The Unfinished Notebook

When is the point when you give up on a notebook? Do you stick it out and finish it? Is it ok to hop around in your notebooks? This week Sam and Jeremy talk about notebook fatigue and discuss some ways to deal with it. Come join the conversation!

This week we discuss going back over old journal entries to gain some insight on current thoughts. Come join the conversation!

We try to do an episode like this every few months. So buckle up, a lot of product links incoming!Michaels Recollections paper: https://www.michaels.com/product/85-x-11-cardstock-paper-by-recollections-50-sheets-10112997Hammermill cream paper:https://hammermill.com/products/opaque-colors-textMD paper A5 notebook:https://a.co/d/0dYaqz3LClairefontaine soft cover:https://a.co/d/091F7BvORhodia desk pad:https://a.co/d/046dzML3Levenger pen roll bomber jacket:https://www.levenger.com/products/bomber-jacket-pen-commander-caseCopper page dividers:https://www.atlasstationers.com/products/midori-index-clip-chiratto-silverPlatinum Preppy fountain pen:https://a.co/d/08kfrkGAJinhao 20:https://a.co/d/0eZVDWQkJinhao 82:https://a.co/d/03YYjuwvAsvine J16 titanium:https://a.co/d/05evvpIvColorverse Supernova:https://a.co/d/0j6b1Y08Platinum Carbon black:https://a.co/d/09AYgxnaWaterman serenity blue:https://a.co/d/08Z3hdlyKWZ Iron Gall Blue #1:https://vanness1938.com/products/kwz-iron-gall-blue-1Noodlers bay state blue:https://www.jetpens.com/Noodler-s-Baystate-Blue-Ink-3-oz-Bottle/pd/3323Waterman tender violet:https://www.jetpens.com/Waterman-Tender-Purple-Ink-50-ml-Bottle/pd/6255Rohrer and Klingner scabiosahttps://www.jetpens.com/Rohrer-Klingner-Eisen-Gallus-Tinte-Scabiosa-Iron-Gall-Nut-Ink-Scabiosa-Writing-Ink-50-ml-Bottle/pd/7428Twsbi diamond 580:https://www.jetpens.com/TWSBI-Diamond-580-Clear-Fountain-Pen-Extra-Fine/pd/14068Blackwing A6: https://blackwing602.com/products/small-blackwing-slate-notebook-greyLeuchtturm A5 Fox Red:https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/classic-notebooks-1.htmlField Notes:https://fieldnotesbrand.com/Fabriano pocket notebooks:https://a.co/d/0dDOJ1gNPen and Gear A5:https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pen-Gear-Simulated-Leather-Journal-Indigo-5-8-x-8-3-240-Dotted-Pages/5380149618Michaels A5 notebook:https://www.michaels.com/product/black-hardcover-lined-journal-by-artist's-loft-10532094Uniball One P .38:https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-One-P-Gel-Pen-0.38-mm-Mandarin-Orange-Body-Black-Ink/pd/36767Hongdian N22:https://a.co/d/08cp8AYvHongdian M2:https://a.co/d/0bUygLEbTwsbi Eco Navy blue and bronze:https://www.jetpens.com/TWSBI-ECO-Indigo-Blue-w-Bronze-Fountain-Pen-Fine-Limited-Edition/pd/39702Uniball Zento .05 gel pen, titanium:https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-ZENTO-Gel-Pen-Flow-Model-0.5-mm-Jade-Body-Black-Ink/pd/45348Pilot G2 metal body:https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-G2-Limited-Gel-Pen-0.7-mm-Matte-Black-Body-Black-Ink/pd/37915Bronze Parker Jotter:https://goldspot.com/products/parker-jotter-special-edition-rome-ballpoint-pen-in-bronzePentel Energel Teal:Pentel EnerGel ICE Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Turquoise Ink, 12 Pens/Pack (BL77TL-S3) https://www.staples.com/pentel-energel-ice-retractable-gel-pens-medium-point-0-7mm-turquoise-ink-12-pens-pack-bl77tl-s3/product_24626062Lochby bag:https://www.lochby.com/products/field-slingSwiss City bag slim:https://www.swissgear.com/products/city-pack-backpackLihit Labs pen case:https://a.co/d/01OZc1x3

