It was really satisfying watching the heat melt the bloom! I've never had to restring a TN but whenever I do, I'll definitely refer back to this! Thank you for showing us what the process was like. Two beautiful notebooks! Your collection is amazing.
@justusspace2 жыл бұрын
I love that shop! His freebies are great, and he has the most cumulative offerings Ive found available online so far :)
@lorengaffin44692 жыл бұрын
I purchased a Midori notebook in 2015 without any knowledge of the brand. It was recommended by someone on IG. While journaling and purchasing everything Hobonichi in September, started seeing KZbin channels featuring TN. I pulled out my Midori notebook and looked at the embossing on the back and to my surprise it was stamped MIDORI, MADE IN THAILAND. I’m treasuring this one and based on your videos, I purchased several PASSPORT sized TNs. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of subject matter.❤️
@tinapanna36132 жыл бұрын
I still have mine when they first started!!!
@francestenn73302 жыл бұрын
I got my brown and blue Midori traveler’s notebook from Japan in 2013. Great informative video
@quadraknot2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I found your channel. Good week to you, full of smiles.
@eunicej2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a brown midori from the same shop! Can’t wait to receive it.
@psychosodamealset76202 жыл бұрын
My first TN has Midori stamping… and the leather is super hard!! I can knock on it and make a pretty loud, solid sound. I don’t use it anymore but it’s sitting in my bookshelf as a memorabilia.
@michellealdrich2 жыл бұрын
I’ve ordered from the same shop - great service, highly recommend 👌🏻 As soon as you started describing the white finish / oils surfacing I was saying to myself, “bloom - like chocolate!” 😂😂😂 TFS Job ☘️
@jennifersakai58262 жыл бұрын
I picked up one after seeing yours… can’t wait to receive mine
@terriamann44202 жыл бұрын
I do have one and was eyeing that brown one too and then it suddenly disappeared! You beat me to it! :) It looks great!
@theobsessivedaydreamer98102 жыл бұрын
I totally did this as well and hunted down all the OG Midori notebooks. Not limited edition ones though just plain colors. Black, Brown, Camel and got Pan AM from the same Etsy seller, such an awesome seller. I actually got my Black Midori and Blue PanAM from them. 🥰
@mochi7452 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your tips and tricks! I would of honestly panicked :D
@awefull-gold2 жыл бұрын
Great find! I didn't know you could re-melt oils back into leather. Thanks for sharing!
@cookiekitty2222 жыл бұрын
Great job on the restoration! Your visual on how to restring the notebook is really easy to follow and I will DEFINITELY come back to the video when I get ready to restore my elastics. I was able to grab the Midori Airport TN about 6 mths ago. It was secondhand, but the lady took REALLY good care of it. I’ve not had to replace anything as of yet! I don’t believe I know which of the last Midori TNs you are still on the hunt for. I may have to ask you one day! Anywho, hope you are having a great weekend and upcoming week!
@MayCR072 жыл бұрын
I'm very lucky I got a midori brown TN!! I didnt know midori and TN was branching off when I purchased it in Hong Kong back in 2016 and realized how fortunate I am. I love the feel of the leather, compared to the Tokyo station one I got when I went to Japan in 2018. The Tokyo one feels very stiff and not as smooth as my midori one.
@fairyoozeify2 жыл бұрын
I have a midori travelers notebook! I got it in 2014. :)
@mkbuike78952 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Would welcome more such content. I have only one standard TN.
@Dariam_M712 жыл бұрын
This was so much fun and nostalgic. Thanks for sharing, Job.
@saintvltn2 жыл бұрын
Love Taizo-San. Very fun video :) I just got an older midori TN with spew on the surface of the leather as well but I just rubbed it with my hands. I’m also a hot hand boy lol. I should try heating it up though. I liked how your leather looked after the hair dryer.
@hoilau8926 Жыл бұрын
OG Narita! Amazing!
@latiajacquise2 жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw the Narita Airport cover, I knew it had come from Taizo. I just purchased the MIDORI CO, LTD. brown cover he'd found. It sat in my cart for a few days before I decided that I couldn't pass that up, pricey as it was.
@MarinaGvozdeva2 жыл бұрын
You’ve done a great job 👍🏼 I’ve wanting to get Midori travelers Tokyo or Narita for a long time. But with all that COVID and closed borders I was only able to purchase Blue TN this January here in Australia. It’s quite annoying that TN store doesn’t ship to Australia 🇦🇺😭
@shazyoung65302 жыл бұрын
Milligram (Sydney and was in Melbourne a couple of years ago) stocks some of the TN covers and notebooks but I'm pretty sure they don't have all the stock.
@MarinaGvozdeva2 жыл бұрын
@@shazyoung6530 Yes! Milligram is a great store (on-line at least, I am from Adelaide), but not the full range though :(
@parmesanflakes2 жыл бұрын
omg this is so cool haha. i would never dare to do this i'd be too scared that i'd break it or ruin it ahhhhh awesome job restoring them!!!! this is amazing wow maybe this can be your new side gig
@juneca49202 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to track down a used brown original tnp for the longest time but i either miss them or it's a lot of shipping to get it overseas to canada, but watching you restore these too journals was nice, especially watching the blooming disappear
@Bronte302 жыл бұрын
Oh, I loved this video! Very helpful to use for future reference if I need to do repairs. My current unicorn is the 9th Anniversary Floating on Cloud 9 passport size. Not sure if they made it in other sizes. I think it must be pretty rare as I've not come across any for sale, just the cloth bag 😄
@kakukoto56742 жыл бұрын
Also started collecting the Midori-stamped TNs but only have brown and black up until now, which seem to be easier to get. Camel is extremely rare to find, because it was added so late I think and most have TN stamping on the back. I got lucky with my brown, because it came with a few 5 year anniversary accessories and they didn‘t show the stamping but unfortunately it had a pocket glued on the inside. Do you think I can remove the residual glue somehow? I‘d love your input on that! Seeing the oils move back into the cover was so satisfying, too~ Thanks for sharing this with us Job! 💌
@nancyb37472 жыл бұрын
I would love one that is Midori. I live in Canada.
@bibleandsew39832 жыл бұрын
I have 2 black traveler's notebooks in my collection with Midori stampings on the back. 1 regular and 1 passport size. I can't remember if I purchased on Etsy or Poshmark.
@RitaCwise2 жыл бұрын
Miss your journaling videos.
@MultiLight162 жыл бұрын
I would have never imagined that heat would work so well! Also, I've been trying to find a Midori TN, but am not having any luck, how do I find one?
@tinapanna36132 жыл бұрын
I love the Moomin
@debbiedeas2 жыл бұрын
How do you open up the little metal clip so you can reuse it?
@JobsJournal2 жыл бұрын
I just use a hammer and flat head screwdriver!
@daniela-35852 жыл бұрын
Hello, could you please share the link where you got the Midori Narita Airport Traveler's Notebook? Thanks.
@lavenderpurp66102 ай бұрын
Howabput the brasscharms do u know how to bring them back to shine?