I still use a 20 year old PalmT3. It does not have internet. no social apps, no ads, almost no delay to open a memo and start writing. and i like the stylus input method...
OMG! I watched your video exactly 6 years ago and bought my TN and even brought it to my europe trip with me. its crazy that youtube sent me this video after six years!
I don't know if you ever found a fountain pen you liked to use with the notebook, but Muji makes a very inexpensive aluminum-bodied fountain pen that's slimmer than an F-402. It's my daily driver fountain pen and I love it.
I was going to suggest the same. My Muji is not much fatter than a pencil and fits in any pen slot. It also has a practical, tool-like aesthetic that appeals to men, so it is a good gateway to hook them into the world of fountain pens :D It also works great, and costs way less than a Lilliput.
I really appreciate how clean and essential is your use of this notebook. I always have the feeling that everyone keep on gluing any kind of thing on it and, non only they look all the same, but they lose their fundamental use. Love it!
You were the first video I found 7 years ago that wasnt all glitz and glam and which introduced to the world of Midori. (I still call it Midori, sounds way better) So nice to see how beautifully your covers have aged throughout the years! Thank you for inspiring me to use Midori. ✌🏽✌🏽
You've done a nice job reviewing the Midori TN. It honestly feels refreshing to see reviews that aren't focused on decorating or making it "instagrammable" (not that it's a bad thing, it's just one method of using it which can be overwhelming for someone like me lol). I actually wished there were more videos that weren't focused on that but then again a lot of the artists tend to lean more on the Moleskine sketchbook since they are the more popular choice while writers/jotters tend to lean more on the regular moleskine/leuctthurm1917/rhodia/field notes notebooks or the inexpensive options. I forgot to mention that after stumbling upon your Midori TN videos a couple of years ago, I ended up getting a regular brown TN (for drawing + thumbnail sketches + story writing), and then a limited edition camel passport TN a few years later (for EDC and for keeping up with work-related tasks). I might end up getting another regular TN just for jotting down notes or things I've learned from watching software tutorials online. I wasn't too surprised when you mentioned about using a ballpoint pen because I use one too for sketching usually 😅 I used to have a hand-me-down parker ballpoint pen just tucked under the elastic on the side of the TN back when I first started using my TN. Nowadays I just bring with me my pencil case whenever I'm outside. Anyway, thank you for getting me into TN's system! It actually helped me a lot these past few years. 😁
A good compromise on the pen would be to buy a classic Parker Jotter ball-point, but also buy some gel refills for it. You get the ultra-slim Jotter and the bonus of quality gel ink that way. The Jotter is available in various finishes, both all-metal in various colors and also the plastic/metal, also in various colors.
your original video was one of the ones that convinced me to pull the trigger on the Traveler's Notebooks back in 2016. 6 years later it's still my go to system. I too prefer my passport to my regular size to be honest, but now I rotate the covers between Black & Camel for passport size; Black, Camel, & Olive for Regular Size
The Traveller's company ones are fantastic. I appreciate your videos because so many videos are of women and what they do with their notebooks. That's taking nothing away from the incredible work they do and how cool they look, but for me, i needed something fairly rugged compact. It needs to be a balance between something i can always reach for and is enjoyable to write in, but durable enough to take me dropping it, spilling coffee or bong water on it. These tick all the boxes and they look cool. Thanks for your review. I really needed to see a more masculine application (again nothing against the amazingly cool books out there from female creatives and artists- they're rad) before deciding to get one. Well 2 i got the regular and passport size. Definitely digging the passport size more. Cheers!
As a woman, as I watched this vid I realized this is a much more practical size for men, who generally still prefer to load their pockets instead of carry a bag. I can fit an A5 and a bunch of pens, a wallet, keys, phone, etc. in my purse, but I would definitely have to pare down what I carry if I didn't have it. So I agree, he definitely fills a niche in the world of TN youtubers!
Original Midori videos were how I found your channel so this is a nice update. For a really compact pen for the Passport size I use the Zebra Xpandz Mini. It is the smallest useable pen and it takes standard D1 refills so you can customize the writing experience a little with other brands ink. Cheers for originally convincing me to get these notebook systems. You are indeed a good friend
You probably won't want to do this with your leather notebook, but I actually cut a slit in the back of my Moleskine notebook and pushed through an elasticated pen holder that was really designed to stick on the side. It means it doesn't snag when I take it out of my bag or pocket.
I'd been wanting a TN for years. Earlier this week I finally bought one in camel in the A5 slim size. I bought the cotton bag insert (which I thought was rather expensive for what it is, so it better last a long time!) I had a charm with a Sanrio character stashed away that I added to personalize my cover. Maybe I'll add a Tim Holtz word band sometime later down the road. I'm using my TN with a Midori paper (white) dot grid insert for book journaling. I clipped a Delike Alpha brass fp on the front of the cover So far, so good. For people who are looking for a budget alternative, Moterm may work.
