'm excited to add it to my collection.

I was very fixated on TN covers 🙈 I’m definitely slowing down now. Just waiting on a black! At this point I hope to stick to a one in one out.

@@journalwithjas they're so beautiful it's hard to pick ~

Yes they were sewn on! I asked a friend who does leather work and he hand sewed them on. Baum Kuchen offers a service to sew patches on to covers, it is $15 per patch. I just had a friend find a local leather repair worker and they were able to sew a patch on to a TN cover for $18 CAD.

Yes that’s true! I misspoke even though I know that 😂 The pressure of recording always gets me to fumble. however, it feels like no matter what they release, tends to feel like an exclusive worldwide because of how hard it is to get them after release

Thank you so much for watching 🥹

It does not. The black is the passport exclusive and the brown is the standard exclusive for Narita Travelers Factory.

Thank you! 🤗

For standard TN sized notebooks I have not. I enjoy the sewn inserts by Travelers Company. I have no tried a TN sized bound book journal that would require me to get a different cover. I do purchase leather covers in other sizes like A6 and B6.

@@journalwithjas what are your go to brands for other sizes?

@@jeffreyclayman6922 I’ve purchased from Elysian Paper (I have videos on them) and enjoy their quality! The customer service at Elysian Paper is outstanding. I also own covers from Eternal Leather Goods and their craftsmanship is beautiful. High on my wishlist to experience and one day own covers from are: HandStitchedLeatherT and Mansorah Atelier

@@journalwithjas wow! Have you heard of Gillio; Vander Spek; William Hannah; Paper Republic, Chic Sparrow or X17/X47 leather brands?

⁠​⁠@@jeffreyclayman6922yes to all of those except X17! Gilio and Van der Spek are out of my price range, I hope I can at least feel what one is like from someone else. If you like those, take a look at Shiliu (only sold through YvonnePlans on Instagram) they are more affordable than Gilio and Van der Spek, different leather as well but I see many of their customers frequent the same shops.

Thank you so much for watching 🥰