Hobonichi Must Haves! Everything you need to start planning in your Hobonichi Planner:)

[@wonderwonder30]

Just a little tip for your Tombow dual tip markers, if you add a piece of clear tape over the color numbers it will prevent the number from scratching off. I can’t remember where I saw this little trick but it does help. ♥️

[@JuliesPlans]

Thank you!!!!!

[@PlanYourOneLife]

Or you can try clear nail polish ❤

[@kathyfannon7563]

THANK YOU! I never thought of that! I've been using a Sharpie to add the number to the cap but that rubs off over time as well. Genius!

[@PlanYourOneLife]

@@kathyfannon7563 You’re welcome! ☺️

[@SYRSALLY]

Your videos are so educational to me. And I love your your sweet voice. 😊😊😊

[@greenvillegirl]

I've been planning my whole life, been part of the planner community for 20 years, and a Hobonichi user (Cousin and Weeks) for about 6 years. When I saw this title, my first thought was "the only must have is the planner," but this video is excellent. You are 100% correct about the Tomoe River Paper being unique (which is why I love my Hobonichis). Although someone can start with just a ballpoint pen, the items you mentioned bring beauty to the planner to keep you motivated. Thank you for sharing, Julie. :)

[@JuliesPlans]

Thank you so much!

[@nichelleedwards1962]

Always a pleasure, I have found that zig dot markers are much lighter on the Tomoe paper except that black and the navy. Also as you pointed out writing on the pencil board directly under the page is not great. I have settled on my sharpies and paper-mate flairs no board required and no bleed through.❤

[@4kassis]

I buy the Hobo weeks because of the format, but more importantly for the paper. I just love touching it :)

[@Craftyfan-ht2iz]

I love using my frixion highlighters and markers. The ability to erase is huge for me. As long as I’m. Gentle the paper is a champ.

[@kathryndepriest578]

I AM REALLY LOVING THE STICKERS FROM - Shine Sticker Studio on ETSY!!!

[@catcy90]

I am a Hobonichi convert! My current fountain pen that I take with me is a Platinum Preppy with a fine nib. Super cheap on Jet Pens and works really well. Plus, I won't flip out if I loose it. Took my Vanishing Point with me one day, and promptly dropped it point down. Replacement nibs for those are not cheap.

[@clairefromonline]

ME WHEN I FOUND OUT HOW MUCH FOUNTAIN PENS COST = lol I have yet to try the Vanishing Point! But that doesn't stop me from having my share of Kaweco and Sailor! Thanks so much for keeping me company while I set up my weeks :) I think I may need to ask for a pencil board for my bday...

[@dindinlagdameo6738]

I agree with you with putting the pencil board 2-3 pages after the actual page I'm writing on. :)

[@sabsk122]

The only thing you need to start planning in your hobonichi is a pen or pencil. Anything else is just extra. That doesn't mean this video isn't lovely or these tips won't help. It's just a comment saying if you can't afford to keep up with the planner community then you shouldn't feel pressured too. All you need is a pen

[@jodycameron-roy2544]

100% this. It can be so intimidating to think you need to invest so much.

[@sabsk122]

@jodycameron-roy2544 it really is intimidating and sometimes discouraging because you just might not be artistic enough like the many wonderful people in the planner community. I can't even write semi neatly so i always feel inferior but my planner is for me and I've learned to accept that not every planner is beautiful but every planner deserves to be used

[@jennifer2867]

Totally agree. I started with a pen and some old highlighters. I’m glad I started that way because it made the whole thing feel very low stakes.

[@DieGurkenfresser]

Always the annoying bitter whining 🙄 Grow Up karen

[@kristinanovak3715]

Michaels also sells the tombow markers individually.

[@JuliesPlans]

I always forget about them 🤣

[@OhHeyLiana]

Just as an FYI Kokuyo is actually the name of the brand for the scissors. They make a lot of different stationery products. I think Tokyo Pen Shop also carries them in a variety of colors?

[@JuliesPlans]

Oh I thought that’s what I said🫣 I purchased mine at Poi and Hun but have seen other shops carry them as well:)

[@lahaoleplannerco.5697]

Love the new intro and outro! My 4yr old actually noticed that it was different! Also, only my third year in a Hobonichi. But I feel like every time I watch your Hobonichi videos, I learn something new, or end up wanting to try out a different style in my planner. My first year in a Hobo Weeks, enabled by you! LOL So thank you! I love it!

[@AbundantlyBlessed573]

Love the VP, you don't need a converter you can refill the cartridges with a blunt tip syringe (Amazon) and keep it moving. I use that method for my two decimo's never used a converter. Love the clicking. I have a fine and an ef, great pen.

