I have been a stationery freak all my life. I'm so glad I found TH-cam channels and Facebook groups that validate my love for paper, pens, pouches, etc.
So good to hear! We often talk on the podcast about a love of stationery that seems to be developed at a young age. In our interview with Mark and Fold founder Amy, she tells of how she was a stationery fan very early on. I think many of us are - and yes, there is a massive community of fellow stationery fans for sure! Thanks for the comment.
Well, this is a surprise, I guess I have been a stationary freak for most of my 80 plus years, without ever realising that it was A THING. I agree with much of what you say, although I am more focussed on fountain pens and inks than pencil. Was hoping you would comment in more detail on your EDC bags, of which I have rather a lot. Always seeking the perfect solution. Now following the podcast too. Keep up the splendid work.
Wow - thank you for the kind comments. Do you think a love of stationery as a child continues with us through our lives? I've been a stationery freak since I got a fun little notebook and pen set from a museum when I was 7. It's stuck with me my whole life! I may do a video on the EDC bags for sure - nothing exciting in them really but a few people have asked for an exploration of what's inside...... And thank you for subscribing - Helen is the fountain pen fan and she often talks about them on the podcast.
I'm obsessed with pencils, I draw with them regularly, and I write notes in pencil, and I have some observations and recommendations! I used the rotring tikky for a few years for art and journaling, It's very solid, and I think it's the best low-cost mechanical pencil. I'd recommend it to anyone as a first mechanical pencil (cheaper ones tend to be poor quality.) With wooden graphite pencils, it's genuinely quite hard to find pencils so bad that you can't use them. even cheap unbranded wooden pencils tend to be okay. More expensive pencils will often have a nicer wood body, which sharpens a bit smoother, and better quality lead that holds a point better, but often you're paying a lot more for very small gains. That said, if you want to splash out a bit on fancier stuff, there are some good recommendations. ---- For wooden pencils, I wouldn't bother upgrading unless you have cash to burn. If you do, it's worth trying out blackwing pencils, they're a bit of a bump in quality, and they're very nice to draw or write with, and the large erasers on the back actually work well. Downside is they tend to cost a small fortune, often selling at $3-5 each. For mechanical pencils, there's a lot of good upgrades around. After a few years of using a rotring tikky, I swapped to a pentel P20x (the x is either a 3,5,7, or 9, depending on if the pencil takes 0.3mm lead, 0.5mm, 0.7 or 0.9). The pentel p20x is about twice the price of the tikky, but it's very lightweight, extremely durable (I've been using one regularly for over a decade), and it has very little tip wobble, which makes it excellent for precise mark-making. If you want to go with something that feels a bit more premium, I'd recommend a drafting pencil, either the rotring 600, or the pentel graphgear 1000. These tend to cost in the range of $20-30, but they're very good quality metal pencils that will last a lifetime. My personal mechanical pencil of choice is a spoke-4-titanium. Spoke is a small independent manufacturer, they make machined aluminium bodied pencils with cutouts, so they're very light, and you can choose from a range of grip styles in a range of materials. This is absolutely my favourite pencil as it's lightweight, but solid feeling, and it uses the P20x mechanism. The only downside is that they're round-bodied and don't have any form of rollstop. ---- For you specifically though, since you do a lot of writing in pencil, I'd strongly recommend you look at the Uni Kuru Toga line of pencils, I'd recommend either the "high grade" or the "advance" models. These mechanical pencils are very very smooth to write with, with a small amount of flex in the tip, so they give a smoother writing experience than most pencils. The Kuru Toga line has a little mechanism in the body of the pencil that rotates the lead of the pencil laterally with each time you press it to the paper - meaning that instead of forming a chisel tip as you write, it wears the sides of the lead evenly, forming a bullet tip. This means you get less lead-breakage, and a more even line, without having to rotate the pencil in your hand. I don't draw with Kuru Togasbecause the springiness is less precise than my Spoke/Pentel pencils. However, for writing, I don't think you can match the Kuru Toga.
