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		<title>Review: Soolla Studio Bag</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Cameron]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recently Ana asked me if I&#8217;d be interested in giving the Soolla Studio Bag ($65.00) a test run to see if she might want to carry them in the shop. I&#8217;m a bit of a bag collector, so I was super excited. I selected Aquamarine! The Studio Bag is sort of the ultimate tool bag&#8230; ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recently Ana asked me if I&#8217;d be interested in giving the <a href="https://soolla.co/collections/soolla-studio-bags-pottery-tool-bag-artist-bag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Soolla Studio Bag</a> ($65.00) a test run to see if she might want to carry them in the shop. I&#8217;m a bit of a bag collector, so I was super excited. I selected Aquamarine!</p>
<p>The Studio Bag is sort of the ultimate tool bag for hobbyists (and maybe pros too!). The bag is made out of machine-washable, fast-drying duck canvas for ultimate cleaning abilities. It comes with 30 pockets (&#8220;infinite possibilities&#8221;) and a lifetime warranty. The site artwork shows it with pottery tools, but I think it could be used for SO many other things.</p>
<p>The bag itself is designed as a rectangle and measures 12&#8243; Wide x 9&#8243; Tall x 7&#8243; Deep making it roomy and perfect for projects. Sturdy webbed handles make it easy to carry, and the bag stands up by itself. I chose to test mine out a few different ways so you could imagine how you might use one.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568244" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/review-soolla-studio-bag/soola-knitting/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?fit=2469%2C2560&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2469,2560" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785750412&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.96&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Soola Knitting" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?fit=965%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2126568244" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?resize=1140%2C1182&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="1182" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?w=2469&amp;ssl=1 2469w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?resize=579%2C600&amp;ssl=1 579w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?resize=965%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 965w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C796&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?resize=1482%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1482w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?resize=1976%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1976w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?resize=960%2C995&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C1451&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Knitting-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w" sizes="(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /></p>
<h4>Knitting</h4>
<p>If you didn&#8217;t think I was going there, then you don&#8217;t know me very well! I&#8217;mcurrently working on knitting a tee out of a book. The bag is roomy enough for my 3 skeins of yarn, the book, needles, and all my notions.</p>
<p>I should note that I have made one modification to the bag. The front of the bag was originally divided into 10 very slim pockets. Since my items are wider then slim pottery tools or pens, I carefully picked the stitching out of a couple of the pockets at the front creating slightly larger places to store knitting needles, etc.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568245" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/review-soolla-studio-bag/soola-journaling/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2238&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2238" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785751612&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.96&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Soola Journaling" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?fit=1000%2C874&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2126568245" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?resize=1140%2C997&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="997" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C525&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?resize=1000%2C874&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C671&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1343&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1790&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?resize=960%2C839&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C1224&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Journaling-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w" sizes="(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /></p>
<h4>Journaling (House purse?)</h4>
<p>My second test was using the bag as a journaling go to, or the analog house purse. I shoved all my current planners/journals, plus a selection of gel pens, fountain pens, stencils and other items in there. I didn&#8217;t add my sticker book but I could have. Add an e-reader or a dead tree book, and this pouch will hold everything you might want.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568246" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/review-soolla-studio-bag/soola-sewing/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2193&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2193" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785751879&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.96&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.024390243902439&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Soola Sewing" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?fit=1000%2C857&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2126568246" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?resize=1140%2C977&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="977" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C514&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?resize=1000%2C857&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C658&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1316&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1755&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?resize=960%2C822&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C1199&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-Sewing-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w" sizes="(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /></p>
<h4>Sewing/Quilting</h4>
<p>Finally I took the bag for a test drive in holding all the sewing tools and notion I might want to take with me to a sew day, which I have been doing more of recently. It easily holds scissors, snips, a rotary cutter and small ruler, plus all my sewing feet, thread, bobbins, clips and more. I also have a bunch of smaller tins and dividers I might stick in the bottom to keep things more organized. Surprisingly, this may be the peremanent use for this bag. Or I&#8217;m going to have to buy a second?</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568247" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/review-soolla-studio-bag/soola-you-do-you/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2049&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2049" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785750332&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.96&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Soola You Do You" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?fit=1000%2C800&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2126568247" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?resize=1140%2C912&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="912" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C480&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?resize=1000%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C615&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1639&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?resize=960%2C768&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C1120&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Soola-You-Do-You-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /></p>
<p>I think this book is amazing and could have SO many uses! What are your thoughts? Do you want Ana to carry them in the shop?</p>
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		<title>Pen Review: Drillog classical2 material AL Nib Holder &#038; Kodachi Machined Dip Nib (+ Troublemaker Abalone Ink)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ana]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Just after the original Kickstarter launch of the Drillog machined dip nib pens, I was able to test one. I recall really liking the nib but the original shape of the super-short sprial nib holder was not to my liking. It was a  little too short and a little too wide. For such an elegant&#8230; ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568256" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/pen-review-drillog-classical2-material-al-nib-holder-kodachi-machined-dip-nib-troublemaker-abalone-ink/drillog-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-1.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785703987&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="drillog-1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-1.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2126568256" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-1.jpg?resize=1140%2C760&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="760" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-1.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-1.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /></p>
<p>Just after the original Kickstarter launch of the Drillog machined dip nib pens, I was able to <a href="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2022/07/the-drillog-v-2-machined-dip-pen-graft-spirl-barrel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">test one</a>. I recall really liking the nib but the original shape of the super-short sprial nib holder was not to my liking. It was a  little too short and a little too wide. For such an elegant nib design, the nib holder did not have the same elegance. All of this has been updated and changed in the intervening four years since I last had one in hand. The new DRILLOG Classical2 material AL Nib Holder and the even more amazing looking Kodachi Nib are taking the machined, dip pen maker to new levels.</p>
<p>The<a href="https://drillog.jp/products/classical2_material_al/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Classical2 AL Nib Holder</a> (in Nocturne Blue, ¥22,000, approx. $140.15USD) is a smooth cylinder with subtle brass details and the ability to post the cap to increase length and adjust its weight distribution. I love a dip pen with a cap as I frequently travel with my tools and having to wrap a delicate nib in plastic, tubing, towels or other precautions can be fiddly and cumbersome. All hail, capped dip pens!</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568257" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/pen-review-drillog-classical2-material-al-nib-holder-kodachi-machined-dip-nib-troublemaker-abalone-ink/drillog-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785704003&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="drillog-2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568257" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>The <a href="https://drillog.jp/products/drillog_kodachi_gradation-color/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kodachi nib</a> (in Midnight, ¥29,700, approx. $176.46USD)  is a titanium, variable-width nib whose design was supervised by master nib artisan Yukio Nagahara. The tip shape is reminiscent of a <em data-start="210" data-end="219">kodachi</em> (Japanese short sword), and its unique angle allows for a wide variety of line variations. By holding the nib on its side, you can create wide strokes, perfect for swatching inks and creating calligraphic designs. Holding it on its tip, you can create a fine line for writing tests, drawing, details and such.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2126568260" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568260" style="width: 844px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568260" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/pen-review-drillog-classical2-material-al-nib-holder-kodachi-machined-dip-nib-troublemaker-abalone-ink/drillog-5/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-5.jpg?fit=844%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="844,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785704109&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="drillog-5" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-5.jpg?fit=563%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568260 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-5.jpg?resize=844%2C1500&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="844" height="1500" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-5.jpg?w=844&amp;ssl=1 844w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-5.jpg?resize=338%2C600&amp;ssl=1 338w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-5.jpg?resize=563%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 563w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-5.jpg?resize=768%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568260" class="wp-caption-text">This nib is so beautiful and so unique looking. Love the look!</figcaption></figure>
<h4>In Use:</h4>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568258" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/pen-review-drillog-classical2-material-al-nib-holder-kodachi-machined-dip-nib-troublemaker-abalone-ink/drillog-3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-3.jpg?fit=1211%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1211,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785704069&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="drillog-3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-3.jpg?fit=807%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568258" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-3.jpg?resize=807%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="807" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-3.jpg?resize=807%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 807w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-3.jpg?resize=484%2C600&amp;ssl=1 484w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-3.jpg?resize=768%2C951&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-3.jpg?resize=960%2C1189&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-3.jpg?w=1211&amp;ssl=1 1211w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px" /></p>
