I feel like my memory retention is much higher when I write in an analog journal. Also, I love using cute and cool stationery, which gets me more enthused to write and thus, gets me to write more often. Technology can march on as fast and as far as it wants, I'll always reach for my Campus notebook and dusty pink gel pen when I want to mark something down.
Fantastic video. I also enjoy daily journaling in pocket notebooks, but have gotten out of the habit. I have several empty notebook...I'm going to get one right now and make it part of my daily routine. Thank you for making this video.
I started a journal (of sorts) back in September last year, because of this channel and the enthusiasm it inspired me with. I'm still journalling today; I don't manage to do it every single day, but most of the time I do - when I don't, I don't give myself the hard time I used to that might have spelled the end of such a habit (because of the all-or-nothing mindset I had). It's been an immensely rewarding experience, and has helped me with so many things, resolving issues both internal and external, making problems soluble, and generally contributing to a previously-elusive sense of stability and constance that in turn has contributed to a feeling of mental well-being these days. Great work.
It is interesting that you use a pocket notebook as a journal. I have used a traditional journal on and off for years. Maybe in part as such a big page is intimidating and I feel that I must write everything down. This looks like it would be worth trying.
I don't really write a Journal I just write a TON of notes because my memory is very bad if I don't write it down it will never be remembered or get done so I always have a pencil and a pocket notebook
Awesome video and love the style of it. I have been journaling for the past year everyday (with a couple missed) and have enjoyed it and love looking back at it.
On a Lighter note, there's a 6th Benefit : If someone reads the Journal in Digital form, there's a chance they'll get a glimpse of your private stuff. That might not be the case with Hand-written stuff - as only YOU would actually understand what you wrote ! 😂 (Hint - Handwriting)
Wonderful video, and I wholeheartedly agree. I've recently begun journaling, and re-embracing analog. Your videos and thoughts are a major source of inspiration to me in this. I'm glad I discovered your channel.
This was so satisfying to watch. Also, your review of the pencil roll is one of only two (if I'm not mistaken) on TH-cam. Just one question, where did you get that strap clip from 😁
I always analog write and draw with Wooden Pencils. Doing this makes My hands really sturdy and steady with awesome Penmanship. I either don't want to or scared to do digital work. Well with the progression of technology, the use of digital work will cause the Person(s) to loose their Penmanship and the feel of doing things analog, especially when the grid go down or they run out of battery. What do You do then? It's always good to keep an old fashioned Pen or Pencil, and Paper in hand. If You let technology do everything for You, then comes the time to do things analog again, will You loose Your talent of steady hands, proper shading, perfect penmanship with writing? Things to think about You know...
I totally agree about it feeling like a ritual. Digital kind of felt artificial in comparison to analog when I've tried it. The fact you can access it everywhere... I mean it wouldn't remain as sacred as using paper. I have one issue about it. I'm a minimalist. I hate having multiple journals. What's your advice for storage and what is your system? Thanks for sharing this relaxing and insightful piece, @Wood & Graphite.
I didn’t know Apsara was available in the UK! I love their products (I use their classic pencils sometimes and their erasers and sharpeners are a must in my kit)! Although these days I write more with pen, this just inspired me to use pencils again! Thanks!
When you write, do you listen to music or write in silence? What is your external routine outside of the pencil and paper? Is there a writing drink of choice?
4:27 "It's slow" Absolutely. For me, that is a clear feature, not a bug. There's no doubt it can be helluva frustrating...to begin with. But whatever happens in your brain as you learn to adjust is, I think, part of why the slowness is a good thing. That's been my experience anyway.
Howdy from the great state of Oklahoma Tj! I have some old American pencils, and other misc pencils that I don't know if you have. I would love to send you a sampler, and would be thrilled to see you do a video on the antiques. How would I go about doing that my dear sir?
4:30 Number 1 it’s slow? Really? My cursive (notebook) writing is my fastest way to produce creative material on paper. Especially if you take into account setup time. But even without that I can write much faster than I can type. I shoot the words straight out of my fountain pen. 😊
I am now carrying out my writing with a pen hand writing, it is called "the hand-made writing". I thing my hand writing is also an art that makes me love it.
Great video... Finally watching someone enthusiastic about pencils....out of all the amazing supplies you have i only own the apsara sharpener cause it's cheap 😅
Most importantly, its physically secure. Your ideas, vulnerability, intellectual property, personal records and conceptual figures are in your journal and no place else. The NSA, competition and any other organization or bad actor who wants your data, ideas or thoughts will have to break into your house to get their hands on this. Granted, if you have really important stuff, dont take your journal into immigration or security checkpoints. There exists an entire industry involved in lifting your data from devices and selling it to the highest bidder or your nosy and eavesdropping government could vacuum up your thoughts on the next update. Also if you need to destroy all your records in a moment's notice, and be certain that no other copies exist, all you need is a metal trashcan, lighter fluid and a well ventilated area.