You're telling me not to freak out about your ballpoint pens, and i'm over here using a Bic 🤣 I got a cheap knockoff of the larger variety off of Amazon and I've used it almost daily for 5 years now. I take grid paper and make a crude Callender/daily planner for the current month in the first section. General notes and journal in the middle. And bills and financial info in the back. The large size is perfect for me. I have been considering getting the smaller size as I've been on the road a lot more. The trouble of where to keep the pen is a real problem for me. Pens fit well in the side of my big notebook, but they won't in a smaller one. I'll think about it though. Thanks for the video!
Shaeffer used to make a very slim fountain pen, about as thin as a pencil...I bought one from a thrift store, but I don't use it mostly because it uses a squeeze bladder to fill and the condition of the bladder is questionable.... still, it's very elegant and probably marketed to women...
Loved your video as I am about to need a new journal and I may add something like the Midori Travelers Notebook for my on-the-go journaling/notetaking tasks. Also subscribed to your channel mostly because you obviously have a connection to Japan. I've been married to my Japanese connection for the better part of 40 years now, so I get it! Lastly, I should also follow your lead and re-engage learning the language - no good excuse for not doing so yet. Anyway, keep up the excellent work and I may come back to this video for a refresher on the fountain pens you use. Cheers and have a great day wherever you are! 😎
I remember your first review of the Traveler's Notebook, whoops... MIDORI. That was the video that prompted me to try out the Passport Size as well as the larger one. I still use both of mine today, and like you, I use the Passport sized one much more regularly. Thanks for the good video and memories from 7 years back.
This video made me cry... I love this. I use my passport size as a wallet - using the sleeve to hold my license and cards while holding bills in the middle with the elastic band. You got me into this habit and I can't help loving your stationary content. I have yet to start pipe smoking, but you did inspire me to get a pipe, if only for the aesthetics. Thank you so much for everything.
I too used it as a wallet/notebook but since I work in a kitchen and it's not comfortable keeping it in my back pants pocket I've downgraded to just taking my credit card and bus pass with me. I tend to overdo things and seeing your slim notebook has me wanting to downsize my midory and bring it back. Always had the problem of having a massively thick wallet which just turned into a massively thick midory... Not to mention that two guys walked up to me behind a mall and definitely tried to intimidate and it looked like they wanted to rob me, that's the day I decided no more thick wallets in the back pocket, I don't want to attract that kind of attention.
With the kaweco lilliput it'll definitely fit inside but because there isn't a pen clip, it may fall out if you aren't careful. The plastic sleeve might be perfect for zipping up the lilliput.
Your original videos inspired me to get one back then, so mine is also says Midori. I remember you were using brass Kaweco sports with your notebooks. Lastly, I hope you are still keeping your Japanese lesson! (I am a native Japanese speaker and enjoyed to see you studied) Anyways, I like to see people using good items for long time so that we can really appreciate them 🎉 thanks for sharing (probably into 8years now😅)
Bradley, I made the decision to buy a Midori Travelers Notebook back after watching your video. I am a fountain pen user and was watching a lot of videos on fountain pens, following Monday Matchup on Goulet Pens IG account, and then fell down the planner rabbit hole. It was that video (7 years ago) and how minimal and simple your set up was that helped me make the decision to buy my first Midori. I have 3 now and use them regularly. My first one was of course when the company was Midori and the next 2 are from "Travelers Company"-- The one thing that I don't like about them now is that since changing names and I believe manufacturing changes, the leather is not as nice as the originals, the newer ones do not age the same. Anyway, it was nice to see this update from you, thanks for posting! Also, have you ever considered buying the Travelers Company Fountain Pen that Brian Goulet seems to love as his pocket EDC? I'm curious to hear how you like the Kaweco Lilliput when you've had it for a bit. Hope you share your options on it. I've always considered buying one, but never have. Have a nice day!
Thanks for watching! I've heard the same thing about the change in leather quality from a few people. I may need to get a new one to compare. The Midori fountain pen was definitely one I looked at. I may just have to check it out!
I've just bought a regular and a passport refill to see which size I actually like before committing to cover. Being able to keep a fountain pen in it is important to me
Pro tip: Use a leather hole punch to make a hole in the center of the spine and then run the outer elastic band through it. This moves the band's knot to the spine, thus eliminating the bump under the writing surface.
Some years ago, I bought the limited edition Star Ferry version of the Passport, along with plastic pockets and other inserts. I loved it so much... that I never used it! I ended up using a Leuchturm pocket size dot grid notebook. I feel far less tweaky about scuffing it up, it's a nice size, and I've used a number of Traveler's Company stickers in it.
It's a late comment, I only now came across this post. I use the attachment pen holder, and have a Fischer Space pen in it. It is very compact in the closed position and works really well with the book, without bulking it up.
I can understand the full size Midori being empty, but I was expecting to see some interesting items or notes you've collected in your smaller Midori. It looks like you never really used either. Did I miss something? The romantic in me wanted to see old train tickets, polaroids, a piece of wrapped gum you got from a wizardly homeless person who gave you the best advice of your life, a map to the Temple of Doom, that sort of thing...
