Seqes 160gsm Journal Review

Seqes QiHeng 160gsm notebook review  | Introduction UPATED 2025:  Since I did this review, QiHeng has changed its brand name to Seqes. They're still producing the same great product, but now under a new name. I won't change all the instances of QiHeng below, but I...
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I sorted my ENTIRE fountain pen collection!

What happens when you innocently ask the Stationery Nerd Herd Facebook Group which video topic you should do.... and they overwhelmingly vote to see my entire fountain pen collection. Seriously?! I didn't even realize how many pens I owned!! I put ALL my fountain pens...
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The Ultimate Comparison of 160gsm Bullet Journal Notebooks

The 160gsm Journal Comparison - Introduction  UPDATE - This post has been updated (May 2025) to reflect discontinued brands and name changes. The journaling community has lost its ever-loving mind over notebooks with 160 gsm paper! First, it was 100 gsm paper, then...
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Wellness Journal: A 90-Day Health Tracker

The Stationery Nerd Wellness Journal Yes, nerds, I made a wellness-tracking journal! “What gets measured, gets managed.” I’m sure you’ve heard this saying before and there’s no better application for the sentiment than when it comes to your pursuit of wellness. We...
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Let’s Nerd Out About Paper!

You love stationery as much as I do. The world revolves around our love of bullet journals, planners, art journals, traveler’s notebooks, pens, markers, washi tape, and all manner of stationery goodies. This site is packed with all the things we love about stationery, and you don’t miss one single juicy morsel of nerdy awesomeness while I’m adding new things. 

I am passionate about helping you live a better life with concrete techniques in journaling, planning, and playing with stationery…. and buying the right supplies (at the best prices) for those pursuits.  

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Journal review series

In my quest to find the perfect journal, I’ve purchased, tested, and reviewed close to 50 different notebooks brands and styles. Yes, I really did say 50. This comprehensive bullet journal notebook series will help you find the perfect journal, too. Which is your favorite brand and style?

 

I am not a bullet journal purist

I’m not a bullet journal purist. In fact, I probably shouldn’t even be called a bullet journalist. But I’m a rebel and I decide to call myself a bullet journaler anyway. Whenever I’m around other bullet journal enthusiasts, I feel like I need to justify why I’m…

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Wellness Journal 90-Day Health Tracker

The Wellness Journal by Stationery Nerd is a 90-day health tracker that gives you a focused journaling space to track progress toward your holistic health goals. Featuring a rigid plastic cover, 120 pages, 100gsm paper and wire-o spiral binding. Minimal page designs leave room for lots of creativity. 

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Markings Bulleting Log Journal

Markings by C.R. Gibson Bulleting Log Journal Bullet Journal Notebook Review Key Features: Key Features: Great page layout for square grid notebook, lots of resource pages, and a free ruler! Only available from Office Depot. Size:  8.5" x 6" Cover:...

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Markings Bulleting Journal Review

Year in Review – My Journaling was a Hot Mess in 2018

My journaling life was a hot mess in 2018. I started the year in a perfectly sane place but somewhere around April things went a little haywire. Let’s talk about it and I’ll show you a flip through. As you know, I’m NOT a bullet journal purist and I don’t use my...

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My 2018 Journal Lineup

Uniball Signo UM-151 Gel Pen Review

I wish this pen didn't smudge! There are so many things to love about the Uni-ball Signo UM-151 gel pen. In fact, I've been using it lately and really do love it. But there's one major drawback that bugs me... the smudging. Now, don't get me wrong, it's now a huge...

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The Ultimate Comparison of 160gsm Bullet Journal Notebooks

The 160gsm Journal Comparison - Introduction  UPDATE - This post has been updated (May 2025) to reflect discontinued brands and name changes. The journaling community has lost its ever-loving mind over notebooks with 160 gsm paper! First, it was 100 gsm paper, then...

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160gsm notebook comparison

BOOK REVIEW: Dot Journaling by Rachel Wilkerson Miller

Dot Journaling • A Practical Guide How to Start and Keep the Planner, To-Do List, and Diary That’ll Actually Help You Get Your Life Together Paperback by Rachel Wilkerson Miller I loved this book! Rachel Wilkerson Miller (may I call you Rachel?) is a "hybrid bullet...

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Embrace your mistakes…. or cover them up

My bullet journal is filled with mistakes, scribbles, failed drawings, and layouts I don’t like. Call them mistakes, if you must. But really, it’s just real life. I’m not perfect so why would I expect my journal to be perfect without any mistakes? Maybe it’s time...

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