Programmer Sheep , it seems to me it would be much easier to lose everything when a computer crashes or an app isn’t updated to work with a newer OS. It’s happened to me more than once.
Hellow,I am from India..can you tell me which pencils will be good for wrighting..?there is steaedtler,fabercastle,and some Indian company's...also which company will be good and which model?
Why is digital note taking automatically assumed to mean typing the notes? I hand write my notes on my iPad using a pencil. They don’t get typed unless they are used in a manuscript I am writing.
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6. You get to write in pencil!
Thanks for the pin!
6a. Or fountain pen. ;-)
YES
Not now I have a kindle scribe
I feel like my memory retention is much higher when I write in an analog journal. Also, I love using cute and cool stationery, which gets me more enthused to write and thus, gets me to write more often. Technology can march on as fast and as far as it wants, I'll always reach for my Campus notebook and dusty pink gel pen when I want to mark something down.
Still watching your videos. Do wish you could come back now and then. God Bless
I forgot to mention I got the Blackwing pencil roll and it is perfect. I use it every day.
Fantastic video. I also enjoy daily journaling in pocket notebooks, but have gotten out of the habit. I have several empty notebook...I'm going to get one right now and make it part of my daily routine. Thank you for making this video.
You are welcome! Enjoy the process (:
I like that the most: "the importance is not what i write, but that i write" I put that into my journal today :-)
I started a journal (of sorts) back in September last year, because of this channel and the enthusiasm it inspired me with. I'm still journalling today; I don't manage to do it every single day, but most of the time I do - when I don't, I don't give myself the hard time I used to that might have spelled the end of such a habit (because of the all-or-nothing mindset I had).
It's been an immensely rewarding experience, and has helped me with so many things, resolving issues both internal and external, making problems soluble, and generally contributing to a previously-elusive sense of stability and constance that in turn has contributed to a feeling of mental well-being these days.
Great work.
It is interesting that you use a pocket notebook as a journal. I have used a traditional journal on and off for years. Maybe in part as such a big page is intimidating and I feel that I must write everything down. This looks like it would be worth trying.
It's quite accessible and easiest for travel
Yes I started using smaller notebooks and pocket sized and enjoyed them although I use both sizes. Smaller is less pressure and easier sometimes.
I love these kind of videos, where you don't Talk only about pencils. But a lifestyle altogether
This is one of the best love letters to journaling I have seen on this website!
I don't really write a Journal I just write a TON of notes because my memory is very bad if I don't write it down it will never be remembered or get done so I always have a pencil and a pocket notebook
What is a journal if not a list of things we want to remember?
@@WoodGraphite hmmm yes very true
Awesome video and love the style of it. I have been journaling for the past year everyday (with a couple missed) and have enjoyed it and love looking back at it.
On a Lighter note, there's a 6th Benefit :
If someone reads the Journal in Digital form, there's a chance they'll get a glimpse of your private stuff. That might not be the case with Hand-written stuff - as only YOU would actually understand what you wrote ! 😂
(Hint - Handwriting)
Wonderful video, and I wholeheartedly agree. I've recently begun journaling, and re-embracing analog. Your videos and thoughts are a major source of inspiration to me in this. I'm glad I discovered your channel.
Thanks Scott! Keep writing and exploring!
Love the idea of an Apsara sharpener in a 78 GBP pencil case, haha. Absolute fantastic things.
So meditative
🧘♂️
Trueeeee
This was so satisfying to watch. Also, your review of the pencil roll is one of only two (if I'm not mistaken) on TH-cam. Just one question, where did you get that strap clip from 😁
The strap clip I bought in a big bag for like £2 on eBay! They just happened to be the right size!
love the ashtray for sharpening
Ritual is exactly the right word to describe journaling. I really enjoyed the video. Thanks.
As always, Awesome video TJ! You made my day!
Thank you! Heartfelt comments like this make my day!
I always analog write and draw with Wooden Pencils. Doing this makes My hands really sturdy and steady with awesome Penmanship. I either don't want to or scared to do digital work. Well with the progression of technology, the use of digital work will cause the Person(s) to loose their Penmanship and the feel of doing things analog, especially when the grid go down or they run out of battery. What do You do then? It's always good to keep an old fashioned Pen or Pencil, and Paper in hand. If You let technology do everything for You, then comes the time to do things analog again, will You loose Your talent of steady hands, proper shading, perfect penmanship with writing? Things to think about You know...
All great reasons
Excellent work. I dig that pouch and must pick one up👍🏼
It's lovely! Thanks for watching
Thaank you for navigating the words that make up your vids. All the best to you and yours.
I totally agree about it feeling like a ritual. Digital kind of felt artificial in comparison to analog when I've tried it. The fact you can access it everywhere... I mean it wouldn't remain as sacred as using paper. I have one issue about it. I'm a minimalist. I hate having multiple journals. What's your advice for storage and what is your system? Thanks for sharing this relaxing and insightful piece, @Wood & Graphite.