This week is all about travelers notebooks! The sizes, the inserts, the accessories, oh my! Come join the conversation! Hongdian N2:https://a.co/d/0ioLpzy3Lamy Ballpoint replacement refill:https://a.co/d/0cD8zisWA6 Notebook 3 pack:https://a.co/d/00hMmXwsRegular size travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/0cjVsQAWPassport size travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/09YPWX0dPassport size that fits Field Notes:https://a.co/d/0gzcypuVMid size travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/0i0oil0Q

It’s been a busy holiday season! Sam and Jeremy catch up on school, current projects, and of course, stationery! Come join the conversation!Travelers Notebook:https://a.co/d/09cLVIXJAnchor Clips:https://a.co/d/075wcHEWHong Dian fountain pen:https://a.co/d/02PADFdB

We’re back after a semi long hiatus! Sorry for the wait, the holidays are usually crazy for one reason or another. This week we talk about giant pens, a couple of notebooks and a few stationery retailers. Come join the conversation!Studio Neat: https://www.studioneat.comAtlas Stationers:https://www.atlasstationers.comDromgooles: https://www.dromgooles.com/Paper and Pencil Chicago:https://paperandpencilchicago.comPen and Gear notebook:https://www.walmart.com/ip/5380149618?sid=e65b491e-5c9b-442f-b208-53f164d51ac1Moka Pot:https://a.co/d/jkG0wmoAffinity: https://www.affinity.studio/

This week there isn’t really a main topic. Mostly just some random stationery bits and what we’re using at the moment. As well as some book and ebook talk. Come join the conversation!

(Title sung to the tune of Careless Whispers) This week we’re talking about things that we wouldn’t buy again. It could be for a variety of reasons; the one we have is great, or it stinks, or it’s obsolete. Come join the conversation!

What happens when life gets too full? How do we keep up with our stationery hobby when there’s barely time to think? Let’s talk about taking a breath and slowing down, and some methods for time management. Come join the conversation!Lamy Ballpoint:https://vanness1938.com/products/lamy-logo-m-apricot-ballpoint

This week is more of a general discussion about some stationery related topics. Lots of fun, as always. Slight trigger warning for some medical field related dark humor. Also Jeremy brags about being a good dad and recaps an international trip. The Notebook Nerd YouTube:https://youtube.com/@the_notebook_nerd?si=5DURK5OnGUo9XRwt Come join the conversation!

Is stationery gendered? Can it even BE gendered? Is this very important or a non issue? This week we talk about gender (or lack thereof) as it’s related to our favorite hobby. Just a disclaimer: these are OUR thoughts and experiences about this subject. We are not mental health experts and we do not claim to speak for anyone or group. We definitely take a light hearted approach to this and try to have some fun with it. Come join the conversation!

This week features not one, but two deep dives. Sam and Jeremy each picked a subject and researched in secret. Neither has any idea what the other is doing, so the reactions are in real time. We had fun with this one and we hope you will too. Come join the conversation!Dingbats Pocket Notebook:https://a.co/d/6BxvFfGUniball Vision Elite .05:https://a.co/d/9Ten1Zs

This week we grouse about pen clips, discuss nib compositions, and try to figure out where to put all this stuff. Come join the conversation!Zebra G-450:https://a.co/d/cAgbJVW

This week Sam helps Jeremy with a mid-notebook crisis. Let’s rekindle the joy of stationery together. Come join the conversation! Pen case:https://a.co/d/0chdlWF

Welcome to the PURGE! Jeremy has (mostly) cleaned out his stationery collection. Has he come up with some insightful thoughts about it? Yes. Does he still have more stuff than he will ever use? Also yes. Come join the conversation!

This week is all about composition notebooks and traveler’s notebooks! We talk about what we like, what we don’t like, and everything in between. Come join the conversation!Passport travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/aUBhPD1Voyager travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/akNoIne

This week we're diving into academia! How do we study? Why take notes? Do we really need every color highlighter? Let's talk mind maps, school supplies, and getting a degree at 40. Come join the conversation!

