The 2023 Stationery Freaks Christmas Gift Guide
Pens, notebooks, accessories and some cool finds for you
Howdy,
It’s that time of the year again - time for a festive special from Me (Rob) and Helen at Stationery Freaks.
We have recorded four special edition podcasts - a seasonal gift guide for pens, notebooks, accessories and a special “money is no object”.
Episodes 1, 2 and 3 have been posted - links below.
We also have episode 4 coming out very soon where money is no object. I may have stretched the boundaries a little on this episode. Subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode and catch this cracking end to the mini-season.
Below are links to each episode as well as the products we mention.
We do use affiliate links - it means if you click on the link and purchase something you pay no more for it, but we get a little payment to keep the servers on.
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We also have a few interesting finds below the posts below!
Festive Episodes
A few years back we recorded a series of podcasts extolling the fun of stationery but this year we wanted to do something different. So, we put our thinking caps on and came up with three pens, three notebooks and three accessories each.
These are items we either use a lot, or are on our wish list - and we call that out in the episodes.
Hope you enjoy the series and have a cracking next few weeks. We’ll be back in the New Year for more exciting stuff about stationery, plus more interviews!
Pens
In this episode we talk pens and pencils. Writing implements we love to use, or wish to have.
Episode can be found here : https://stationeryfreaks.transistor.fm/46
Helen - The Stalogy Gel Pen
Rob - Sharpie Ultra Fine
Helen - Glow in the dark ink (Etsy)
Rob - Staedtler Norris School Pencils
Helen - Waterman Carene Ink Pen (Fountain Pen)
Rob - Waterman Deluxe Ink Pen (Fountain Pen)
Notebooks
In this episode we talk notebooks. You know we love a good notebook and we often buy them and put them in the cupboard, waiting for that special project or moment we can use our lovely purchases.
Episode can be found here : https://stationeryfreaks.transistor.fm/47
- Helen - Zen Art B5 Dotted Notebook
- Rob - Ottergami A5 notebook
- Helen - Atoms to Astronauts notebooks
- Rob - A4 Yellow Legal Pads
- Helen - Midori Notebook
- Rob - Plotter Japan Notebook
Accessories
In this episode we talk accessories, those items we use that support our hobby/addiction/life.
Episode can be found here : https://stationeryfreaks.transistor.fm/48
- Helen - TipEx Mouse
- Rob - Firbon A4 paper cutter
- Helen - Bookaroo Sticky Tabs
- Rob - Rapesco desktop Pencil Sharpener
- Helen - Hobonichi Deco Rush Stickers
- Rob - Vretti thermal printer (here's the Vretti one I bought, but it looks like it's been discontinued) Here's a "memoking" that receives high praise.
Money is no object
This episode is yet to air - consider subscribing to the podcast to catch this final episode in the mini series.
I break the rules and go big. Helen follows the rules. I eventually follow the rules but not without exploring a MASSIVE idea for anyone who’s a stationery freak.
Interesting Finds
Analogue work station
I (Rob) have my own here:
Nice desk set up
Write everything down
Beautiful little notebooks
It looks like the Bullet Journalers are getting ready for 2024
Pith Supply with ideal stocking filler - added to my wishlist
All Things Analogue with a festive christmas sweary bingo
Enjoyed this video about how notebooks can save your life.
Nice set up
Beautiful art
A very very very very very thorough review of 22 notebooks. A nice treat for anyone who likes to dig deep into the feel, practicality and pen feel of notebooks.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to not miss that last “money is no object” episode. We really do go big.
And of course, thank you again for your support and all the best for the festive break. Enjoy that stationery.
Join us next year.
Take care
Rob and Helen