tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3334315075027059062024-03-07T04:03:13.848+08:00Blank and Write - The BlogBlank is the space for me to pen my ideas, my thoughts, my life. Write is the art, and the instrument that lay the ideas, thoughts and life onto the blank.
Blank and Write is also the official distributor for Field Notes notebooks in Singapore. Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-22617250838301451772020-07-11T21:47:00.003+08:002020-07-18T16:15:19.390+08:00It’s time to make some changes.<br />
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Sitting at Starbucks, reflecting about the things that happened recently, I come to realise that I have neglected Blank and Write.</div>
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Why did I start Blank and Write? What have I done good? What was bad? What went wrong?</div>
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I have been running Blank and Write as a business; but it wasn’t a business to begin with after all. </div>
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I founded Blank and Write as a way for me to share the joy of using notebooks (Blank) and Pen/pencil (Writes).</div>
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However, by running it like a business, it has slowly eaten away my passionate: the passionate for stationeries; the passionate for notebooks; and the passionate to share.</div>
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Even though i continued to serve the friends and clients of Blank and Write, but part of me is lost. </div>
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I have no idea what I should do, but I know I need to start everything afresh. </div>
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A friend was designing her a logo for her new startup, and it actually inspired me to redesign the logo for Blank and Write.</div>
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While I was toying with some free logo design websites, I came across a design that caught my attention. It was simple, neat and exactly the way I want it to be: Clear. </div>
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I toyed around with that idea and finally came out with the new logo:</div><div><br /></div>
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The white background represents a new page, starting afresh. </div>
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“Blank & Write” represent the writes on the new page. </div>
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“Have Fun Writing” is the signature I am using in every personalised greeting cards I wrote. </div>
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The word “and” has been replaced with “&”, and this is to keep things neat and simple.</div>
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And lastly, instead of using the logo to represent me, this time, I am saying it out loud and boldly. </div>
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Let’s start with this little change. </div>
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Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-11849594095193323762020-06-06T18:45:00.002+08:002020-06-06T18:50:38.165+08:00We are slowly coming back. <div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-19274873292256860972019-11-27T07:47:00.001+08:002019-11-27T07:47:02.366+08:00Traveler’s Notebook Brass Clip.<img id="id_316e_c584_a844_5a68" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/e1qf6FTH6km5SRK6c6TgZvGwxlP8s6CSXUj5sEDpxynNTG54gpTqmf1vDyQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br> <div>I was not a big fan of the brass clip when it first launched even though I bought 2 of them. But even since I got one during the brass clip painting workshop in Hong Kong, I couldn’t stop using it. </div><div><br></div><div>I don’t just use it for my Traveler’s Notebook, but also use it for my loose leaf paper during notes taking. The clip is also very useful as a paper weigh. </div>Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-82524352410789354962019-09-19T13:18:00.001+08:002019-09-19T13:50:58.115+08:00I will be adding Blackwing Pencil into our listing. I have been using <a href="https://blackwing602.com/" target="_blank">Blackwing</a> pencils for a couple of years, and I really l love it.<br />
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Firstly, the quality of the pencil. It comprises the best graphite and best wood in the world, which gives writing a nice experience. Beside the experience, one such pencil can last for a long time, which make it cost efficient.<br />
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Secondly, the pencil design is distinctively unique. At one look, users will know that it's a Blackwing pencil.<br />
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Lastly, it's dark enough. Having try out different pencils, and having to decide between HB, 2B or 4B, I just want something without any "B", yet, gives me a dark shade, which makes writing visible.<br />
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With all these reasons, I decided to add Blackwing pencil into my listing of items for sales.<br />
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"Blank and Write" refers to the unique combination of notebook/paper (Blank) and pen/pencil (Write). We have covered the "Blank" experience with <a href="https://fieldnotesbrand.com/#products" target="_blank">Field Notes</a>, that has been in our listing for the past five years. It is about time to add the "Write" experience to our listing. After years of testing and trying, Blackwing pencil impresses me the most.<br />
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The challenge now is that Blackwing pencil is not willing to give me the distributorship unless I have a physical stall, which is not practical for Blank and Write. But this does not stop me from having these unique pencils on my listing. I will be bringing them in and sell them near my cost price (US shipping always cost a bomb). I am doing this because I have a trust in the brand and quality, and most importantly, the unique writing experience.<br />