Hey, Wow - thanks for the lovely response and recommendations. The Stationery Freaks co-host Helen uses the blackwing pencils and swears by them - I tend to misplace stationery which is why I rely on the cheap Noris pencils - there's typically one laid around somewhere. And thank you for your recommendations on mechanical pencils - the Kura Toga has been ordered!! I can't wait to try it and your recommendation sounds like it will suit my needs perfectly. Thank you! I did look at something similar to the Rotring 600 when I bought the tikky but as this was my first foray into mechanical pencils I figured I'd start lower end until I knew I would use it. Your stationery knowledge is exceptional and you're clearly very passionate about finding the write tool for the job - love that. Thanks again for the recommendations and the comment. Rob..
Thank you - it's a new habit but so very calming and insightful. I guess a couple of insights that may come from this are 1; a view as to what I actually do spend my time doing and the outcomes of that 2; appreciation for all that does happen 3; maybe help me to be less focused on the future all the time and live in the present! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment - appreciated.
I love the yellow pages! When learning how to study in college I ran across a study that showed the benefits of yellow paper with black ink. Your bain processes and retains more information with that combo of colors.
I know! I was trying to find the study but couldn't locate the specific data around it. I know I work really well with yellow legal pads because of the colour. Thanks for the comment! Rob..
Meticulously clean, open, and empty rooms, with minimalistic interior design, on the border of giving immersive echoes. But the garden outside is in stark contrast. It is so stationary. Love it.
Yes - the garden is a complete mess. We've just had a house renovation done so the interior is, as you say, still lacking some interior design elements - and choosing the film in the kitchen was probably not the best choice for echoes :) Thank you for the love!
Oh my! I’m glad I found your TH-cam channel! I listen to you and Helen on stationary freaks and I’m glad I finally found your channel! Thanks for the tips!
Thank you! This is not an official offshoot of the SF brand but I do chat a lot about learning, growth and personal development - which in my mind, are absolutely linked to notetaking, writing and more! So glad you found the video - and thank you for being a listener to the podcast :) Welcome!
Ha - thanks. We started the podcast about 6 years ago and we couldn't think of a name but people often called us the stationery freaks.....and so it was to be.
I love stationery! I have sooo many pens, pencils, notebooks, etc. And what did I do today … bought notebooks in a Black Friday sale lol. You may want to try archer and olive for your next notebook, 160 gsm can take a lot of mediums
Oh my - myself and Helen over on the podcast are always talking about how we buy notebooks even though we don't need them. I have drawers full on notebooks! Thanks for the suggestion - I will check out Archer and Olive!
Awesome - thank you! We're back recording this week for the SF podcast, so a new episode out very soon. Thank you for supporting the podcast. I thought I'd blend my stationery love with my video channel for a few videos!
Long-time listener of the podcast here ... love the idea of an additional video channel, too. I must admit that Helen's stationery "adventures" are a real highlight for me. No need to apologize for the recent down-time but count this as a vote for more from both of you. We can relate!! Big thumbs up.
Hi! Although this isn't an official extension of the SF brand, I have lots of videos on analogue and stationery to go. Thank you for listening to the cast and thank you for your support. Helen does lead a very interesting life when it comes to stationery for sure.
Take another look at that pencil sharpener. The face pulls out from the body, then the button opens the hole so you can slip a pencil in. Release the button to hold the pencil, turn the crank. Use your free hand to hold the sharpener body, the pencil is taken care of. Enjoy.
Thanks for the guidance. Mine may be defective as I still have to push the pen a little otherwise it doesn't sharpen. Will endeavour to practice my sharpening technique! Thank you.