<p>The Kodachi nib is amazingly smooth. Whether using it on its side or on its very fine tip, it glides on the paper. But its not so slick that I felt like I was ice skating. Especially, if you&#8217;re doing calligraphy, you do&#8217;t want your nib to be too slick to force you to slow down and write slowly and thoughtfully. And the DRILLOG is exctly that. Its smooth without friction. The DRILLOG Kodachi nib is not as pencil-y feeling as a Sailor 14k F nib which is my benchmark for scratchy-but-good nibs, it&#8217;s smoother but not slick. I think its one of the best dip pen experiences I&#8217;ve ever had. I love being able to change and adjust the tip for wide or think lines to play, experiment, swatch and more.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568259" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/pen-review-drillog-classical2-material-al-nib-holder-kodachi-machined-dip-nib-troublemaker-abalone-ink/drillog-4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-4.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785704079&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="drillog-4" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-4.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568259" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-4.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-4.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-4.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-4.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-4.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-4.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-4.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>I used the absolutely stunning (and kinda matchy-mtchy) <a href="https://vanness1938.com/products/troublemaker-abalone" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Troublemaker Abalone</a> ink. Its a multi-chromatic bluish-violet with purple and turquoise color shifts. It&#8217;s one of the earlier multichromatics and remains one of the best.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2126568262" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568262" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568262" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/pen-review-drillog-classical2-material-al-nib-holder-kodachi-machined-dip-nib-troublemaker-abalone-ink/drillog-2-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-2.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1000,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785707474&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="drillog-2-2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-2.jpg?fit=667%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568262 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="1500" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-2.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-2.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-2.jpg?resize=667%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 667w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-2.jpg?resize=960%2C1440&amp;ssl=1 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568262" class="wp-caption-text">I only used the DRILLOG Kodachi nib for this swatch card. One pen that does it all!</figcaption></figure>
<h4>Compared to other tools:</h4>
<figure id="attachment_2126568261" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568261" style="width: 1500px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568261" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/08/pen-review-drillog-classical2-material-al-nib-holder-kodachi-machined-dip-nib-troublemaker-abalone-ink/drillog-2-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-1.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785707460&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="drillog-2-1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-1.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568261 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-1.jpg?resize=1140%2C760&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="760" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-1.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/drillog-2-1.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568261" class="wp-caption-text">A portion of the dip pens that I own: glass pens, dip pens, folded nibs, etc.</figcaption></figure>
<p>I have used so many different tools for dip testing inks &#8212;  the Kakimori and Colorverse Shuttle metal dip nibs, all sorts of glass pens, traditional dip nibs like Zebra G nibs, old Esterbrook dip nibs, folded nibs and Speedball nibs in a wide variety of sizes. I&#8217;ve also regularly used the Pilot Iro-Utushi dip nib and the Sailor Hocoro pens. So, if you add up all the money I&#8217;ve spent over the years on dip pens, I&#8217;ve probably spent several hundreds of dollars on nibs and holders. I 100% admit that the DRILLOG is quite expensive.  All the tools I use have been useful but some did not meet with my expectations.</p>
<p>If I had the DRILLOG to start with, I would not necessarily want or need any of the others&#8211; at least for the types of writing, swatching and lettering that I do. I might still use or keep a few other tools but I feel like the DRILLOG solves so many problems for me.</p>
<h4>Final Impressions:</h4>
<p>For my configuration, the total cost was about $317 (depending on exchange rates, fees, etc). It is definitely a luxury dip pen. But it lives up to the price. It is the smoothest dip pen tool I have ever used with the most variation. And its rainbow colored!</p>
<p>If I had it to do over, I probably would have gotten one of the Classical2 Ti Gradient Nib Holders (in the matching Twilight) that better matches the gradient nib &#8212; just to be all matchy-matchy. The Ti Gradient holders are considerably more expensive (¥38,500, approx. $245.26USD) so I realize that I went with the AL holder as a cost saving measure but I can dream.</p>
<p>The fine point is very fine, probably comparable to a 0.5mm which may be too fine for some people. The standard silver-tone DRILLOG nib is comparable to the 0.7mm which may be better for someone looking for a wider tip. And if you don&#8217;t need the wide strokes, the standard gradient DRILLOG nib is just the 0.5mm size.</p>
<p>Since DRILLOG will be <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZpWQFhk6Ed/?img_index=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in attendance at both the upcoming DC and SF Pen Shows</a>, I wanted to get this up so folks can consider if they want to visit the DRILLOG table at these shows. Being able to see these pens in person and even get to test drive them is the best way to decide if this is worth it for you.</p>
<p>I sample inks all the time. I&#8217;m such an ink nerd, I manufacture the <a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/category/col-o-ring" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Col-o-ring</a> and related products. Saying that, I know that I am more inclined to get a lot of use out of this tool. But if you love inks, dip pens or calligraphic tools, the DRILLOG Kodachi nib is worth considering.</p>
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<p>DISCLAIMER: Some items included in this review were provided free of charge by <a href="https://drillog.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DRILLOG</a> for the purpose of review. Please see the <a href="http://wp.me/P2Jkov-nk">About page</a> for more details.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For August, I was inspired by <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056172/?ref_=mv_close" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Lawrence of Arabia</em></a> and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61294937-the-adventures-of-amina-al-sirafi?ac=1&amp;from_search=true&amp;qid=PhVsr8nweV&amp;rank=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi</em></a>. If it going to be this hot out, I want desert adventures, treasures, tombs and Indiana Jones.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568234" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/august-planner-set-up/screenshot-2026-07-31-at-11-40-44-am/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-31-at-11.40.44-AM.png?fit=556%2C813&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="556,813" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Screenshot 2026-07-31 at 11.40.44 AM" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-31-at-11.40.44-AM.png?fit=556%2C813&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2126568234" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-31-at-11.40.44-AM.png?resize=556%2C813&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="556" height="813" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-31-at-11.40.44-AM.png?w=556&amp;ssl=1 556w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-31-at-11.40.44-AM.png?resize=410%2C600&amp;ssl=1 410w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px" /></p>
<p>Printables are available for Patrons. <a href="https://patreon.com/wellappointeddesk?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Become a Patron today</a> and download your very own printables.</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="1140" height="642" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B8XEExrvQeo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></p>
<p>Where will your paper adventures take you?</p>
<h4><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568239" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/august-planner-set-up/august-plan-3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-3-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,1707" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785443033&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="august-plan-3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-3-scaled.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568239" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-3.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-3-scaled.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-3-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-3-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-3-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-3-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-3-scaled.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-3-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-3-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></h4>
<h4 class="p1">Stationery Items:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.auraestelle.com/collections/2027-magnet-release" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aura Estelle 2026 B6 Magnet Daily Planner</a></li>
<li>Leather cover no longer available</li>
<li><a href="https://hotdangpress.com/collections/the-og-collection/products/linocut-sheet-set-cream" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hot Dang Press Iron-On Transfers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.jetpens.com/KOKUYO-Bobbin-Washi-Tapes/ct/6338" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KOKUYO Bobbin Washi Tape</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.jetpens.com/KOKUYO-Bobbin-Washi-Tape-Cutters/ct/6342" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KOKUYO Bobbin Washi Cutters</a></li>
<li><a style="cursor: pointer !important; user-select: none !important;" href="https://www.jetpens.com/KOKUYO-Bobbin-Washi-Tape-Mini-Roll-Maker/pd/32033" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KOKUYO Bobbin Washi Tape Mini Roll Maker</a></li>
<li class="p1"><a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/product/typewriter-days-days-of-the-week-sticker-sheet-25-023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Days of the Week Sticker Sheet</a></li>
<li class="p1"><a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/product/ephemera-dots-kraft" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Date Dots Sticker Sheet</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/product/travel-odyssey-sticker-book" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Travel Odyssey Sticker Book</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/product/museum-treasures-sticker-book" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Museum Treasures Sticker Book</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/product/bibliophilia-ephemera-sticker-book" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bibliophilia Ephemera Sticker Book</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/category/stickii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stickii Sticker Sheets</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/product/book-tracker-books-audiobook-ebook-tbr-3x4-clear-stamp-set-10-stamp-designs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Book Tracker Clear Stamp Set</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/product/lets-be-fronds-leaf-plant-branch-silhouette-4x6-clear-stamp-set-10-stamp-designs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Let&#8217;s Be Fronds Clear Stamp Set</a></li>
<li><a href="https://writualplanner.com/collections/stickers/products/tarot-stamps-set-of-26-original-clear-photopolymer-cling-stamps?variant=39818761699502" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Writual Tarot Clear Stamp Set</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/product/draco-metal-journal-clip" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creeping Moon Draco Clip</a></li>
<li><a href="https://philosophersguild.com/collections/canvas-zipper-pouches/products/alchemy-bag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Unemployed Philosophers Guild Alchemy Zip Pouch</a></li>
</ul>
<h4> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568238" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/august-planner-set-up/august-plan-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-2-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2143&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,2143" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785442889&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="august-plan-2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-2-scaled.jpg?fit=1000%2C837&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568238" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C837&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="837" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1000%2C837&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-2-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C502&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C643&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1286&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-2-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1715&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-2-scaled.jpg?resize=960%2C804&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C1172&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-2-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></h4>
<h4>Pens &amp; Inks:</h4>
<ul>
<li class="p1"><a href="https://www.jetpens.com/Pentel-Fude-Touch-Brush-Sign-Pens/ct/1555" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pentel Sign Brush Pen</a></li>
<li class="p1"><a href="https://www.jetpens.com/Marvy-Le-Pen-Flex-Brush-Pens/ct/5664" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marvy LePen Flex</a></li>
<li class="p1"><a href="https://www.jetpens.com/Sun-Star-Dot-e-Pen-Square-Marker-Brown/pd/39850" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bandai Namco Dot é Pen</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.jetpens.com/Zebra-Sarasa-Nano-Gel-Pen-0.3-mm-Camel-Yellow/pd/33279" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zebra Sarasa Nano Gel Pen</a></li>
<li class="p1">Sailor Pro Color No Longer Available</li>
<li class="p1"><a href="https://www.schondsgn.com/collections/fountain-pens/products/brass-pocket-six-fountain-pens" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Schon DSN Faceted Brass &#8220;Pocket Six&#8221; Fountain Pen </a></li>
<li>Benu Viper Fountain Pen No Longer Available</li>
<li><a href="https://vanness1938.com/products/robert-oster-fire-ice" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Oster Fire &amp; Ice</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dromgooles.com/products/kuretake-ebicha-ink-cafe-bottled-ink-20ml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuretake Cafe Ink Ebicha</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.monteverdepens.com/collections/brown-ink-cartridges/products/monteverde-usa%C2%AE-core-scotch-brown-12pc-ink-cartridges-clear-case" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Monteverde Scotch Brown</a></li>
</ul>
<p class="p1">*Items not included I either don&#8217;t remember where I got it or it is no longer available.</p>
<h4><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568237" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/august-planner-set-up/august-plan-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-1-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="2560,1707" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785442750&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="august-plan-1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568237" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-1-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-1-scaled.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/august-plan-1-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></h4>
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		<title>Giveaway: Aura Estelle B6 Magnet Undated Planners</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I have been super happy with my Aura Estelle B6 Magnet Daily Planner that when the company reached out to me last week asking if I&#8217;d be interested in sharing my love for Aura Estelle planners I said &#8220;Yes, please and thank you!&#8221; Aura Estelle has provided me with TWO planners to share with readers:&#8230; ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have been super happy with my <a href="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2025/12/2026-journal-set-up-new-planner-same-techniques/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aura Estelle B6 Magnet Daily Planner</a> that when the company reached out to me last week asking if I&#8217;d be interested in sharing my love for Aura Estelle planners I said &#8220;Yes, please and thank you!&#8221;</p>