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As an advocate to writing, I always enjoy writing with fine writing instruments.<br />
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Note: I have added some Blackwing pencils and items in <a href="https://sg.carousell.com/blankandwrite/" target="_blank">Blank and Write Carousell</a> listing, do check them out.Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-26341277060615545262019-09-09T15:08:00.001+08:002019-09-10T21:07:36.028+08:00Why do I write? “Why do you write?” <div><br></div><div>I got this question a lot when I showed my friends my notebook, my planner, or even my travel journals. </div><div><br></div><div>“Why don’t you use a digital planner or technology instead?”</div><div><br></div><div>Certainly, technology is definitely useful and it helps a great deal in many aspect of my life, but I must admit that I’m still very much an old-school type of person. </div><div><br></div><div>I started journaling at the age of 15 or 16.</div><div>Life is full of ups and downs, and I had no one to turn to. I started to pour my problems into my notebook, and I realised that journaling actually allowed me to come out with my own solutions, and it helped me to overcome many of the problems. From then on, notebook became my Best Friend. </div><div><br></div><div>Journaling has now become a daily affair, if possible. </div><div>As much as I can, I will try to set aside time daily to pen down my thoughts in my binder notebook, which I term it as Self Reflection. </div><div>This is an important aspect of a busy life because it allows me to (1) pour out my emotion, (2) reflects on my behaviours, (3) solve my problems, and most importantly, it allows me to play with my pen(s). </div><div><br></div><div>So, why do I write, I Guess because I feel like I am talking to my Best Friend, at the enjoyment is a time well spent. </div>Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-44562215051493999122019-09-08T18:48:00.001+08:002019-09-08T18:48:24.729+08:00Field Notes WILCO edition (Box set of 6 memo books)<div>This is the latest box set of Field Notes, and it is also an limited edition. </div><div><br></div><div>It was a collaboration between Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival in Massachusetts in June 2019.</div><div><br></div><div>The box set contains six memo books reflecting the craft and talents of artists and the passions and personalities of the musicians. </div><div><br></div><div>There are only 2 sets available, and if you are keen to get a set, just drop us an email to order. </div><img id="id_4bb6_595b_a744_7f9b" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/MgiqlQkiETSCaOnOHFHi-z3prR1KwDyrL8eZc1NylsDvIdJ7wEOZGnoEymk" alt="Box look" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 480px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><div><img id="id_ae15_43bd_4820_dc65" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WeBgRe-MJJ8ObVjghHGead9YCI2tdFxvChXMMR7ZvIGtgFlmoYun0vrEvYU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 480px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br><img id="id_f6e8_1081_41f6_361b" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/9U-rJfhdfouyKqmEltGe9ad-nvOsUgk-e-xbrdOZZisliztSM8sqTAEUAxs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 746px; height: auto;"><br><br><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><br> </div>Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-90415734745408199292019-09-06T14:16:00.002+08:002019-09-06T14:16:41.213+08:00Field Notes List has been updated. To all my fans and friends, allow me to apologize for being inactive on this platform (Blogger).<br />
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I have been busy with studies, work, and some voluntary commitments for the past months; not forgetting that I am building up my health due to some health issue that happened in Dec 2018.<br />
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I have no give up using notebooks and I have now moved to a bigger notebook: A5 20-holes binder.<br />On top of that, I am also using my Traveler's Notebook and Field Notes.<br />
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And I am still selling Field Notes in Singapore, and I have set up a Carousell account (<a href="https://sg.carousell.com/blankandwrite/" target="_blank">Blank and Write</a>) so that it will be easier for the local fans to search and get their Field Notes from that platform.<br />
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I have also updated the <a href="https://theblankandwrite.blogspot.com/p/field-notes-price-list-in-sgd.html" target="_blank">Field Notes price list</a> with the latest editions and an update on the prices for some of the items.<br />
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In the next few days, I will also update <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Blankandwrite/" target="_blank">Blank and Write Facebook Page</a>, as well as the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/833813133380998/" target="_blank">Field Notes Singapore Group</a>.<br />
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Till then, please take care.<br />
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Regards,<br />Justin SeeBlank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-41157759758683565952019-07-09T09:42:00.001+08:002019-07-09T22:50:17.496+08:00A much needed cappuccino. <img id="id_56d2_f38_d079_afb4" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/traizG6tB-z-3NLpu2y60XoFpDN_-IkVhoRzEhtixFKemaTxbpBGiNZxr2k" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 478px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br> <div>Alone time with a cup of cappuccino is very important to me. </div>Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-91402012298369748532019-07-01T00:38:00.001+08:002019-07-01T00:38:55.923+08:00Coming back.... <img id="id_ff1b_b887_bd9e_c72b" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Sz-s4DKVvqTu0-34doO5o_hE4y5jilh8WKWb4FTiTeYU6cJKPCuwsuk5S2Y" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 480px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"><br><br> <div>I have been away for the past months, busy with my studies, and trying to figure out what should I do with Blank and Write. </div><div><br></div><div>I want to do more than just a notebook seller; I want to help people to improve their life, with the use of notebook, paper and pen. </div><div><br></div><div>How about, improving, the Quality of Life? </div>Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-81259796415411666092019-01-02T17:38:00.002+08:002019-01-02T17:40:41.154+08:00The beginning of 2019.First thing first, let me wish my readers out there, a Happy New Year!<br />