Since you take notes with pencils and also sketch, might I make the suggestion to look into 2mm clutch pencils or lead holders? They come with a few advantages over the wooden ones. 1. they usually come with an integrated sharpener in the back, which is cool because you can collect the graphite for art and smoother working door locks 2. they hold the length and 3. they are a bit heavier. Okay, the last one isn't everyone's thing, but there are lighter ones too. Staedtler Mars Technico 780C would be one I can recommend, is very cheap and reliable, Staedtler also has one that works like a normal mechanical pencil if you prefer that. If you like a lighter one, Farber Castell has a few but I think they feel a bit flimsy. Rotring also has one or two in their collection. Anyway, just a suggestion. Nice video by the way, I may start using bags to sort my stuff. Oh, one more thing: If you have the means or have a metal shop nearby, ask them to heat up your ruler and bend it down slightly so the middle goes up when you don't hold it down manually ... the heating might cause discoloring if they overdo it, but it's so much easier to grab from flat surfaces, it's absolutely worth it
Hi - thank you for the lovely comment and recommendations. I have now added the Staedtler pencil to my growing wish list - thank you! I'd never really seen these before but they do look cool. And great tip for the ruler as it is a pain to pick it up - was considering a triangular one for this reason - but may just have a go at heating the metal one! Thank you for the suggestions - very welcome - and thanks for taking the time to comment. Rob..
@@CreativeSoulProjects The triangular Rulers are good, unless you actually want to meassure something, then they act like usb drives, you need to rotate them at least twice for them to work the way you want them to. Just as a side thought: There is nothing that stops you from simply pop a magnet to the ruler or glue something like a handle on it.
Yes indeed! I found that out the hard way. I did find some A4 sketch paper that is SO thick and it seems to hold ok. The key I've found is to stick a sheet of cardboard behind the page to catch the bleed through!
Hey - there are two desks in the video (I think!) The main desk with the protector on (top down shots) is from Habitat. www.habitat.co.uk/ It took me a while to find this and yes, thank you, it is indeed awesome. Well built, modern looking and plenty of space - I needed a desk that was quite deep (long arms) and this was perfect. The other desk is a writing bureau that I got on a second hand market place. Old, doesn't match the other furniture but ever so pleasing to have! Thanks for the comment! Rob
Hey - not a weird question at all! All of the bags in the video are part of a pack from Amazon - link on here - www.cultivatedmanagement.com/gear/ - currently £14 for the four different coloured bags. They are 30cm wide and 17cm in height Hope this helps! Thanks Rob..
Hey - Customs and logistics makes it tricky but the good news is - the book is now available as a digital download! leanpub.com/zero-to-keynote Thanks for commenting
@CreativeSoulProjects Other than that i loved this share. It cuts straight to chase i consider myself not a very functional person wiyh my stationery hobby but i constantly seek some inspiration to get down to business so to speak with my planners and notebooks. Thank you :) You got a new subbie
Awesome - thanks! I don't always do videos about stationery - but many of the topics bring in stationery for learning, notes and personal growth - and of course creativity. Thank you.
Not entirely sure what you mean. I tend to be very careful about wasting paper and if you're referring to the yellow legal pad showing the script of the video with the Cornell method applied - the portion that was sectioned off was filled in after recording with cuts, edit, sound and title information which I use to edit the videos - so it all got used. Thanks for commenting.
I have been a stationery freak all my life. I'm so glad I found TH-cam channels and Facebook groups that validate my love for paper, pens, pouches, etc.
So good to hear! We often talk on the podcast about a love of stationery that seems to be developed at a young age. In our interview with Mark and Fold founder Amy, she tells of how she was a stationery fan very early on. I think many of us are - and yes, there is a massive community of fellow stationery fans for sure! Thanks for the comment.
Well, this is a surprise, I guess I have been a stationary freak for most of my 80 plus years, without ever realising that it was A THING. I agree with much of what you say, although I am more focussed on fountain pens and inks than pencil. Was hoping you would comment in more detail on your EDC bags, of which I have rather a lot. Always seeking the perfect solution. Now following the podcast too. Keep up the splendid work.