Haha. As I mentioned, I had just replaced the lined insert with a new one. All I really use it for is writing notes, and once the insert is full, I take it out and put in a fresh one.
I know this comment is old... But I think what you described is the exact false impression that draws a lot of people to these notebooks. The idea of travelling the world and having this well put together scrapbook/travellers notebook sounds cool, but in reality is just highly unrealistic. All those RUclips channels that do flipthroughs of these gorgeous midoris or planners; those people are spending hours weekly, sometimes daily, making what is really an art exhibition in scrapbook form. Also no one can afford to travel that much unless you're very lucky. As an actual user of a pocket notebook, they look ugly, the writing is messy, no one has time to paste or glue tickets or photos in them. I too was drawn to the allure of having a gorgeous little pocket notebook. What I found was that you will spend much more time decorating your notebook, than you will using it for an honest purpose. That's my 2 cents anyway.
@@tylersketches94 Hi Tyler, I am one of the people who like to document my travel in a TN. I will sit in my hotel room after dinner and write about the day and glue in ticket, photos and other stuff. Yes this takes time (1-1.5 hours/day), but I don't mind and am sad that I didn't do it from the beginning. I really enjoy flipping through them and remember the trips I did.
@@Moonfire2611 That's awesome! Definitely something very cool that you're able to do. I definitely consider that a form of art, putting that much time into it. It's an awesome way of both expression and commemorating events. But yeah a big time sink I think most people dream of, but often never comes to fruition.
@@tylersketches94 I don´t know if this is Art, because I think everyone can handle a glue stick *lol*. I had a swiss women on one of my guided tours e. g. who introduced me to the world of free tourist brochures. They have good quality photos of places (always) in nice weather or stuff not behind glass. Which is a pain to try to get good photos by yourself. She would also buy postcards to glue into her travel book. Which was basically a decomposition book. Stickers and if you want a pocket printer are also nice additions to a TN. And these are your memories of your trip und you don´t need an art mastery to do it. Also it does not need to take as long as my sessions. I like to let the day pass again as I work on my entries. All those little things that happened on the day would otherwise be lost, because of my bad memory. ;-)
Muji actually has passport size notebooks. They come in blank, dotted and grid. They’re cheaper at around 3 bucks a booklet! I use them and the paper stock is good with fountain pens as well!
Yes, 5years ago i got my traveler's notebook and your review got me into it.. Thank you so much 😃 and ive been using it everday 😃... It shines the longer i use it
For the ball point pen issue: maybe a noodler's Charlie fountain pen or the nib creaper would work? They seem like smaller fountain pens. Great re-review! I just ordered a full-size travelers notebook, I'm excited for it
I love the Charlie pen, but it lays down a lot of ink with its Medium nib. I've not tried it with a field notes or Moleskine, but I suspect you'd have to be mindful of which ink you used to avoid smearing
Have you checked out the Midori Brass fountain pen? It's a compact pen and a great little writer. It's only a little bit larger than a Lilliput, but where the Lilliput has no clip and threads to post, the Midori pen has a clip and pushes to post. I have both, and I find the Midori pen much nicer to write with.
A Lamy CP1 might be slim enough for your purpose....maybe the Meisterpoint Slim Liner? Liliput will probably work but might be too tiny, but in your pocket shouldn't be any issue with the liliput.
With Midori, unless you were someone who either already knew or didn’t give a flying care, you would most likely atleast ask what it is as Midori could be anything. Sounds like a name that could be slapped on a cocktail or a new airline service. With “Travellers company” it just makes it sound like some blow up, on the go, sex doll
6 years and you never used the blank insert? Man, this is something that deserves to be filled with your life. You only can make a real review of years of usage if you really used it.
Thanks for this ~ I must pull mine out of storage. I really went for the PanAm one, as my dad was a captain with the airline. I don't travel anymore, but I write lots of notes. 🙋🏼♀️
I love fountain pens, especially Pelicans, but for daily use and to add to my notebook like simple Bic pencils or my Parker roller. Both are very slim and easy to carry clipped to the book.
I loved your review. I'm tired of watching people focusing on the damn aesthetics, it's nonsense. I use my TN to journal and commonplacing and all I need for that is a black pen and a ruler.
Try the sheaffer targas slim foundation pen. I saw a displayed copy at a store and it seems thicker than the one I bought. Maybe the traveler company version has thinner leather? But yours looks thicker like the store displayed copy because the inside leathers look roughed up and expanded?!
If you're looking for a slim fountain pen, have you considered the Lamy CP1? I think it's around the diameter of a wooden pencil. Did you condition the leather at all or just let it ride?
I kept the standard size and gave away the passport size. I wonder if one of those retractable fountain pens could replace that nasty ballpoint? I have envious eyes when I see the new LAMY dialogue 3.
