2024 planner update | updated hobonichi notebook

[@IrinRay]

Situation: I decide on Hobo A5 because I’m inspired by Tori’s notes. Tori moves to A6. 😆 Happy birthday, Tori🤗

[@torionpaper]

Omg I’m so sorry 🙈🙈🙈 the A5 is still AMAZING! I very much recommend. I appreciate you being here ❤️

[@IrinRay]

@@torionpaper It’s okay to look for the best option🤗

[@annettefertitta6868]

😂

[@s.ajanaku8488]

❤😂🎉

[@ashdondondon]

Having a weekly dashboard in your a6 is brilliant! I could never figure out how to weekly plan in my a6, this gives me, such good ideas.

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! You’ll have to let me know how it goes for you 😌 thank you for being here!

[@marthawilliams8986]

The birthday candle painting is the cutest thing!! I love how a6 is working for you, and it makes me want to try it again. I love your style no matter what book you are in. ❤

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! It feels so good to be in the A6 and I’m happy others are enjoying it as well. Thank you for being here 💕

[@roseforcatsandbooks]

Happy birthday, sorry I’m late😅. You seemed so happy and excited for this change, I’m so happy for you! Enjoy your trip, I can’t wait for more A6 content! ❤❤

[@torionpaper]

No apologies needed, thank you so much!! I’m so glad you like the A6 🩷

[@aseluxna3677]

I dont do planners, nor am i familiar with your content; However, Hobonichi has caught my interest. I am a fan of Itoi's works and i didn't know how big of a brand Hobonichi is in Japan (and out of it). You are the introduction to this community I never knew existed and I'm glad. You have a nice voice and cool nails, and now im inspired to buy my own hobonichi (for what? im unsure!).

[@torionpaper]

This comment was the highlight of my day! I still remember the creator/video that got me introduced to this community and it was a magical feeling. You’ll definitely have to update me if/when you get your hobonichi! Thanks for being here 💕

[@DasOrangensaft.]

Enjoyed your video very much! Thank you. ☺️ Also: Finally someone who also uses their pencil board as a dash board/to do list! 😄

[@torionpaper]

Thank you! And omg so cool! It’s the perfect little tool for a to do list! ❤️

[@unichan5]

Happy birthday Tori! 🎊 Just wanted to pop in and say that you shouldn‘t at all feel bad for planner hopping. We all go through different stages in our lives and that also means that different systems might feel appropriate. I use all kinds of different systems right now but if I had to choose one it would always be the Hobonichi Original A6. I understand there are some people who need the large planner real estate but A6 is plenty of space for me personally.

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much for this!! I definitely don’t feel bad hopping, and if anything hope this encourages others to do what they feel would work best for them. Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate you! ❤️

[@hello.myles24]

happy birthday!!! please keep uploading i love watching your videos while i journal myself 💖

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much and this is so great to hear, thank you for watching :)

[@taranickoledesigns3340]

Happy birthday! Loving your A6!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! It’s been a lot of fun ❤️

[@hollylind7489]

Aw you still have the sticky note 🙈 still true today as it was when I wrote it! Don’t you ever forget how amazing you are!

[@torionpaper]

My fav sticky note ever!! Love you the most 🩷

[@melanieannplans2666]

Happy happy birthday, Tori! I hope you've had a wonderful day and a fantastic weekend celebrating with your loved ones. I'm not surprised at all that you've planner hopped...I have too! 🙃 I'm still not taking the leap to the Cousin yet, BUT I still have my Hobonichi Techo 2023 book, and had only used it from Sept.-Dec. so I had almost 6 mos of space to use in that book. I just pulled it out of my stash last weekend and was like "Huh, I should put this to use!" That's also because I was having a mild planner crisis with my Weeks Mega, I was mixing work/personal tasks in it even though I have a completely separate 6-ring planner that I use for work. But I think I have everything sorted out - at least for now lol. I hope the A6 continues to serve you well. 🙂 I love that you and your husband aren't rushing things; one of my long-time friends has been with her husband for over a decade and their son is in 1st or 2nd grade I believe? But they just got legally married in 2022. So yeah, do what works for you and your family for sure. I always love hearing folks refer to their spouses as their best friends - that's how I see my husband too. Anyway, that's enough rambling haha Have a great weekend!