Wow - thank you for the kind comments. Do you think a love of stationery as a child continues with us through our lives? I've been a stationery freak since I got a fun little notebook and pen set from a museum when I was 7. It's stuck with me my whole life! I may do a video on the EDC bags for sure - nothing exciting in them really but a few people have asked for an exploration of what's inside......
And thank you for subscribing - Helen is the fountain pen fan and she often talks about them on the podcast.
I'm obsessed with pencils, I draw with them regularly, and I write notes in pencil, and I have some observations and recommendations!
I used the rotring tikky for a few years for art and journaling, It's very solid, and I think it's the best low-cost mechanical pencil. I'd recommend it to anyone as a first mechanical pencil (cheaper ones tend to be poor quality.)
With wooden graphite pencils, it's genuinely quite hard to find pencils so bad that you can't use them. even cheap unbranded wooden pencils tend to be okay. More expensive pencils will often have a nicer wood body, which sharpens a bit smoother, and better quality lead that holds a point better, but often you're paying a lot more for very small gains.
That said, if you want to splash out a bit on fancier stuff, there are some good recommendations.
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For wooden pencils, I wouldn't bother upgrading unless you have cash to burn. If you do, it's worth trying out blackwing pencils, they're a bit of a bump in quality, and they're very nice to draw or write with, and the large erasers on the back actually work well. Downside is they tend to cost a small fortune, often selling at $3-5 each.
For mechanical pencils, there's a lot of good upgrades around.
After a few years of using a rotring tikky, I swapped to a pentel P20x (the x is either a 3,5,7, or 9, depending on if the pencil takes 0.3mm lead, 0.5mm, 0.7 or 0.9). The pentel p20x is about twice the price of the tikky, but it's very lightweight, extremely durable (I've been using one regularly for over a decade), and it has very little tip wobble, which makes it excellent for precise mark-making.
If you want to go with something that feels a bit more premium, I'd recommend a drafting pencil, either the rotring 600, or the pentel graphgear 1000. These tend to cost in the range of $20-30, but they're very good quality metal pencils that will last a lifetime.
My personal mechanical pencil of choice is a spoke-4-titanium. Spoke is a small independent manufacturer, they make machined aluminium bodied pencils with cutouts, so they're very light, and you can choose from a range of grip styles in a range of materials. This is absolutely my favourite pencil as it's lightweight, but solid feeling, and it uses the P20x mechanism. The only downside is that they're round-bodied and don't have any form of rollstop.
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For you specifically though, since you do a lot of writing in pencil, I'd strongly recommend you look at the Uni Kuru Toga line of pencils, I'd recommend either the "high grade" or the "advance" models.
These mechanical pencils are very very smooth to write with, with a small amount of flex in the tip, so they give a smoother writing experience than most pencils. The Kuru Toga line has a little mechanism in the body of the pencil that rotates the lead of the pencil laterally with each time you press it to the paper - meaning that instead of forming a chisel tip as you write, it wears the sides of the lead evenly, forming a bullet tip. This means you get less lead-breakage, and a more even line, without having to rotate the pencil in your hand.
I don't draw with Kuru Togasbecause the springiness is less precise than my Spoke/Pentel pencils. However, for writing, I don't think you can match the Kuru Toga.
Hey,
Wow - thanks for the lovely response and recommendations. The Stationery Freaks co-host Helen uses the blackwing pencils and swears by them - I tend to misplace stationery which is why I rely on the cheap Noris pencils - there's typically one laid around somewhere.
And thank you for your recommendations on mechanical pencils - the Kura Toga has been ordered!! I can't wait to try it and your recommendation sounds like it will suit my needs perfectly. Thank you!
I did look at something similar to the Rotring 600 when I bought the tikky but as this was my first foray into mechanical pencils I figured I'd start lower end until I knew I would use it.
Your stationery knowledge is exceptional and you're clearly very passionate about finding the write tool for the job - love that.
