Hi Sam! I use a stalogy for my scripture writing and general health updates. I lost 77 lbs since the beginning of the year, and every few days, I just write a small update. I use fountain pens, and they work fine for me! Merry Christmas🎄
I successfully used a b6 stalogy this year for my braindump/lists/messy notes in a chic sparrow cover and it was a dream! I transferred anything important to my EDC but i really enjoyed using any pen flavor of the day in it. I vote for b6❤😊
You’ve talked me into adding a stalogy to my line up! Thanks so much for sharing your thought process! I’m a talk through the process person too. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
I discovered Filifax refillable notebooks (NOT binders) and I love them. I keep a pocket one in my bag and an A5 one at my desk. I love them for my impermanent notetaking
Stalogy notebooks aee just a dream. My system always has one included. The B6 and A6 both have 5mm grid. The A5 is 4mm, which I struggle with. The 5mm grid spacing is perfect! This is my usual combo! Merry Christmas Sam 🎄🫶🫶
I totally get the indecision! Every year I ask myself and randomly on these planner videos, "Why are we like this?" These notebook and planner decisions are _so important_ to me, to US but *_WHY_* ??? 🤣🤣🤣
I can’t even decide on my planner, have been in the pocket moleskine… love it… but feel like I need something bigger, then all the ads start showing up… commit 30, sterling I k, etc! 😂😂😂. My new pocket is on the way…. But I’m doubting it now😂😂 what’s a girl to do? Have a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year!
You aren’t alone! I actually purchased a daily pocket Moleskine today? The days are running together. I’m not even for sure about what I’m going to use it for, just freaked out. 😂
I love my Stalogy it is my main journal and I have a smaller one but not sure what I am doing with it. I am glad found it works for you. Love and light to you
I use the stalogy and love the paper. My husband uses a rite-in-the-rain hard cover that he carries with him and I love the physical size of the book and every time I hold the book in my hand I like the way it feels and second guess myself and try to think I should use it, and always go back to the stalogy
One, I think you've made the best choice that will work with your brain's needs right now, and that's what matters the most. Two, it's okay to keep changing your mind and trying other things until you find that best option. Three, don't feel pressured to stick with one thing all year bc of things like cost or the sake of consistency. Our brains' needs change over time, some faster than others. And if talking to yourself (and us) on camera is what helps you make those decisions, that's perfectly fine! I for one am definitely here for it! 😊 I would like to add, though, that if you still want the ability to tear out some sheets when you're on the go, I would keep the Pen and Gear notebook in your bag for that specific purpose. That way you've got the 🎶best of both worlds!🎶😂
Sam, I feel your confusion....I used to love stalogy, but the ghosting started getting on my nerve. I tried different pens but the ghosting was nerve-racking. I used a pencil board but that got to bothersome. I went back and forth between the stalogy and the leuchtturm for weeks, but decided on the leuchtturm, cut to a travelers notebook size. The leuchtturm paper feels smooth and the ghosting is minimum..and the dot grid keeps my lines straight. We all have different likes and dislikes. Lol Wishing you the best. Happy New Year!
Stalogy is holding up better than my hobo cousin!!! If I had not spent money on setting up the cousin already I would just use my stal for brain dumps and lists and then a journal for some memory keeping and/or journaling! I’m so mad that I purchased the hobo cousin but I’m also excited because it’s been years since I have been pen to paper! My problem is organizing and hence why I have the need for many notebooks myself:( I don’t like myself for it because I’m not creative and have not been able to figure out what will work best but I’m trying to stay patient
I know the struggle (different, but same) I have my central planner figured out -- my ride or die is my Hobo Cousin. I love that book. I am trying to figure out what works best for my work planner (I am a new SpEd teacher) and want something separate. I have a Hobo A6, but I don't know what I want to use. I am back and forth between that and the Stalogy B6 and adopt the Bullet Journal system. That way I can have a page-a-day and the "next blank page" I need. The decision struggle is very, very real...
I Hate that the Stalogy A5 has the smaller grid. The dot grid A5 is 5mm, but not the grid one... so I move between the A6 and B6 (and even B5 for work) because I love the 5mm.