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2018 had been an exciting year, and a couple of major things had happened, which led me thinking that life is short, and we must treasure every moment of it.<br />
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Another thing I will like to try for this year is to share about the items of my Every Day Carry (EDC for short). Here's the contradicting part, I am trying to minimise the items I own, but yet, I will like to explore the ideas of trying out many other things<br />
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So, let me kick off this post with my first project of 2019, which is the stenciling of my name on my Muji sleeve in order to cover up the dirty glue patch.<br />
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The second project in line was the refill replacement for my <a href="https://www.jetpens.com/Zebra-F-701-Stainless-Steel-Body-Retractable-Ballpoint-Pen-0.8-mm-Silver-Body-Black-Ink/pd/7088" target="_blank">Zebra F-701 Stainless Steel Body Retractable Ballpoint pen</a>. Inside this pen, I replaced the old refill with a <a href="https://www.jetpens.com/Fisher-Space-Pen-PR-Series-Pressurized-Ballpoint-Pen-Refill-Broad-Point-Black/pd/7925" target="_blank">Fisher Space Pen PR Series Pressurized Ballpoint Pen refill</a>. I must say, it is an enhancement in the writing experience.<br />
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And the final project for the first day of 2019 is to get myself a new pen to start the new year.<br />
Nothing fancy, but aesthetically, the pen look rather pleasing to me.<br />
It is a <a href="http://www.parkerpen.com/en-II/im-premium-twin-metal-chiselled-ballpoint-s0908620-ie" target="_blank">Parker IM Premium Twin Metal Chiselled Ballpoint pen</a>, replaced with <a href="https://www.jetpens.com/Parker-Gel-Pen-Refill-Medium-Point-Black-Pack-of-2/pd/7641" target="_blank">Parker Gel Pen Refill</a>.<br />
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As much as I like this pen, but I doubt that this will be the last pen purchase for 2019, I will say, it's just the beginning.<br />
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Thank you for being with me, and I will see you on the next post.<br />
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<br />Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-84974811928293396442018-11-29T08:22:00.001+08:002018-11-29T08:22:49.146+08:00Setting up my monthly planner for 2019.<p><p></p></p><p>2018 is coming to an end and it's time to prepare the planner for 2019. </p><p>I bought the Traveler's Company refill 017 Free Diary <monthly> as part of my planners for 2019. </p><p>Usually I'll get the dated planner, but this time, I wanted to try something different. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBUJPAxxrrM4NwSFDGDnHHznvyPWlqDR6g8pAVCOkDNLOhM6e1NtdqR-FGsCR1psp08Uaef5g0LQq9yVuW7xBMB9I2BTnG-XNjtrIBA0PVFt0XBE9680BrK9Tzd308N3ehSn4gTK_pVKDw/s1600/%255BUNSET%255" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBUJPAxxrrM4NwSFDGDnHHznvyPWlqDR6g8pAVCOkDNLOhM6e1NtdqR-FGsCR1psp08Uaef5g0LQq9yVuW7xBMB9I2BTnG-XNjtrIBA0PVFt0XBE9680BrK9Tzd308N3ehSn4gTK_pVKDw/" data-original-width="" data-original-height="" /></a></p><p><p></p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs57Ot1SEgW9P5Ii2ZB2pcvNvNuJmg6QsXRBhQ20N_P3M91jvDE1EcF-TeakxlY_x1CjB5EznSC5Xf5LwtmVUQtFMP2jlAikfeyo8j97u9hV5Kr_JORWzEEMIxv6se4IW88uzsY4xuP1IX/s1600/%255BUNSET%255" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs57Ot1SEgW9P5Ii2ZB2pcvNvNuJmg6QsXRBhQ20N_P3M91jvDE1EcF-TeakxlY_x1CjB5EznSC5Xf5LwtmVUQtFMP2jlAikfeyo8j97u9hV5Kr_JORWzEEMIxv6se4IW88uzsY4xuP1IX/" data-original-width="" data-original-height="" /></a></p><p>I used Yosogo size 1 rubber stamp for Dec 2018, but realized that the numbers are a little big. </p><p>And for the month of Jan to Mar 2019, I used a smaller stamps that I got from taobao. </p><p><p></p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Wjpap7TGibBBK1pixkyBAtCrBUKw9saLzW3WVBaQhIUbnDPCLgRmLwNS89Du1eKuU8xKwhVHt8w00A4nOskLSNJ1ZZHz7rspN132yCuiGwFQg4Gqrdt7WpFk8SlPVQJlc3b6k2AvfTUI/s1600/%255BUNSET%255" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Wjpap7TGibBBK1pixkyBAtCrBUKw9saLzW3WVBaQhIUbnDPCLgRmLwNS89Du1eKuU8xKwhVHt8w00A4nOskLSNJ1ZZHz7rspN132yCuiGwFQg4Gqrdt7WpFk8SlPVQJlc3b6k2AvfTUI/" data-original-width="" data-original-height="" /></a></p><p><p></p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAcpNYBmrnX_DSGP9smyhfYmSLGjCc0wCODB_D6MrFPagm_K9wva5s2-5N26-YU6ujt5HRlNUMVWAWM8R6pWplRRiKEzsDCRWuJU1FBuhzv_mxvdzVTwLHRv9KhdpOj_ax7p4YmWD6oZR/s1600/%255BUNSET%255" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAcpNYBmrnX_DSGP9smyhfYmSLGjCc0wCODB_D6MrFPagm_K9wva5s2-5N26-YU6ujt5HRlNUMVWAWM8R6pWplRRiKEzsDCRWuJU1FBuhzv_mxvdzVTwLHRv9KhdpOj_ax7p4YmWD6oZR/" data-original-width="" data-original-height="" /></a></p><p>The size is smaller and the numbers fit neatly into the given space. </p><p>Although the ink is a little too wet and it sip through the page, but I personally think it's beautiful. </p><p>Are your planners ready? </p><p></p>Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-39515796851836907032018-11-05T22:21:00.002+08:002018-11-05T22:21:57.492+08:00It must have been a long while since I did a post... Hi readers,<br />
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I hope all of you are well.... I am well too, just that I have been quite busy lately..<br />
Like I have always like to tell my friends, busy is good....<br />
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Ever since the setting up my <a href="https://sg.carousell.com/blankandwrite/" target="_blank">Carousell account</a>, we have a constant flows of orders for Field Notes. So far, the sales for Field Notes Pitch Black Dot Graph has been picking up.<br />
