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Hobonichi users, how do you manage writing several pages a day? (bliry.fr)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Theotime812@bliry.fr to c/journaling@sh.itjust.works

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Hobonichi users, how do you manage writing several pages a day?

I know I'm super early, but I'm considering getting a Hobonichi to journal. I already have a A5 notebook that's almost full, but I don't really go back to it (because it's a chore knowing what day it was for specific entries, although I might just not display it enough), and I'd spend weeks not writing at all for some reason. I think having a journal where the dates are pre-written might help.

The thing is, when I write entries, I tend to write several pages. Is there a way to "work around" this, or are Hobonichi just not for me?

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[–] mllsc@beige.party 2 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

@Theotime812 @journaling I have some ideas! One thing to note first off is that Hobonichi notebooks have a smaller grid (3.7mm iirc) so your writing may take up a little less space than usual. Which I find nice.
My ideas:

Blank Hobonichi - you can do stuff like highlight important parts of your journal entries so you can find them by flipping through (I do this), or title entries and index them in a calendar or list.
System planner - using a binder or open ring notebook, you can have dated pages but add blank pages in between as needed.
Divide up pages for overflow - this sounds like it would become chaotic really fast, but maybe you could figure out writing on the second half of the following page or something.

Lmk if you want more details, I love this stuff.

[–] Theotime812@bliry.fr 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

@mllsc@beige.party @journaling@sh.itjust.works I thought of highlighting the dates, but since I'm using fountain pens it's not always possible (although I can always use a ballpoint or something just for the date)

Thanks for the suggestions!

[–] Libb@piefed.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

Don't know if you're aware but there are a few permanent inks for fountain pen that are available. They are not india or acrylic inks (those will kill any fountain pen) but real fountain dedicated fountain pen waterproof/water resistant inks. That's what I use for my watercolors. I can suggest:

the German De Atramentis Document inks. That line, specifically, Quite a few colors are available.
Platinum Black (to get a superb very black black)
I've also had good experience with Rohrer & Klingner Sketch ink.

They are rather flat inks (I remember you mentioning that in other discussion), the flatter being DeAtramentis and Platinum, but Platinum still feels much smoother. They all work fine with my a Lamy Safari F or EF.

BTW, Platinum Black is the same brand as the Platinum Preppy cheap fountain pens and they work together flawlessly which makes them a great duo four outdoor use ;)

[–] mllsc@beige.party 1 points 2 weeks ago

@Theotime812 @journaling true! I find gel highlighters sometimes work over fountain pen ink once it's dry.