[@torionpaper]

Hello Melanie, thank you so so much!! I feel like it’s that time of year where everyone is in a bit of a crisis 😭 I’m glad you were able to figure out something to make yours work better for you. I envy people who keep a separate book for work! I hope you have a great weekend and appreciate you always ❤️

[@blumerlredpilledgirl8958]

I’m so undecided on my planner lineup I’m staying involved in my weeks but this year got into a Laurel Denise. It’s hard to find my peace in that one but I’m keeping it up.

[@akaFabulous]

Happy birthday month! So clever to use the pencil board for your to-do's, this setup is so cute!!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you being here ❤️ the pencil board is a game changer!

[@brenna8702]

I had almost the opposite situation lol! Started with the A6 and switched to the cousin last year. I kind of hate it tho - the A6 was sooo convenient toting around and I didn’t feel as much pressure to fill up the empty space!!! I’m definitely picking the A6 back up in 2025 Btw I love your planner layout! Def subscribing to see more :)

[@torionpaper]

Omg!! I can totally understand where you are coming from, i have been LOVING the portability of the A6 book. Thanks so much for subscribing! Appreciate you being here 🩷

[@Kathleen4052]

Happy birthday! I love your Field Notes! While you may not be using the same system I am, you've implemented some new features that are very clever and can be used in any system. I particularly like the use of your pencil board as a dashboard and I REALLY like the mini-Kanban board set up. THANKS!

[@torionpaper]

I’m so glad this was helpful for you!! I appreciate your feedback and you’ll definitely have to update me and let me know if those features end up working for you ❤️ thanks for being here!

[@raealdridge8200]

I love the way you use your field notes! I’m glad you’re finding joy in your notebooks

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! It’s been a lot of fun for sure. I appreciate you being here 🩷

[@Jojournals90]

Happy birthday! 🎈 I love this A6 set up! I also completely agree on what you said about journal hopping. I have learning that I need the change up else I will stop journaling at all. I’d prefer to have my year spread across a few notebooks than have one empty notebook that didn’t work for me. ❤

[@torionpaper]

Thank youuu!! And yes exactly! I’m the same when people say “just use a plain notebook if you really need to plan” like no that’s the whole point it doesn’t work 😭 glad I am not the only one who feels this way

[@brandyrussell8474]

Happy Birthday! Your planners are extremely inspiring, love your channel! Thank you for putting all your work and creativity out here to inspire us! ❤️

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much for this!! I’m glad my videos can give you some value. Thank you for being here, I appreciate you! ❤️

[@jlove2010]

The crinkle is super satisfying 😮 and the colors together definitely pop. Thanks for sharing !

[@torionpaper]

Looove a good crinkle moment 🧚🏼‍♀️ Thanks so much for being here! ❤️

[@missjelisa]

Happy birthday, Tori!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@fishheads08]

I also use the A6 in conjunction with my Cousin -- I love it to take back and forth with me to work since I journal so much and have some personal stuff in my Cousin (not that it matters, but I don't know if I'd want people from work to read my thoughts haha). I looooove how you use the pencil board as a spot to throw weekly to-do's. Pure genius! I will be adopting that. I don't need the weekly for work but at times having a spot to throw things when I don't know where to put them would be handy. Thanks for the inspo!!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! I totally get wanting to keep something separate so people aren’t reading everything 😭 I appreciate you being here, you’ll definitely have to update me and let me know if you end up liking it!