This week we dive back into the stuff we love, which is...stuff. It's been a few months since volume one of our favorites, so we thought it was time to have volume two. The format is a bit different this time, but more fun, we hope. Come join the conversation!Hongdian M2:https://a.co/d/aqMwm3XLamy Safari Mango:https://a.co/d/gEQNZxSPilot Vanishing Point:https://a.co/d/gVWX61yPlatinum Preppy:https://a.co/d/4wOhB3bJinhao 82:https://a.co/d/6C29LruPelikan Twist:https://a.co/d/330zJFQPilot Explorer:https://a.co/d/260GXnqTwsbi Eco:https://www.penchalet.com/fine_pens/fountain_pens/twsbi_eco_fountain_pen.htmlDiplomat Aero:https://www.penchalet.com/fine_pens/fountain_pens/diplomat_aero_fountain_pen.htmlPelikan Brilliant Black:https://a.co/d/d2zhTGNDiamine Ancient Copper:https://a.co/d/3fFfZhFColorverse Supernova:https://a.co/d/48ZI6NaRohrer & Klingner Scabiosahttps://a.co/d/gtqT8VqIroshizuku Kon Pekihttps://a.co/d/1NaHF8ZField Notes:https://a.co/d/bTtvmmmPaperage A5:https://a.co/d/bTtvmmmPaperage Pocket:https://a.co/d/2UYtQMQFlexbook:https://store.franklinplanner.com/flexbook-global-ruled-medium-notebook/Moleskine B6:https://a.co/d/epzpRA3Midori MD A5:https://a.co/d/epzpRA3Michael's Artist loft:https://www.michaels.com/product/hardcover-dot-journal-with-pocket-by-artists-loft-6-x-8-10597670Leuchtturm1917 A5:https://a.co/d/eJCxkP9Kodak STEP printer:https://a.co/d/5mcbQoFTopwolf NY bag:https://a.co/d/5mcbQoF

This week we dust off some old journals and pocket notebooks to see how our writing/journaling style has evolved. Are we better writers? We hope so! What habits have we developed or stopped? What does the future hold for our journaling practices? Come join the conversation!Paperage pocket notebook:https://a.co/d/5bVC1GrAtlas Stationers:https://www.atlasstationers.com/

This week we're doing another company deep dive. Leuchtturm brand notebooks have been a powerhouse in the stationery genre for decades. Even more so with the popularity of bullet journaling. We also wade into the murky waters of digital media ownership. Come join the conversation!Leuchtturm1917:https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/denken-mit-der-hand/

This week we're traveling, or at least talking about it. Sam goes over some great info about flying with fountain pens, as well as a great stationery store experience. Jeremy talks about how much fun it was (wasn't) to pack up his hoard of pens and notebooks and move 600 miles. Come join the conversation!Atlas Stationers in Chicago:http://atlasstationers.com/Jeremy's favorite backpack:https://a.co/d/2ZIOQSATech bag:https://a.co/d/4PooWrNPen case:https://a.co/d/ePAA3Fz

Sorry for the late upload! We haven't forgotten about you and we are grateful for everyone that listens and likes the show.This one is for anyone that has wanted to start journaling, but doesn't know where to begin. We talk about inspiration, intention, and other "I" words. And also notebooks, delicious notebooks...Come join the conversation!Flexbook Adventure Notebook:https://www.sendaframe.com/i30/itemdetail/item:34414?a=frame&gg=froogle_34414&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_NC9BhCkARIsABSnSTb9ZlgBEod3wzyJV4_HVjhoNPzJgpDQ5r_0GabXtQUKvCtWljDccvAaAtCwEALw_wcBBlackwing 746:https://www.jetpens.com/Blackwing-Volumes-Vol.-746-Pencils-Firm-Lead-Pack-of-12-Limited-Edition/pd/43868?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_NC9BhCkARIsABSnSTZ8akN1JcYFO-I_7DGLJ2C9AlZ2rETGhm9hlEjGcM0ummck2I1qhogaAnQUEALw_wcB