[@elizabethcassetta372]

Taking notes while watching your video…. First year with the cousin this was very very helpful. Thanks😊

[@biancahardis2806]

Excellent video! So helpful since I just started using Hobonichis

[@JuliesPlans]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sashaduncan1730]

This video is JUST what I needed. New to the Hobonichi weeks and I need all the tips I can get!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@JuliesPlans]

You are so welcome!

[@goofydumbgoofyhobtch2765]

Hint for washi with TRP that might be easier than cutting on a mat… use either a sharp edge ruler or a small hobby knife (pencil size), lay the washi and then press edge on washi and pull up the washi and it should break cleanly. Also King Jim Kitty washi precut strips are amazing!

[@ejw726]

I started writing with the Pentel Clena in my Hobonichi at the beginning of last year. Loved it. Then I bought the Pilot Kakuno in August. I love the way the fountain pen glides over the paper. This year, I decided you use both. The Pentel in my weekly section and the Pilot in my daily.

[@sew_whatstheplan8772]

These ARE important planner things!!!😂😂😂

[@rochellavanderwal9320]

Right as i decided that this year would be my last year before finally caving... I'm going for hobonichi next year and this is the perfect video to start brainstorming with

[@JuliesPlans]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LUMISHOCK]

Thanks for sharing about the BRUSHABLES vs Tombow. I have been thinking that the Tombow brush tip has been a bit too large for my newbie self. A firmer tip like Tombow's hard tip Fudenosuke pen is good. I prefer it over the soft tip too! ^^

[@JuliesPlans]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lynnwigren361]

What is your recommendation for a clear cover for the Cousin?

[@sambbbb]

Julie, in place of a converter for your VP you can get a cheap ink syringe and just rinse & refill the old Pilot cartridges for much better ink capacity. Usually the VP comes with the CON-40. It may have been hidden in the bottom of the box if you still have it? For your reference, Pilot's converters are notoriously annoying compared to others, but if you like to swap inks frequently or get the technique down you should be alright.

[@JuliesPlans]

Oh thank you! That’s incredibly helpful!!!!

[@JoeyTrejo10]

Hi Julie! Just for you to know, although you can totally buy the converter for your Vanishing Point, you can also rinse out and refill cartridges with a blunt syringe. You can get a lot more uses out the the same one that way. If you already have bottled ink, that can give you all kinds of new options to use in your pen.

[@JuliesPlans]

OMG thank you so much!

[@alma4teal]

Thank you so much for this video. I just joined the planner gang and did not realize how different the paper is compared to others. PS Your advice on placing the board 3 pages back is genius!

[@tenakinsel4760]

I like that suggestion too!

[@farmgirlwithacurl5300]

Love love this video. Patiently (who are we kidding) waiting on my cousin to be delivered!

[@AshleyRebecca]

Realized I didn’t ever leave a comment. So watching again but loved the video. As always a great resource!!! 🤍🤍🤍 Also a nice thing about the brushable is that it will fit in places the tombow doesn’t because it’s shorter. So nice to take on the go when the tombows just don’t fit.

[@rominavitiani]

Just what I needed on a Friday! I am new to Hobonichi thanks to you lol… I got the Hobonichi cousin and I am loving it! LOVE the paper! I will try some of the Sarasa pens and the brushables to compare with my Tombows. Thank you for all these suggestions.

[@amandagray1604]

What clear covers do you have on your Weeks and Cousin?

[@jobennett1060]

Oh Julie 🤦🏼‍♀️ you have sent me down the biggest Hobonichi rabbit hole. I’ve just ordered one and am sooooo excited to start planning in this. Thanks for a great video, handy to know which pens work well with the paper xx

[@maryburr611]

I loved your video! I am excited to try out the other brush pens. I thought I would let you know (because I would want someone to tell me) the Zig Markers are a line from the brand/company called Kuretake.

[@sherryaw40]

Great video. We have several favorites alike. Thanks for the pencil board suggestion on use. I’m a HUGE JetPens fan too. Looking forward to your future videos. Happy New Year!

[@sherilynhuey6545]

Hey there new intro music! This was a great video Julie - thank you!

[@JuliesPlans]

Thank you for noticing 😉 and thank you for watching!

[@ChappyPlans]

This was very helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@JuliesPlans]

You’re very welcome!

[@tracya8007]

😮 exactly what I was wishing for! I finally took the dive in and I’m getting the supplies to dive into the cousin! So excited for this video ….have not edd CD be watched yet and had to commit! 😍

[@tracya8007]

I’m so sad the ink is sold out :(. I wonder if you have any other suggestions for ink?

[@k.d.6037]

New subscriber!! Thanks for sharing your favorites! Def trying some!

[@wendyhoward2699]

Great advice on the tools to use. Blessings

[@JuliesPlans]

Thank you Wendy!