<figure id="attachment_2126567787" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126567787" style="width: 801px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126567787" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/06/my-top-5-stationery-favorites-for-2026-so-far/auraestelle/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auraestelle.jpg?fit=1924%2C2401&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1924,2401" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="auraestelle" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auraestelle.jpg?fit=801%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126567787 size-large" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auraestelle.jpg?resize=801%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="801" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auraestelle.jpg?resize=801%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 801w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auraestelle.jpg?resize=481%2C600&amp;ssl=1 481w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auraestelle.jpg?resize=768%2C958&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auraestelle.jpg?resize=1231%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1231w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auraestelle.jpg?resize=1641%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1641w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auraestelle.jpg?resize=960%2C1198&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auraestelle.jpg?resize=1400%2C1747&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/auraestelle.jpg?w=1924&amp;ssl=1 1924w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126567787" class="wp-caption-text">I&#8217;ve been using the dated version of the <a href="https://www.auraestelle.com/products/2027-b6-daily-magnet-planner?variant=48703331401960" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aura Estelle Magnet Daily planner</a> for 2026 and I love it.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Aura Estelle has provided me with TWO planners to share with readers:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.auraestelle.com/products/undated-weekly-horizontal-b6-magnet-planner?variant=48703352897768" target="_blank" rel="noopener">B6 Magnet Weekly Horizontal UNDATED</a> ($46.95) and Mini Calendar Stickers for 2026</li>
<li><a href="https://www.auraestelle.com/products/undated-daily-b6-magnet-planner?variant=48703350178024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">B6 Magnet Daily UNDATED</a> ($59.95)</li>
</ul>
<p>The advantage of the Undated versions is that you can start with these ASAP. If you are starting back to school or just want to jumpstart your planner journal, these will get you going. Or you can hoard them for the start of the 2027 calendar year.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2126568228" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568228" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568228" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/giveaway-aura-estelle-b6-magnet-undated-planners/screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1-41-53-pm/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.53-PM.png?fit=1011%2C720&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1011,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 1.41.53 PM" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.53-PM.png?fit=1000%2C712&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568228 size-large" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.53-PM.png?resize=1000%2C712&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="712" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.53-PM.png?resize=1000%2C712&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.53-PM.png?resize=600%2C427&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.53-PM.png?resize=768%2C547&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.53-PM.png?resize=960%2C684&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.53-PM.png?w=1011&amp;ssl=1 1011w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568228" class="wp-caption-text">Example of the monthly page spread in both Aura Estelle Magnet planners (this is from a dated version of the planner). Both planners in this giveaway are undated.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Both planners include a Yearly Overview (2 pages), Year Goals (2 pages), Monthly Calendar (2 pages x 12), and Blank Pages (2 pages x 12) after the monthly overview calendar.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2126568226" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568226" style="width: 996px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568226" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/giveaway-aura-estelle-b6-magnet-undated-planners/screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1-41-17-pm/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.17-PM.png?fit=996%2C695&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="996,695" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 1.41.17 PM" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.17-PM.png?fit=996%2C695&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568226 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.17-PM.png?resize=996%2C695&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="996" height="695" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.17-PM.png?w=996&amp;ssl=1 996w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.17-PM.png?resize=600%2C419&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.17-PM.png?resize=768%2C536&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.17-PM.png?resize=960%2C670&amp;ssl=1 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568226" class="wp-caption-text">Weekly and Daily Page layout in the Aura Estelle Magnet Daily Undated</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_2126568227" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568227" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568227" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/giveaway-aura-estelle-b6-magnet-undated-planners/screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1-41-35-pm/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.35-PM.png?fit=1000%2C703&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1000,703" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 1.41.35 PM" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.35-PM.png?fit=1000%2C703&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568227 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.35-PM.png?resize=1000%2C703&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="703" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.35-PM.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.35-PM.png?resize=600%2C422&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.35-PM.png?resize=768%2C540&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.41.35-PM.png?resize=960%2C675&amp;ssl=1 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568227" class="wp-caption-text">Sample layout in the daily pages in the  Aura Estelle Magnet Daily</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Daily Planner then includes a Weekly page and seven Daily pages (x 53) with 30 blank pages in the back.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2126568229" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568229" style="width: 966px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568229" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/giveaway-aura-estelle-b6-magnet-undated-planners/screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1-42-05-pm/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.05-PM.png?fit=966%2C655&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="966,655" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 1.42.05 PM" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.05-PM.png?fit=966%2C655&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568229 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.05-PM.png?resize=966%2C655&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="966" height="655" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.05-PM.png?w=966&amp;ssl=1 966w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.05-PM.png?resize=600%2C407&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.05-PM.png?resize=768%2C521&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.05-PM.png?resize=960%2C651&amp;ssl=1 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568229" class="wp-caption-text">Weekly spread in the Aura Estelle Magnet Weekly Horizontal Undated</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_2126568230" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568230" style="width: 948px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568230" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/giveaway-aura-estelle-b6-magnet-undated-planners/screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1-42-11-pm/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.11-PM.png?fit=948%2C660&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="948,660" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 1.42.11 PM" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.11-PM.png?fit=948%2C660&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568230 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.11-PM.png?resize=948%2C660&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="948" height="660" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.11-PM.png?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.11-PM.png?resize=600%2C418&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.11-PM.png?resize=768%2C535&amp;ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568230" class="wp-caption-text">Sample layout in the Aura Estelle Magnet Weekly Horizontal</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_2126568231" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568231" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568231" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/giveaway-aura-estelle-b6-magnet-undated-planners/screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1-42-21-pm/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.21-PM.png?fit=1015%2C711&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1015,711" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 1.42.21 PM" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.21-PM.png?fit=1000%2C700&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568231 size-large" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.21-PM.png?resize=1000%2C700&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="700" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.21-PM.png?resize=1000%2C700&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.21-PM.png?resize=600%2C420&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.21-PM.png?resize=768%2C538&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.21-PM.png?resize=960%2C672&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.42.21-PM.png?w=1015&amp;ssl=1 1015w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568231" class="wp-caption-text">Sample layout in the Aura Estelle Magnet Weekly Horizontal</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Weekly Horizontal alternately includes the Weekly page with one Grid page (x 53) and 124 blank pages in the back for journaling and notetaking.</p>
<p>Both books feature soft leatherette covers, stitched spine, 3.81mm grid on classic 52gsm Tomoe River paper. The Weekly Horizontal Undated has a deep red cover and the Daily Undated has a traditional black cover.</p>
<p>I will also include an assortment of <a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/product/ephemera-dots-kraft" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Date Dots</a> and <a href="https://wellappointeddesk.bigcartel.com/product/typewriter-days-days-of-the-week-sticker-sheet-25-023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Typewriter Days</a> sticker sheets to embellish your new planner (additional $30 value).</p>
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<p><strong>FINE PRINT:</strong> All entries must be submitted by 10pm CST on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. All entries must be submitted at wellappointeddesk.com, not Instagram, Tumblr or Facebook, okay? Winners will be announced on Wednesday. Winner will be selected by random number generator from entries that played by the rules (see above). Please include your actual email address in the comment form so that I can contact you if you win. I will not save email addresses or sell them to anyone — pinky swear. If winner does not respond within 5 days, I will draw a new giveaway winner. Shipping via USPS is covered. Additional shipping options or insurance will have to be paid by the winner. We are generous but we’re not made of money. <strong>US and APO/AFO only, sorry.</strong></p>
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<p>DISCLAIMER: The items included in this review were provided free of charge by <a href="https://www.auraestelle.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aura Estelle</a> for the purpose of review. Please see the <a href="http://wp.me/P2Jkov-nk">About page</a> for more details.</p>
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		<title>Link Love: Kaweco Love</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We love Kawecos as much as anyone so check out the JetPens Blog comprehensive guide to the Kaweco Sport this week. I am really loving the new colors they are doing like the Lunar Sport collection and the newest Marble Ocean Collection. The Marble OCean 100% goes with my mermaid vibe this month! Pens: If&#8230; ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We love Kawecos as much as anyone so check out the JetPens Blog comprehensive guide to the Kaweco Sport this week. I am really loving the new colors they are doing like the<a href="https://www.jetpens.com/Kaweco-Lunar-Sport-Fountain-Pens/ct/8218" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Lunar Sport collection</a> and the newest <a href="https://www.jetpens.com/Kaweco-Collection-Sport-Fountain-Pens/ct/6067?sa=product_date_added_dt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marble Ocean Collection</a>. The Marble OCean 100% goes with my mermaid vibe this month!</p>
<h4>Pens:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/7/22/ten-fountain-pens">If I Could Only Keep Ten Fountain Pens&#8230;.</a> (via The Gentleman Stationer)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.jetpens.com/blog/Kaweco-Sport-A-Comprehensive-Guide/pt/719">Kaweco Sport: A Comprehensive Guide</a> (via JetPens BLog)</li>
<li><a href="https://nickstewart.ink/2026/07/29/the-ferris-wheel-press-harry-potter-house-of-hogwarts-slytherin-house-joule-fountain-pen-and-ink/">The Ferris Wheel Press – Harry Potter House of Hogwarts Slytherin House Joule Fountain Pen and Ink</a> (via Nick Stewart FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/7/24/platinum-3776-ranking-the-nibs">Platinum 3776 &#8211; Ranking the Nibs</a> (via The Pen Addict)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.inkedhappiness.com/fountain-pens-in-india-myths-debunked-and-the-much-requested-swot-of-the-industry/">Fountain pens in India – Myths debunked and the much-requested SWOT of the industry</a> (via INKED HAPPINESS)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.penboutique.com/blogs/blog/the-story-of-delta-pens-and-the-dv-original">The Story of Delta and Its Iconic DV Original</a> (via Pen Boutique Blog)</li>
<li><a href="https://dimenovelraven.com/blog/pen-thoughts-fwp-aluminum-carousel-highland-smoke">Pen Thoughts: FWP Aluminum Carousel Highland Smoke</a> (via Dime Novel Raven)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Ink:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/7/29/on-the-paper-trail-episode-13-permanent-inks-for-our-first-ink-episode">On The Paper Trail Episode 13: Permanent Inks for Our First Ink Episode!</a> (via The Gentleman Stationer)</li>