That little black book is the best place to keep your darkest secret!!<br />
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Another thing that is keeping me busy is with the toggling of my study-system..<br />
I have been trying out different systems of keeping my lecture and handwritten notes, and have been switching between my MacBook, my printed notes, and my iPad.<br />
I am still in the discovering stage, and maybe when things are more grounded, I can share with you my system.<br />
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Beside my updates, I will also like to share about a "toy", or "tool" I discovered lately.<br />
They called it, <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1202661418/the-wright-pen-worlds-first-magnetic-multi-tip-dra?ref=603319&amp;token=1407d1e9" target="_blank">The Wright Pen</a>.<br />
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I know I should stop buying pen.... But..... how can I resist a pen (or pens) for sketching ????<br />
Even though I have not been sketching much for the past months, but adding another tool to my collection "won't hurt", right?<br />
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I have a few reasons to get this pen (I am trying to convince myself)<br />
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First, I don't have to carry many pens for my sketch. Just one pen, will do.<br />
This pen comes with multi-tip, ranging from 02.mm, to 0.5mm and 0.7mm.<br />
That is like Fine, Medium and Broad - all in one.<br />
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The second reason being, I can now use my own waterproof ink (I have a few bottles of them) with this pen. To me, this is the selling point!!<br />
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One side of me is telling me to resist.....<br />
Another side of me is telling me to get it...<br />
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But of course, I have to admit the good stuff don't cost cheap.<br />
The price for a single pen is USD$48 (for the Early Bird) - it is cheap compare to the many other pens that I have bought on kickstarter, but for that price... I can buy many many Sakura pigment ink pens.<br />
To add on, the aluminium body is something that kept me pondering.. won't plastic has a nicer feel?<br />
But metal body certainly makes a pen look classic - there's a sense of seriousness.<br />
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Still thinking..... should I, or Should I not.<br />
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Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-48219783655254487312018-09-18T00:37:00.001+08:002018-09-18T21:00:03.988+08:00Update of my BuJoAfter using Bullet Journal (BuJo) for about one month, I'm actually enjoying the process.<br />
Honestly speaking, I did not follow the how BuJo should be, but rather, I created my own way of recordings that suit my needs.<br />
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After getting used to BuJo, I find it uncomfortable to write with my Life Journal at the bottom. As my Life Journal got fatter by the days, it actually take up more space in my Blue Traveler's Notebook (TN). So i removed the Life Journal and shifted it to my brown TN; and now, there only one booklet inside my Blue TN.<br />
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After trying different layouts, this is by far the best: it saves times, and gives me sufficient space for writings.<br />
So, I have one week spread across two pages.<br />
Previously, I'll just pen down my schedules anyway within the daily box, together with my notes and To-Do-List. So it ends up looking very messy (artistic).<br />
And I realised that I don't have a proper time management when I used this method. In fact, I had wasted a lot of time thinkning and looking for things to do.<br />
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To battle the problem of wasting time, I decided to implement the hourly-tracking of my day (this is the first time I'm using this method). This will allow me to make full use of my waking hours to do the necessary things.<br />
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As I usually start my day from 0700hrs, and ends off about 2200hrs, it gives me 15-hour per day to complete my necessaries. As I usually don't have any other appointments after 2200hrs, so I'm safe to end off my day at around that time.<br />
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The good point about this system is that it allows me to plan my day and hours accordingly, minimising the spending useful hours doing unproductive things.<br />
On the downside, I won't have the space for my To-Do-List and daily notes, which are equally important as my schedules.<br />
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As I have just started this method this week, I'll still explore around to fine tune the system.<br />
Do you have any suggestions on how I can better improve this system? Do share with me your ideas by dropping your comments in the box below. Thank you.Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-46129691529363531622018-09-06T09:48:00.000+08:002018-09-06T09:51:51.535+08:00Uni Jetstream 101, a smooth ballpoint pen. Hey, I am back again to talk about pen!!<br />
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Today, I want to share about this smooth writing ballpoint pen (pens actually, I got a pack of them) that I received during one of my farewell gatherings.<br />
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The pen which I am using my notes taking at home is the <a href="http://www.uniball.com.sg/product/sxn-101fl-07" target="_blank">Uni Jetstream 101 (model number: SXN-101FL-07)</a>.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>On the first look, the pen looks just ordinary, and nothing fancy about it.<br />
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But when I first used it at work a few months back, I was thrown off by its simplicity!<br />
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What is so good about this pen?<br />
