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🖇️A Go – To Shopping List for Journaling Essentials/Accessories 📙📚
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items You don’t have to be a journal or notebook lover to be obsessed with office supplies! These are items that make journaling or using a notebook just fun and allows you to be really creative.
I had a really hard time picking a favorite brand of notebook, but I have 3 brands I would order again without hesitation. I have a Rhodia Goalbook, Scribbles That Matter Pro, and an A5 Leuchtturm1917.
Rhodia Goalbook Journal A5 Dotted Black
Sharpie pens (PENS, not markers). They’re easy to find, Â even in bulk.
Sharpie S-Gel Blue Barrel Gel Pens, 12 Ct
My absolute favorite pens are the Tombow Mono Drawing Pens, but they’re more expensive and harder to find.
Tombow 66405 Mono Drawing Pen, 6-Pack
Pigma Microns are also a great option. They come in an assortment of sizes, and since they use archival ink, you can use them for a variety of other purposes.
SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - 6 Pack
My Staedtler Fineliners are so beloved that I upgraded from my 10-pack to the 42-color set.
STAEDTLER Triplus Fineliner Pens Set 20pc
Out of sheer curiosity, I also picked up the Tombow TwinTones as soon as they were released. As a general rule, I love Tombow products, so I knew I had to try them!
Tombow Twintone Marker Set, Bright, 12-Pack
I’ve always liked the clear Westcott rulers because they make it easy to keep things centered.
Westcott Stainless Steel Ruler Set, 3 Pack
A small ruler fits easily in the back of the journal (especially if it has a pocket), but I also keep a longer ruler for making layouts at home.
Westcott 10561 Acrylic Clear Ruler, 6 in
I don’t mind telling you that before I found the Tombow Mono Permanent Adhesive Tape, I’ve never had a problem since I switched to the adhesive rolls.
Tombow Mono Permanent Adhesive Tape Runner
Stickers are a fun way to personalise your journal and bring a sense of playfulness to your daily tasks.
200 PCS Funny Holographic Waterproof Stickers
I also love using highlighters to add subtle accent colours in my bullet journal spreads.
Highlighters
I am obsessed with using washi tapes to decorate my bujo spreads and there are sooo many different designs to choose from.
Mr. Pen Washi Tape Set, 21 Rolls, Floral
Sticky notes can sound so boring if you think about it but they can be very useful for keeping tabs in your bujo or adding temporary notes that you don’t want to write permanently on your spreads.
Mr. Pen Sticky Note Set - 410 Pack Vintage
They’re definitely used by a lot of bullet journalers especially those who like to show off their calligraphy skills on their monthly covers.
Coloring Highlighter Lettering Brush Pens
If you’re looking for something with more colour options, these MUJI style highlighters are for you!
Muji Push Button Highlighter Pen 5-Color Set
I absolutely adore these Japanese Calligraphy Pens because they make calligraphy so much easier.
6Pcs Chinese Japanese Calligraphy Brush Set
Keep all your supplies organized and invest in a pencil bag! This one is SO spacious and great for all your pens, markers, and much more.
Multifunctional Student Organizer Pencil Pouch
If you think you’ll be drawing lots of circles, this handy little tool is perfect for that.
Helix Angle & Circle Maker 6in 360° (36002)
This ruler makes it so easy to draw straight lines for organized layouts!
Westcott B-70 8ths Graph Beveled Ruler, 12 in
I used to use a glue stick whenever I wanted to stick something into my journal, but then I found this! Double sided Tape.
XFasten 4-12 Pack Adhesive Roller
I love adding photos into my journal so I bought this cute little photo printer!
HP Sprocket 2x3 Instant Photo Printer Luna Pearl
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these Crayola Super Tip Markers! They’re one of my favorite supplies for adding color.
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set, 100ct, Fine Point
They are so fun to write with and I love how bright the colors are. Perfect for using on a black canvas if that’s your vibe!
SAKURA Gelly Roll Moonlight 10 Gel Pens
I love these for decorating my bullet journal, but they’re also perfect for color-coding a traditional journal.
Shuttle Art Gel Pens
They’re great for sketching out bujo spreads before you commit to it in pen and marker. I like these Paper Mate ones the most.
Papermate Mechanical Pencils
These write nicely and I like using them when taking notes quickly.
uni-ball 207 Gel Pens 0.7mm Black 12pk
These Pilot pens are ones I’ve used since high school. They write incredibly smoothly and dry really quickly.
Pilot G3 Premium Gel Ink Pens, 0.38mm
This was my very first journal and I have a soft spot for it. I love the soft cover and it’s ideal for writing.
Moleskine Classic Large Dotted Notebook
This notebook has THICK, high-quality paper. I honestly think you could use any writing utensil on it and it wouldn’t bleed through.
PAPERAGE Dotted Journal Notebook, Raspberry, 160 Pages
This is what I currently use for my journal! I currently do a mix of book notes, daily planning, and bullet journaling, and don’t get too crazy with decor.
Taja Dotted Spiral Journal Notebook, A5, 140 Pages