must have pens for your 2024 Hobonichi planner

[@SamisSweetLife]

A 27 minute video about pens?! You know the way to my heart right there 💛💛

[@JuliesPlans]

😘😘😘😘

[@HappyScrappySam]

Great video!! Just FYI, while I love the Pilot Frixions, I lost the first 3 months of my planner notes because I accidentally left my planner in my hot car. I tried the whole stick it in the freezer trick to try and get it back, but nope. All gone. So unless you never plan to have your planner in a hot environment, then go for the Frixion because they write so well, otherwise you're better off choosing a different pen.

[@JuliesPlans]

Yup that’s why I rarely use them for anything important 😂😂

[@Jenvick]

I buy Sarasa Mark ons and put them into other Sarasa metal bodies. The only thing that causes me to continually bounce between Mark-on and Energel is the needle-tip on Energels.

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

I love my Frixion pens in all my planners. I use the .5 and .7. And swipe mildliners over them immediately. They never have smeared. But I leave these pens on my planner desk. Erasable ink isn’t good for writing checks or signing legal documents. 😊

[@tanishame]

This was so helpful. I am new to the Hobonichi world. Thank you!

[@ghostyplans]

As a lefty, I LOVE the Sarasa Dry pens. I put the refills in my Uniball P body, or the Sarasa Grand body, and it’s perfect!

[@suekay1852]

Texas clearly suits you - you look great! Don't use a hobonichi but love all things pens!

[@JuliesPlans]

Thank you!

[@meredithgreene4817]

Thanks so much for this video! I will use a Hobonichi Cousin next year for the first time. One thing about the Pilot Frixion . I have never been able to write over an erased area with them!

[@heathertrindall2506]

I'm watching with subtitles and just loved reading about lettering with the tombow "food in a suitcase" pen!!😂😂

[@JuliesPlans]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@AmberEvelyn31]

Thank you for using the new Hobonichi paper !!

[@catcy90]

I love the microns! I am a champion smudger, so this video helps so much with what pens I can maybe not smudge.

[@lightlyinked]

Great pen review Julie I'm with you with on loving that true rich black ink, one of the reasons I rarely use a ball point. I will be purchasing the Tombow Mono touch pen! Thank you!

[@donnaeye8781]

Julie you are absolutely beautiful!!

[@mommymarthaaaaaaaaaa]

I knew I would be adding pens to my cart after this video 😍 my go to on Hobonichi paper is .38 G2 and the Energel Clenas is .4

[@JuliesPlans]

Can’t go wrong with either of those!

[@amyandregina]

Your new office aesthetic /vibe is so lovely!! Helpful video!

[@JuliesPlans]

Thank you!!!

[@wendyhoward2699]

Very helpful video . I love your new office. Think about a vlog that takes us around the house. Blessings.

[@JuliesPlans]

Hopefully soon!

[@jenniferabreu1205]

I've tried the Clena, Sarasa dry and the Uni Jetstream. The Jetstream skips so much! The Clena takes too long to dry, but my Sarasa is just right! ❤

[@lizisplanning9369]

I love the Pilot Frixion on the Tomoe River Paper. It’s underrated 😆

[@JuliesPlans]

Clearly! I had no clue!

[@stephanienugent7800]

Love these kind of videos! Wish I had this when I was searching for the perfect pen lol. I have now fallen in love with the Uniball one, I love that it doesn't have that faded black colour.

[@JuliesPlans]

Yes! I believe Uniball also won an award for having the blackest ink!

[@dianapatrick7761]

I absolutely love the Pilot G2. It writes great. But, yes it does smear badly! I’ll just need to be very careful and patient!

[@s.annehancock730]

So pleasantly and clearly demonstrated. Thank you!

[@JuliesPlans]

Thank you so much!

[@hmulangurl]

Thank you so much for doing this video! I ordered my planner and thought, how am i going to know which pen to use...and then your video popped up! Super super helpful!

[@JuliesPlans]

So glad! Thank you for watching!

[@joesbibles5636]

Thanks for making this video! I JUST got Hobo Cousin yesterday and heard about the pen and paper issue.