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- Weight: It's light!<br />
- Rubber grip: It allows me to hold the pen well for prolong writings.<br />
- Bright colour: I have no trouble searching for this pen as the colour is just so attractive.<br />
- Ink: Smooth, and I love the shade of the blue.<br />
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What's not so good about this pen?<br />
- plastic clip: I dislike plastic clips as they break easily on me.<br />
- Look: It looks simple, just like any cheap looking pen.<br />
- Size: It might be an issue for the big hands.<br />
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This Uni Jetstream SXN-101FL-07 might seems like some underrated pens, but if you ever have a chance to get hold of this pen, I am sure you are going to like it. </div>
Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-44650199204424520872018-08-30T07:57:00.001+08:002018-09-06T09:17:02.600+08:00A new found addiction.. In my last post, I told about Pilot Dr. Grip, and how comfort it is for pro-long writing.<br />
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After using some fountain pens during my first week of school (oh yes, I returned back to school after so many years), i realised that I needed the ink of my pen(s) to dry fast; perhaps a normal ballpoint pen is good.<br />
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I went back home to dig out my Pilot Dr. Grip and used it to pen some notes....<br />
"OK, THIS IS THE ONE!!" Dr. Grip will be the pen I'll use in school!<br />
And what's next, I increased the population of my Dr. Grip....<br />
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First, I got the Pure White.<br />
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But it wasn't enough!!<br />
And over the weekend, I got another Pure Black, and the pencil, so that they look complete.<br />
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Now i have the black ink, blue ink, and I wanted the red ink too, but it's sold out here in Singapore.<br />
I m still hungry to get a few more, but the stock of Dr. Grip (with metal clip) seems limited in Singapore.<br />
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If you know can I get more, do drop me an email to keep me inform. Thank you!!!Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-26096352205751126962018-08-13T23:22:00.002+08:002018-08-13T23:22:10.451+08:00A pen for the big hand, Pilot Dr. Grip.I was recently asked to recommend a pen for user with big hand.<br />
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I know that there are many pens out there which are suitable, but the one that came into my mind is the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005U99Z2K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005U99Z2K&linkCode=as2&tag=blankandwrite-20&linkId=b30a6316707740a242409b4633c22280" target="_blank">Pilot Dr. Grip</a>.<br />
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I have been using this pen on-&-off for the past 2 years, but I personally find this pen very comfortable to write with, especially with prolong writing.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>I don't see many people using this pen, partly because the price is pretty steep for a ballpoint pen, and also, there is no way one can try the pen because it is nicely packed when display on the shelf. It took me a long while before I decided to purchase this pen (considering the price and the lack of testing). Beside the price consideration, there are so many colour choices, but it is really hard to choose.<br />
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In the end, I got the full black edition. I really want to find out how good is this pen, and what is it so special about it. Seriously, I did not regret buying this pen.<br />
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Firstly, the pen is fat, which makes the gripping much comfortable compare to most of the slimmer pens.<br />
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Secondly, it is lighter than it looks. Of course, I would have expect it to tired out the wrist after prolong writing, but I was wrong.<br />
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Thirdly, the technology of the ink refill (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GYGAOZA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00GYGAOZA&linkCode=as2&tag=blankandwrite-20&linkId=169ae8feed1eda65cc4fbd4d4b3c693f" target="_blank">BRFN-10 EF/F/M</a>) makes it smooth to write with. On top of that, the water-resistant properties of ballpoint ink allows me to sketch and watercolour over it. The bonus about this ink refill is that it is so much cheaper compare to many ink refills.<br />
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The ink refill comes in various nib sizes, EF (extra fine), F (fine) or M (medium).<br />
I got the F nib when I purchased the pen, but I went ahead to get the EF nib for my sketching.<br />
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If you love ballpoint pens, and have yet try the Pilot Dr. Grip, I will encourage you to get one.<br />
Pricey? Not so because I am sure this pen will last for a long time.<br />
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Reviews about this Pilot Dr. Grip that you might want to check out:<br />
- <a href="https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2010/6/7/review-pilot-dr-grip-full-black-dual-layer-grip-ballpoint-07.html" target="_blank">Pen Addict</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2016/8/30/a-big-box-store-bargain-pilot-dr-grip-full-black" target="_blank">The Gentleman Stationer</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home-products/best-pens/a29741/pilot-dr-grip-ballpoint-retractable-pen/" target="_blank">Good Housekeeping</a>Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-73465633993349673572018-08-10T23:35:00.000+08:002018-08-10T23:42:00.226+08:00My Bullet Journal journey (Part One)I have heard so much about <a href="http://bulletjournal.com/get-started/" target="_blank">Bullet Journaling</a> (BUJI for short) in the recent months, and it now got me curious.<br />
