If you’ve spent much time among planner or journaling communities lately, you’ve probably seen the term “commonplace book” appearing everywhere: on Instagram layouts, planner reels, TikTok journaling chats, and blogs about living a more intentional, creative life. There’s a reason for this revival—commonplacing isn’t just a centuries-old habit, it’s the perfect bridge between reading, reflection, […]
If you’re as obsessed with Hobonichi planners as we are at Dark Moon Paper, you know one of the truest joys of planning is the ritual of picking the right pen. But with the Tomoe River paper in Hobonichi’s 2026 editions being both famously smooth and incredibly thin, choosing a pen that won’t feather, bleed, […]
My workspace has pens scattered everywhere, in jars, drawers, and a couple of pouches. I collect them by tip size and sometimes color, but mostly I just make sure I have a backup of my favorites. It’s always a work in progress, constantly growing. Follow if organizing, collecting, and shopping for pens is your thing too. #penlover #fountainpen #stationery #stationeryaddict
If you love making the most of your monthly planner, you’ve probably struggled with keeping your reflections and goal setting both meaningful and easy to revisit. Dashboard stickers offer a solution that’s both beautiful and practical, transforming an overwhelming blank page into a clear, intentional space for reflection and goal setting each month. In our […]
Pens seem to take over my desk no matter what I do. Some live in a drawer, others in a pouch, and a few on display. Organizing them is a challenge, but I can’t resist adding more when I find a good deal. Follow if you’re always hunting for pens and thinking about how to store them. #penlover #fountainpen #stationery #stationeryaddict
Setting up a clean habit tracker in your Hobonichi Weeks is a great way to stay organized, while also creating a peaceful space in your planner that actually inspires you to check off those habits, without battling pen bleed, unnecessary thickness, or messy, overcrowded layouts. Let’s explore how to thoughtfully design a low-bulk, no-bleed tracker […]
Whether you’re a lifelong journaler or new to self-reflection, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the blank page or trapped in repetitive thought cycles. In our ever-busy lives, the call for daily creativity and self-connection is louder than ever. Yet the solution can be refreshingly simple: one thoughtfully chosen journal prompt, a pen you love, […]
Some people collect shoes or purses. I collect pens, notebooks and planner supplies. At least pens don’t take up half a closet (yet!). They just take over my desk. Follow if pens are your preferred collection. #penlover #fountainpen #stationery #stationeryaddict
Ever find a pen you had to buy in every color? I do it more than I’d like to admit. It feels necessary. Follow if you understand this habit. #penlover #fountainpen #stationery #stationeryaddict #creatorsearchinsights
Ever find yourself shopping for pens just because they’re there? I have more pens than I’ll use in my lifetime, but I still gravitate towards the stationery aisle. I do it more often than I care to admit. What’s your excuse? Follow if hunting pens is part of your routine. #penlover #fountainpen #stationery #stationeryaddict
