5 Ways to Use Mini Notebooks to Their Fullest

A red and a grey mini notebook on a pillow.

Whether you receive one as a stocking stuffer, company gift, or just couldn’t resist picking up a pack of them, mini notebooks are a very popular style. They fit in your pocket, can go anywhere, and have a charming appearance. But, and be honest here, have you figured out how to actually use one yet? … Read more

If You’re Still Writing With a Wooden Pencil in 2026, Here’s What You’re Noticing that Few Others Are

The author holding his wooden pencil over a closed green notebook.

Recently, I’ve begun writing in a Leuchtturm1917 (review coming soon) in an attempt to fill it completely. It’s still early in the process, and I’ve already switched writing instruments once. My pen died so I moved on to a nearby pencil. After writing out several full pages with this pencil, I’ve discovered I’m not merely … Read more

This Is the Notebook That’s Lasted Me 10 Years and 3 States

This is the C.R. Gibson notebook that the site owner has owned for 10 years.

I have tons of notebooks. Spiraled, composition, small, oversized, unlined, graph paper style, with rippable pages, with torn pages. But only one has followed me for more than 10 years (it’s dated 10/30/15) and been through 3 states of moves and still is my go-to notebook for “important things” and silly things alike. I don’t … Read more

The Triangle Method for Long-Term Digital Storage and Archiving

A USB flash drive sits on top of a Lenovo tablet, surrounded by notebooks and Sony headphones.

If you’re a digital notetaker, journal keeper, or diarist, there are probably two main reasons you keep things digital. One, typing is faster than handwriting for most people. Two, long-term storage feels far more secure in a digital format. But with the constant threat of cloud account shutdowns and computer failure, there’s a surprisingly large … Read more