<li><a href="https://racheldelafuente.com/blog/ink-battle-wearingeul-anderillium/">Ink Battle: Wearingeul and Anderillium</a> (via Rachel’s Reflections)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Pencils:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://josenaranja.blogspot.com/2026/07/my-current-mechanical-pencils.html">My current mechanical pencils</a> (via José Naranja)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.thecramped.com/the-pencil-the-sharpener-bites-and-hunter-gatherer-21c/">The Pencil The sharpener bites, and … | Hunter Gatherer 21C</a> (via The Cramped)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Planners, Notebooks &amp; Paper:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.jetpens.com/blog/Hobonichi-Techo-2027-Preview-Exhibit-at-the-2026-San-Francisco-Pen-Show/pt/1054">Hobonichi Techo 2027 Preview Exhibit at the 2026 San Francisco Pen Show</a> (via JetPens)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/7/27/maruman-mnemosyne-journal-a6-slim-notebook-review">Maruman Mnemosyne Journal A6 Slim Notebook Review</a> (via The Pen Addict)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Best-Journals/pt/566">The Best Journals</a> (via JetPens)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.flowmagazine.com/mental-health/make-self-help-booklet/">How to make your own self-help booklet</a> (via Flow Magazine)</li>
<li><a href="https://cjs-wunderkammer.ghost.io/quickie-kokuyo-thin-paper-for-fountain-penning/">Quickie: Kokuyo Thin Paper for Fountain Penning</a> (via CJs Wunderkammer)</li>
<li><a href="https://philofaxy.blogspot.com/2026/07/filofax-beginners-guide-part-1.html">Filofax Beginners Guide &#8211; Part 1</a> (via Philofaxy)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Art &amp; Creativity:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/donna-wilson-knitted-cushions-pillows-interior-decor/">Playful Knitted Pillows by Donna Wilson Infuse Interiors with Whimsy and Joy</a> (via Colossal)</li>
<li><a href="https://janeblundellart.blogspot.com/2026/07/supervision-watercolours.html">SuperVision Watercolours</a> (via Jane Blundell Artist)</li>
<li><a href="https://austinkleon.com/2026/07/28/typewriter-interview-with-james-kochalka/">Typewriter interview with James Kochalka</a> (via Austin Kleon)</li>
<li><a href="https://doodlewash.com/holbein-artists-watercolor-pencils-50-color-set-and-palette-review/">REVIEW:  Holbein Artists&#8217; Watercolor Pencils 50 Color Set And Palette</a> (via Doodlewash)</li>
<li><a href="https://comfortableshoesstudio.com/2026/07/review-ish-arrtx-24-color-full-pan-watercolor-set/">Review-ish: Arrtx 24 color full pan Watercolor set</a> (via Comfortable Shoes Studio)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Other Interesting Things:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.parkablogs.com/content/boox-go-10-3-gen-2-lumi-e-ink-tablet-review">Review: Boox Go 10.3 (Gen 2) Lumi e-ink tablet</a> (via Parka Blogs)</li>
<li><a href="https://austinkleon.com/2026/07/24/a-sense-of-lightness/">A sense of lightness</a> (via Austin Kleon)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/07/chicago-makers-collection/">A New Colossal Shop Collection Highlights Local Artists and Chicago-Made Goods</a> (via Colossal)</li>
<li><a href="https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/0727-board-of-governors-to-meet-aug-7.htm">U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors To Meet August 7</a> (via USPS Newsroom)</li>
<li><a href="https://yosekastationery.com/blogs/news/the-superior-labor-x-yoseka-stationery">Introducing UNION, Our collaboration collection with The Superior Labo</a> (via Yoseka Stationery)</li>
<li><a href="https://josenaranja.blogspot.com/2026/07/homemade-rubber-stamps.html">Homemade rubber stamps</a> (via José Naranja)</li>
<li><a href="https://inkyimaginings.com/2026/07/26/a-uk-stationery-fest-haul/">A UK Stationery Fest Haul</a> (via Inky Imaginings)</li>
<li><a href="https://cjs-wunderkammer.ghost.io/to-do-de-drm-your-e-book-library/">To Do: De-DRM Your E-book Library</a> (via CJs WUnderkammer)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.thecramped.com/writing-by-hand-is-good-for-your-brain-heres-how-to-do-it/">Writing by Hand is Good for your Brain – Here’s how to do it</a> (via The Cramped)</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Wanna go to a show? Pen Show Calendar Updated!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Cameron]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to a wonderful Redditor, Ana and I were able to update the Pen Show Calendar with a few new offerings, mostly under the paper and planner category (scroll down below the first list which is all Fountain Pen Shows.) As always, if we&#8217;ve missed your event, hit us up and we&#8217;ll get a link&#8230; ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to a wonderful Redditor, Ana and I were able to update the <a href="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/pen-show-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pen Show Calendar</a> with a few new offerings, mostly under the paper and planner category (scroll down below the first list which is all Fountain Pen Shows.)</p>
<p>As always, if we&#8217;ve missed your event, hit us up and we&#8217;ll get a link on the page!</p>
<p>Happy travels!</p>
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		<title>Giveaway Winners: Daigo Tea &#038; Diary Time</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Cameron]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you all for entering the Daigo Tea &#38; Diary Time giveaway. I&#8217;ve been making note of funny quotes or things that happen every day since I started with the weekly/weekend version and I&#8217;m loving it.  But without further ado&#8230; The winner of the morning version is Paula: And the winner of the evening is&#8230; ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you all for entering the <a href="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/daigo-tea-diary-time-review-and-giveaway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daigo Tea &amp; Diary Time giveaway</a>. I&#8217;ve been making note of funny quotes or things that happen every day since I started with the weekly/weekend version and I&#8217;m loving it.  But without further ado&#8230;</p>
<p>The winner of the morning version is Paula:<img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568209" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/giveaway-winners-daigo-tea-diary-time/screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11-34-39-am/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.34.39-AM.png?fit=1356%2C256&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1356,256" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Paula Morning Daigo" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.34.39-AM.png?fit=1000%2C189&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2126568209" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.34.39-AM.png?resize=1140%2C215&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="215" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.34.39-AM.png?w=1356&amp;ssl=1 1356w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.34.39-AM.png?resize=600%2C113&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.34.39-AM.png?resize=1000%2C189&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.34.39-AM.png?resize=768%2C145&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.34.39-AM.png?resize=960%2C181&amp;ssl=1 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /></p>
<p>And the winner of the evening is Marjorie:</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568210" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/giveaway-winners-daigo-tea-diary-time/screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11-35-12-am/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.35.12-AM.png?fit=1708%2C416&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1708,416" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Marjorie Daigo Evening" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.35.12-AM.png?fit=1000%2C244&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2126568210" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.35.12-AM.png?resize=1140%2C278&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="278" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.35.12-AM.png?w=1708&amp;ssl=1 1708w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.35.12-AM.png?resize=600%2C146&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.35.12-AM.png?resize=1000%2C244&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.35.12-AM.png?resize=768%2C187&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.35.12-AM.png?resize=1536%2C374&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.35.12-AM.png?resize=960%2C234&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-11.35.12-AM.png?resize=1400%2C341&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve already contacted both under separate cover and will mail those out this week!</p>
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		<title>Ink Review: Kuretake Ink-Cafe Meiji No Iro Ebicha</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ana]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I picked up the Kuretake Ink-Cafe Meiji No Iro Bottled Ink in Ebicha (20ml bottle for $19.30) last year and have been meaning to post a review. I had been waiting to get all six colors but I can never find all in stock at the same time.  The &#8220;MEIJI NO IRO&#8221; series of inks&#8230; ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="eyR0C">I picked up the <a href="https://www.dromgooles.com/products/kuretake-ebicha-ink-cafe-bottled-ink-20ml?_pos=1&amp;_sid=b38385ab7&amp;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuretake Ink-Cafe Meiji No Iro Bottled Ink in Ebicha</a> (20ml bottle for $19.30) last year and have been meaning to post a review. I had been waiting to get all six colors but I can never find all in stock at the same time. </span></p>
<p><span class="eyR0C">The &#8220;MEIJI NO IRO&#8221; series of inks is </span><span class="eyR0C">nspired by popular colors from the Meiji era of Japanese history that occurred between 1868 to 1912, the Japanese equivalent of the Edwardian period. <a href="https://www.kuretakezig.us/meijinoiro" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The full collection</a> includes 6 colors.</span></p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568206" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-kuretake-ink-cafe-meiji-no-iro-ebicha/kuretake-ebicha-9/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-9.jpg?fit=1357%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1357,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785102545&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kuretake-ebicha-9" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-9.jpg?fit=905%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone wp-image-2126568206 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-9.jpg?resize=1140%2C1260&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="1260" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-9.jpg?w=1357&amp;ssl=1 1357w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-9.jpg?resize=543%2C600&amp;ssl=1 543w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-9.jpg?resize=905%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 905w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-9.jpg?resize=768%2C849&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-9.jpg?resize=960%2C1061&amp;ssl=1 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /></p>
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<p id="viewer-8sgus" class="j-JU7 WOBLT iRNRX R-y8H" dir="auto"><span class="eyR0C">Ebicha is a deep reddish purple. In full coverage, it looks almost like a purple-brown. The color was purposely &#8220;sort of purple&#8221;. In the Meiji era, purple </span><span class="eyR0C">was considered a </span><span class="eyR0C">noble color used by the </span><span class="eyR0C">aristocracy. This was similar to how purple was seen in Europe as well until about 1865 when William Perkin started his experiments with coal tar and quinine to create a commercially viable mauve color (which was still expensive but started the trend of commerical dyes). </span><span class="eyR0C">Since Japanese </span><span class="eyR0C">people were afraid of </span><span class="eyR0C">using purple for home and clothing, &#8220;EBICHA&#8221; was often used instead of </span><span class="eyR0C">traditional Purple. EBICHA had become a popular </span><span class="eyR0C">color for Hakama (Japanese traditional pants) </span><span class="eyR0C">that female students wore. EBICHA is &#8220;shrimp tea&#8221;. </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_2126568197" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568197" style="width: 480px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://colors.japanesewithanime.com/japanese-colors/%E6%B5%B7%E8%80%81%E8%8C%B6-ebicha"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568197" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-kuretake-ink-cafe-meiji-no-iro-ebicha/screenshot-2026-07-27-at-11-45-52-am/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-27-at-11.45.52-AM.png?fit=480%2C265&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="480,265" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Screenshot 2026-07-27 at 11.45.52 AM" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="&lt;p&gt;Screenshot for the listing for Ebicha on the site, Colors with Japanese&lt;/p&gt;
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<h4>The Swatch:</h4>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568199" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-kuretake-ink-cafe-meiji-no-iro-ebicha/kuretake-ebicha-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-2.jpg?fit=909%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="909,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785102331&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kuretake-ebicha-2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-2.jpg?fit=606%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone wp-image-2126568199 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-2.jpg?resize=909%2C1500&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="909" height="1500" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-2.jpg?w=909&amp;ssl=1 909w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-2.jpg?resize=364%2C600&amp;ssl=1 364w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-2.jpg?resize=606%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 606w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1267&amp;ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px" /></p>
<p>The swatch looks like a warm reddish brown with a hint of reddish-purple in the warm tone. Its a very deeply saturated ink color so it shades a little bit and also can sheen just a bit too, depending on nib and paper choices.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568200" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-kuretake-ink-cafe-meiji-no-iro-ebicha/kuretake-ebicha-3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-3.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785102341&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kuretake-ebicha-3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-3.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone wp-image-2126568200 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-3.jpg?resize=1140%2C760&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="760" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-3.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-3.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-3.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-3.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-3.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-3.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /></p>
<h4>On various papers:</h4>
<figure id="attachment_2126568201" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568201" style="width: 1500px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568201" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-kuretake-ink-cafe-meiji-no-iro-ebicha/kuretake-ebicha-4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-4.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785102370&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kuretake-ebicha-4" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-4.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568201 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-4.jpg?resize=1140%2C760&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="760" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-4.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-4.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-4.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-4.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-4.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-4.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568201" class="wp-caption-text">Ink swatch on Iroful</figcaption></figure>
