Writing in my passport.

Will be heading off for a holiday with my mum in a few days time, and I'm busy writing the trip details into my "passport". 

My mum came into the room and asked "why are you writing the information inside your passport? Are you feeling ok?" Me and my sister were laughing away.

Catcha!!! 

Brain Pocket - Regular Size Traveler's Notebook

My people has been asking me this question:

"What's inside your Regular size Traveler's Notebooks?" 

So, I decided to do a post about my Tan / Cream color Regular size Traveler's Notebook, the Brain Pocket.

Brain Pocket was customized by a lady crafter from Japan.

I had this Traveler's Notebook since 2010 (shortly after I purchased my Midori Regular Size TN). 

I was attracted by the color of the leather, and the opportunity to choose the button I wanted to be on the leather. 

I have been safe keeping it and only decided to use in this year (2014).

Lamy Safari fountain pen - Neon Coral and Pink.

My Lamy Color Safari collection started with the Neow Yellow (2013 edition), and then, I gave in to the Apple Green (2012 edition), knowing that this Apple Green will be gone from the shelf soon.

The addiction got worst - I went searching for the 2011 edition - Aquamarine - eventually, a friend from Hong Kong got it for me as a gift (thank you Patrick, can't Thank you enough for helping me to get that pen).

Now, I am back to collect the colors again - The Neon Coral and Pink. 

And will be looking forward for the next color edition. 

Some interesting information about Lamy Safari fountain pens can be found here. Enjoy.

My Creme Brûlée 2015 Planner.

Year 2015 is not far away (81 days left as of 13 Oct 2014) and my planner shopping came early this year. 

I was planning to get Midori passport size 2015 planner, both the weekly and monthly, but the price has always been a concern. 

Midori Traveler's Notebook 2015 Diary

2015 Monthly (Passport Size)

2015 Weekly (Passport size)

Recently, I have gotten a A6 size Fauxdori (Creme Brulee) from Chic Sparrow , and I have plans to make it into my 2015 planner system.

5 Steps to enjoy traveler's notebook

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So now, you have a Traveler's Notebook, how are you going to enjoy it? 

Tabiyo Shop as the perfect solution!

Step 1: Purchase a Starter Kit - Regular / Passport Size.

Step 2: Purchase 004 Pocket Stickers.

Step 3: Purchase 008 Zipper Pocket.

Step 4: Hand pick the second refill that suit your lifestyle.

Step 5: Purchase 016 Pen Holder to make your first TN perfect.

My Collections of Traveler's Notebook.

Not sure if you know, but I started my first Midori Traveler's Notebook back in Year 2008. 

Back then, traveler's notebook like this (leather cover with interchangeable notebooks) was not as popular today. 

As I remembered, there aren't many people using Midori Traveler's Notebook back then.

Searching for inspiration on how to enhance my Traveler's notebook can only be done on Flickr.

In the recent years, I have more exposure to other traveler's notebook through the Facebook / Instagram. From there, I realized that I can get a customized Traveler's notebook in other colors

I can also get a leather cover that holds different types of inserts, particularly, Field Notes size.

My collections for FN size (3.5" x 5.5') fauxdori expanded with the opening of Blank and Write Shop. 

Let's see, what I have in my collections:

My write, MTN limited edition Brass Pen.

Thank you Milly from Taiwan to secure this limited edition Midori Traveler's Notebook for me. 

KickStarter - TAKUMI Pen: A Minimal & Versatile Stationery

One pen that is comparable with more than 50 different ink refills.
If you are sick of your pen(s) that cant use different refills, here will be your solution.

My write, Midori Brass Pen / Bullet Pen

For the fans of Midori Traveler's Notebook, you will not miss out the brass products that Midori offers, especially the Brass ball point pen. 

There are 3 colors available - Solid brass, White, and Brown.

Myself, I am carrying a Midori Solid Brass pen.

My write, Karas Kustoms Brass Bolt.

Today, let me write about the heaviest pen in my collection - The Brass Bolt, weighing 79.38 grams.

Before I commit to this pen, I had heard many good reviews about it.
It was fully sold out on Karas Kustoms website.

I was very curious about this pen. 

And decided to get one myself (from another website) to explore the goodness in this pen.