Thanks again for the recommendations and the comment.
Rob..
Love the idea of a ledger book of life ❤ thanks for sharing!
Thank you - it's a new habit but so very calming and insightful. I guess a couple of insights that may come from this are 1; a view as to what I actually do spend my time doing and the outcomes of that 2; appreciation for all that does happen 3; maybe help me to be less focused on the future all the time and live in the present!
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment - appreciated.
I love the yellow pages! When learning how to study in college I ran across a study that showed the benefits of yellow paper with black ink. Your bain processes and retains more information with that combo of colors.
I know! I was trying to find the study but couldn't locate the specific data around it. I know I work really well with yellow legal pads because of the colour.
Thanks for the comment!
Rob..
Meticulously clean, open, and empty rooms, with minimalistic interior design, on the border of giving immersive echoes. But the garden outside is in stark contrast. It is so stationary. Love it.
Yes - the garden is a complete mess. We've just had a house renovation done so the interior is, as you say, still lacking some interior design elements - and choosing the film in the kitchen was probably not the best choice for echoes :) Thank you for the love!
Where has this channel been for my whole life?
Oh my! I’m glad I found your TH-cam channel! I listen to you and Helen on stationary freaks and I’m glad I finally found your channel! Thanks for the tips!
Thank you! This is not an official offshoot of the SF brand but I do chat a lot about learning, growth and personal development - which in my mind, are absolutely linked to notetaking, writing and more! So glad you found the video - and thank you for being a listener to the podcast :) Welcome!
Same. Haha! Love the stationey freak description of yourself. I am adopting that name too 😁😍
Ha - thanks. We started the podcast about 6 years ago and we couldn't think of a name but people often called us the stationery freaks.....and so it was to be.
Great video. Love stationary. Will have to check out some of those items and your podcast.
Thank you for the lovely comment. It is much appreciated. And let me know how you get on with the suggestions. The bags are probably my best buy!
I love stationery! I have sooo many pens, pencils, notebooks, etc. And what did I do today … bought notebooks in a Black Friday sale lol. You may want to try archer and olive for your next notebook, 160 gsm can take a lot of mediums
Oh my - myself and Helen over on the podcast are always talking about how we buy notebooks even though we don't need them. I have drawers full on notebooks! Thanks for the suggestion - I will check out Archer and Olive!
What a great channel. Thank you
I'm a longtime fan of the Stationery Freaks podcast. I recognized your voice right away. Glad to match the voice with a face!
Awesome - thank you! We're back recording this week for the SF podcast, so a new episode out very soon. Thank you for supporting the podcast. I thought I'd blend my stationery love with my video channel for a few videos!
Long-time listener of the podcast here ... love the idea of an additional video channel, too. I must admit that Helen's stationery "adventures" are a real highlight for me. No need to apologize for the recent down-time but count this as a vote for more from both of you. We can relate!! Big thumbs up.
Hi! Although this isn't an official extension of the SF brand, I have lots of videos on analogue and stationery to go. Thank you for listening to the cast and thank you for your support. Helen does lead a very interesting life when it comes to stationery for sure.
Take another look at that pencil sharpener. The face pulls out from the body, then the button opens the hole so you can slip a pencil in. Release the button to hold the pencil, turn the crank. Use your free hand to hold the sharpener body, the pencil is taken care of. Enjoy.
Thanks for the guidance. Mine may be defective as I still have to push the pen a little otherwise it doesn't sharpen. Will endeavour to practice my sharpening technique! Thank you.
