Guides
The Best Pens for Journaling (UK Guide)
Gel pens, fineliners, highlighters and fountain pens that dry fast, don't bleed and make you want to open your journal. The best pens for journaling, by job.
How to Personalise Your Traveler's Notebook
Accessories, stickers, charms, stamps, and the art of letting your TN develop its own patina — how to make your Traveler's Notebook uniquely yours.
Hobonichi Techo vs Traveler's Notebook — Which Is Right for You?
Two different philosophies of how to organise your writing life — the Hobonichi Techo and Traveler's Notebook compared honestly by The Journal Shop.
The Hobonichi Techo UK Buyer's Guide — Which Format Is Right for You?
A5 Cousin, A6 Original, Weeks, HON — the complete guide to choosing your Hobonichi Techo format as a UK buyer, with honest comparisons from TJS.
Washi Tape for Journals and Planners — A Starter Guide
What washi tape is, how to use it in journals and planners, and which types to start with — a practical guide to one of stationery's great pleasures.
How to Use the Traveler's Notebook — Setups, Ideas & Getting the Most from the System
Setup ideas, refill combinations, and practical tips for getting the most from your Traveler's Notebook — from first day to well-worn companion.
How to Use the Hobonichi Techo — Layout, Ideas & Getting Started
Everything you need to start using your Hobonichi Techo with confidence — the layout explained, what to write, how to make it yours from day one.
How to Choose a Planner
Daily, weekly, or monthly? Dated or undated? Paper quality, size, binding — everything you need to choose the right planner and actually use it.
The Complete Guide to the Traveler's Notebook
Everything about the Traveler's Notebook — sizes, refills, leather, customising, and which to choose first. From the UK's original stockist since day one.
The Complete Guide to the Hobonichi Techo
Every Hobonichi format explained — Original, Cousin, Weeks, HON. Which to choose, what paper to use, and how to get the most from your Techo. From the…
How to Start Using Your Kokuyo Jibun Techo Planner
A first fortnight with a new Kokuyo Jibun Techo — what to fill in on day one, how to block out a week, and the only rule worth keeping.
How to Choose the Right Kokuyo Jibun Techo Planner
Monthly, vertical weekly or a page per day — which Kokuyo Jibun Techo suits the way you actually plan, and how to use the Gantt chart nobody fills in.
