Hobonichi Weeks vs. Kinbor Weeks Comparison | Hobonichi Dupe | Extensive Planner Review

[@eleanorjlh]

From what I understand, the "Bachuan" paper in the Kinbor planner is actually Sanzen Tomoe River; the differences between the Kinbor and the two Hobo Weeks would be because that a) the 2024 weeks is using OG TRP, and b) the 2025 weeks is using the new Hobonichi-specific 47gsm Sanzen paper (I think). Plus the cream does seem to be performing differently from the white in any case. Glad to see the Kinbor holds up as well as the Hobonichi in use, even if the quality/consistency isn't quite there.

[@LingsJunk]

I have both kinbor and hobo. The kinbor doesn’t show shade or sheening as much as the standard TRP. For me, it doesn’t show sheen at all.

[@WillWorkForBooks]

I have this same Kinbor planner. Thanks for the comparison! I haven't tried the Hobonichi Weeks yet so had nothing to compare against. I purchased the Kinbor for 2025 to see if I would like the weeks type format without committing to the cost of a Hobonichi. I've been using an A5 forever. The binding on mine is good with no quality issues. What a bummer to get a dud! :( What I have swatched: Tombows (no ghosting, no bleed ) Uni-ball ONE 0.5 (no ghosting, no bleed) Sarasa 0.7 (some ghosting, no bleed) Robert Oster Caffe Crema in a Jinhao Medium Nib (No ghosting, no bleed) Pilot Platinum Carbon Ink in a Pilot Vanishing Point EF Nib ( No ghosting, no bleed) I'm not seeing any feathering so far, but we'll see as I continue to use it and try out more inks.

[@linedmusings]

Oooh thank you so much for this info. So helpful! So glad you didn't get a dud, haha. I feel like the size of the weeks is perfect for me, hope it works out for you too ☺️

[@ericacopper9906]

Just bought a Kinbor for 2025. Thank you for this comparison video! I wanted to see the differences without pulling the trigger on the Hobonichi price point.

[@deannaxplans]

Ahhhhh love this comparison video! I always wondered how the Kinbor paper performed! Great great walk through! 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@linedmusings]

Thanks lovely 🥰

[@MsNikkiCrucio]

Im screaming because everything you said Ive said! i love it, honest and direct. I had to use a blow dryer to get the clear cover to properly fit the Kinbor weekly. Which I shouldn’t have to do. Thank you

[@linedmusings]

Oh! Hahaha I'm glad our thoughts are aligned 😅 This was my first time seeing and opening one too! Great tip with the blow dryer, might give it a go!

[@whitewitch5879]

Thanks for the comparison. Great that you can use fountain pens with the Kinbor (I only use fountain pens).

[@kat-yd6je]

I ordered the snake one with the clear cover and that cover seems to fit nicely

[@linedmusings]

Interesting! Yeah, I suspect the Cat Cafe design has a thick cover and it doesn't fit well in the cover

[@EnaBeleno]

thanks for this extensive review, it's really helpful because I am looking to get a weekly planner for 2025

[@joannewalker6257]

I used a Kinbor weeks this year and it’s been great 😊 I wanted to purchase the cat cafe one that you have but they won’t ship it to NZ 🤷‍♀️ so I have a Weeks instead for 2025 ❤

[@linedmusings]

Ooh that's so strange, NZ is so close to AU. Hope you enjoy the hobonichi Weeks regardless! Both excellent planners ❤️

[@joannewalker6257]

@ yeah I managed to get the A6 version but no one would send the weeks size 🤷‍♀️ very bizarre but I don’t need it so probably just saved me some money 😂

[@juuree_]

enjoyed this comparison video!!! on the kinbor, the text on the top right seems to be quotes.

[@linedmusings]

Oh I see! Thank you ❤️

[@lullabyemoon]

My biggest complaint with the Kinbor is that the writing and grid lines are too light making it a little difficult to read. I do prefer the whiter paper than the cream colored pages in the hobonichi. Most of all the price is less than half the price of the Hobonichi!

[@linedmusings]

Agree with all of your points! 🙌

[@adrianm3718]

So it performs well with Fountain pens too ? Thank you !

[@linedmusings]

It certainly does from my experience!

[@magnoliidae5794]

i appreciated this review so much! I'd been considering getting a kinbor but that binding issue i think would drive me nuts and I've not seen anyone else cover that - nor how the grid on the righthand side doesnt line up with the lines separating the days in the weekly spreads. Thank you so much for this!! :)

[@linedmusings]

I'm so glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@glittrzombie]

is one notebook made to last one year?

[@linedmusings]

Yes, there's at least 12 months in each of them.

[@ts471]

I’m liking the Kinbor, quality issue is a bit of a put off tho. Would the weeks cover fit? Sorry if you’ve said and I missed it

[@linedmusings]

I doubt the hobonichi Weeks cover would fit it, but also haven't tried!

[@softlyrubi]

i don’t think it would fit because the kinbor weeks is a bit taller than the hobonichi weeks!!

[@snowhibiscus]

Kinbor is 1cm taller. So buy the combo of Kinbor Weeks and cover if the vendor offers to that option. Or pick a hobonichi weeks cover that is not snug fit like their new PVC Alettone covers.

[@bplr49]

Kinbor has better feel and look but the inconsistency in the binding quality is a little saddening but it's still worth it for the price. Can't really justify the Hobonichi's price especially since it's gone down in quality this 2025.