<p>On Iroful paper, Ebicha is a little bit more reddish. While on Cosmo Air Light, the ink appears a little more brown. Tomoe River shows off the most red shading than Iroful or Cosmo Air Light.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2126568202" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568202" style="width: 1215px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568202" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-kuretake-ink-cafe-meiji-no-iro-ebicha/kuretake-ebicha-5/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-5.jpg?fit=1215%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1215,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785102400&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kuretake-ebicha-5" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-5.jpg?fit=810%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568202 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-5.jpg?resize=1140%2C1407&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="1407" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-5.jpg?w=1215&amp;ssl=1 1215w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-5.jpg?resize=486%2C600&amp;ssl=1 486w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-5.jpg?resize=810%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 810w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-5.jpg?resize=768%2C948&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-5.jpg?resize=960%2C1185&amp;ssl=1 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568202" class="wp-caption-text">On Cosmo Air Light.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_2126568203" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568203" style="width: 1169px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568203" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-kuretake-ink-cafe-meiji-no-iro-ebicha/kuretake-ebicha-6/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-6.jpg?fit=1169%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1169,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785102432&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kuretake-ebicha-6" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-6.jpg?fit=779%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568203 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-6.jpg?resize=1140%2C1463&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="1463" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-6.jpg?w=1169&amp;ssl=1 1169w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-6.jpg?resize=468%2C600&amp;ssl=1 468w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-6.jpg?resize=779%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 779w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-6.jpg?resize=768%2C985&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-6.jpg?resize=960%2C1232&amp;ssl=1 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568203" class="wp-caption-text">On Tomoe River 68gsm</figcaption></figure>
<p>On Tomoe River, I thought the color had a bit of that Strawberry Chocolate vibe that people like so much but its much darker brown than <a href="https://vanness1938.com/products/kobe-felissimo-museum-strawberry-chocolate?_pos=1&amp;_psq=strawberry+choc&amp;_psid=7cd29928f&amp;_ss=e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kobe Strawberry Chocolate</a> which is more of a dusty pink. But I think if you have Strawberry Chocolate and feels too light, Ebicha might be a good alternative.</p>
<h4>Ink Comparisons:</h4>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568204" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-kuretake-ink-cafe-meiji-no-iro-ebicha/kuretake-ebicha-7/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-7.jpg?fit=1500%2C571&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,571" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785102471&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kuretake-ebicha-7" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-7.jpg?fit=1000%2C381&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone wp-image-2126568204 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-7.jpg?resize=1140%2C434&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1140" height="434" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-7.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-7.jpg?resize=600%2C228&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-7.jpg?resize=1000%2C381&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-7.jpg?resize=768%2C292&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-7.jpg?resize=960%2C365&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-7.jpg?resize=1400%2C533&amp;ssl=1 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px" /></p>
<p>Ebicha is definitely in my sweet spot for a warm chocolatey color compared to Kaweco Caramel Brown (one of my all time favorites), Monteverde MP1Collection Mocha Mousse or Ferris Wheel Press Beaver Dam Brown. Mocha Mouse and BEaver Dam Brown are no longer available so Ebicha feels like a good alternative.</p>
<p>I included <a href="https://vanness1938.com/products/robert-oster-claret?_pos=1&amp;_psq=claret&amp;_psid=619ddbc14&amp;_ss=e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Oster Claret</a> which is a brown/burgundy that sits about halfway between Ebicha and Strawberry Chocolate.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568205" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-kuretake-ink-cafe-meiji-no-iro-ebicha/kuretake-ebicha-8/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-8.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1000,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1785102487&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="kuretake-ebicha-8" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-8.jpg?fit=667%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone wp-image-2126568205 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-8.jpg?resize=1000%2C1500&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="1500" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-8.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-8.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-8.jpg?resize=667%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 667w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-8.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kuretake-ebicha-8.jpg?resize=960%2C1440&amp;ssl=1 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>I am a big fan of Kuretake Ebicha. I&#8217;m tickled that its named &#8220;shrimp tea&#8221; which I imagine this to be an ink drink that shrimp prefer. If you&#8217;ve read <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/432878-maya-s-blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maya&#8217;s Blogs series</a>, you&#8217;ll know which shrimp I am thinking of. Its a solid warm brown color with a reddish-purple undertone. It definitely makes me want to get my hands on some of the other Kuretake Ink-Cafe colors soon.</p>
<p><em>(Notes: some color information from <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/90148/9780143131144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia  St. Clair</a> a book that our <a href="https://patreon.com/wellappointeddesk?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patrons</a> read as part of our bookclub and video chat.)</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I found a magical package on my door step this week, filled with the sweet Moomin stationery in celebration of The Summer of Moomin, an event at the New York Botanical Gardens. This summer, NYBG has filled their gardens with the creatures of Moominland and of course produced an array of goods to celebrate the&#8230; ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I found a magical package on my door step this week, filled with the sweet Moomin stationery in celebration of <a href="https://www.moomin.com/en/blog/moomin-new-york-botanical-garden/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Summer of Moomin</a>, an event at the New York Botanical Gardens. This summer, NYBG has filled their gardens with the creatures of Moominland and of course produced an array of goods to celebrate the event.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568163" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-2.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764626&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-2.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568163" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-2.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-2.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-2.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-2.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re not familiar with Moomin, they are the characters from Moominland created by Tove Jansson. The stories were first published in the 1950s and continued into the 1970s as novels, comic strips, animated series and so much more. Considered a national treasure in Finland, Moominland and all the books continue to delight nature-lovers of all ages.</p>
<p>Its an unusual collaboration for Esterbrook as the collection does not include any pens, just notebooks and stationery goods.</p>
<p>The products available in this collection are:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.esterbrookpens.com/products/moomin%C2%AE-a5-journal-and-tote-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moomin A6 Journal and Tote Set</a> ($24.95)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.esterbrookpens.com/products/moomin%C2%AE-3-notebook-set-large" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moomin 3-Notebook Set (Large)</a> ($14.95)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.esterbrookpens.com/products/moomin%C2%AE-sticky-notes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moomin Sticky Notes</a> ($4.95)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.esterbrookpens.com/products/moomin%C2%AE-3-notebook-set-small" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moomin 3-Notebook Set (Small)</a> ($9.95)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.esterbrookpens.com/products/moomin%C2%AE-memo-pad" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moomin Memo Pad</a> ($4.95)</li>
<li>Moomin Nib Bookmark ($15.95) (could not find a link)</li>
</ul>
<p>As adorable as I think Moomin are, I of course want to know how well the notebooks and stationery perform. So, let&#8217;s get started.</p>
<h4>A6 Journal and Tote Bag Set</h4>
<p>I&#8217;m going to go ahead and give away the big reveal, the <a href="https://www.esterbrookpens.com/products/moomin%C2%AE-a5-journal-and-tote-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moomin A6 Journal and Tote Set</a> is my favorite in this whole collection. At first, I was a little skeptical about the tote bag. Its a canvas-style tote with just one strap and an orange grosgrain ribbon but I put everything from the collection in the bag and it all fit. The tote is a fine option for that &#8220;home purse/analog tote&#8221; for moving your journal and pens back and forth from your desk to the couch to the coffeeshop.</p>
<p>I wish the ribbon had been sealed or cut at an angle to prevent fraying and I&#8217;d also have loved for the tote to be a wide, short bag rather than the tall, vertical design but it works and the A5 notebooks fits so I appreciate the desire to do something different but a Moomin mini Trader Joe&#8217;s tote would be epic.</p>
<p>Okay, on to the A6 journal&#8230;</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568190" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-29/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-29.jpg?fit=981%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="981,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784765263&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-29" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-29.jpg?fit=654%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568190" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-29.jpg?resize=654%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="654" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-29.jpg?resize=654%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 654w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-29.jpg?resize=392%2C600&amp;ssl=1 392w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-29.jpg?resize=768%2C1174&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-29.jpg?resize=960%2C1468&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-29.jpg?w=981&amp;ssl=1 981w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px" /></p>
<p>The A6 Journal features a soft, matte vinyl cover with graphics screen printed onto the cover.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568162" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-1.jpg?fit=1500%2C1357&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1357" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764595&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-1.jpg?fit=1000%2C905&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568162" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C905&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="905" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C905&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-1.jpg?resize=600%2C543&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-1.jpg?resize=768%2C695&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-1.jpg?resize=960%2C868&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-1.jpg?resize=1400%2C1267&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568166" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-5/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-5.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1000,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764723&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-5" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-5.jpg?fit=667%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568166" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-5.jpg?resize=667%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="667" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-5.jpg?resize=667%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 667w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-5.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-5.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-5.jpg?resize=960%2C1440&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-5.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" /></p>
<p>When the cover is removed the journal has a simple, linen textured PU material cover with two grosgrain ribbon bookmarks and a light 5mm grid inside.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568165" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-4.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764674&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-4" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-4.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568165" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-4.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-4.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-4.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-4.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-4.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-4.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-4.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>The only branding without the clear cover is a small mark for NYBG x Moomin and Esterbrook on the inside front page. So, if you like the A6 journal, you can use the notebook in an another cover or without the cover altogether. And if you love Moomin, you can reuse the cover on another A6 notebook.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2126568164" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568164" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568164" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-3.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764657&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-3.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568164 size-large" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-3.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-3.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-3.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-3.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-3.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-3.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-3.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568164" class="wp-caption-text">The inside of the A6 Journal.</figcaption></figure>