[@welsh_planner_mummy7626]

My favourite pens on the TRP are the energel clena range in .5, or .4. .3 is good but a little too faint for me. Definitely agree on the sarasa dry pens x

[@JuliesPlans]

Love the Clena too but yeah, not as pigmented as I’d like

[@jenniferabreu1205]

Thank you so much for this! I will be starting my Hobonichi Journey soon and I needed pen and marker recommendations! Happy to know I will not be ruining my Hobonichi with smudging!

[@JuliesPlans]

Yay! Glad this was helpful!

[@katiacalejomora2480]

Thank you for a very informative video. I just bought my pens using your recommendations :D !

[@robindahl6511]

Lefty here - I took your recommendation on the uni one .38 and have been using a few weeks now in my hobonichi and love it! Bonus that they’re just so pretty AND actually fit in my cover’s pen loop.

[@JuliesPlans]

Yay! So glad it’s working for you!

[@mccartyzoe]

Great video, thank you! I’m a new subscriber!

[@lynnonpaper]

thank you Julie! I've been wanting these pen+Hobo details for a while. I need to branch out from the Zebra Sarasa dry! however might stick to it, didn't know about the wide body option!

[@JuliesPlans]

There’s so many great pens out there!

[@bemilie2841]

Thank you for this review. It helps me a lot choosing pens I want to use 🥰

[@omigodausername]

So happy the Microns passed your test. Got my first Hobonichi, the 5 year. I have to wait until January 1st to start using it 😢 But I love Microns, and I look forward to also testing the Sharpie brand micron-like pens because I'm big into color coding topics and I'll also be using mine to "journal" my path in learning to draw & stuff. I'll be using lots of different writing & drawing mediums in it probably. I need to find out how it holds watercolor and oil pastels. I have time to wait for it to dry. Pray that I can keep up with a daily journal for FIVE YEARS. That's not really ADHD friendly. 😬

[@Karmillina]

The Uni pen that comes as a gift with the hobonichi each year is my failproof choice on the go. sure it's just a regular ballpoint pen, but it won't smear with highlighters, which is so important to me, and it's also super fine which is good because i write extra small and i also use japanese, for which sometimes a ton of strokes in a small space is required. I'm not too big on frixion pens either, so i'm a correction tape person and for those times a ballpoint pen is also the best.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

It’s a Jetstream!

[@Karmillina]

@@ReineDeLaSeine14 thank you so much! I had to corroborate with my ink refills right after posting this comment too 😅

[@ceevee963]

I recently discovered Pentel Enajeru Euro .35 pens on Amazon and OMG. True love. A smoother writer than the .38 Clenas for me and very little smudging on the hobo paper.

[@JuliesPlans]

I wish I could do .38 pens but they are too scratchy for me

[@maryannschuetz5155]

Fantastic info. Thank you so much❣ 2024 will be my first year in a Hobonichi!

[@JuliesPlans]

You’re very welcome!

[@Fclwilson]

This is exciting. I discovered Hobonichi in March 2023.

[@jom6829]

Thank you for this. It was super timely, as this is exactly what I was wondering.

[@JuliesPlans]

You’re very welcome!

[@MamaRhiPlans]

You're so cute! I don't even own a Hobo planner but I always watch your videos! :)

[@JuliesPlans]

Thank you 😊

[@candaceambermarie]

Not sure if you are looking for planner suggestions. Just found this Canadian brand Aura Estelle. They have a Hobonichi feel.

[@JuliesPlans]

yes I've tried them before!

[@candaceambermarie]

@@JuliesPlans is there something you haven't tried?

[@JustDianeLynn]

Thank you Julie! This video was so helpful and appreciated. ❤

[@JuliesPlans]

You’re very welcome!

[@deepick8345]

They all are the pretty❤❤

[@stephanieplansandreads]

Great video, Julie! I'm a Clena girl.

[@JuliesPlans]

My clenas were still packed away but they are definitely still in my top 5 pens!

[@CM-fo2he]

Your nails are beautiful! What color do you have in this video?