[@grantcrawford6707]

HAPPPY BIRTTHHDAAYY!! love watching these journaling videos, have an amazing day:)

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much for being here! I appreciate you ❤️

[@binarytrash]

I have a weeks for planning and tracking everything but I just got a spring start a6 as well to ditch my TN inserts for daily journaling. It’s only been 6 days but I’m loving it, the only thing I didn’t love were the margins but thank you for the posca tip I’ll start using it now!

[@torionpaper]

Ahh so fun! The posca pen has been such a huge help, I hope you enjoy your new margins!! ❤️

[@leftoclock]

Happy birthdaaayyy!! Wishing you a wonderful day 🥳🎂

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! 🥲❤️

[@pageofh]

I wholly appreciate your perspective on planner hopping 💛 I tried out a Hobo weeks a while back, and it didn't work for me. Lately, however, I've been getting the itch to try out the cousin. Loved watching your planner update...and that field notes notebook! Makes me want to start sketching again!

[@torionpaper]

The field notes book was just way too cute to pass up!!! The cousin holds a special place in my heart for sure, I bet you would love it!

[@ellesbooks]

Coming back to comment again now I’ve watched the full video - first, totally agree RE: planner hopping/the unfairness of a lot of the discourse around it. Let people find what works for them!! Second, absolutely love the A6 setup! The kanban board is such a cool idea. Looking forward to exciting things to come from you!! 🥰

[@torionpaper]

Thank youuuu! Definitely a lot of unfairness that goes around but hopefully that can be a little more normalized. I appreciate you! ❤️

[@SunnyTangerine19]

Happy birthday Tori!! I hope you have a wonderful one :) Thanks so much for sharing this! I'm currently using A6 Hobonichi Planners as well :)

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! Ooo fun! I’m so happy to join the A6 club ❤️💅🏼

[@annettefertitta6868]

I so agree with your philosophy about planning and if the A6 doesn’t work out for planning for you… you can continue to love it by journaling/ being creative

[@torionpaper]

❤️❤️

[@amanda.correa]

Happy Birthdaaaaay, Tori! I hope you are having an amazing Birthday weekend, I wish you all the best!!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so so much! I appreciate you! 🩷

[@ChantelleArts]

this is so stunning, watched and enjoyed till the end ☺☺

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so so much!

[@thejournaldiaries]

Looks lovely!! ❤ I use my a6 as my commonplace book. Happy birthday ❤❤ seems to be alot of April babies and being born in April myself ❤🎉

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much and happy birthday to you! April is the best month for birthdays 🎂

[@keyriibirb]

Happy birthday!!!! That book is gorgeous :0

[@torionpaper]

Ahh thank you so much! 💕

[@annettefertitta6868]

I can see why you wanted this cover, nice! I also think that sometimes a change is refreshing that happened unexpectedly to me this year. I got a B6 instead of A5 Sterling Ink planner this year love it! I’m semi retired and this and my weeks was all I needed… until I got a second part time job😮… I needed a bit more space so I got an N1 (I think) standard TN Sterling vertical for work - totally unexpected but oh my goodness I love it! My weeks has become more of an everyday carry for to do, shopping list, etc. I still love them all. The B6 has become my memory planner. I like to try new things. At one point I didn’t think I’d ever move on from an A5… I think you have different needs for different times in your life and just try to embrace and enjoy

[@torionpaper]

Yes i feel the same way!! Im so curious about the standard TN size so your excitement definitely makes me want to try it more! I love experimenting and trying new books, it’s such a great hobby to enjoy

[@annettefertitta6868]

That painting is amazing. You might really enjoy Sterling ink planners for next year- her planners provide extra work space, no red/pink for weekends or quotes. Her workspace is edge of the cover with small margin all around.

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! I have definitely taken the common planners into consideration!!