Don't get me wrong, I read about Bullet Journal years ago, I tried it, but it didn't work out for me.<br />
But I do pick up some pointers that helped me with my current system (planning and tasking).<br />
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If you have not heard about BUJO, or you will like to revisit it (just like me), here's a video for you<br />
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<a name='more'></a>In order for me to get some ideas on how to Bullet Journal, I visited the Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bulletjournal/" target="_blank">#bulletjournal</a>, and it wrecked my brain! I actually took a step back, and reconsidered if I should jump into it. I can't see myself being so creative to decorate and brighten up my page - that is too tough for me.<br />
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I prefer something, SIMPLE - straightforward and functional.<br />
I started to search around the internet, and even asked around for advises, and finally, someone guided me to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/minimalistbulletjournal/" target="_blank">#minimalistbulletjournal</a>, and it opens up my eyes - this is what I needed.<br />
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To start the Bullet Journal Journey, I needed a notebook.<br />
<a href="https://store.bulletjournal.com/" target="_blank">Bullet Journal Notebook</a> is a good start, but it is too big, and cant fit into my Traveler's Notebook (TN).<br />
I needed something thinner, which is stapled bind (or saddle stitched), which I can slot into my TN.<br />
I decided to get the Muji B6 Recycled paper notebook as it is thin, and affordable (SGD$1.30); if the system don't work out for me, I can just tear away the pages, and use the notebook for other purposes. All I need to do is to cut down the width of the notebook to 11cm (a pen knife and a metal ruler will do the job).<br />
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As instructed, I have the index page, a legend page and also page number at the bottom of every page. With the different variations on how to create a weekly spread, I choose the rectangle format - one day per rectangle box. I will also try out different formats to find a suitable one that works for me.<br />
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I am only a few days into this Bullet Journal journey, and I do find some challenges.<br />
For example, I am so used to writing my schedules into my planner, and my tasks into a separate notebook, and now, I have to put everything into one book (the change of habit). Another challenge that I faced limit myself to just ONE pen so that the page looks more organised in terms of ink colour and nib size (problem of being OCD).<br />
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In fact on the 2nd day of the journey, I did some reviews, and this is what I listed to remind myself:<br />
1. Keep all items within the box.<br />
2. Keep the icons simple.<br />
3. Start the tasks from the bottom of the box, & move then move upwards.<br />
4. Keep to 5 tasks per day.<br />
5. Start schedule from the top of the box.<br />
6. Timing for the schedule / event don't have to be sequential.<br />
7. No date is required for NOTES.<br />
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So far for now, and I will revisit my BUJO system in a few weeks time to see how it work out.<br />
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Side note:<br />
If you want to learn more about Bullet Journaling, you might want to get this book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2vxrpju" target="_blank">The Bullet Journal Method</a>, by Ryder Carroll (founder of Bullet Journal).<br />
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<br />Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-30786665553646421762018-07-30T05:49:00.001+08:002018-08-10T23:42:44.713+08:00Journaling Festival, sharing session by Patrick.It was a great session where Patrick shared about his journey with Traveler's Notebook and some of his customisation he made with his TNs, pens, etc.<br />
It was also an opportunity for me to meet some of the TNSG members, and caught up with the familiar faces.<br />
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Here are some of the photos taken during the session.<br />
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As much as I don't want to buy another pen, I ended up with this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019Y6I8AE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B019Y6I8AE&linkCode=as2&tag=blankandwrite-20&linkId=9ec8e15fbedd070eac105ff13c0443f6" target="_blank">Faber-Castell WritInk</a>, which cost me SGD$35.00.<br />
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I have never own a Faber-Castell fountain pen before, even though I have been eyeing at the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0782SHG5B/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0782SHG5B&linkCode=as2&tag=blankandwrite-20&linkId=c5cf35d1889e9243d99b89bbcb179d49" target="_blank">Faber-Catell Loom Metallic Fountain pen</a> Grey for a while.<br />
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Let's call it, Love at first sight.<br />
What caught my attention is the 3D finger-print printing on the pen body.<br />
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The body comes it 4 different colours: Black, White, Blue and Pink.<br />
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There wasn't any nib selection available during the purchase, so M nib is the only choice.<br />
Excited with the new purchase, I loaded the pen with ink the moment I got home.<br />
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The pen comes with a free short blue cartridge, but I very much prefer black ink in my pen.<br />
I dug out an old <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E2PRS0E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00E2PRS0E&linkCode=as2&tag=blankandwrite-20&linkId=c028e544a9351c5c7540530d43118358" target="_blank">Kaweco converter</a> and it fits in nicely.<br />