[@JuliesPlans]

Thank you! Don’t know the name of it, it’s SNs dip :)

[@CM-fo2he]

@@JuliesPlans thanks. :)

[@kimfields1000]

Great pen review!

[@JuliesPlans]

Thank you!

[@40isfab87]

Don't use frixon pens, if they get hot the ink disappears

[@JuliesPlans]

My planner doesn’t go outside though ☺️

[@Easypeasypumpkin]

If you put them in the freezer it reappears! It’s actually just thermal ink 😊

[@Craftyfan-ht2iz]

I’ve been using those for over 5 yrs and never had that issue. I think it matters more if you’re in Texas or florida. In the Midwest it’s not hot enough to dispapear.

[@Fclwilson]

Thanks for this demo. This is very helpful. It seems that the TRP-S has a shorter drying time compared to TRP.

[@JuliesPlans]

I think so too! It’s so great!

[@mybrainonplans]

Thanks for this video Julie! Have you ever used a pencil board? I’m wondering how that would affect the indent on the underside of the page

[@JuliesPlans]

I have! I don’t use it often, I kind of like the ridges my pen leaves ☺️

[@gojenn0927]

Well done! Informative!

[@JuliesPlans]

Thank you!

[@LoungingWithDe]

Hi! Will these pens also work on stickers?

[@TickledPinkTeri]

Great video! Always love seeing the pens. But I’m having a hard time finding the Sarasa dry drift grip is it called something else? I even went to Cloth and Paper and they don’t even show it. I like thicker pens, and I cannot lie. Thank you😊

[@TickledPinkTeri]

I found it it’s called airfit grip. I’m thinking the “A” looks like a “D” on the barrel.

[@literolina]

The way I prefer writing in blue pen haha

[@JuliesPlans]

lol I love it for work!

[@gotica]

To be able to write again in the same area you just erased the frixion you have to wait.. As it won't stick to a part that is "warm"

[@melissam.941]

Great video! I really like the first test pen you tested, I believe it's the Uni Jet stream ball point pen. Can you please let me know where I can buy this pen? Thanks so much!

[@JuliesPlans]

Jet pens carries them!

[@greekveteran2715]

My heart: Best pen you must get asap, is a Pilot,. either a 823, an Urushi 14K nib, or at least a e95s ! - My wallet though: Best pen for you, is a Pilot V5, get that, or stay inkless! lol

[@Teachmond]

I wish there way a list for the specific pens and highlighter so you could click on the link. Otherwise nice video.

[@JuliesPlans]

Thanks

[@AshleyRebecca]

I’m shocked you didn’t test the Clena’s lol

[@JuliesPlans]

They were still in a box in my closet! Lol still a top 5 for me 🙂

[@janetg.]

Are their any pens that do not shadow or ghost to the other side?

[@JuliesPlans]

Actually no. But that’s the beauty of the TRP! If you want no ghosting or shadowing, a different planner all together might be best. But I say give it a shot at least! It has this worn in/ loved feeling that can’t be duplicated by other papers!

[@purpl3lina]

​@@JuliesPlansthat's the main reason I use thin paper. I lpve the used feel and look.

[@s.annehancock730]

What are the best pencil lead sizes that show up best in the Hobinichi? Your favorite erasable mechanical pencil? 25:11

[@JuliesPlans]

I don’t use pencil 🫣

[@HS-ml8dx]

I am completely confused as to why you would expect the Pilot Frixion to smudge... 🥴😉

[@JuliesPlans]

Because most pens smudge a little 🤷🏻‍♀️ why would the frixion be an assumed exception🤣 ?

[@HS-ml8dx]

@@JuliesPlans Maybe the ink in the Pilot Frixion pens in South Africa are different from those in the States.😊 Thank you for an awesome channel. 👍🏼

[@caterinabrooks657]

Just seeing this video - but seriously ?! , a 20 minute video on just pens?? Why can’t we be neighbors?❤ I only just found the first person who loves pens as much as I do - a new coworker. 🩶

[@JuliesPlans]

Let’s be neighbors! 🤣🤣❤️🫶🏼