Hobonichi A6 to A5 | Why I switched and how I'm using it

In this video, I tell you why I switched from the hobonichi original to the cousin avec mid-way through the year, and how I'm using my new techo.
Do you use the hobonichi techo? Which one is your favorite?
Timestamps
00:00 intro
00:07 preface
01:55 why I switched
02:13 weekly section
03:29 monthly view
04:11 daily pages
05:42 closing thoughts
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[@gm64709]

I would love to see more videos from you, thanks for making them!

[@lunahowell]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@justplan615]

Im still new to hobos, I bought an A5 cousin for next year. Your daily layouts in both books are nice. I also bought 3x weeks as Im still deciding which ones I will use next year. Thanks for sharing.

[@lunahowell]

Have you used the A5 cousin before? I hope you love your new hobos! Thank you for your comment, I'm glad you like the layouts 🥰

[@justplan615]

@@lunahowell No. I didn't own any so far. But I am loving the Hobonichi 2024 unboxing videos.

[@TheCraftyBookshop]

This is so beautiful. I'm thinking about ordering one

[@lunahowell]

Oh, lovely! Feel free to let me know if you end up getting one 😊

[@TheCraftyBookshop]

Yes, I got the A5 cousin and a weeks! I'm so excited @@lunahowell

[@stephif]

Wouldn’t it be perfect if they made an a6 with a weekly section?? I do get the a6 insert but it’s so small. I use the a6 and a weeks

[@lunahowell]

Yes, I would really enjoy that! Ah, A6 and weeks sounds like a good combo 💖

[@nankhanna]

Isn’t the day free like a weeks?

[@suburbohemian]

I don't use a Hobo. I'm a one planner desk-sized 7-hole ring planner gal, but my printable inserts are very similar to the Hobo pages. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@lunahowell]

Oh, that's cool! I'm glad I could provide some inspiration 💖

[@geslinam9703]

I used the Weeks for a few years, then switched over to the A6 for the last couple years. I start off great and then by mid year, start slacking off. I feel like it’s just an awkward size. This year I procrastinated so much that it’s March and I haven’t even decided on a planner yet, so now considering an April start. Was also considering a travelers notebook, but I want the TR paper. So the Cousin is the two book option? I didn’t know it had a weekly section, that’s a great selling point for me, it’s what I like about the Weeks. But I don’t like the two book thing, I’d rather it was all one book. I supported myself as an artist, in local galleries and also stores in my area. I live where there is a big preserve/wilderness area, and found a sort of gift and craft type store where the owner only sold things made by local artisans. Everything from honey to pottery to art to furniture. It helped that I painted local wildlife and landmarks, and she sold a lot of paintings for me. On commission, of course.

[@lunahowell]

Hello! Have you found the right planner? Cousin is just the name for the A5. The regular Cousin comes in one book while the Cousin Avec, the one I have, comes in a two-book version. One thing to be aware is that the TR has changed a bit this year. It was nice to read about how you've supported yourself as an artist!

[@geslinam9703]

@@lunahowell I got the one book Cousin. I love the weekly and monthly spreads, will be a struggle to use up the daily pages, I think…but I’ll try!

[@lunahowell]

@@geslinam9703 I'm glad you're enjoying the weekly and monthly spreads! I've been struggling with filling the daily pages this year myself, but I'm making peace with it :)

[@bobbiemayers354]

I started with weeks I love it this year I have weeks and a cousin! Excited about cousin… next will be hon I think 🤔

[@lunahowell]

Ooh, wonderful! Feel free to let me know how you get on with the cousin (sounds like I'm talking about a real person 😂). I'm tempted to try a hon myself, maybe next year? The hon covers are so pretty 😍

[@bobbiemayers354]

@@lunahowell I am thinking hon next year also ❤️

[@summery.9935]

안녕하세요. 좋은 정보 공유해주셔서 감사합니다.❤ 위클리에 사용하신 보라색 형광펜 색상이 너무 예쁜데 혹시 어떤 회사의 제품인지 알 수 있을까요? 혹시 정보를 공유해주실 수 있을까요 2:38

[@lunahowell]

안녕하세요. Thank you for your kind comment! All the highlighters, including the purple, are Zebra Mildliner. They are my favorite! I hope this helps ❤

[@kovenant7]

New to them, do they have the decorative markings inside or did you add all of them in yours? Thanks!

[@lunahowell]

They come with a basic template which I then decorated. I can show what it looks like without any of the decorations in a future video!

[@kovenant7]

@lunahowell Good for you. As for me I don't like deco, I was interested to know if I had the option to not add them. Thanks

[@Vivi_LaRue]

I got the A6, but am wishing I got A5🤷🏻‍♀️

[@lunahowell]

Aww! How are you feeling about it now? I'm missing the A6 size but I'm going to stick with the A5 for 2024.

[@vdavi12]

Hobonichi diary

[@lunahowell]

good point!

[@YuliDnevnik]

"they have a cult following" 💀

[@irened9961]

Other time management, goal, recording systems are better. This has too much rewriting. Using loose leaf pages is better.

[@lunahowell]

It sounds like you've found something that works for you, and that's the most important ❤️ Is there a particular system that you would like to recommend to anyone reading these comments? In my case, I find that I really enjoy writing with my fountain pens so I don't mind some repetition. I also prefer having everything bound in one book rather than having a bunch of loose pages.

[@LittleKikuyu]

When are loose, flying papers ever the better option? 😂 You’re bound to lose them and misplace them, pun intended 😅