Sterling Ink 2025 Passport and N1 Common Planner Initial Thoughts

[@annettefertitta6868]

Their covers a very flexible but durable - I’ve used mine all year with no problems - I have a B6, N1 & N2

[@moodles69]

I agree the covers need more structure, it’s hard to get them in and out of covers! 🤬🙌🏻

[@JBHelena]

It’s a balancing act with cover structure, I personally love the flexibility and don’t use covers.

[@planningwithjohn]

I agree they need to be a little stiffer or more rigid.

[@aviaannette]

A person after my own heart. My daughter says that leather has me in a chokehold! Love your cover.

[@annettefertitta6868]

Is your middle name Annette? It’s neat to see my name somewhere

[@pamelasmith7120]

I've loved my B6 compact, I switched in April after discovering an A6 was too small for me and an A5 too large.. I was overseas without access to online banking for the release ( in the jungle) and they sold out ! Same thing for me, no response from the owner has meant I am looking elsewhere.. I am going with a Faded chronically TN and Nisha Fernando's journey planner for next year. Shame, loved the quality and the journal set up

[@annettefertitta6868]

But at least SI has grid on the left side instead of big blank rectangles

[@RG-yf3uj]

😖 yup the covers are way too flimsy for me & I don't want to have to buy a plastic cover (many reasons). I'll stick w/my Moleskine & Leuchtturm that have the same weekly layout. I've been using for so many years & aren't as expensive, even though I'd like to support small planner shops. Maybe one day when I have more income

[@wrs_101]

I didn't know their covers were that soft, I think the stalogy covers are more sturdier. The passport size is cute though.

[@annettefertitta6868]

Actually, my Stalogy’s cover isn’t as nice at all

[@davidalexander-watts6630]

There seems to be a lot of repetition within the layouts, ie you have three or four places to record the same event depending on the structure of the pages. Looks like a lot of effort to populate.

[@DeeRiv5]

Sheesh, what a struggle to get in.

[@planningwithjohn]

It was quite the challenge. Once it’s in its staying. 🤣

[@mygoldennotebook2191]

John, as you know, I prefer undated notebooks because I use the Bullet Journal Method. Once upon a time I had a daily journal practice, but since Jim died three years ago, I sometimes go weeks or even months without writing in my journal. In the last few weeks, I have found myself returning to my journal. Have you reviewed their undated offerings and do you think they would work for my current on again/off again practice? Not that i need anymore notebooks (Ha!) but that I am always cognizant of your likes and dislikes and am contemplating buying a few notebooks from Sterling Ink because they seem both useful and beautiul.

[@planningwithjohn]

I think if I use these and like them, I might try an undated book. I just love that they have everything done so I don't have to draw out everything.

[@mygoldennotebook2191]

@@planningwithjohn I just want a notebook that doesn't intefere with BUJO. But I like the grid and like the numbered pages...I guess the only way to know is to buy and use it. What do you do with the printed notebooks that you don't use?

[@yumisoaresgjrum9493]

​@@mygoldennotebook2191 They also sell notebooks that are numbered 😊

[@Moonlitthinking]

While I appreciate the planner's layout, the lack of responsiveness from the owner 🥴 and the difficulties with international shipping 🙄 make it unfortunately unsuitable for me. Id rather stick to hobonichi or TN, leuchtturm or midrori. By the way thanks for sharing.

[@yumisoaresgjrum9493]

Can you share more about your international shopping experience 😊 I'm planing to order from Norway

[@Guammaine]

I think they are overrated