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[@nelesnotes]

I found this helpful and inspiring, even if I've been journaling for about 7 years too 😅 maybe you would consider making a video about fountain pens for beginners some time, you have such a great, calm way to show and explain things, I'd love to watch that! 😊

[@joyletters_]

@nelesnotes thank you so much 😊 By day I'm a teacher, so your comment actually means so much to me! I absolutely will do a fountain pen video, that's a great idea 🙌

[@CraftyDad]

GREAT video! Thanks for all the tips. There are a million products to choose from; it's nice to find someone who shares the 'basic' stuff.

[@joyletters_]

@CraftyDad thank you so much! I get decision paralysis if I have too many options lol. I appreciate the feedback!

[@syddlinden8966]

Your b-roll footage is lovely.

[@joyletters_]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@jerichonikolai]

A good pen for people who tend to write fast but small is the pilot high tec c. There is lots of ink, no bleeding or smudges.

[@joyletters_]

@@jerichonikolai awesome, we'll have to check that out!

[@ladyamalthea85]

I love the Juice Ups

[@joyletters_]

@@ladyamalthea85 My absolute favorite!

[@syddlinden8966]

Re fountain pens: pilot tends to send both a cartridge and a converter with each pen purchase, so they are also a good first pen brand. If someone is looking for something smaller than the TWSBI Eco, I have the Pilot Prera and really like it. And as a bonus, it's a popular one to convert to eyedropper fill.

[@syddlinden8966]

I also have a Majohn/Moonman wancai mini which is an eyedropper pen. The mini is a pocket size that holds more ink than many full size fountain pens, and it comes in a full size. And Majohn/Moonman have eyedroppers in several different body shapes, all for crazy affordable prices. I got my for 10$ off Amazon and it certainly doesn't feel like a 10$ pen, in fact it feels less delicate than my 35$ TWSBI Eco. 10/10, highly recommend.

[@LauraMoncur]

I used to use the Juice Up but they smear with highlighters, so I switched to Zebra Marks On. They aren’t as small of a point (0.4 vs 0.3), but they don’t smear if you give them time to dry (30s or so).

[@joyletters_]

@@LauraMoncur the mark on is an excellent alternative! Thanks for the rec 👌

[@blackcatvision_]

Thank you for sharing.

[@IllustriousShadowPlans]

I love transfer stickers so much, we call them Rub Ons in the UK :) Also love that third washi tape, so cute! x

[@joyletters_]

@IllustriousShadowPlans ooh good to know! And yes that's a newer tape to me and I love how versatile it is 🙌

[@dubaisilkroute1882]

I enjoyed your video, and picked several helpful tips. I have a Midori TN, and I have used the Lechtturn 1917 in the past. I look forward to trying the stickers you have and I like the stamps, as they are much smaller the ones I use now. Sign, New Subscriber.

[@joyletters_]

@dubaisilkroute1882 thank you so much! I hope you love the stickers and stamps 😊

[@donnamook5172]

What a wonderful video with great suggestions! I just received my Midori Hibino for 2025 and it is going to be so hard to wait to start writing in it 🙂 One of the reasons I got it, is that I have gone down the fountain pen rabbit hole LOL! Would you please let me know what the ink is that you are using in your TWSBI? I have been searching for a soft brown ink. Subscribed for more goodies! Thank you tons.

[@joyletters_]

@donnamook5172 the hibino is such a great layout, I totally get the excitement! The ink in my TWSBI is Colorverse Hahoe Mask, such a great match.

[@nrsyzygy]

If you like you’re like me, hate a gel pen bc they smudge (or you’re left handed), but like a fine tip, Pilot has a line called Coleto, and they’re refillable rollerbal multipens! You can get them in a bajillion colors, they’re refillable and they come in .4 to .7 (the finer ones are more popular). I even heard you can put other rollerball brand refills in them. I like to be a little more colorful, and it’s cheaper than having fountain pens like I did when I first started

[@joyletters_]

@nrsyzygy oh that's super good to know, thanks! I've always admired the Pilot multi-pens from afar, mostly bc they have really fun collaborations. I'll have to try one out!

[@AverageZoeBlogs]

Wow I love your Beverly stationery stamps and the way you use the pen and ink ones. I do something similar with clear ones but now I want the same ones as yours. I’m in the UK so unfortunately I can’t use your link. I’m kicking myself though because I just placed an Amazon Japan order and they have them on there but I think it’s too late to add it. I really enjoyed your video, thank you ❤

[@joyletters_]

@AverageZoeBlogs thanks for watching! Jetpens also carries these cute stamp sets and I'm pretty sure they ship internationally 😊

[@elizajournals]

I love me stick with Kate toooooo. ❤

[@joyletters_]

I was sooo sad to see they're on a break, one of my favorite shops!

[@elizajournals]

@@joyletters_ oh yeaaaaaaaa. I saw that! Ugh

[@SableRain]

This was so informative! Subbed! Do you have any recommendations for archival-quality journaling supplies? Also, I'd love to hear about ways to make journaling more eco-sustainable. I notice there are so many stationary supplies that contain single-use plastics: single-use pens, plastic wrappers, PET stickers and tapes, etc.

[@joyletters_]

@SableRain thank you so much! As far as archival quality supplies: I suppose the most important part is where and how you store it. So keeping the temperature as stable as possible, safely tucked away from moisture. I know D'Atramentis makes fountain pen ink that is Archival, though, so definitely worth checking out!

[@jessicar4402]

Which ink pads do you recommend with the stamps ? It’s hard to find ones that don’t bleed. I like the little stamps you showed they’re so cute.

[@joyletters_]

@jessicar4402 I wish I had a good recommendation, but I use Stazon and it bleeds. I try to stamp lightly so it's not as bad. I've heard VersaMagic chalk ink is good, but I haven't tried it.

[@jessicar4402]

@@joyletters_ thank you I’ll look for that one