[@suziwonkenobi]

I got an 8 inch ruler for in my cousin a couple of years ago - because it was getting in my nerves that a 6 inch ruler had to be repositioned for a horizontal line. I also found some pocket stickers like teachers use for student names on desks in elementary school that hold the ruler very nicely inside the cover. I've been without a Cousin the last 2 years (long story) and I finally have one again for this year. Now I just need to find which box contains my Hobo covers or get a clear cover before I ruin my Cousin.

[@nguz29]

Now I want ALL the things!!

[@Carla-y4p]

This video is super informational and interesting! 😀 thank you for providing your must have list Amazon storefront ☺️ I really didn’t feel like looking for all these items individually 😅😊

[@elizabethr4107]

Ty for these amazing tips ❤

[@catherinedevinewhittle8145]

OMG - this is perfect timing!! I was about to reach out to you. I got my first JetPens order with the black Color Dot Marker and the Gelly Pen but I must have ordered the wrong size Gelly .5 because it’s not crisp white like yours.

[@lisayeates8664]

what size are the white stickers that you put on the avery repositional tabs??

[@katheeplans]

Love, love, love this video! I am a hobonichi newbie this year and definitely needed the pen advice! Thanks for sharing your favorites with us. Heading to Amazon now! Have a great weekend.

[@JuliesPlans]

Glad it was helpful for you! ♥️

[@sarahdavis7566]

I never thought, hoping that she would be an option for me until I discovered that it has monthly, weekly and daily pages! Where did you get your cousin from? Could an EC interchangeable cover (with coils cut off) be used as a pencil board? If you could have only 1 planner what would it be? Why?

[@nicole6331]

Did anyone catch the name of where she got the retractable scissors? I can't understand in the video. Thanks :)

[@Samammie]

Hi! Thanks for the video! I really like the tabs you have in your Weeks planner - I like how small they are, what are they and where do you get them from? I checked your Amazon link and couldn't find it there. Thanks!

[@JuliesPlans]

Hi! The aren’t available on Amazon. I believe they are from The Coffee Monsterz Co

[@Samammie]

@@JuliesPlans Thanks for answering! I'm sad, cuz I looked it up on amazon and couldn't find them 😭😭 I liked the tabs specifically on your Weeks journal because of how minimal they stick out 😫 If you end up needing to re-order, I would really appreciate if you could post a link here😊Thanks for your time!

[@Samammie]

@@JuliesPlans Ohh I found the ones you have in your Cousin on coffee monsterz co, I was talking about what you have for your Weeks😅 Thank you though!

[@Samammie]

@@JuliesPlans Hey, I just want you to know I found them from another video 😅😅 It was the Midori Index clips 😊😊 Ty for trying to help though!

[@KadenPeebles]

This is the video we needed 🙌🏻

[@JuliesPlans]

always here to help ;)

[@Shirley61581]

Julie - I’ve been looking all over for the OFFGRYD stencil you have & can’t find it. Can you tell me where you purchased it from?

[@JuliesPlans]

It’s from offgryd, you can find the link on their IG but I believe they are currently closed

[@cme3688]

I love this! When mentioning Tombow yellow, you said 26. Did you mean 62? I do not have a 26 but am looking for a great yellow!

[@JuliesPlans]

It’s 26! It came in the muted set :)

[@cme3688]

@@JuliesPlans ok! I found it! Thank you!

[@inawertzberger2580]

Loved this one Julie! Had to watch twice and take notes … And today, Jan 7, finally got the nerve to write in my 2023 CP! Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@JuliesPlans]

Yay! Thank you for watching!

[@Traci_Menge]

It’s January 8th and I still haven’t written in either of mine. Lol

[@itssammierose]

Where are the stickers of the bald headed little guy from? 😂 i dont know how else to describe him. Haha. Thanks!

[@JuliesPlans]

oh my goodness this made me laugh so hard! I think you are referencing The Coffee Monsters Co stickers :)

[@itssammierose]

@@JuliesPlans😂😂😂 i will look them up. Thanks so much.

[@jazzjournal]

What is the brand of the scissors again?

[@JuliesPlans]

Kokouyo from Poi and Hun!

[@PlanOnPaper]

Is you Vanishing Point scratchy when writing? I have the EF and it is so scratchy. I’m not sure if I need to return and exchange it…

[@JuliesPlans]

No it’s not! I heard the EF is very scratchy!

[@abigaildaigle2051]

Do I have a planner stack already? Yes. Did I just go buy a Techo? Also yes. 😂

[@JuliesPlans]

Yay! 🤣🤣

[@itsmichelebro777]

omg...thank you for this video!!

[@JuliesPlans]

You're so welcome!

[@daatch1]

I’ve been using Hobonichi products off and on for years; however as usual I learn something I didn’t know and was completely enabled lol. 😊

[@nyek1246]

Actually if you go light handed on it, it doesn't cut through. I cut my washis in the hobo and it doesn't cut through. But i mean it depends on the person i guess. Great recommendations btw 😊

[@JuliesPlans]

Great tip!