Since you take notes with pencils and also sketch, might I make the suggestion to look into 2mm clutch pencils or lead holders? They come with a few advantages over the wooden ones. 1. they usually come with an integrated sharpener in the back, which is cool because you can collect the graphite for art and smoother working door locks 2. they hold the length and 3. they are a bit heavier. Okay, the last one isn't everyone's thing, but there are lighter ones too. Staedtler Mars Technico 780C would be one I can recommend, is very cheap and reliable, Staedtler also has one that works like a normal mechanical pencil if you prefer that. If you like a lighter one, Farber Castell has a few but I think they feel a bit flimsy. Rotring also has one or two in their collection. Anyway, just a suggestion. Nice video by the way, I may start using bags to sort my stuff. Oh, one more thing: If you have the means or have a metal shop nearby, ask them to heat up your ruler and bend it down slightly so the middle goes up when you don't hold it down manually ... the heating might cause discoloring if they overdo it, but it's so much easier to grab from flat surfaces, it's absolutely worth it
Hi - thank you for the lovely comment and recommendations.
I have now added the Staedtler pencil to my growing wish list - thank you! I'd never really seen these before but they do look cool. And great tip for the ruler as it is a pain to pick it up - was considering a triangular one for this reason - but may just have a go at heating the metal one!
Thank you for the suggestions - very welcome - and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Rob..
@@CreativeSoulProjects The triangular Rulers are good, unless you actually want to meassure something, then they act like usb drives, you need to rotate them at least twice for them to work the way you want them to. Just as a side thought: There is nothing that stops you from simply pop a magnet to the ruler or glue something like a handle on it.
I gave up on pencil sharpeners years ago because I can never find one when I need one, I just use a knife now seeing as I always have one with me 😅
Nice - sounds like a plan
In Canada we call them pencil crayons.
Ah we do here too - but I couldn't find the right words!
The pens that leak thru look like alcohol markers, alcohol markers will leak thru almost all paper, you need special paper for them not to leak thru
Yes indeed! I found that out the hard way. I did find some A4 sketch paper that is SO thick and it seems to hold ok. The key I've found is to stick a sheet of cardboard behind the page to catch the bleed through!
You can pull the grey part of the sharpener out, so you don't have to push the Pencil.
I shouldn't be allowed to use stationery without training! Thanks for the knowledge - much easier to use now.
Where did you get your desk i love it so much
Hey - there are two desks in the video (I think!)
The main desk with the protector on (top down shots) is from Habitat. www.habitat.co.uk/
It took me a while to find this and yes, thank you, it is indeed awesome. Well built, modern looking and plenty of space - I needed a desk that was quite deep (long arms) and this was perfect.
The other desk is a writing bureau that I got on a second hand market place. Old, doesn't match the other furniture but ever so pleasing to have!
Thanks for the comment!
Rob
Weird question but could you tell me size of those canvas bags? The blue one.
Hey - not a weird question at all!
All of the bags in the video are part of a pack from Amazon - link on here - www.cultivatedmanagement.com/gear/ - currently £14 for the four different coloured bags.
They are 30cm wide
and 17cm in height
Hope this helps!
Thanks
Rob..
No shipping to the U.S. for Zero to Keynote 💔
Hey - Customs and logistics makes it tricky but the good news is - the book is now available as a digital download! leanpub.com/zero-to-keynote
Thanks for commenting
that music in the beginning WOW LOVED IT
Thanks! It's a funky beat for sure.
@CreativeSoulProjects Other than that i loved this share. It cuts straight to chase i consider myself not a very functional person wiyh my stationery hobby but i constantly seek some inspiration to get down to business so to speak with my planners and notebooks. Thank you :) You got a new subbie
* new subbie *
Awesome - thanks! I don't always do videos about stationery - but many of the topics bring in stationery for learning, notes and personal growth - and of course creativity. Thank you.
Sections off a section of A4 paper for notes, then shows multiple pages without notes. So, you've just wasted a load of paper.
Not entirely sure what you mean. I tend to be very careful about wasting paper and if you're referring to the yellow legal pad showing the script of the video with the Cornell method applied - the portion that was sectioned off was filled in after recording with cuts, edit, sound and title information which I use to edit the videos - so it all got used. Thanks for commenting.
Why am i in your fridge
Ha - it's where I keep all the cool things :)