Did you modify the elastic in this size too? I watched your video of that and did that to my full size, but I just picked up the passport size and started looking for videos on how people set up theirs. Then I saw your video and was curious if you did that. It looked like you didn’t but I wasn’t sure.
4:32 Do you recall where you got the blotter paper? I use a fountain pen often, and I use paper napkins for blotting. I'd like to have actual, made-for-the-task, ink blotter paper to carry in my notebook.
I’d highly suggest checking out Maurice Moves channel on here. He has an interesting pen clip on the from and uses the Lamy fountains. I’d also recommend the Zebra Expandz pens if you’re after something more compact for pocket use. Thanks for the nice review!
Hi! I you can accept a ball pen, I would recomend Fisher Space pen, the bullet model. It is small and slim, but is extended with the cap. I think it would fit nicely in the notebook.
Great review, I just got myself a xmass present 🎁 brown traveler notebook. Regarding fountain pen did you try Pilot? They have a few ultra slim versions.
I love my Tasche OHTO FF-10T fountain pen for travel fountain pen needs. It's a lot like the Zebra Micro pen that they used to sell that collapsed into the cap of the pen. The OHTO Pen does the same thing and it works lovely.
I don't have this notebook or I would check myself, but on the subject of properly sized pens to fit it, I have some ideas: Pelikan M200 series, Waterman Expert, Pilot E95. Parker 15/Jotter (especially vintage but the newer Jotter fountain pen is acceptable.)
Nice update. I'm surprised that we have nearly the same setup. I had a more detailed comment, but I deleted it because I think it might be better to share it in a response video at some point.
Lilliput is definitely the way to go. I have a Kaweco Supra which I use with the full size Midori, and for that I do use the zip lock insert because it keeps it all together. You might want to try the same. Only problem with the Lilliput is that you won’t be able to use a converter, only cartridges. Oh and yeah, I still call it Midori Traveller’s Notebook too. Don’t like the new name.
Try a FIsher's Space Pen (brass or black) and put a clip on it. Do you have a link where I can purchase this Traveler's Company (Midori) TRAVELER'S notebook Passport Size?
@@kookatsoonjan No, they don't come with a clip - and I'm skeptical of the add-on clips that Kaweco makes. I know I don't like the ones made for the Sport pens.
Your Passport looks to be in quite good condition for its age! Many others look worn and all scratching up. Did you ever use any leather balm or protective product? Thanks for the video!
I still use a 20 year old PalmT3. It does not have internet. no social apps, no ads, almost no delay to open a memo and start writing. and i like the stylus input method...
I love my Palm. I never sync it with my computer😂
OMG! I watched your video exactly 6 years ago and bought my TN and even brought it to my europe trip with me. its crazy that youtube sent me this video after six years!
Heres a comment from 2 years later
I don't know if you ever found a fountain pen you liked to use with the notebook, but Muji makes a very inexpensive aluminum-bodied fountain pen that's slimmer than an F-402. It's my daily driver fountain pen and I love it.
I was going to suggest the same. My Muji is not much fatter than a pencil and fits in any pen slot. It also has a practical, tool-like aesthetic that appeals to men, so it is a good gateway to hook them into the world of fountain pens :D It also works great, and costs way less than a Lilliput.
I usually get my inserts on Etsy (but haven’t got into fountain pens as much)
I use both the Muji fountain pen & Muji passport inserts in my TN! Works like a charm & is inexpensive
I really appreciate how clean and essential is your use of this notebook. I always have the feeling that everyone keep on gluing any kind of thing on it and, non only they look all the same, but they lose their fundamental use.
Love it!
You said everything i had on my mind
You were the first video I found 7 years ago that wasnt all glitz and glam and which introduced to the world of Midori. (I still call it Midori, sounds way better) So nice to see how beautifully your covers have aged throughout the years! Thank you for inspiring me to use Midori. ✌🏽✌🏽
You've done a nice job reviewing the Midori TN. It honestly feels refreshing to see reviews that aren't focused on decorating or making it "instagrammable" (not that it's a bad thing, it's just one method of using it which can be overwhelming for someone like me lol). I actually wished there were more videos that weren't focused on that but then again a lot of the artists tend to lean more on the Moleskine sketchbook since they are the more popular choice while writers/jotters tend to lean more on the regular moleskine/leuctthurm1917/rhodia/field notes notebooks or the inexpensive options.
I forgot to mention that after stumbling upon your Midori TN videos a couple of years ago, I ended up getting a regular brown TN (for drawing + thumbnail sketches + story writing), and then a limited edition camel passport TN a few years later (for EDC and for keeping up with work-related tasks). I might end up getting another regular TN just for jotting down notes or things I've learned from watching software tutorials online.
I wasn't too surprised when you mentioned about using a ballpoint pen because I use one too for sketching usually 😅 I used to have a hand-me-down parker ballpoint pen just tucked under the elastic on the side of the TN back when I first started using my TN. Nowadays I just bring with me my pencil case whenever I'm outside. Anyway, thank you for getting me into TN's system! It actually helped me a lot these past few years. 😁
Thanks for watching and for sharing! I use ballpoints for sketching sometimes too.
