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Affordable to Luxury: My Favorite Planners, Covers, and Notebooks

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I’ve been keeping a planner and creative journals since 2015. This list includes the planners, notebooks, and covers I use and collect — from affordable finds to luxury pieces across many favorite brands. These are the tools that have earned a place ...
 
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A leather notebook cover worth waiting for. This leather cover is perfect when you need your notebook and all your little bits and pieces contained. Top quality as expected from The Superior Labor. Make sure to be on Wonder pens mailing list for upd...
PRE-ORDER - The Superior Labor - Zipper Portfolio (A5)
 
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The planner I actually use for planning.
Common Planner
 
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I love so hard I have one in every size. The luxury trifold travelers notebook on everybody’s want list.
Louise Carmen Leather Journals
 
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The leather notebook to keep all things and top notche paper too. This is the workhorse luxury notebook.
Paper Republic leather journals
 
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Addicted since 2018! I use a Hobonichi Cousin every year. It is the OG.
Hobonichi Techo 2026 English Cousin Book (January Start) A5 Size / Daily / Jan ...
 
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New addition to my 2026 planner echo system! A planner for goals 💪🏻
2026 Magnet Planners
 
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Galen Leather was my first leather cover, and I still love their crazy horse leather — it’s unique, beautiful, and ages well. The price is great for leather, and they offer lots of sizes and options.
Galen Leather Notebook covers
 
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The cover for my 5 year diary. (Mine is black). Simple and beautiful. I especially like the brass corner tabs.
[BKxTSL Cover] All Leather (A5)
 
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I love this classic look for B6 size and this is the softest cover…
[TSL Cover] Original Leather (B6)
 
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So many ways to use this notebook. I always have a stash of them. I’m partial to the Yoseka green 💚
Stalogy 365
 
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My #1 rec for starters. The notebook that started it all for me! I bullet journaled in this notebooks for years. I also started my morning pages habit with this notebook. The hard cover and paper options makes this the most durable and easy to use ev...
Notebooks - LEUCHTTURM1917
 
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The best sketchbook is the one you will use. This is what I use to plan and work out ideas. I don’t fear wasting paper in this sketchbook. It’s not luxury but the paper is good, and the price is right.
UCreate Poly Cover Sketch Book, 9x12, 75 Sheets
 
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My no leather option is Liberty fabric Hobonichi covers. They feel soft to touch and I like having some color and pattern too.
Liberty Fabrics: Michelle A5 Cousin Size - Techo Lineup - Hobonichi Techo 2025
 
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What I travel with 100%. The customizations are endless with charms, patches, and inserts.
TRAVELER'S notebook
 
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The nice cream paper, lay flat binding and the tear off counters make this a comfort notebook for me.
MD Notebook Journal Codex 1 Day 1 Page - MD PAPER PRODUCTS
 
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The best little pocket notebook. Fits Louise Carmen Ernest ✌🏻
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Fits Louise Carmen Magnum ✌🏻
Cahier Journals
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Fountain Pen friendly lined notebook that fits Louise Carmen Honore and Roadbooks. Price is right! ✌🏻
無印良品 Muji 2185190 Premium Paper Slim Notebook ...
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My favorite luxury insert for Louise Carmen’s Honore or Roadbook.
A5 Slim Grid Notebook