<p>I couldn&#8217;t find any info on the page count so I manually counted them. It appears to be about 216 pages in the A6 Journal. You&#8217;re welcome.</p>
<p>So, now for the big reveal:</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568187" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-26/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-26.jpg?fit=1177%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1177,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784765141&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-26" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-26.jpg?fit=785%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568187" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-26.jpg?resize=785%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="785" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-26.jpg?resize=785%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 785w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-26.jpg?resize=471%2C600&amp;ssl=1 471w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-26.jpg?resize=768%2C979&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-26.jpg?resize=960%2C1223&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-26.jpg?w=1177&amp;ssl=1 1177w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px" /></p>
<p>Esterbrook claimed the paper was fountain pen friendly and guess what? It is! The paper is a warm white and relatively smooth. I&#8217;d compare it to the texture on Midori MD, smooth but not slippery. I like the paper.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2126568188" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568188" style="width: 773px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568188" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-27/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-27.jpg?fit=1160%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1160,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784765161&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-27" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-27.jpg?fit=773%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568188 size-large" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-27.jpg?resize=773%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="773" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-27.jpg?resize=773%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 773w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-27.jpg?resize=464%2C600&amp;ssl=1 464w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-27.jpg?resize=768%2C993&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-27.jpg?resize=960%2C1241&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-27.jpg?w=1160&amp;ssl=1 1160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568188" class="wp-caption-text">The reverse side of the writing samples on the Moomin A6 Journal.</figcaption></figure>
<p>I normally find A6 to be too small for me but this A6 Journal feels good in the hand, has nice paper and a good amount of pages.</p>
<p>The website lists the A6 Journal is a &#8220;refillable&#8221; notebook so I am hoping that Esterbrook will offer the refills soon.</p>
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<h4><span class="word animated" data-word="Moomin®">Moomin</span><span class="whitespace"> </span><span class="word animated" data-word="3-Notebook">3-Notebook</span><span class="whitespace"> </span><span class="word animated" data-word="Set">Set</span><span class="whitespace"> </span><span class="word animated" data-word="(Large)">(Large)</span></h4>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568168" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-7/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-7.jpg?fit=1154%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1154,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764796&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-7" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-7.jpg?fit=769%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568168" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-7.jpg?resize=769%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="769" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-7.jpg?resize=769%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 769w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-7.jpg?resize=462%2C600&amp;ssl=1 462w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-7.jpg?resize=768%2C998&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-7.jpg?resize=960%2C1248&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-7.jpg?w=1154&amp;ssl=1 1154w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px" /></p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568169" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-8/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-8.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764803&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-8" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-8.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568169" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-8.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-8.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-8.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-8.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-8.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-8.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-8.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568170" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-9/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-9.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764828&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-9" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-9.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568170" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-9.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-9.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-9.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-9.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-9.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-9.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-9.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>The next item on the list is the <a href="https://www.esterbrookpens.com/products/moomin%C2%AE-3-notebook-set-large" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moomin 3-Notebook Set (Large)</a> ($14.95). There are three, 48-page cahier notebooks. These are 6mm lined with a green dotted line. The covers are light cardstock.</p>
<p>The books are cute and reasonably priced &#8212; a 3-pack of Field Notes which are much smaller are the same price. So, how doe the paper perform?</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568171" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-10/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-10.jpg?fit=1500%2C1454&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1454" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764849&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-10" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-10.jpg?fit=1000%2C969&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568171" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-10.jpg?resize=1000%2C969&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="969" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-10.jpg?resize=1000%2C969&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-10.jpg?resize=600%2C582&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-10.jpg?resize=768%2C744&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-10.jpg?resize=960%2C931&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-10.jpg?resize=1400%2C1357&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-10.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>I had no feathering on this paper but there was a little more showthrough than on the A6 journal. So I don&#8217;t think its the same paper. But overall, for a cahier, its not too bad. But I know lots of folks aren&#8217;t going to love that its only available in lined paper.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568172" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-11/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-11.jpg?fit=1155%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1155,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764858&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-11" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-11.jpg?fit=770%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568172" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-11.jpg?resize=770%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="770" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-11.jpg?resize=770%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 770w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-11.jpg?resize=462%2C600&amp;ssl=1 462w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-11.jpg?resize=768%2C997&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-11.jpg?resize=960%2C1247&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-11.jpg?w=1155&amp;ssl=1 1155w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /></p>
<p>I think I might use these for a holiday travelogue. Or for specific work projects. I can always find a use for an A5 notebook.</p>
<h4><span class="word animated" data-word="Moomin®">Moomin </span><span class="word animated" data-word="3-Notebook">3-Notebook</span><span class="whitespace"> </span><span class="word animated" data-word="Set">Set</span><span class="whitespace"> </span><span class="word animated" data-word="(Small)">(Small)</span></h4>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568182" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-21/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-21.jpg?fit=1500%2C1046&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1046" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784765033&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-21" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-21.jpg?fit=1000%2C697&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568182" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-21.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="697" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-21.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-21.jpg?resize=600%2C418&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-21.jpg?resize=768%2C536&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-21.jpg?resize=960%2C669&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-21.jpg?resize=1400%2C976&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-21.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.esterbrookpens.com/products/moomin%C2%AE-3-notebook-set-small" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moomin 3-Notebook Set (Small)</a> ($9.95) is a B7-sized, 48-page set of three cahiers. I expected it to be the same as the A5 version and for the most part it is. These mini notebooks don&#8217;t fit in my Field Notes covers or my passport-sized Traveler&#8217;s Notebook so I am not sure how I will use this but I like the size.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568183" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-22/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-22.jpg?fit=1101%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1101,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784765043&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-22" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-22.jpg?fit=734%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568183" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-22.jpg?resize=734%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="734" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-22.jpg?resize=734%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 734w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-22.jpg?resize=440%2C600&amp;ssl=1 440w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-22.jpg?resize=768%2C1046&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-22.jpg?resize=960%2C1308&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-22.jpg?w=1101&amp;ssl=1 1101w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px" /></p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568184" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-23/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-23.jpg?fit=1500%2C790&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,790" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784765062&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-23" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-23.jpg?fit=1000%2C527&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568184" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-23.jpg?resize=1000%2C527&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="527" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-23.jpg?resize=1000%2C527&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-23.jpg?resize=600%2C316&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-23.jpg?resize=768%2C404&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-23.jpg?resize=960%2C506&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-23.jpg?resize=1400%2C737&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-23.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>The small notebooks use similar paper with narrower 5mm lines but in the same dotted green style as the A5-sized notebooks.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568185" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-24/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-24.jpg?fit=1112%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1112,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784765091&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-24" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-24.jpg?fit=741%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568185" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-24.jpg?resize=741%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="741" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-24.jpg?resize=741%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 741w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-24.jpg?resize=445%2C600&amp;ssl=1 445w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-24.jpg?resize=768%2C1036&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-24.jpg?resize=960%2C1295&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-24.jpg?w=1112&amp;ssl=1 1112w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px" /></p>
<p>In writing tests, none of my inks feathered or spread on the front of the page. It&#8217;s really not bad for a small notebook like this.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568186" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-25/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-25.jpg?fit=1168%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1168,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784765111&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-25" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-25.jpg?fit=779%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568186" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-25.jpg?resize=779%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="779" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-25.jpg?resize=779%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 779w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-25.jpg?resize=467%2C600&amp;ssl=1 467w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-25.jpg?resize=768%2C986&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-25.jpg?resize=960%2C1233&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-25.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px" /></p>
<p>On the back of the page, there was more showthrough for sure. But again, the paper is better for fountain pens than most Field Notes notebooks that are more expensive.</p>