I am having a similar issue with my Hobonichi for 2025. I really love the hard cover + bookmarks and English HON version but I think it is too big and thick to carry around in my pocket. I can use the Avec because it is very small and easy to carry around everywhere which is important to me, but I wish it had the bookmarks and the English days of the week like the HON. I don't wanna commit to the HON and then get annoyed by the size, but I also don't wanna miss out on it now that I bought it
Merry Christmas Sam.!! Enjoy The holiday with ur family.!! And maybe after the holiday, It will just come to you on which journal to use. I used to like journals w/ dot however now, I have to have the grid, so much easier on my eyes and I don’t stray downwards or upwards while I’m writing like I do with the dot pattern now.! I understand about the outside color of the Leuchtturn, it’s a beautiful color, too bad you didn’t ask Santa for a cover that color.!! Then ur decision would be easier.!! 💖😁 Blessings & Happy Holidays
I couldn’t get on with the LEUCHTTURM1 paper either. Last year I bought three of them at HomeGoods of all places because they were such a bargain price. Didn’t like the paper so I ended up gifting them to my granddaughters. Too bad about the paper, because they make them in a6 and pocket I think, and those would make the perfect EDC if not for the paper. Regarding the Stalogy, I love it. And I have it in all sizes. My only issue with it is the-softer covers. Had this issue with the Sterling ink planners/notebooks as well. I just need something a bit firmer to write on. So I usually put my Stalogy in a cover, too. I prefer a folio style cover, but if I lack one in any particular size, they work pretty good in strings as well. Especially the half year version. I have my 2025 main planner firmed up but I have a host of other planners/notebooks that I’ve yet to figure out what to do with in 2025. And I told myself I wasn’t going to go crazy in 2025 as in past years. And here I am with a weeks, an a6, an a5, a goal planner, a main planner, etc., etc. Ha ha. By the way, I still use the beautiful pocket size leather cover from Chic Sparrow that you collaborated on. OMG I love that thing. I use it with a sterling ink pocket notebook or a moleskine, though not a fan of moleskine paper. Sometimes I use a thicker pocket notebook in the cover and other times I just used two thin field notes, one on each side. I will never give it up and every time I use it I thank you for coming up with that design. The front pocket is amazing! Anyway, we are all on a journey and a fun one at that. I haven’t picked up any of the pen and gear spiral bound notebooks from Walmart, but I have occasionally picked up the pocket size hardbound pen and gear ones. I really like the paper! And they change the cover design periodically so I’m getting together quite a little collection. The pen and gear hardbound fit in the chic sparrow cover you designed quite well.
Leuchtturm notebooks changed country of manufacture awhile ago, and the paper quality went way down. I don't buy them anymore. They aren't worth the price.
Sam, you know that A5 is way too big for a sidekick 🎉😂 you know it....we know it....let it go girl ❤❤❤❤
😂 so very true ❤
You’re probably right! But craving more space made me think maybe…
@samplans Im honestly just joking around 🙃 use what works best for you and enjoy it ❤️
@@samplans@samplans Give it a shot, and there is no harm in changing mid-stream if it's just not working.
Hi Sam! I use a stalogy for my scripture writing and general health updates. I lost 77 lbs since the beginning of the year, and every few days, I just write a small update. I use fountain pens, and they work fine for me! Merry Christmas🎄
I successfully used a b6 stalogy this year for my braindump/lists/messy notes in a chic sparrow cover and it was a dream! I transferred anything important to my EDC but i really enjoyed using any pen flavor of the day in it. I vote for b6❤😊
That’s the fun thing about messy lists, using any pen you can find!
You’ve talked me into adding a stalogy to my line up! Thanks so much for sharing your thought process! I’m a talk through the process person too. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
I discovered Filifax refillable notebooks (NOT binders) and I love them. I keep a pocket one in my bag and an A5 one at my desk. I love them for my impermanent notetaking
Ok now I am rethinking my note book… 😂❤❤❤
Stalogy notebooks aee just a dream. My system always has one included. The B6 and A6 both have 5mm grid. The A5 is 4mm, which I struggle with. The 5mm grid spacing is perfect! This is my usual combo! Merry Christmas Sam 🎄🫶🫶
THAT makes sooo much sense!! I have disliked the A5 stalogy and I could not figure out why and I think you just helped me outvote🙈🥹 THANK YOU
@@RRosing6744 lol you are very welcome! Glad I could help 🤗🤗
Stalogy gets my vote, I love stalogy, if I didn’t have to draw my own layouts it would be my main planner. The paper is wonderful.
