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journaling essentials
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items I have been journaling for almost a decade now and I have learned a lot along the way. Here are my favorite recs for high quality stationery material. See my journaling in action on my tiktok @binnie762
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journals
brush pens
extras
journals
When you’re journaling, the thickness of paper matters a lot. I tend to use lots of glue, ink, and stickers which requires a certain thickness of paper, otherwise known as gsm. Lemome is a super well known but affordable brand that gives quality pape...
Lemome Grid Paper Notebook Hardcover 8.4x5.7
This has the same benefits as my previous recommendation but it is the ruled version. I tend to prefer graphed or dotted journals but I know some people like lined.
Lemome A5 Hardcover Notebook, 180 Pages
The Leuchttrum1917 is the classic journal of all journals. It has the name and the longevity. The quality and feel of the cover are unmatched but the thickness of the paper can be lacking sometimes. If you have a heavy hand it can lead to ghosting an...
LEUCHTTURM1917 A5 Hardcover Notebook Ruled
brush pens
Pentel has a long history of quality stationery products. The pentel sign pens are a classic brush pen that offers a good mix between flexibility and rigidity so that you have a good variation in lines without it being too shaky.
Pentel Arts Sign Pen Twin Brush, 6 Pack
Zebra is also a super well known brand in the pen and overall stationery space. The fude sign pens are their most popular brush pens and deservedly so. This pack gives a good variety of sizes with dark black ink that leaves you with clean lines and l...
Zebra Fude Sign Brush Pen 4-pack Gray Ink
Tombow dual brush pens are known to be THE brush pens for large areas and vibrant colors. I tend to recommend either the primary or pastel pack but they have tons of sets to offer. They are dual ended with one side as a small bullet tip and the other...
Tombow Dual Brush Marker 10-Piece Set: Primary
The best pens on the market. Zebra sarasa has jet black ink and doesn’t smudge. Perfect for journaling but also school in general. If you need a basic pen that’s reliable with good flow and no smudging, this is your pen.
ZEBRA Sarasa Clip Gel Pen 0.5mm Black 10pk
extras
Stickers are not an essential but fun part of journaling that i use a lot. It can take a while to compile a stockpile of stickers so getting a sticker book may be a good option if you’re just starting out. I tend to like the vintage aesthetic so this...
RISYPISY 595PCS Vintage Washi Stickers
Glue tape is a life saver. having to fuss with liquid glue can be so annoying and this one product just eliminates so much hassle. a must have.
MARCADORUS Scrapbook Double Sided Tape Roller
Just in case you already have all the stickers you need, a sticker book will help to organize and consolidate any clutter you have. It also makes traveling so much easier.
Reusable Sticker Collecting Album A5 40 Sheets
I use these little sticker books in EVERY SPREAD i do. Truly so versatile and great for layering (which is my specialty) probably my most used stationery that is not pens. With a large variety you can use them for any theme.
12 Sets 600 Sheets Washi Stickers for Journaling