A good compromise on the pen would be to buy a classic Parker Jotter ball-point, but also buy some gel refills for it. You get the ultra-slim Jotter and the bonus of quality gel ink that way. The Jotter is available in various finishes, both all-metal in various colors and also the plastic/metal, also in various colors.
your original video was one of the ones that convinced me to pull the trigger on the Traveler's Notebooks back in 2016. 6 years later it's still my go to system. I too prefer my passport to my regular size to be honest, but now I rotate the covers between Black & Camel for passport size; Black, Camel, & Olive for Regular Size
Nice! I'm glad that original review was helpful.
The Lamy CP1 is a thin fountain pen. I love mine. The CP1 nibs are interchangeable with the Lamy Safari/AL-Star and Lamy Logo pens, which is awesome.
Nice! I have not watched the original videos but this one is informative. Well done!
The Traveller's company ones are fantastic. I appreciate your videos because so many videos are of women and what they do with their notebooks. That's taking nothing away from the incredible work they do and how cool they look, but for me, i needed something fairly rugged compact. It needs to be a balance between something i can always reach for and is enjoyable to write in, but durable enough to take me dropping it, spilling coffee or bong water on it. These tick all the boxes and they look cool.
Thanks for your review. I really needed to see a more masculine application (again nothing against the amazingly cool books out there from female creatives and artists- they're rad) before deciding to get one. Well 2 i got the regular and passport size. Definitely digging the passport size more.
Cheers!
As a woman, as I watched this vid I realized this is a much more practical size for men, who generally still prefer to load their pockets instead of carry a bag. I can fit an A5 and a bunch of pens, a wallet, keys, phone, etc. in my purse, but I would definitely have to pare down what I carry if I didn't have it. So I agree, he definitely fills a niche in the world of TN youtubers!
Your original video is what I send to men that I have gifted a Midori to. Great follow up.
Wow, thanks!
NGL, that video got me into em. It's cool you were featured on Japanese TV. You made it man!
Original Midori videos were how I found your channel so this is a nice update. For a really compact pen for the Passport size I use the Zebra Xpandz Mini. It is the smallest useable pen and it takes standard D1 refills so you can customize the writing experience a little with other brands ink. Cheers for originally convincing me to get these notebook systems. You are indeed a good friend
Same for me! I found Bradley because of the Midori notebook, and have continued to watch, even though I don't smoke a pipe. LOL
Same.
I really like Zebra ballpoints, so I'll check it out!
@@stuffandthingsyoutube cool, its the SL-F1 Mini that you want. Though if you really want small (too small) check out the T3.
I use a brass fisher space pen. I’ve ordered a travelers (I think that’s the name) brass fountain pen from Goulet Pens to see how that would work.
You probably won't want to do this with your leather notebook, but I actually cut a slit in the back of my Moleskine notebook and pushed through an elasticated pen holder that was really designed to stick on the side. It means it doesn't snag when I take it out of my bag or pocket.
If you want a really slim fountain pen you should try out the Muji aluminum fountain pen. It's affordable and writes very smoothly too.
Seconding this! Muji also has high quality a6 & passport sized notebooks more cheaply than the TN & Field Notes inserts
Thanks for making a follow up video. I just got mine a few months back and love it.
Nice!
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I am also a fountain pen guy. But I do like my
F-xMD & F-701 with an Easy Flow or Schneider 755XB.
Why is this video 14 fps?
It’s not.
@@GameKeyModSquad-hr4ln yeah it is. Look at it
@@paulpruleslooks like the original footage was slowed down, looks normal at 1.25 speed
He shot at a different frame rate to the one he used to edit the video. So now it’s missing frames.
I'd been wanting a TN for years. Earlier this week I finally bought one in camel in the A5 slim size. I bought the cotton bag insert (which I thought was rather expensive for what it is, so it better last a long time!) I had a charm with a Sanrio character stashed away that I added to personalize my cover. Maybe I'll add a Tim Holtz word band sometime later down the road. I'm using my TN with a Midori paper (white) dot grid insert for book journaling. I clipped a Delike Alpha brass fp on the front of the cover So far, so good.
For people who are looking for a budget alternative, Moterm may work.
I use Kaweco Lilliput, with a clip attached and paired it with a Plotter Mini 5. Fit perfectly. Imagine that it would work great here as well
You're telling me not to freak out about your ballpoint pens, and i'm over here using a Bic 🤣
I got a cheap knockoff of the larger variety off of Amazon and I've used it almost daily for 5 years now. I take grid paper and make a crude Callender/daily planner for the current month in the first section. General notes and journal in the middle. And bills and financial info in the back. The large size is perfect for me.
I have been considering getting the smaller size as I've been on the road a lot more. The trouble of where to keep the pen is a real problem for me. Pens fit well in the side of my big notebook, but they won't in a smaller one. I'll think about it though.
