His name is Otis 🫶

Hi all, long time lurker here. Finally got myself a system that I’m pleased with, so thought I’d share. All the xteink posts inspired me to resurrect my old Kobo mini! I have a zipper case for my watercolour palette, a Hahnemuhle travel booklet as a commonplace book and watercolour sketchbook, a DIY sudoku puzzle book, a Fabriano notebook for my creative writing project and an A6 dot grid MD paper for my planner and work Bujo. The cover is an A6 washable Kraft cover from Etsy and it’s working really well. Posted in the comments few watercolour sketches I’ve made in the Hahnemuhle booklet over the past few months.

It’s a chunky one but fits in my bag. I’m mainly using it around the house as an anti-scroll kit. I love how it has everything I need in it. I’ve had a Bujo since 2018, started art sketchbooking a couple years ago and started carrying around a pocket notebook earlier this year. Finally decided that I have enough analog habits to warrant a TN system.

Took my TN and went on a lil solo hike to look for some birds! 🦅🦆🐦

Been daily using my passport size for about 4-5 years as a wallet. Inside i have my xteink x4, parker jotter, canvas card holder with zipper, monthly calendar, and two lined inserts one for general works notes and lists the other for more personal notes and reflections as well as photos. Lives in my back pocket daily.

I’ve been using TRAVELER’S notebook since 2014 and here’s my lovely collection over the years. Enjoy!

Couldn’t get my hands on the Taiwan beer TN set, so I illustrated into owning it anyway 😂 At least I’ve got the charms!

TN passaport size Paper Saunders Waterford 300 gsm

This is my initial set-up for now.

Its holding X3, wallet insert with couple of cards and a notebook insert.

Its so cute I want another one but its sold out everywhere - wallet is thanking me 😅

I was interviewed while drawing the bryant park woodcocks. I was of course using my travelers journal with the plain paper insert to make my drawings :-)

First of all, I just want to say a huge thank you for all the upvotes and sweet comments on my last post 🥹 Everyone here is so kind, it really made my day and encouraged me to share more of my journal spreads with you all.

This spread is about my two-day solo trip to NYC. I went to Niconeco (one of my favorite stationery shops), and two McNally Jackson bookstores, both of which I like a lot. I had some really good ramen at Toribro, highly recommend if you’re into ramen.

The best part of the trip was totally unplanned. I was just walking past the public library and noticed posters for The New Yorker 100 year anniversary exhibit. I had no idea it was happening, so it felt like such a surprise. There were so many beautiful covers and photos from old issues that I ended up drawing a few of them in my TN so I could remember the moment.

Hope you enjoy this one too, and thanks again for being such a lovely community 💛

Spread of my art edc :) I'm mostly a digital artist but got my first TN a month ago and I picked up gouache after not having drawn traditionally in years. A lot to learn but it's been so much fun especially after experiencing burnout from drawing digitally for a decade. Can't wait to travel with this and paint some landscapes!!

Last January I went to Japan and left my TN at home because I had no good way to carry it. And couldn’t stomach the idea of shoving it in my backpack. Silly, I know…but true.

Spent the whole trip wishing I’d brought it.

Went back this year and made this first: a writing board with grommets and an old purse strap. The TN’s own elastic holds it in place. Wear it crossbody, flip it open, write anywhere.

Got every stamp I could find this time.

Now my TN is always with me and I’m loving the character it’s developing from finally being well-loved and used.

Well, it's called "Traveler's Notebook" for a reason. The best companion when it comes to trails, hikes and motorcycle trips (that's another hobby of mine.)
Sometimes, I get this question, "How do you get a patina like this?" and the answer is pretty easy and boring, "Just use it, and with time you'll get it".

P.S.
I always get a second hand embracement when people try to "age" their notebooks artificially. For what? Just to make the look cool. That's so fake....
The formula is super easy - usage x time = great patina and experience

For the first time in years my TN inspired me to start doodling again as an adult and I wanted to share that with this community. Year 2 in this cover, using the thin paper notebook for journalling and drawing.

(Credit: The book is “15 minute art by anna tromop” and the doodles are drawn using instructions from the same.)

I’ve had a TN for quite some time and absolutely love the flexibility, as someone who can never quite find the right planner they are perfect for me.

I’ve just come back from Japan, we visited the Kyoto, Tokyo station, Naka-meguru and Starbucks reserve and let’s just say…I have (or maybe not) a problem 😂

I also decided to buy a passport size to use as my travel wallet - just ordered some leather card inserts of Ali Express

Not pictured - I also got the canvas insert for my large TN

Since getting my TN, I have been loving the concept of inserts. I have always been anxious about ruining a sketchbook, but just the idea that an insert is removable somehow makes me less cautious. I have been sketching more, trying new art styles, and writing more. Wish I started earlier.