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Stationery Favourites – January 2026
January has passed in a bit of a blur, and I can’t say I have anything too exciting to report in terms of things I’ve done, and places I’ve been. I often find January to be this way, as you settle back into normal life after the excitement and busyness of the festive season. But… Read more
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Review: Jinhao 20 Fountain Pen
A while ago I reviewed the Jinhao 10, a budget-friendly retractable fountain pen in the style of the Pilot Vanishing Point. I was really impressed with the quality and performance of the pen for the price, so when I saw the Jinhao 20, I didn’t hesitate to buy it. The Jinhao 20 is Jinhao’s answer… Read more
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How I Use Stationery In My Other Hobbies
In the past I would have described myself as a serial hobbyist: I’ve picked up and dropped more hobbies than I can count, from roller skating to quilting, to painting and playing guitar. Now I’m in my early thirties, I thankfully feel like my hobbies have solidified, and I’m now left with a core few… Read more
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Review: Asvine C80 Fountain Pen
Prior to buying the Asvine C80, I’d tried two different models of Asvine pen (the P20 and P50) and had been very impressed with the quality and the writing experience for the relatively low price. And I’m glad to report that I’ve had the same experience with the C80 – this is another Asvine pen… Read more
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My Stationery Goals for 2026
Happy New Year everyone! It’s officially 2026, and that means goal setting time! Despite my love of the New Year and that fresh slate feeling, I try not to go too crazy with goals these days. In the past I’ve often set myself challenging, and frankly unrealistic goals, and then become discouraged when I get… Read more
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Stationery Favourites 2025 – Part 2
In the second part of my Stationery Favourites 2025 post, I’ll be looking at my favourite notebooks of the year, plus pencils and stationery accessories. But let’s start with the all-important notebooks: My Top Notebook of 2025 Too many of my most used and most loved notebooks of 2025 were the exact same as last… Read more
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Stationery Favourites 2025 – Part 1
Last year when I did my Stationery Favourites post it ended up really long, and I had to split it into two parts, so I’ve decided to do the same thing again in 2025. This first post will cover pens and inks, and the second part will cover all other stationery. In terms of pens,… Read more
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Review: Kaco Retro Fountain Pen
It’s easy to see why the Kaco Retro fountain pen caught my eye: it’s an extremely inexpensive pen with a striking design, and it comes in an array of fun colours. I chose the avocado green colour with the contrasting orange clip, and I think this combination in particular has quite a retro feel. The… Read more