Thanks for the video!
I place my Muji fountain pen at the front edge of my book and the elastic holds it in place. Very compact and pocket friendly!
Shaeffer used to make a very slim fountain pen, about as thin as a pencil...I bought one from a thrift store, but I don't use it mostly because it uses a squeeze bladder to fill and the condition of the bladder is questionable.... still, it's very elegant and probably marketed to women...
Loved your video as I am about to need a new journal and I may add something like the Midori Travelers Notebook for my on-the-go journaling/notetaking tasks. Also subscribed to your channel mostly because you obviously have a connection to Japan. I've been married to my Japanese connection for the better part of 40 years now, so I get it! Lastly, I should also follow your lead and re-engage learning the language - no good excuse for not doing so yet. Anyway, keep up the excellent work and I may come back to this video for a refresher on the fountain pens you use. Cheers and have a great day wherever you are! 😎
Thanks so much!
I remember your first review of the Traveler's Notebook, whoops... MIDORI. That was the video that prompted me to try out the Passport Size as well as the larger one. I still use both of mine today, and like you, I use the Passport sized one much more regularly. Thanks for the good video and memories from 7 years back.
Cheers!
This video made me cry... I love this.
I use my passport size as a wallet - using the sleeve to hold my license and cards while holding bills in the middle with the elastic band.
You got me into this habit and I can't help loving your stationary content. I have yet to start pipe smoking, but you did inspire me to get a pipe, if only for the aesthetics.
Thank you so much for everything.
My pleasure! I'm glad you've found the videos helpful!
I too used it as a wallet/notebook but since I work in a kitchen and it's not comfortable keeping it in my back pants pocket I've downgraded to just taking my credit card and bus pass with me.
I tend to overdo things and seeing your slim notebook has me wanting to downsize my midory and bring it back.
Always had the problem of having a massively thick wallet which just turned into a massively thick midory...
Not to mention that two guys walked up to me behind a mall and definitely tried to intimidate and it looked like they wanted to rob me, that's the day I decided no more thick wallets in the back pocket, I don't want to attract that kind of attention.
Pen? Lamy CP1! You should try it. It fits perfectly between the two cover ends and the elastic
With the kaweco lilliput it'll definitely fit inside but because there isn't a pen clip, it may fall out if you aren't careful. The plastic sleeve might be perfect for zipping up the lilliput.
I bought the clip for the Lilliput! I'll post a review of the pen soon!
There’s a clip but you have to order separately. It also fits a Pilot Kakuno.
Wow. After 6 years. I just bought mine in Regular and waiting for my Passport. Love love love your video.
Awesome! Thank you!
Check out Traveler's Company Brass Fountain Pen. I believe they are designed to be used with the Traveler's Notebook. I got one and I love it
Same here! I just posted almost the same comment above - should have read all of the comments first. :)
Your original videos inspired me to get one back then, so mine is also says Midori. I remember you were using brass Kaweco sports with your notebooks. Lastly, I hope you are still keeping your Japanese lesson! (I am a native Japanese speaker and enjoyed to see you studied)
Anyways, I like to see people using good items for long time so that we can really appreciate them 🎉 thanks for sharing (probably into 8years now😅)
Thanks so much for watching and for the lovely comment!
Bradley, I made the decision to buy a Midori Travelers Notebook back after watching your video. I am a fountain pen user and was watching a lot of videos on fountain pens, following Monday Matchup on Goulet Pens IG account, and then fell down the planner rabbit hole. It was that video (7 years ago) and how minimal and simple your set up was that helped me make the decision to buy my first Midori. I have 3 now and use them regularly. My first one was of course when the company was Midori and the next 2 are from "Travelers Company"-- The one thing that I don't like about them now is that since changing names and I believe manufacturing changes, the leather is not as nice as the originals, the newer ones do not age the same. Anyway, it was nice to see this update from you, thanks for posting! Also, have you ever considered buying the Travelers Company Fountain Pen that Brian Goulet seems to love as his pocket EDC? I'm curious to hear how you like the Kaweco Lilliput when you've had it for a bit. Hope you share your options on it. I've always considered buying one, but never have. Have a nice day!
Thanks for watching! I've heard the same thing about the change in leather quality from a few people. I may need to get a new one to compare.
The Midori fountain pen was definitely one I looked at. I may just have to check it out!
I've just bought a regular and a passport refill to see which size I actually like before committing to cover. Being able to keep a fountain pen in it is important to me
I'm super late to the game here but Traveler's has a brass pocket-sized fountain pen and slimmer than Kaweco's.
Pro tip: Use a leather hole punch to make a hole in the center of the spine and then run the outer elastic band through it. This moves the band's knot to the spine, thus eliminating the bump under the writing surface.
Some years ago, I bought the limited edition Star Ferry version of the Passport, along with plastic pockets and other inserts. I loved it so much... that I never used it! I ended up using a Leuchturm pocket size dot grid notebook. I feel far less tweaky about scuffing it up, it's a nice size, and I've used a number of Traveler's Company stickers in it.