<p><span class="word animated" data-word="Moomin®">Moomin </span><span class="word animated" data-word="Memo">Memo</span><span class="whitespace"> </span><span class="word animated" data-word="Pad">Pad</span></p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568175" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-14/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-14.jpg?fit=1226%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1226,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764918&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-14" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-14.jpg?fit=817%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568175" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-14.jpg?resize=817%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="817" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-14.jpg?resize=817%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 817w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-14.jpg?resize=490%2C600&amp;ssl=1 490w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-14.jpg?resize=768%2C940&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-14.jpg?resize=960%2C1175&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-14.jpg?w=1226&amp;ssl=1 1226w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px" /></p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.esterbrookpens.com/products/moomin%C2%AE-memo-pad" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moomin Memo Pad</a> ($4.95) is a cute little gift with lined pages and a 100 sheet block. But what surprised me, the note sheets are sticky notes!</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568176" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-15/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-15.jpg?fit=1206%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1206,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764924&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-15" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-15.jpg?fit=804%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568176" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-15.jpg?resize=804%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="804" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-15.jpg?resize=804%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 804w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-15.jpg?resize=482%2C600&amp;ssl=1 482w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-15.jpg?resize=768%2C955&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-15.jpg?resize=960%2C1194&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-15.jpg?w=1206&amp;ssl=1 1206w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px" /></p>
<p>At the bottom of each page is a Moomin which is covered in the packaging so it was also a surprise when I unwrapped it. The lines are 5mm apart and light purple. I might actually prefer the purple lines to the green dotted lines in the 3-notebook sets but neither are too bothersome.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568177" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-16/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-16.jpg?fit=1287%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1287,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764937&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-16" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-16.jpg?fit=858%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568177" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-16.jpg?resize=858%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="858" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-16.jpg?resize=858%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 858w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-16.jpg?resize=515%2C600&amp;ssl=1 515w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-16.jpg?resize=768%2C895&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-16.jpg?resize=960%2C1119&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-16.jpg?w=1287&amp;ssl=1 1287w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px" /></p>
<p>This paper is fountain pen friendly &#8212; relatively speaking. There&#8217;s a little showthrough on the back but who writes on the back of a sticky note? So, I don&#8217;t think the slight showthrough on the back is a big deal. I&#8217;m just excited to have fountain pen friendly sticky notes! And the Moomin are cute! I would have preferred not having the huge branding bar at the top but I&#8217;ll live.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568178" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-17/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-17.jpg?fit=1405%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1405,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764946&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-17" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-17.jpg?fit=937%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568178" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-17.jpg?resize=937%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="937" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-17.jpg?resize=937%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 937w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-17.jpg?resize=562%2C600&amp;ssl=1 562w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-17.jpg?resize=768%2C820&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-17.jpg?resize=960%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-17.jpg?resize=1400%2C1495&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-17.jpg?w=1405&amp;ssl=1 1405w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px" /></p>
<h4><span class="word animated" data-word="Moomin®">Moomin</span><span class="whitespace"> </span><span class="word animated" data-word="Sticky">Sticky</span><span class="whitespace"> </span><span class="word animated" data-word="Notes">Notes</span></h4>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568179" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-18/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-18.jpg?fit=1163%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1163,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764957&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-18" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-18.jpg?fit=775%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568179" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-18.jpg?resize=775%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="775" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-18.jpg?resize=775%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 775w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-18.jpg?resize=465%2C600&amp;ssl=1 465w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-18.jpg?resize=768%2C991&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-18.jpg?resize=960%2C1238&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-18.jpg?w=1163&amp;ssl=1 1163w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px" /></p>
<p>I suspect that this set of <a href="https://www.esterbrookpens.com/products/moomin%C2%AE-sticky-notes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moomin (shaped) Sticky Notes</a> ($4.95) are going to the be bestsellers at the NYBG gift shop. They are inexpensive, cute and unusual. But for the rest of the stationery community? They are cute but I think you need to be a bit of a diehard Moomin fan to want these sticky notes.</p>
<p>These are diecut into the shape of Moomin and include 30 sheets in the pad.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568180" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-19/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-19.jpg?fit=1000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1000,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764990&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-19" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-19.jpg?fit=667%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568180" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-19.jpg?resize=667%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="667" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-19.jpg?resize=667%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 667w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-19.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-19.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-19.jpg?resize=960%2C1440&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-19.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" /></p>
<p>The paper is probably the same as the Memo Pad since my fountain pen tests had very similar results.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568181" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-20/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-20.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784765011&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-20" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-20.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568181" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-20.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-20.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-20.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-20.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-20.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-20.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-20.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>There was slight showthrough onto the back of the paper but not terrible. So, while I think these are super cute, I am not sure how often I will use them. There&#8217;s not a ton of space to write so these would probably be best as a quick &#8220;love you!&#8221; note stuck to your kid&#8217;s lunch or added to the inside of a birthday card as a little extra.</p>
<h4>Moomin Nib Bookmark</h4>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568167" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-6/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-6.jpg?fit=952%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="952,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764775&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-6" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-6.jpg?fit=635%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568167" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-6.jpg?resize=635%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="635" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-6.jpg?resize=635%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 635w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-6.jpg?resize=381%2C600&amp;ssl=1 381w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-6.jpg?resize=768%2C1210&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-6.jpg?w=952&amp;ssl=1 952w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px" /></p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568174" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-13/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-13.jpg?fit=1344%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1344,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764903&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-13" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-13.jpg?fit=896%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568174" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-13.jpg?resize=896%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="896" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-13.jpg?resize=896%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 896w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-13.jpg?resize=538%2C600&amp;ssl=1 538w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-13.jpg?resize=768%2C857&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-13.jpg?resize=960%2C1071&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-13.jpg?w=1344&amp;ssl=1 1344w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px" /></p>
<p>The last item in the collection in the Moomin Nib Bookmark $15.95. This is a large nib-shaped bookmark etched with the Moomin character. It is made of brass and can be used like a book clip to hold pages down due to the weight of the brass material.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568173" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-12/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-12.jpg?fit=1500%2C1387&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1387" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764874&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-12" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-12.jpg?fit=1000%2C925&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568173" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-12.jpg?resize=1000%2C925&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="925" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-12.jpg?resize=1000%2C925&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-12.jpg?resize=600%2C555&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-12.jpg?resize=768%2C710&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-12.jpg?resize=960%2C888&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-12.jpg?resize=1400%2C1295&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-12.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>The issue that I have with this bookmark is it feels too heavy to be used as an actual bookmark but I&#8217;m also not sure how usable it is as a clip to keep pages flat or open because of the size. The nib is almost 4 inches in length (10cm) x 2.75&#8243; wide (6.8cm). For most of the journals and notebooks in this collection, its too large to be really usable.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568189" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/notebook-review-nybg-x-moomin-collection/nybgxesterbrook-28/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-28.jpg?fit=937%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="937,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784765177&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="NYBGxEsterbrook-28" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-28.jpg?fit=625%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568189" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-28.jpg?resize=625%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="625" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-28.jpg?resize=625%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 625w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-28.jpg?resize=375%2C600&amp;ssl=1 375w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-28.jpg?resize=768%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NYBGxEsterbrook-28.jpg?w=937&amp;ssl=1 937w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px" /></p>
<p>Is it cute? Yes, sure. I like it. But I&#8217;m not sure how much use I&#8217;ll get out of it and the size may be why you are not seeing this item on the Esterbrook web site or any of your favorite pen shop sites. It may not have made it into final production.</p>
<h4>Final Impressions</h4>
<p>I was least inclined to like the A6 Journal Set but it ended up being my favorite out of the collection. I was also surprised by the Memo Pad which I was unsure would be of interest. In the end, I like products that both look good and work and the A6 Journal and the Memo Pad do that for me.</p>
<p>I think the notebook sets and the Moomin shaped Sticky Notes are good quality for reasonably-priced gift products. To be honest they are just reasonably priced for products in this category. If you like Moomin, there&#8217;s no reason not to buy and use these stationery items.</p>
<p>The clip is the most &#8220;Hmm?&#8221; of the products as it doesn&#8217;t seem to align with the rest of the collection nor can I find it available on the website. I know Esterbrook has used this nib-shaped clip design in the past so it may have just seemed like a good way to fill out the collection but Moomin-shaped paper clips, a Traveler&#8217;s-sized book clip or washi tape would have been better options, IMHO.</p>
<p>Which of these products do you like or would you try?</p>
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<p>DISCLAIMER: The items included in this review were provided free of charge by <a href="https://www.esterbrookpens.com/collections/the-nybg%C2%AE-x-moomin%C2%AE-collection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Esterbrook</a> for the purpose of review. Please see the <a href="http://wp.me/P2Jkov-nk">About page</a> for more details.</p>