The paper IS wonderful!!
I totally get the indecision!
Every year I ask myself and randomly on these planner videos, "Why are we like this?" These notebook and planner decisions are _so important_ to me, to US but *_WHY_* ???
🤣🤣🤣
You are so RIGHT! 😂
Same…..😂😢
I can’t even decide on my planner, have been in the pocket moleskine… love it… but feel like I need something bigger, then all the ads start showing up… commit 30, sterling I k, etc! 😂😂😂. My new pocket is on the way…. But I’m doubting it now😂😂 what’s a girl to do? Have a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year!
Oh you're so not alone, planner friend
You aren’t alone! I actually purchased a daily pocket Moleskine today? The days are running together. I’m not even for sure about what I’m going to use it for, just freaked out. 😂
I love my Stalogy it is my main journal and I have a smaller one but not sure what I am doing with it. I am glad found it works for you. Love and light to you
It’s such a good book, with great paper. I’m excited for my choice! Happy New Year!
I love the Stalogy notebooks. I think you can be happy with that. And no judgement… I too am indecisive lol
Me too, planner friend
I love that green leather cover !!
Oh me too!! It’s a forever favorite!
B6 is a good size. My fav is a6 as an edc, but either way…I love stalogy notebooks!
I love the maroon but otherwise, the stalogy wins for me! Merry Christmas, Sam! Hope you and your fam have a very blessed holiday season ❤
I like 1917 I’m doing daily scripture writing in an army green grid. I love a6 stalogy paper and grid too. Merry Christmas Sam.
I love the stalogy option! I feel like it’s much more stress free for you!
I use the stalogy and love the paper. My husband uses a rite-in-the-rain hard cover that he carries with him and I love the physical size of the book and every time I hold the book in my hand I like the way it feels and second guess myself and try to think I should use it, and always go back to the stalogy
I’ve looked at that notebook online recently!
One, I think you've made the best choice that will work with your brain's needs right now, and that's what matters the most. Two, it's okay to keep changing your mind and trying other things until you find that best option. Three, don't feel pressured to stick with one thing all year bc of things like cost or the sake of consistency. Our brains' needs change over time, some faster than others. And if talking to yourself (and us) on camera is what helps you make those decisions, that's perfectly fine! I for one am definitely here for it! 😊
I would like to add, though, that if you still want the ability to tear out some sheets when you're on the go, I would keep the Pen and Gear notebook in your bag for that specific purpose. That way you've got the 🎶best of both worlds!🎶😂
I agree
Sam, I feel your confusion....I used to love stalogy, but the ghosting started getting on my nerve. I tried different pens but the ghosting was nerve-racking. I used a pencil board but that got to bothersome. I went back and forth between the stalogy and the leuchtturm for weeks, but decided on the leuchtturm, cut to a travelers notebook size. The leuchtturm paper feels smooth and the ghosting is minimum..and the dot grid keeps my lines straight. We all have different likes and dislikes. Lol Wishing you the best.
Happy New Year!
I’m glad it works so well for you. I’m mostly ballpoint or hybrid these days, so I haven’t had an issue with my Stalogy. Happy New Year!
Where did you get that gorgeous purple weeks cover. I'm in love!
Jenikas Journals on Etsy
Exactly how my planner decision making goes! You are in good company 😝
Hahaha! I love that!
Stalogy is holding up better than my hobo cousin!!! If I had not spent money on setting up the cousin already I would just use my stal for brain dumps and lists and then a journal for some memory keeping and/or journaling! I’m so mad that I purchased the hobo cousin but I’m also excited because it’s been years since I have been pen to paper! My problem is organizing and hence why I have the need for many notebooks myself:( I don’t like myself for it because I’m not creative and have not been able to figure out what will work best but I’m trying to stay patient
You're not alone, planner friend
I know the struggle (different, but same) I have my central planner figured out -- my ride or die is my Hobo Cousin. I love that book. I am trying to figure out what works best for my work planner (I am a new SpEd teacher) and want something separate. I have a Hobo A6, but I don't know what I want to use. I am back and forth between that and the Stalogy B6 and adopt the Bullet Journal system. That way I can have a page-a-day and the "next blank page" I need. The decision struggle is very, very real...
I Hate that the Stalogy A5 has the smaller grid. The dot grid A5 is 5mm, but not the grid one... so I move between the A6 and B6 (and even B5 for work) because I love the 5mm.