[@padmapanique]

Happy Birthday!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! 🩵

[@ellesbooks]

Happy birthday!!!! I hope you’re having a wonderful day 🥰

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@anne111963]

Thank you sooo much for this video, it will be my first time, using an A6 Hobo and thanks to you I am so excited, I have subscribed, because I love the way you explain things, and your speech is perfect too, going to check out your other videos, thanks again hugs from Melbourne Australia xoxo

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad this could be helpful for you 💕 I appreciate you being here

[@mylifeasliish]

Happy birthday 💙

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! 💕💕

[@Wholelatteplans]

I’m really popping off in April is my fave quote of the day

[@torionpaper]

I’m glad you could appreciate this 😭🥲

[@sar7719]

Beautiful planner and paintings! I was curious the candle painting for your birthday, is that done in gouache? I use watercolor on the Tomoe River paper, but I have not tried gouache. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! I believe I did that one with gouache? I’ve used both on the Tomoe River paper and think I prefer gouache since it needs a little less water 💕 you’ll have to let me know if you try it!

[@WendyInMD]

Nice layouts and lovely art! I’ve tried the A6 before, but I needed the vertical weekly (and the little supplement book you can buy wasn’t cutting it). Also, you’re so pretty! ☺️ I think you should use what works best for you (and don’t feel bad if you go back to A5 like you mentioned you might decide to do someday).

[@torionpaper]

Omg thank you so much! I was curious about the little supplement books but I think they are a little toooo small for me. I appreciate you being here! 💕

[@annevlogger]

Happy Birthday!!!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@PlanYourOneLife]

Happy Birthday! 🎉

[@torionpaper]

Thank youuuu!! 🩷🩷

[@tortagialla]

Happy birthday!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@lory1117]

happy birthday Tori 🥂

[@torionpaper]

Thank youuu 🩵

[@blumerlredpilledgirl8958]

Happy Birthday 🎉

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@SimplyAlethia]

Happy Birthday!! 🎈🎈🎈

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@effullgent]

do you like starting in spring? i just got my first hobinichi and it is a weeks spring but idk i kind of love the spring start. then i have all my holidays (we celebrate valentines and some early bdays) in one "year" then move onto the next. it feels nice but idk if thinking to move to traditional january start later. love this video! i can't wait to grow into my style, i like how you use your monthly book reading and physical tracker

[@torionpaper]

I LOVE the springs starts! I honestly feel a bigger shift in energy in the spring versus New Years and with my Birthday in April it just feels extra special. I’m glad you like the spring start too! I think you can’t go wrong either way but I’m really enjoying the April start ❤️ thank you for being here!

[@jjensen8509]

Happy birthday !!

[@torionpaper]

Thanks so much! 🩵

[@BlushnBlue]

I love your sketching!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so so much! 🩵

[@PlanningTimes]

Love the video and your daily pages, I am not a hobonichi person, tried it and did not like the paper, I am currently using the take a note planner on A5 ( media and all the thinks journal) and A6 (actual planner: events, appointments, meetings, birthdays, etc) I like what you are doing on your daily pages, tempting me to try again, I do have an A6 2024 Avec.😅 Also, we share same birthday April 6.. me on 1979 so I turned 45 this Saturday. Happy belated birthday to you 🎉🎉

[@torionpaper]

Ooo happy birthday to you too! I hope you had a great birthday weekend. I am really loving the smaller size, I’ve never tried the Avec but have contemplated them for the future. Thank you for being here! 🩷

[@angelindites]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@dancer0790]

happy birthday!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much :)

[@pherranine]

i actually set up my avec + hobonichi journal in my cover and cover on cover and i was kinda not feeling the cover on cover but you make it cute keep it up lol❤

[@pherranine]

also the link to the field notes works but theres no way to buy it and im obsessed with them now i see it!! where do you recommend getting it?

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you being here 🩷 and oh no! I’ve only ever ordered them off of Amazon so I’m not sure where else. They are the letterpress edition so maybe if you search letterpress field notes you might find some?

[@bedhead-studio]

Happy Birthday! I also turn 27 this month.

[@torionpaper]

Ooo so fun, happy birthday to you too! 🩷

[@OktoberJournal]

Happy (belated) birthday!!

