The Unfinished Notebook

When is the point when you give up on a notebook? Do you stick it out and finish it? Is it ok to hop around in your notebooks? This week Sam and Jeremy talk about notebook fatigue and discuss some ways to deal with it. Come join the conversation!

This week we discuss going back over old journal entries to gain some insight on current thoughts. Come join the conversation!

We try to do an episode like this every few months. So buckle up, a lot of product links incoming! Michaels Recollections paper: https://www.michaels.com/product/85-x-11-cardstock-paper-by-recollections-50-sheets-10112997 Hammermill cream paper: https://hammermill.com/products/opaque-colors-text MD paper A5 notebook: https://a.co/d/0dYaqz3L Clairefontaine soft cover: https://a.co/d/091F7BvO Rhodia...

This week is all about travelers notebooks! The sizes, the inserts, the accessories, oh my! Come join the conversation! Hongdian N2: https://a.co/d/0ioLpzy3 Lamy Ballpoint replacement refill: https://a.co/d/0cD8zisW A6 Notebook 3 pack: https://a.co/d/00hMmXws Regular size travelers notebook: https://a.co/d/0cjVsQAW Passport size travelers notebook: https://a.co/d/09YPWX0d Passport size that fits F...

It’s been a busy holiday season! Sam and Jeremy catch up on school, current projects, and of course, stationery! Come join the conversation! Travelers Notebook: https://a.co/d/09cLVIXJ Anchor Clips: https://a.co/d/075wcHEW Hong Dian fountain pen: https://a.co/d/02PADFdB

We’re back after a semi long hiatus! Sorry for the wait, the holidays are usually crazy for one reason or another. This week we talk about giant pens, a couple of notebooks and a few stationery retailers. Come join the conversation! Studio Neat: https://www.studioneat.com Atlas Stationers: https://www.atlasstationers.com Dromgooles: https://www.dromgooles.com/ Paper and Pencil Chicago: https://pap...

This week there isn’t really a main topic. Mostly just some random stationery bits and what we’re using at the moment. As well as some book and ebook talk. Come join the conversation!

(Title sung to the tune of Careless Whispers) This week we’re talking about things that we wouldn’t buy again. It could be for a variety of reasons; the one we have is great, or it stinks, or it’s obsolete. Come join the conversation!

What happens when life gets too full? How do we keep up with our stationery hobby when there’s barely time to think? Let’s talk about taking a breath and slowing down, and some methods for time management. Come join the conversation! Lamy Ballpoint: https://vanness1938.com/products/lamy-logo-m-apricot-ballpoint

This week is more of a general discussion about some stationery related topics. Lots of fun, as always. Slight trigger warning for some medical field related dark humor. Also Jeremy brags about being a good dad and recaps an international trip. The Notebook Nerd YouTube: https://youtube.com/@the_notebook_nerd?si=5DURK5OnGUo9XRwt Come join the conversation!

Is stationery gendered? Can it even BE gendered? Is this very important or a non issue? This week we talk about gender (or lack thereof) as it’s related to our favorite hobby. Just a disclaimer: these are OUR thoughts and experiences about this subject. We are not mental health experts and we do not claim to speak for anyone or group. We definitely take a light hearted approach to this and try to...

This week features not one, but two deep dives. Sam and Jeremy each picked a subject and researched in secret. Neither has any idea what the other is doing, so the reactions are in real time. We had fun with this one and we hope you will too. Come join the conversation! Dingbats Pocket Notebook: https://a.co/d/6BxvFfG Uniball Vision Elite .05: https://a.co/d/9Ten1Zs

This week we grouse about pen clips, discuss nib compositions, and try to figure out where to put all this stuff. Come join the conversation! Zebra G-450: https://a.co/d/cAgbJVW

This week Sam helps Jeremy with a mid-notebook crisis. Let’s rekindle the joy of stationery together. Come join the conversation! Pen case: https://a.co/d/0chdlWF

Welcome to the PURGE! Jeremy has (mostly) cleaned out his stationery collection. Has he come up with some insightful thoughts about it? Yes. Does he still have more stuff than he will ever use? Also yes. Come join the conversation!

This week is all about composition notebooks and traveler’s notebooks! We talk about what we like, what we don’t like, and everything in between. Come join the conversation! Passport travelers notebook: https://a.co/d/aUBhPD1 Voyager travelers notebook: https://a.co/d/akNoIne

This week we're diving into academia! How do we study? Why take notes? Do we really need every color highlighter? Let's talk mind maps, school supplies, and getting a degree at 40. Come join the conversation!

This week we dive back into the stuff we love, which is...stuff. It's been a few months since volume one of our favorites, so we thought it was time to have volume two. The format is a bit different this time, but more fun, we hope. Come join the conversation! Hongdian M2: https://a.co/d/aqMwm3X Lamy Safari Mango: https://a.co/d/gEQNZxS Pilot Vanishing Point: https://a.co/d/gVWX61y Platinum Pr...

This week we dust off some old journals and pocket notebooks to see how our writing/journaling style has evolved. Are we better writers? We hope so! What habits have we developed or stopped? What does the future hold for our journaling practices? Come join the conversation! Paperage pocket notebook: https://a.co/d/5bVC1Gr Atlas Stationers: https://www.atlasstationers.com/

This week we're doing another company deep dive. Leuchtturm brand notebooks have been a powerhouse in the stationery genre for decades. Even more so with the popularity of bullet journaling. We also wade into the murky waters of digital media ownership. Come join the conversation! Leuchtturm1917: https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/denken-mit-der-hand/

This week we're traveling, or at least talking about it. Sam goes over some great info about flying with fountain pens, as well as a great stationery store experience. Jeremy talks about how much fun it was (wasn't) to pack up his hoard of pens and notebooks and move 600 miles. Come join the conversation! Atlas Stationers in Chicago: http://atlasstationers.com/ Jeremy's favorite backpa...

Sorry for the late upload! We haven't forgotten about you and we are grateful for everyone that listens and likes the show. This one is for anyone that has wanted to start journaling, but doesn't know where to begin. We talk about inspiration, intention, and other "I" words. And also notebooks, delicious notebooks... Come join the conversation! Flexbook Adventure Notebook: https:...

We weren't going to put "Hard vs Soft" as the episode title. This is a family show after all. Jeremy sends his apologies for being extra ramblesome and unprepared this week. Too much caffeine and not enough sleep. Still a fun episode. We debate the flaws and merits of hardcover/softcover journals and traditional books. Come join the conversation. unfinishednotebook4@gmail.com unfinis...

Welcome to 2025! This year is definitely going to be more chill, right? Right? Jeremy and Sam talk about some yearly themes, some new stuff on our desks, and a new update on an old product. Come join the conversation! Fountain Pen Friendly Moleskine Video: https://youtu.be/ty_i7UtY1Ys?feature=shared

Your favorite hosts talk about the ups, downs, and diagonals of the past year. There may be talk of our overall favorites. We look forward to another year of the show! Come join the conversation!