I can only think that the 5mm wouldn’t work with the page layout, but then again, why doesn’t Hobonichi put grid on the left side of the book? 🙃
I am having a similar issue with my Hobonichi for 2025. I really love the hard cover + bookmarks and English HON version but I think it is too big and thick to carry around in my pocket. I can use the Avec because it is very small and easy to carry around everywhere which is important to me, but I wish it had the bookmarks and the English days of the week like the HON. I don't wanna commit to the HON and then get annoyed by the size, but I also don't wanna miss out on it now that I bought it
I think the avec is perfect for the size and weight…but then I want it all in one book! 😅
I work somewhere that sells Leuchtturms and we have at least 3 A5's in that color: 1 gridded, 1 dot grid, and 1 lined.
Oh wow! I’d be in so much trouble if I worked in a stationery store!
I’m so glad I’m not alone with being indecisive 🤷🏼♀️
Nope, not alone.
You definitely aren’t!!
Merry Christmas Sam.!! Enjoy The holiday with ur family.!!
And maybe after the holiday, It will just come to you on which journal to use. I used to like journals w/ dot however now, I have to have the grid, so much easier on my eyes and I don’t stray downwards or upwards while I’m writing like I do with the dot pattern now.! I understand about the outside color of the Leuchtturn, it’s a beautiful color, too bad you didn’t ask Santa for a cover that color.!! Then ur decision would be easier.!! 💖😁 Blessings & Happy Holidays
Fountain pens do very well on those German notebooks!
I feel like I’m in my “no fountain pens” era. I have quite a few, but they stress me out!
I’ve used the Leuchtturm B6+ and it’s a smidge taller than B6, which is annoying as it doesn’t fit in covers.
I couldn’t get on with the LEUCHTTURM1 paper either. Last year I bought three of them at HomeGoods of all places because they were such a bargain price. Didn’t like the paper so I ended up gifting them to my granddaughters. Too bad about the paper, because they make them in a6 and pocket I think, and those would make the perfect EDC if not for the paper. Regarding the Stalogy, I love it. And I have it in all sizes. My only issue with it is the-softer covers. Had this issue with the Sterling ink planners/notebooks as well. I just need something a bit firmer to write on. So I usually put my Stalogy in a cover, too. I prefer a folio style cover, but if I lack one in any particular size, they work pretty good in strings as well. Especially the half year version. I have my 2025 main planner firmed up but I have a host of other planners/notebooks that I’ve yet to figure out what to do with in 2025. And I told myself I wasn’t going to go crazy in 2025 as in past years. And here I am with a weeks, an a6, an a5, a goal planner, a main planner, etc., etc. Ha ha. By the way, I still use the beautiful pocket size leather cover from Chic Sparrow that you collaborated on. OMG I love that thing. I use it with a sterling ink pocket notebook or a moleskine, though not a fan of moleskine paper. Sometimes I use a thicker pocket notebook in the cover and other times I just used two thin field notes, one on each side. I will never give it up and every time I use it I thank you for coming up with that design. The front pocket is amazing! Anyway, we are all on a journey and a fun one at that. I haven’t picked up any of the pen and gear spiral bound notebooks from Walmart, but I have occasionally picked up the pocket size hardbound pen and gear ones. I really like the paper! And they change the cover design periodically so I’m getting together quite a little collection. The pen and gear hardbound fit in the chic sparrow cover you designed quite well.
Apologies for all the typos… Voice texting while on the run 😂
I still say Stalogy or P&G 😂. Merry Xmas
I feel like it’s going to be P+G until I’m in a seriously busy spot and then I need to break out the Stalogy.
I too am a big writer! Justice for us!
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I'm with you on Leuchtturm spell?, I hate the paper.
I’m not alone!!
Hey Sam! Have you ever heard of the Dingbats notebooks?? 👀
I feel like I’ve heard of the brand but in my head not associating it with a notebook. 🙈
ESTJ? Just like my brother ❤ my husband is a ESFJ so they get along 😊
Yes, that’s what I’ve been typed as! Sometimes it’s hard to see ourselves clearly. 😅
Leuchtturm notebooks changed country of manufacture awhile ago, and the paper quality went way down. I don't buy them anymore. They aren't worth the price.
That’s good to know! I’m not a penny pincher, but that price is steep!