[@torionpaper]

Thank youuuu!

[@jjensen8509]

Where did you get your pink field notes please? And how do you determine whether to journal in your a6 or the FN? Enjoyed this very much and am your newest follower!

[@torionpaper]

I got it from Amazon, the link is in the description! I also prioritize my writing in the A6 first and if I still feel like I want to write more then it will go into the Field notes. Thank you for being here!! ❤️

[@annettefertitta6868]

Love the package usage, I am always looking for ways to use it

[@torionpaper]

You’ll have to let me know if you try it!

[@melissagarcia4609]

Happy birthday

[@torionpaper]

Thank you 💗

[@lisav8443]

Hi Tori, GREATLY enjoyed your video! I have been using the A5 Cousin and want to transition to the A6. Quick question…for sketching in both color and black and white, what brand of pencils/markers do you recommend using with Hobonichi paper? Thanks in advance.

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much!! Honestly I’ve only ever sketched with a mechanical pencil in my cousin and for me that’s worked fine! I mainly paint with watercolor and gouache but I have used the zebra mild liners and I do really enjoy those

[@annettefertitta6868]

Happy birthday one of our daughters turned 27 in March

[@torionpaper]

Ooo happy birthday to her! Aries baby!!

[@victoriahinton9869]

Hi Tori! I was just wondering, have you felt like you have enough room for journaling in the a6 size? I noticed you journal a lot in your cousin and I was just wondering what you do if you run out of space on the day and have more to write? I’ve been enjoying my a5 this quarter but things have gotten a lot busier at work and I’m noticing I have less and less time to fill in my days in the cousin (and I keep getting several days behind). I’ve been considering trying an a6 but the daily pages just seem so small. Thanks!

[@torionpaper]

I’ve only been journaling for like a week or so but personally I do feel like it’s enough room! I think it definitely helps that i extend the margins with the posca pen and my handwriting is decently small. If I run out of space then I just use my field notes for extra thoughts

[@chapter48creative]

Every time I see that cover I have regrets (for not having gotten one)!

[@torionpaper]

It’s SUCH a cute cover i wish they would bring it back!

[@lorianderson7828]

Is your white posca pen a white paint pen or is it an actual white out pen?

[@torionpaper]

It’s the white posca paint pen! :)

[@simple.flamingo]

Unique 🎉 very cool

[@torionpaper]

I appreciate this, thank you!

[@melanieannplans2666]

Hey Tori! I hope this comment doesn’t get lost in the shuffle…I got notice of a refund from YT for this month’s membership fee. Is that something you’d changed? Or a billing error from my bank? Just wanted to check in because it seemed so random since I didn’t ask for a refund. I hope everything’s okay!

[@torionpaper]

Nope this is correct! Sorry I didn’t notify sooner, I’m switching everything over to Patreon, mainly so I can share PDFs and printables because KZbin doesn’t have that feature. I’m hoping Patreon makes things a little more streamlined but we will see. Thank you for being a member and I appreciate you so much!

[@melanieannplans2666]

@@torionpaperGotcha! I just saw your post about it too. I had a feeling it might have had something to do with switching to Patreon and I’m so glad that’s why! I’ll definitely be signing up there so I can continue to support your channel and community. Cheers to even more growth!

[@torionpaper]

@@melanieannplans2666 i appreciate it so much! Can’t wait to have you 🥹🩷

[@LolliJojo]

I really love how you are using the vertical monthlies (is that what they are called? Lol the ones where you’re tracking activity and reading). I think I will incorporate it too 🥹

[@candicemannette9589]

If you’re ever planning to sell your Hobonichi cover, please contact me! The design is by a manga artist I love! Great video!

[@torionpaper]

Sounds good! Thanks so much for being here 💕 I hope you can find one in the meantime!

[@schmidthappens4469]

Happy Birthday!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so so much!❤️

[@annettefertitta6868]

Happy birthday!

[@torionpaper]

Thank you so much!