handwriting

I love stationery. I love all kinds of writing instruments. I also love handwriting. I know, typing is faster. I also aware that I won't have this blog if I refuse to type on my laptop. But I still love to write using pen or pencil. Well, life goes on. We keep moving forward. Anyway, in some cases, handwriting is good for us. Especially when we learn about something or to memorize better.

Here I share some links to articles about handwriting. After this, perhaps you'll find something interesting about handwriting...

- Handwriting vs Typing on The Guardian
- National Handwriting Day on IBT
- Is Writing Notes by Hand Better Than Typing? on VOA News
- Don't Take Notes with a Laptop on Scientific American
- Why Using Pen and Paper, Not Laptops, Boosts Memory on Medical Daily

first stamp

As promised on my (waaay) previous post, here goes the picture of my first stamp. 

Yes, I managed to find it in my parents' house. 

Sooo.. happy :)

encore panmomo

I always like to order cute stuff from panmomo. I think I have discussed about it many times in this blog. Couple of times, I didn't have a chance (no time, busy busy..) to share about things I bought from them. Anyway, these are things I bought recently.

Two roller stamps, a large mug, a box of sticker (can't get enough of this cute momoi) and two sets of rolled sticky notes (not washi !!).

Am Happy. As always.

classic ballpoint pen

Perhaps I can't move on... perhaps I got stuck in the past... Anyway, things from the past give me some kinda nostalgic experience, something we have forgotten, but actually those are very nice things we should appreciate more.

Few months ago, I found a Pilot ballpoint pen which turned to be subject of discussion with my colleague (also a stationery enthusiat). I believe that pen is out of production and not available on the market. I was wrong. It still can be found -though difficult- in some bookstore like Gramedia. What we miss was actually the Pilot classic knock ballpoint pen. I still recall having that pen when I was in primary school. My mom offered me as a gift for being top three in the class. It's no longer available.

Guess what, now I found it. The brand is not Pilot, unfortunately, but ZAi from Top pens. This pen is named Masterpen Solid. The model, the colour, almost everything look exactly the same like the one I used to have. Well, at least I can have it to ease the pain.. to bring me back to those happy days, great moments I took for granted.

moleskine template

Since I already have a hobonichi techo and a huge A5 filofax, I wonder whether I need a pocket weekly moleskine. I've been using the weekly notebook moleskine for the last few years and -honestly- it kinda suits me. It's small enough to be carried around everyday, it's sturdy, hard covered (I prefer this one instead of the soft one), simple and still have some room to write down things to be remembered, tasks, password hints, grocery list, etc. I love the layout of week's appointments on the left side and ruled page on the right side. So I -helplessly- bought one in a local store here. However, the price has gone up from last year's due to stronger US dollar against our currency. Pffttt.. Anyway, it motivates me to use it to the max.

In addition to use and hack the moleskine, there's a possibility to add (paste) a template. All we have to do is download the templates (according to the size of our planner), print, cut and paste it on any page we want. We have to sign up first, but it's also simple.. just fill in the form (name, email, password, country) and once you log in, you're all set.

flippy floppy tote bag

I love tote bags. I love its spirit to just "dump everything and go". A tote has to be simple, a big, spacious main compartment, just the right length of handle and has zipped closure. So it will closed neatly and I don't need to worry when all of my things fall out of the bag. I used to dream about le sac cabas of Vanessa Bruno, but they are too expensive for me. Even if I could afford to buy one, I still think 160-300 euros for a tote is too much for me. Besides, the cabas has no closure. So it's kinda minus point for me. 

The quest to find the right tote bag continues. About a year ago, I splurge a lot on LeSportsac everygirl tote bag. I didn't know what was on my mind. Though I must admit, that tote is lightweight, has spacious main compartment, and has zipped closure. I kinda like it. I could use it to have my things for campus or even some clothes for a weekend getaway. I spent too much on it just because the motif is the 'limited edition' of Disney It's a Small World Morocco prints. It's cute, it's rare, so I hate to bring it everyday as it's risky to get scratch or that kinda thing.

A couple of weeks ago, when I surfed Kinokuniya bookstore in Plaza Senayan, I spotted this simple tote bag. It's a Flippy Floppy bag. It's large enough for an A4 folder, yet quite slim to restrain me for dumping things. It has zipped closure and the price is only one tenth of sac cabas. There's another zipped (small) pocket inside --so small it can't fit my wallet; and a smooth lining. I love the colour and handle. The price is reasonable too. I believe this is a local product, though the tag said "designed in Singapore". Well, I think I have found the right tote for me. Yaaayyy..  

accessories for hobonichi

I've seen lots of review about hobonichi techo and its famous Tomoe River paper. However, I didn't see many article which discuss about the other lineup of hobonichi's accessories. When you bought the techo on their webshop, you may also buy the cute tidbits related (or not) to it. Those things such as the plastic cover (blank or patterned), frixion pens, address book, card pockets, and even weekly agenda to accompany the daily techo.

Here, I will share some infos about those things..

- 2015 weekly notes

The layout of this notes / agenda / calendar is not in my top preference. A week in two pages, spread in horizontal from monday to sunday. Very narrow space for each day of the week, but enough vertical row to cover so many hours within a day. So I kinda like it to note my schedule. It's easy to jot down quick reminders or important meeting. It's slim enough to slip into your pocket, and convenience to be taken anywhere you like. The cover gives rather modest professional look. Only one colour (deep green) available. 

- card pockets

This thing is actually look like a basic photo album we had when we develop photo back in the 90's (sorry if some of you haven't even born yet). It has A6 size and may be slipped onto the inside cover of hobonichi. There are couple of slots for postcards and the rest are for business cards.

- address book

This small address book has the same size like weekly agenda. It's in Japanese, so I don't know what to write on those column. Guess I have to look for the translation on the internet.

- templates / stencils

Ho yeah I gotta have one set. I bought all 4 of them. This is also useful as ruler, trace some shape or number, icons, straight line, ripples, etc.

There are many other accessories to discuss here, but I think you better look on the website now.. Enuf said.