Sometimes we like to shake things up or just see how other people do things. Currently I have a super simple set up, hardcover Moleskine notebook with a fountain pen. Thinking about changing it out when it’s done due to minor bleed through.
Yellow legal pads and whatever pen I grab. I tried to be precious about it for years and journaling never stuck. Now that it’s less precise, I’m able to jump right in and do at least several times a week.
So I’m not sure I belong here or not tbh.
I have a notebook, a couple, for different things. My general thoughts ends up just coming as some type of poetry. I use whatever I can find but I have a pen I like.
Lately I’ve been writing my jail journal, after the fact, from memory, to the best of my ability and posting it on lemmy in my beat poetry and creative writing community.
Like I said, I’m unsure if Journaling is a certain thing or not lol sorry.
If you are expressing your emotions through writing I’m sure that’s considered as journaling. Sounds like a very interesting et up though I’ve never been able to get into poetry writing, it’ difficult to get a rhyming scheme going for me. I hope you feel welcomed in this community as it grows and share some of your poetry!
Standard TN (which is really a copy of TN because I’m poor) with a dotted refill and a fountain pen. Doesn’t bleed through much but I mostly use fine nibs
I’m using a Hobonichi A6, as a combination planner and daily journal. While I love the Hobonichi, I’m currently considering if I need more space than the A6 provides.
Currently I use a Paperblank hardcover and a fountain pen but my next one will be a Leuchtturm.
Used a digital journey in the last couple of years but writing on paper feels much better.
I go through phases preferring handwritten or digital so I journal in a binder. I’m currently using an A5 filofax and typing my journal, then turning it all into digital scrapbook spreads to print out, but I’m probably about due to switch methods (again!).
How many notebooks have you filled?
I also switch methods often. I used to write my feelings down in sticky notes and then throw them out to just get them out of my system. Currently I think I’ve “officially” filled out two notebooks, since I just started getting into handwriting journals maybe a year ago. How do you feel about the A5 size?
Right now I’m using a TN size dot grid journal (it’s Archer and Olive brand but it was a gift, I normally wouldn’t buy that brand for myself and I’m not sure I’m fond of the size either). I’m struggling to get through the whole book, mainly because I always want to start a fresh book once I get halfway through a current journal. The good thing about this book is that the paper is 160gsm and holds up well to any medium I’ve thrown at it so far, and since my journaling style changes on a whim from longform writing, to doodling, to marker, watercolor, and collage, or any combo of multimedia this is a good thing.
As for my pen, I’m using a Uniball multi pen that I can change out the colors as the mood strikes. I’m considering getting into fountain pens (I’ve always wanted to try them, just haven’t yet) now that arthritis is kicking my ass. My main issue with pens is that I don’t like gel, and I need a fine or ultra fine tip. Thankfully my Uniball does come in .38 which works nicely.
I ordered two Platinum Preppy fountain pens with some ink cartridges, one with a fine nib and one with an ultra fine nib. I guess we’ll see how those work out. I know it’s usually frowned on in the fountain pen world, but I’m also curious about the retractable fountain pens- come for me if you must!