We weren't going to put "Hard vs Soft" as the episode title. This is a family show after all. Jeremy sends his apologies for being extra ramblesome and unprepared this week. Too much caffeine and not enough sleep. Still a fun episode. We debate the flaws and merits of hardcover/softcover journals and traditional books. Come join the conversation. [email protected] unfinishednotebook.bsky.social Cognitive Surplus Notebooks: https://cognitive-surplus.com/collections/notebooks?srsltid=AfmBOopYi-TUbw99ScMwwGLiC_8KjUIYJMJcxie8DZ9wI0kme5-kdO-s

Welcome to 2025! This year is definitely going to be more chill, right? Right? Jeremy and Sam talk about some yearly themes, some new stuff on our desks, and a new update on an old product. Come join the conversation! Fountain Pen Friendly Moleskine Video: https://youtu.be/ty_i7UtY1Ys?feature=shared

Your favorite hosts talk about the ups, downs, and diagonals of the past year. There may be talk of our overall favorites. We look forward to another year of the show! Come join the conversation!

TRIGGER WARNING! This episode features some subject matter that may be upsetting to some people. Mental health is very important and having the motivation to keep going is just as important. We promise that all of this is tied into our beloved stationery hobby and we discuss ways to stay motivated during times of stress and uncertainty. Please remember that you have value and that the world would be worse without you. Come join the conversation. [email protected]

This will be the first in an ongoing series of deep dives into products, brands, and maybe even concepts if we're feeling fancy. We hope you enjoy this episode on Lamy. We had lots of fun researching and learning about one of our favorite pen makers. Come join the conversation!

This episode we talk all things commonplace books—and YOU get to pick which one Sam makes next! Check our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/unfinished_notebook_pod/Link for free John Locke book on Commonplace Books:https://archive.org/details/13925922180LockeCommonplaceBook/Free online edition of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2680Clarification: The pen Sam discusses as her Thing of the Week at the end of the episode was indeed the Lamy 81, not the 80 Article with John Locke's index system: https://fs.blog/john-locke-common-place-book/

This week we're diving into our dragon's hoard of stationery things. Let's see what hidden treasures we can find. Forgotten notebooks, dusty ink bottles, and "I thought I lost that" fountain pens. Come join the conversation!

We couldn't decide on Do the Thing, or Fellowship of the List, or Check the Box for the title. So pick your favorite and have fun with it. This episode we're talking about to-do lists, check lists, and getting stuff done. Come join the conversation! Memoranda notebook: https://a.co/d/9YQacZH Getting Things Done: https://gettingthingsdone.com/what-is-gtd/

This was a fun episode to record. Who doesn't love talking about their favorite things? We go over the pens, brands, notebooks and inks that we currently love. Come join the conversation!

Come back with us...to the 1900's! This episode has Jeremy and Samantha discussing the fun and interesting subject of letter writing. Come join the conversation! Notebook cover: https://a.co/d/a2M56le

In this episode we open our bags and talk about...bags. How many is too many? Is there such thing as too many? If you're a fan of stationery you already know the answer. Come join the conversation! Sabrent bag: https://a.co/d/frIDzG7 Swiss Gear: https://www.swissgear.com/backpacks/swissgear-1900-scansmart-laptop-backpack Tzowla bag: https://a.co/d/ef65Dlh NICCID bag: https://a.co/d/4gGN3OR

Sam and Jeremy talk about using notebooks for specific subjects. How many is too many? Is there such thing as too many? Cavallini Notebook: https://a.co/d/ajK3Kri Diplomat Aero fountain pen: https://a.co/d/0JlianG

Feels great to be back! After a brief hiatus, Samantha and Jeremy are back in front of the mics. We explore the topics of where we like to write and how it effects the results. Come join the conversation!

When the Bamford's away, the Scathe will play..... with her inks. Join her for a solo deep-dive on inky history, their properties, why inks work the way they do, a guide to the three main types of inks on the market, and some personal favorites to boot.