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I loaded the pen with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026I6SM8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0026I6SM8&linkCode=as2&tag=blankandwrite-20&linkId=154cbeaeddd061352eaf6f6bbd803efa" target="_blank">Lamy Black bottle ink</a> (surprisingly, it has lasted me for many years), hopefully it work wonders.<br />
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It writes fine and smooth on the first few writes.<br />
But as I continued to write, I realised the ink flow is inconsistent (perhaps due to the way I hold my pen).<br />
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I took a look at the nib, and I found out that the nib is slightly bent.<br />
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After checking on some websites, only to find out that it's normal, and the nib doesn't bent at a certain angel.<br />
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After using the pen for a week, I am still trying to get use to the WritInk.<br />
The smoothness of the pen varies on the way I hold the pen (I write like a left-handed, but with my right hand).<br />
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As I am not a true specialist about fountain pen, I am sharing this post based on my personal experience.<br />
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But there are some reviews about the pen, and here are some of the links:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://thepoorpenman.wordpress.com/2017/05/11/the-faber-castell-writink-review/" target="_blank">- The Faber-Castell WRITink Review</a></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.gourmetpens.com/2018/03/review-fabercastell-writink-fountain.html#.W0StBlOFPOQ" target="_blank">- <span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">Review: @FaberCastell WritINK Fountain Pen @GoldspotPens</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://thedailybedlam.wordpress.com/2017/01/29/review-faber-castell-writink-f-nib/" target="_blank">- Review: Faber-Castell WRITink F nib</a></span></h1>
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It is a good starter fountain pen to begin if you are not looking for something that is too colourful.<br />
Price range is pretty reasonable as well.<br />
So I will encourage you to give it a try, for all you know, you might love this pen!Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-37760966952055566502018-07-01T00:10:00.003+08:002018-07-01T00:11:30.557+08:00How I use Field Notes Utility Ledger to record my expenses.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">As you can read from my <a href="https://theblankandwrite.blogspot.com/2018/04/field-notes-utility-ledger-my-expenses.html" target="_blank">previous post (Field Notes Utility Ledger, my expenses log)</a>, I started using the <a href="https://fieldnotesbrand.com/products/utility" target="_blank">Utility Ledge edition</a> in April 2018.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was a struggle at first. trying to get use to the format of the notebook.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">But after a month of using it, I grew to like it and really enjoy the process of updating my expenses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Basically, I have four areas for recording of my expenses:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">1) Monthly expenses; </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">2) Transportation; <br />3) Household; & <br />4) Credit card bills.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here are the fields that I need for my </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>No. : </b>allows me to know how many items I spent on for that particular area.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Date:</b> allows me to know the date of the spending.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Item:</b> the thing(s) I spent on.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Amount:</b> the amount for the spending.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Balance:</b> how much I left for the rest of the month for that particular area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The format of the page doesn't have sufficient columns for me to fill the necessary fields, therefore, I have to add an additional column to the page (column size: 2cm).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 1.1em;">As the space in between the columns is small, especially on the last column, it is hard for me to write with a normal ballpoint pen. Therefore, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKWHXWD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B06XKWHXWD&linkCode=as2&tag=blankandwrite-20&linkId=6621ed7ed2466951d455c79aeda52651" target="_blank">Traveler'</a></span><span style="font-size: 1.1em;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKWHXWD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B06XKWHXWD&linkCode=as2&tag=blankandwrite-20&linkId=6621ed7ed2466951d455c79aeda52651" target="_blank">s Company brass pen</a> (as you can see in the photos) is my best choice. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am very satisfied with how this Utility Ledger works for me and I have bought additional 2 packs for my future use. </span><br />
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It took me about six months to complete the first Life Journal for 2018, and I'm had started my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ZYJ98A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000ZYJ98A&linkCode=as2&tag=blankandwrite-20&linkId=08aae757b40e9477df05e26b912b8ac9" target="_blank">2nd book</a>.<br />
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Some people are confused about my numbering system. So allow me to explain how I do it:<br />
On the bottom right hand corner, I'll usually stamp it with the rubber stamp I had gotten from the Traveler's Factory. The stamp allows me to write the Title, the Date I started using the book, and the Number for that book (first book of the year will be 01/18, and the third book will be 03/18).<br />
On the top right hand corner, I'll stencil out the number of the book so it will make archiving much easier.<br />