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		<title>Ink Review: Three Sailor Studio Inks (341, 343, 564)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[I grabbed a handful of Sailor Studio Inks at the Portland PNW Pen Show. Some of the colors I grabbed are being discontinued so I wanted to be able to see if I can find some dupes* for the discontinued colors as well as just share the joy of finding a new favorite color. *Dupe&#8230; ]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I grabbed a handful of <a href="https://www.dromgooles.com/search?q=sailor+ink+studio&amp;_pos=1&amp;_psq=sailor+studio&amp;_psid=6c83a85f5&amp;_ss=e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sailor Studio Inks</a> at the Portland PNW Pen Show. Some of the colors I grabbed are being discontinued so I wanted to be able to see if I can find some dupes* for the <a href="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/whats-up-with-sailor-studio-inks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">discontinued colors</a> as well as just share the joy of finding a new favorite color.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568151" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-three-sailor-studio-inks-341-343-564/sailor-studio-inks-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-2.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764123&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sailor-studio-inks-2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-2.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568151" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-2.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-2.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-2.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-2.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p><em>*Dupe is a term used in the cosmetics community to describe a very similar color of a product that is less expensive or not a limited edition.  </em></p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568152" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-three-sailor-studio-inks-341-343-564/sailor-studio-inks-3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-3.jpg?fit=1500%2C981&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,981" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764152&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sailor-studio-inks-3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-3.jpg?fit=1000%2C654&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568152" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-3.jpg?resize=1000%2C654&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="654" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-3.jpg?resize=1000%2C654&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-3.jpg?resize=600%2C392&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-3.jpg?resize=768%2C502&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-3.jpg?resize=960%2C628&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-3.jpg?resize=1400%2C916&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-3.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dromgooles.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-341-20ml-bottled-ink-discontinued?_pos=1&amp;_sid=b582f90d7&amp;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">341</a> &#8211; Discontinued</li>
<li>343- Still in production (but there is no listing on the Dromgoole&#8217;s site at the moment)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dromgooles.com/products/sailor-ink-studio-564-20ml-bottled-ink?_pos=1&amp;_sid=e854c3295&amp;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">564</a> &#8211; Discontinued</li>
</ul>
<p>Overall, I love Sailor inks. The quality is excellent and the color range is excellent. I thought the Sailor Studio Inks line with 100 colors was almost perfect from the standpoint of people looking for a specific color. It was the closest I could find to the wall of paint colors at Lowe&#8217;s for fountain pen inks. That is all about to change so I wanted to grab colors I might not be able to get later and bring the collection to your attention if you haven&#8217;t tried it.</p>
<p>Sailor does not sell shimmer fountain pen inks (they do have a few shimmer inks for dip pens only called &#8220;Dipton&#8221;) but they do sell multichromatic and sheening colors and all of these were available in the Sailor Studio Ink collection.</p>
<p>So let&#8217;s dive in to the few I picked up.</p>
<h4>Ink Swatches</h4>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure id="attachment_2126568160" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568160" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568160" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-three-sailor-studio-inks-341-343-564/sailor-studio-inks-11/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-11.jpg?fit=1500%2C1396&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1396" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764404&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sailor-studio-inks-11" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-11.jpg?fit=1000%2C931&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568160 size-large" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-11.jpg?resize=1000%2C931&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="931" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-11.jpg?resize=1000%2C931&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-11.jpg?resize=600%2C558&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-11.jpg?resize=768%2C715&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-11.jpg?resize=960%2C893&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-11.jpg?resize=1400%2C1303&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-11.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568160" class="wp-caption-text">Samples on Cosmo Air Light paper</figcaption></figure>
<p>I wanted to find more colors that I would use regularly so I went for a mid-saturation shading inks in blues, greens and purples &#8212; my favorite ink colors.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2126568159" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568159" style="width: 958px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568159" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-three-sailor-studio-inks-341-343-564/sailor-studio-inks-10/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-10.jpg?fit=1437%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1437,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764369&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sailor-studio-inks-10" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-10.jpg?fit=958%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568159 size-large" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-10.jpg?resize=958%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="958" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-10.jpg?resize=958%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 958w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-10.jpg?resize=575%2C600&amp;ssl=1 575w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-10.jpg?resize=768%2C802&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-10.jpg?resize=960%2C1002&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-10.jpg?resize=1400%2C1461&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-10.jpg?w=1437&amp;ssl=1 1437w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568159" class="wp-caption-text">Samples on Tomoe River 68gsm</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_2126568158" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568158" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568158" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-three-sailor-studio-inks-341-343-564/sailor-studio-inks-9/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-9.jpg?fit=1500%2C1064&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,1064" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764345&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sailor-studio-inks-9" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-9.jpg?fit=1000%2C709&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568158 size-large" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-9.jpg?resize=1000%2C709&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="709" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-9.jpg?resize=1000%2C709&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-9.jpg?resize=600%2C426&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-9.jpg?resize=768%2C545&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-9.jpg?resize=960%2C681&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-9.jpg?resize=1400%2C993&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-9.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568158" class="wp-caption-text">Samples on Iroful bible-sized paper</figcaption></figure>
<p>On all the papers I tested, the inks were all legible and shades well. I probably would have used all three for my <a href="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/july-planner-set-up-art-deco-mermaid/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mermaid month</a> so be prepared to see these inks again next July.</p>
<h4>Ink Comparison</h4>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568154" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-three-sailor-studio-inks-341-343-564/sailor-studio-inks-5/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-5.jpg?fit=1066%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1066,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764197&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sailor-studio-inks-5" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-5.jpg?fit=711%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568154" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-5.jpg?resize=711%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="711" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-5.jpg?resize=711%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 711w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-5.jpg?resize=426%2C600&amp;ssl=1 426w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-5.jpg?resize=768%2C1081&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-5.jpg?resize=960%2C1351&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-5.jpg?w=1066&amp;ssl=1 1066w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px" /></p>
<p>I assumed I would have a match for the blue-violet #343 but the closest I found was <a href="https://vanness1938.com/products/robert-oster-sydney-lavender" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Oster Sydney Lavender</a> and <a href="https://vanness1938.com/products/vinta-inks-collection-violet-maskara-1890" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vinta Maskara</a>. Maskara is bright and more saturated while the Sydney Lavender is a bit darker and duskier. But both are pretty close. But since #343 is staying in the Sailor Studio Ink line you can just purchase this one if you prefer it.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568156" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-three-sailor-studio-inks-341-343-564/sailor-studio-inks-7/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-7.jpg?fit=1089%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1089,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764237&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sailor-studio-inks-7" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-7.jpg?fit=726%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568156" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-7.jpg?resize=726%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="726" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-7.jpg?resize=726%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 726w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-7.jpg?resize=436%2C600&amp;ssl=1 436w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-7.jpg?resize=768%2C1058&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-7.jpg?resize=960%2C1322&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-7.jpg?w=1089&amp;ssl=1 1089w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px" /></p>
<p>For #564, <a href="https://vanness1938.com/products/robert-oster-peppermint" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Oster Peppermint</a> feels really similar in person and <a href="https://vanness1938.com/products/diamine-aurora-borealis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Diamine Aurora Borealis</a> is slightly more blue but also felt quite close. Everything else in my collection was brighter, green, or more turquoise so it is a particularly unique shade.</p>
<p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568155" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-three-sailor-studio-inks-341-343-564/sailor-studio-inks-6/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-6.jpg?fit=981%2C1500&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="981,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764214&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sailor-studio-inks-6" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-6.jpg?fit=654%2C1000&amp;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-2126568155" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-6.jpg?resize=654%2C1000&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="654" height="1000" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-6.jpg?resize=654%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 654w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-6.jpg?resize=392%2C600&amp;ssl=1 392w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-6.jpg?resize=768%2C1174&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-6.jpg?resize=960%2C1468&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-6.jpg?w=981&amp;ssl=1 981w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px" /></p>
<p>Finally, #341 is quite similar to the<a href="https://www.dromgooles.com/products/sailor-usa-50-states-california-20ml-bottled-ink"> Sailor California ink from the 50 States Collection</a>. And <a href="https://vanness1938.com/products/edelstein-aquamarine-ink?_pos=1&amp;_psq=pelikan+aqua&amp;_psid=5c9adeb36&amp;_ss=e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pelikan Edelstein Aquamarine</a> hovers between #341 and #564. If you already own Aquamarine, you probably don&#8217;t need either #341 and #564.</p>
<h4>Final Impressions:</h4>
<figure id="attachment_2126568157" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2126568157" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2126568157" data-permalink="https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2026/07/ink-review-three-sailor-studio-inks-341-343-564/sailor-studio-inks-8/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-8.jpg?fit=1500%2C997&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1500,997" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS M3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1784764294&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="sailor-studio-inks-8" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-8.jpg?fit=1000%2C665&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-2126568157 size-large" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-8.jpg?resize=1000%2C665&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="665" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-8.jpg?resize=1000%2C665&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-8.jpg?resize=600%2C399&amp;ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-8.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-8.jpg?resize=960%2C638&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-8.jpg?resize=1400%2C931&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https://i0.wp.com/www.wellappointeddesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sailor-studio-inks-8.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2126568157" class="wp-caption-text">Watercolor painting with my Sailor Ink Studio inks.</figcaption></figure>
<p>I really like the aquas, greens and purples from the original Sailor Studio Inks. Honestly, I like most of the colors. I&#8217;m sad to see even one of the colors leaving the line because I think a lot of the colors were overlooked in our &#8220;shimmer ink era&#8221; and are just now getting some traction. I&#8217;m sure it was difficult for retailers to keep all 100 colors in stock especially when some colors sell super fast (hello, #123!) when others are more slow movers but dammit, we need ALL the COLORS!</p>
<p>I have about eight bottles of Sailor Studio Ink in my collection. I may try to get a bottle of warm brown from the Sailor Studio Ink line to &#8220;complete&#8221; my personal ink collection. What are your go-to ink colors or your favorite Studio Ink color? Am I missing something?</p>
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