These are my favorite journaling supplies! I like to use the softcovers for my junk journaling, and I like hardcovers for writing-style journaling! I will add to this list as I gather more favorites that are tried and tested!
Sections
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Journals
Pens
Markers & Midliners
Tapes/Adhesives
Extra Tools
Journals
I use softcovers for junk journaling, and hardcovers for writing only style journaling.
I prefer softcover journals! The binding doesn't break. Leuchtturm has never failed me!
Leuchtturm 1917 - Softcover, Medium (A5) Size
This is my preferred size for a bit of a larger junk journal.
Leuchtturm 1917 Softcover, Large (B6+) size
The Leuchtturm hardcovers with 120g paper weight are AMAZING for writing journals. The paper is heavier so it has less ghosting on the pages!
Leuchtturm 1917 - Hardcover Medium (A5) size, 120g paper
Pens
This is my favorite writing pen of all time. I have yet to find something to replace it in the ballpoint pen category. Smooth, quick dry down, doesn't smudge with highlighter or midliners.
Pilot Precise V5 RT - Extra Fine Point, 0.5 mm, Black Ink
My favorite pen of all time in a ton of colors!
Pilot Precise V5 RT - Assorted Colors
Another smooth gel pen! I love this 0.7mm size and the nebula colors are so pretty!
Writech Nebula Gel Pen
The vintage Writech line is awesome if you want something that is a little darker or moodier.
Writech Vintage Ink Gel Pen W-099D
My favorite pen to write with when I want a bold look! Ink dries quickly!
Sakura Pigma Sensei Black Chisel-Tip Pen, Size: 1 mm
2mm is perfect for titles, headlines, some handlettering.
Sakura Pigma Sensei Black Chisel-Tip Pen, Size: 2mm
3mm is great for big titles & big handlettering
Sakura Pigma Sensei Black Chisel Tip Pen, Size: 3 mm
Markers & Midliners
These midliners have a great color and the stamp is really fun, i love using this in my journal or for snail mail.
Mildliner Dual Tip Stamp Marker Assorted 5pk
Mild colors are great pairing for the Vintage Writech pens.
MILDLINER Dual-Tip - Mild Colors
The Midliner 15pk is a good starter pack because you get most colors and some neutrals!
MILDLINER Dual-Tip Creative Highlighter
Excellent midliner, not as bright as a highlight, not as opaque as a marker.
Sharpie S-NOTE
Tapes/Adhesives
I primarily work with Tombow permanent adhesive rollers and gluesticks!
When using thick paper in junk journals, this is my favorite way to adhere it!
Tombow Mono Permanent Adhesive
I like the jumbo size glue stick for covering big pieces quickly.
Jumbo Size Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Stick
I keep a few regular size glue sticks for smaller items.
Reg Size Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Glue Stick
Extra Tools
These are not necessary, but I would be lying if some of these don't make life 10x easier when junk journaling.
makes rounding corners SO easy!!
3-in-1 Corner Punch
This has a straight cut, perforated cut, wavy, and a scoring line. It's only 8 inches, so best for smaller items! This is SO nice for making cards!
8" 4-in-1 Paper Trimmer
Perfect for taking a 12in square sheet (larger paper) down to smaller sizes. I use my other trimmer once I have my smaller pieces cut!