Nice video. I enjoy journaling with pencil, sometimes with ball point pen. Thanks from Japan!
Great video. Thanks for sharing - I hope it will prove inspirational!
I didn’t know Apsara was available in the UK! I love their products (I use their classic pencils sometimes and their erasers and sharpeners are a must in my kit)! Although these days I write more with pen, this just inspired me to use pencils again! Thanks!
When you write, do you listen to music or write in silence? What is your external routine outside of the pencil and paper? Is there a writing drink of choice?
Sometimes I'll have a whisky, mostly not. Rarely do I listen to music, especially music with lyrics. Muddles the words!
4:27 "It's slow" Absolutely. For me, that is a clear feature, not a bug. There's no doubt it can be helluva frustrating...to begin with. But whatever happens in your brain as you learn to adjust is, I think, part of why the slowness is a good thing. That's been my experience anyway.
Great video, I love you articulate you are
Thanks Alexander!
Thank you ,your video was very inspiring & insightful ! I'll be Journaling like this !
I just started journaling with mechanical pencils and am thinking of moving on to plain graphite pencils… so far I’m really enjoying the process.
Greate analysis, I agree with each reason.
Howdy from the great state of Oklahoma Tj!
I have some old American pencils, and other misc pencils that I don't know if you have. I would love to send you a sampler, and would be thrilled to see you do a video on the antiques. How would I go about doing that my dear sir?
4:30 Number 1 it’s slow?
Really? My cursive (notebook) writing is my fastest way to produce creative material on paper. Especially if you take into account setup time. But even without that I can write much faster than I can type. I shoot the words straight out of my fountain pen. 😊
Love your channel! Great content.
Paper journal and Apple notes. Just write on whatever and whenever…that’s my strategy…keep it simple and always available.
I journal in a monthly planner. I am able to keep track of what I'm doing ,what day and with whom.....
Ah, I just found another one of my kind. A Spirited Man.
I am now carrying out my writing with a pen hand writing, it is called "the hand-made writing". I thing my hand writing is also an art that makes me love it.
I tried the digital options, it's OK but a pencil and paper are best for me.
Please make a video about what to write in a journal
Great video... Finally watching someone enthusiastic about pencils....out of all the amazing supplies you have i only own the apsara sharpener cause it's cheap 😅
Most importantly, its physically secure.
Your ideas, vulnerability, intellectual property, personal records and conceptual figures are in your journal and no place else.
The NSA, competition and any other organization or bad actor who wants your data, ideas or thoughts will have to break into your house to get their hands on this.
Granted, if you have really important stuff, dont take your journal into immigration or security checkpoints.
There exists an entire industry involved in lifting your data from devices and selling it to the highest bidder or your nosy and eavesdropping government could vacuum up your thoughts on the next update.
Also if you need to destroy all your records in a moment's notice, and be certain that no other copies exist, all you need is a metal trashcan, lighter fluid and a well ventilated area.
The only downside being that it's expensive but a great investment eventually if you can keep the habit up
I just enjoy the act of writing
The only thing that keeps me from going analog is how easy it would be to lose everything from a flood/fire.
It's a pain, I'm still searching for the best backup solution
Make a cardboard or wooden rig to hold your smartphone overhead your journal and use the camera to capture each page.
@@carlblaskowitz7817 I love you
Programmer Sheep , it seems to me it would be much easier to lose everything when a computer crashes or an app isn’t updated to work with a newer OS. It’s happened to me more than once.
@@clarkbilgrav Google Drive
7. Because I'm happy doing it.
Apsara sharpener nice same here bro...gives long point for long journey...😀
Somethings are better done by hand.
What kind of notebook is the army green one with the back inside pocket?
Hellow,I am from India..can you tell me which pencils will be good for wrighting..?there is steaedtler,fabercastle,and some Indian company's...also which company will be good and which model?
Why is digital note taking automatically assumed to mean typing the notes? I hand write my notes on my iPad using a pencil. They don’t get typed unless they are used in a manuscript I am writing.
If Wes Anderson were a pencil enthusiast…
I'm ilitorete so I have to do it digitally. But i agree to this otherwise. I just need ato correct and speech to text.
Fair enough, it's fantastic that you can use technology to overcome difficulties like that!
Have you ever tried a leather journal?
Do you ever use field notes?
I wanna buy an old leather journal
What is better? A pen or pencil for writing?
Out if curiosity, why use a pencil instead of a pen?
Longevity
@@WoodGraphiteSo things written with a pencil last longer? I've always thought it was the opposite.
What long point sharpener was that again?
The guy from the movie seven also kept journals, just sayinz :)
Video would better if you didn’t take 4:25 to get to point of title
Context matters. I'll post a timecode link in the description for busy busy people like you.
Thanks for the comment dude
NOTE: Most of these people were just released from the hospital.
Types of journal I mean
Thank you for the lovely video. I for one love moleskin, Very useful.
never ever write it down...Unless you dont mind it being in the paper the next day.. Elementary
"The bear won"