It's a late comment, I only now came across this post. I use the attachment pen holder, and have a Fischer Space pen in it. It is very compact in the closed position and works really well with the book, without bulking it up.
I can understand the full size Midori being empty, but I was expecting to see some interesting items or notes you've collected in your smaller Midori. It looks like you never really used either. Did I miss something? The romantic in me wanted to see old train tickets, polaroids, a piece of wrapped gum you got from a wizardly homeless person who gave you the best advice of your life, a map to the Temple of Doom, that sort of thing...
Haha. As I mentioned, I had just replaced the lined insert with a new one. All I really use it for is writing notes, and once the insert is full, I take it out and put in a fresh one.
I know this comment is old... But I think what you described is the exact false impression that draws a lot of people to these notebooks. The idea of travelling the world and having this well put together scrapbook/travellers notebook sounds cool, but in reality is just highly unrealistic.
All those RUclips channels that do flipthroughs of these gorgeous midoris or planners; those people are spending hours weekly, sometimes daily, making what is really an art exhibition in scrapbook form. Also no one can afford to travel that much unless you're very lucky.
As an actual user of a pocket notebook, they look ugly, the writing is messy, no one has time to paste or glue tickets or photos in them. I too was drawn to the allure of having a gorgeous little pocket notebook. What I found was that you will spend much more time decorating your notebook, than you will using it for an honest purpose.
That's my 2 cents anyway.
@@tylersketches94 Hi Tyler, I am one of the people who like to document my travel in a TN. I will sit in my hotel room after dinner and write about the day and glue in ticket, photos and other stuff. Yes this takes time (1-1.5 hours/day), but I don't mind and am sad that I didn't do it from the beginning. I really enjoy flipping through them and remember the trips I did.
@@Moonfire2611 That's awesome! Definitely something very cool that you're able to do. I definitely consider that a form of art, putting that much time into it. It's an awesome way of both expression and commemorating events. But yeah a big time sink I think most people dream of, but often never comes to fruition.
@@tylersketches94 I don´t know if this is Art, because I think everyone can handle a glue stick *lol*. I had a swiss women on one of my guided tours e. g. who introduced me to the world of free tourist brochures. They have good quality photos of places (always) in nice weather or stuff not behind glass. Which is a pain to try to get good photos by yourself. She would also buy postcards to glue into her travel book. Which was basically a decomposition book. Stickers and if you want a pocket printer are also nice additions to a TN. And these are your memories of your trip und you don´t need an art mastery to do it. Also it does not need to take as long as my sessions. I like to let the day pass again as I work on my entries. All those little things that happened on the day would otherwise be lost, because of my bad memory. ;-)
Muji actually has passport size notebooks. They come in blank, dotted and grid. They’re cheaper at around 3 bucks a booklet! I use them and the paper stock is good with fountain pens as well!
I never saw the original, but I'm glad I saw this. I like that small size.
Yes, 5years ago i got my traveler's notebook and your review got me into it.. Thank you so much 😃 and ive been using it everday 😃... It shines the longer i use it
You are so welcome!
For the ball point pen issue: maybe a noodler's Charlie fountain pen or the nib creaper would work? They seem like smaller fountain pens. Great re-review! I just ordered a full-size travelers notebook, I'm excited for it
I love the Charlie pen, but it lays down a lot of ink with its Medium nib. I've not tried it with a field notes or Moleskine, but I suspect you'd have to be mindful of which ink you used to avoid smearing
Hey, what if you made a side loop stitched into the back cover so that it sticks out slightly..
Some thick flat elastic band could work well
Have you checked out the Midori Brass fountain pen? It's a compact pen and a great little writer. It's only a little bit larger than a Lilliput, but where the Lilliput has no clip and threads to post, the Midori pen has a clip and pushes to post. I have both, and I find the Midori pen much nicer to write with.
My husband loves your reviews on pipes...I make fun of your reviews but as a planner devotee, I appreciate this review.
A Lamy CP1 might be slim enough for your purpose....maybe the Meisterpoint Slim Liner? Liliput will probably work but might be too tiny, but in your pocket shouldn't be any issue with the liliput.
The clip on the Moleskine pen 🖊 is designed to clip onto the Moleskine notebook cover ..works for me.
With Midori, unless you were someone who either already knew or didn’t give a flying care, you would most likely atleast ask what it is as Midori could be anything. Sounds like a name that could be slapped on a cocktail or a new airline service. With “Travellers company” it just makes it sound like some blow up, on the go, sex doll
6 years and you never used the blank insert? Man, this is something that deserves to be filled with your life. You only can make a real review of years of usage if you really used it.
I’m surprised you don’t use it as a wallet, too. I also just used the kawaco fountain pens and put it on the side (without a pen holder).
I have a leather cover that holds Field Notes, a Retro 51 Tornado Rollerball fits in it nicely.