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<b>What about book 02/18?</b><br />
It is currently inside my Blue TN and I'm using it for project planning, meeting notes and random writing.<br />
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What I did in the previous years was to stencil the start-date on the front cover of the book. There were instances where I start a new book without completing the previous book, and eventually, I lost track on how many books I had used. It took me some times to sort out the books according to the dates.<br />
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With my current numbering system, I hope to be (1) able to organise my notebooks in a systematic way, and (2) to finish one notebook before starting another one.Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-40405998432019122102018-06-26T19:30:00.001+08:002018-06-26T19:30:08.998+08:00FN-39 Summer 2018, Three Missions Memo Books and Crew Capsules<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For users who love the Space, this is a Must-Have edition.<br />
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Each pack consists of 3 notebooks, namely: Mercury, Gemini and Apollo.<br />
Like I mentioned earlier, if you are a space fans, you will love this edition. First of all, the covers features dramatic photographs of iconic moments of those missions. Each book is also filled with facts and figures about each mission.<br />
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Here's something for the Graph paper fans:<br />
Inside the notebook, we have the Finch Opaque 60#T white graph paper, with the rules printed in an extremely light "Firmament Gray" ink.<br />
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I have been sketching in my Traveler's Company Blue Edition Traveler's Notebook (TN) and I decided to get myself the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y178HQ6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B06Y178HQ6&linkCode=as2&tag=blankandwrite-20&linkId=7ad10f5b96886617e6ba27329504f8ae" target="_blank">Lamy Safari fountain Pen - Petrol</a> as the colour blends well with this TN.<br />
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Initially, I was using the <a href="https://goo.gl/images/M4ejgF" target="_blank">spring clip pen holder</a>, but I feel that it doesn't secure my Lamy Safari in place. I was afraid that I will dropped / lost the pen without realising it.<br />
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For days, I was thinking how should I create a pen holder that will eliminate my worries of losing the pen. When I saw my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6VS0Z0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00A6VS0Z0&linkCode=as2&tag=blankandwrite-20&linkId=9c7f08b29d27722a5678d941a1d7ba0e" target="_blank">Rhodia N12 pad</a> laying around, I know I found a potential material.<br />
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So I decided to rip the cover off the pad and turn it into a pen holder.<br />
After some testing, that is the right size for me!<br />
As I don't have any sewing kit with me at the time of implementation, I used a stapler to nail it down to the plastic file that was inside my TN (any creation of mine).<br />
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When I first closed my TN, the pen holder protruded out too much. It didn't blend in with the existing pen holder (for my Pilot Vanishing Point fountain pen) that was on my TN. So I had to redo the steps again so that this new pen holder seats in nicely in my TN.<br />
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It was a Success. And I can now happily carry my two fountain pens wherever I go.<br />
Update as on 07 July '18:<br />
The look of the staples on the plastic file doesn't look pleasant to me, so I decided to cover it with some Washi tapes.<br />
And here are the results:<br />
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Not too bad!Blank And Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797787990791292206noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333431507502705906.post-37912037828699070612018-05-27T08:08:00.001+08:002018-06-02T15:03:49.156+08:00Traveler's Company Brass Fountain Pen<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5_vR-WXvslyG-6xNZ7A-Qs0vjxBSuaKUwTrTSYu8d22HCDzA9iEMPMTY0oJ-H9H8B7fbWMTQsV0pORdLySkA3Kj2a53BIBPklt6nwXprAD9OV_i5XGwm-AGrI8KP2rFCdoogrh6McnGy/s1600/%255BUNSET%255" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="" data-original-width="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5_vR-WXvslyG-6xNZ7A-Qs0vjxBSuaKUwTrTSYu8d22HCDzA9iEMPMTY0oJ-H9H8B7fbWMTQsV0pORdLySkA3Kj2a53BIBPklt6nwXprAD9OV_i5XGwm-AGrI8KP2rFCdoogrh6McnGy/" /></a><br />
Bought this TC fountain pen few months back when it was launched, and decided to use it rather than keeping it.<br />
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The packing is simple and neat, and there's instructions on how to use this fountain pen.<br /><br />
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The whole body is made of brass, therefore it's heavier than the normal brass ballpoint pen or pencil.<br />
And the "pen" portion is fatter compared to the brass ballpoint pen, so I can't put interchange it with other brass pen casing.<br /><br />
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There's a free cartridge that comes with this brass pen, but I choose to use this Diplomat ink cartridge as this box of cartridges has been sitting around for too long, and I wanna get rid of it.<br /><br />
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After posting, this fountain pen behaves just like a normal fountain pen, and it's well balanced.<br />
It writes fairly smooth and I guess it will take a lot of writings to get the pen "grind" to my writing style.<br /><br />
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Just like the normal brass pen, it sits in nicely in my passport Traveler's Notebook without a doubt.<br />
If you loves brass pen, or you are a lover for bullet pens, this is something worth buying.<br /><br />
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