On this episode of The Unfinished Notebook, your intrepid hosts open up about times they’ve learned, and grown, and learned some more. Is it okay to outgrow a strongly-held opinion? Is it okay to believe or like or want things your childhood self would absolutely loathe? Portage Notebook: https://a.co/d/gmuodAL Lamy Safari, because we love them: https://a.co/d/6hb3eDw

This episode, The Unfinished Notebook goes digital! We’re talking about apps for note taking and for journaling or planning. We’ll go over some Android and iOS apps and maybe even a PC program or two. Stationery is still our first love, but there are many people that do everything in digital form. Could we be among them? Probably not, but this will be fun anyway. Jinhao Gullor fountain pen: https://a.co/d/5YHcxJo Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Android-Lasting-Included-Speakers/dp/B0BRQG4WV2/ Studio Ceramika: https://www.studioceramika.com

This week were pondering pencils. Wood pencils, mechanical and our perfect pencil picks. Plus we've pulled together a purposely premeditated, but polite parley on the purest pencil form. Peek into our pencil piles and prepare your prominent perspective on these perpetually profound, yet sometimes pleasantly plain and pointed procurements. I think I've gone too far with the p-words. Sharpener link: https://a.co/d/827Lm6Q Mistubishi 9852EW: https://a.co/d/i0qaW0x Mitsubishi 9850: https://a.co/d/iWRff0q Blackwing 602: https://a.co/d/iWRff0q Pen and Gear #2: https://a.co/d/gNSAVbY Golden Bear pencil: https://pencils.com/products/golden-bear-orange-2-pencils-12-pack-made-in-thailand?_pos=1&_sid=7209bf441&_ss=r Lamy pencil: https://a.co/d/42mFtGc Kuru Toga: https://a.co/d/gVO8XaL Paperage A5: https://a.co/d/4oVygws Pen and Gear notebook: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pen-Gear-Fabric-Cover-Journal-Black-240-Ruled-Pages-Elastic-Band/532798295?from=/search

This week we're laying it all on the table, and desk, and countertop. We pretty much just have stuff everywhere. We're all about stationery EDC this episode and we invite you to look in our pockets, but not in a weird way. The little sketchbook Jeremy carries: https://a.co/d/6BulMzF

Take a listen as Samantha performs the short story "Lighthouse 4", written by Jeremy. Author's Commentary: This whole experience was such a treat for me. I know that Sam does voice acting, but to hear my own written words performed in such a way was quite surreal. I feel like a real author right now! Look out Steven King! In all seriousness, I really loved her performance and interpretation of my story. The way she made each character distinct helped the pacing of the story and dialog. There was some subtext that I tried to emphasize where the ship was almost a character itself, and Sam brought that to the surface nicely. She captured the tension of the scene without being overdramatic. This was definitely a *chef's kiss* performance! Thank you, Sam for lending your talent. I hope the audience enjoys as well!

This week we sort of split the episode into two subjects. Sam educates me on book binding and leatherwork, and I talk about the fun of ephemera and fun stuff to put in your notebook. Mini photo printer link: https://a.co/d/gcIZPH8

Samantha and Jeremy discuss creative writing. The how's, the why's and what we're reading and any current writing projects. Come join the conversation! [email protected] @unfinished_notebook_pod on instagram

Jeremy and Sam talk all things paper- thick and thin, coated and toothy, creamy and white. And in a first-ever for The Unfinished Notebook, your intrepid hosts face off in a Controversy Corner you won't want to miss. Contact us at [email protected] and unfinished_notebook_pod on instagram!

Welcome! New format! New cohost! New Topic! Lots of exclamation points!

Take a deep dive with me into the world of bullet journaling!

Let's talk about one of my favorite subjects: Notebooks! I'd love your feedback! Email me! [email protected] The Gram: unfinished_notebook_pod

Quick disclaimer, I was doing a solo show for the first three episodes. Samantha comes in at episode 4 and breathes some much needed life into the show. A journaling 101 episode where we dip our toes into the wonderful world of journaling.Instagram: @unfinished_notebook_podEmail: [email protected]