Thanks for this ~ I must pull mine out of storage. I really went for the PanAm one, as my dad was a captain with the airline. I don't travel anymore, but I write lots of notes. 🙋🏼♀️
Thanks for sharing!
I love fountain pens, especially Pelicans, but for daily use and to add to my notebook like simple Bic pencils or my Parker roller. Both are very slim and easy to carry clipped to the book.
I loved your review. I'm tired of watching people focusing on the damn aesthetics, it's nonsense. I use my TN to journal and commonplacing and all I need for that is a black pen and a ruler.
I made my own out of canvas and felt. Love the system! I wish the "real" ones were not real leather.
Try the sheaffer targas slim foundation pen. I saw a displayed copy at a store and it seems thicker than the one I bought. Maybe the traveler company version has thinner leather? But yours looks thicker like the store displayed copy because the inside leathers look roughed up and expanded?!
If you're looking for a slim fountain pen, have you considered the Lamy CP1? I think it's around the diameter of a wooden pencil.
Did you condition the leather at all or just let it ride?
I kept the standard size and gave away the passport size. I wonder if one of those retractable fountain pens could replace that nasty ballpoint? I have envious eyes when I see the new LAMY dialogue 3.
Try to grab an Pilot Birdie pen or an twin. They are decent small size pens that could fit that traveler.
I use a Lamy Spirit Pen for my Notebook. That one fits perfectly
Probably it would fit a Cross Classic Century or a vintage version of that slim Cross (if you like it).
You had me with the Berserk hard covers in the back lol
Did you modify the elastic in this size too? I watched your video of that and did that to my full size, but I just picked up the passport size and started looking for videos on how people set up theirs. Then I saw your video and was curious if you did that. It looked like you didn’t but I wasn’t sure.
4:32 Do you recall where you got the blotter paper? I use a fountain pen often, and I use paper napkins for blotting. I'd like to have actual, made-for-the-task, ink blotter paper to carry in my notebook.
It was quite a while ago, but I think it was from www.nanamipaper.com
I’d highly suggest checking out Maurice Moves channel on here. He has an interesting pen clip on the from and uses the Lamy fountains. I’d also recommend the Zebra Expandz pens if you’re after something more compact for pocket use. Thanks for the nice review!
Thanks, will do!
This looks awesome!
Hi! I you can accept a ball pen, I would recomend Fisher Space pen, the bullet model. It is small and slim, but is extended with the cap. I think it would fit nicely in the notebook.
I've got one! Great pen!
I have an ensso F and keep it in the plastic zippered sleeve it is about the size of a lilliput
Maybe I‘m a bit late for a suggestion, but look out for the Kaweco Collection! It‘s as slim as a pencil.
For a fountain pen in the passport size TN try an Ohto Tasche or Kaweco Liliput. Right size and medium ink flow to prevent bleed through.
Thanks for watching! I reviewed the Liliput not too long ago.
My travelers notebook scratches easily. Like simply handling it. It's dark brown and the scratches show almost flesh colour. Is that normal?
A pen I recommend is the pen type c since it was design to be a bookmark. I can say it is nice to write with.
Great review, I just got myself a xmass present 🎁 brown traveler notebook. Regarding fountain pen did you try Pilot? They have a few ultra slim versions.
Did you ever get the lilliput? Great pen.
The Cavalier is very thin, just a smidge larger than an actual Bic. That would be my go to I think.
Your Kaweco Liliput will be perfect. It's my goto porta pen.
I love my Tasche OHTO FF-10T fountain pen for travel fountain pen needs. It's a lot like the Zebra Micro pen that they used to sell that collapsed into the cap of the pen. The OHTO Pen does the same thing and it works lovely.
Check out tru red pocket notebooks as a field notes alternative. Cheaper, more durable cover and perforated pages
I don't have this notebook or I would check myself, but on the subject of properly sized pens to fit it, I have some ideas: Pelikan M200 series, Waterman Expert, Pilot E95. Parker 15/Jotter (especially vintage but the newer Jotter fountain pen is acceptable.)
What is the SIZE ( dimensions ) of the Midori Traveler's notebook ??
I like how the channel is called stuff and things ...
Pilot e95s would probably work.
Nice update. I'm surprised that we have nearly the same setup. I had a more detailed comment, but I deleted it because I think it might be better to share it in a response video at some point.
Nice to hear from you! A video response would be cool!
Lilliput is definitely the way to go. I have a Kaweco Supra which I use with the full size Midori, and for that I do use the zip lock insert because it keeps it all together. You might want to try the same. Only problem with the Lilliput is that you won’t be able to use a converter, only cartridges. Oh and yeah, I still call it Midori Traveller’s Notebook too. Don’t like the new name.
Does the knot on the inside of the back cover ever effect when you are writing? Seems like it would be a bump.
I've never really found it an issue.
Try a FIsher's Space Pen (brass or black) and put a clip on it. Do you have a link where I can purchase this Traveler's Company (Midori) TRAVELER'S notebook Passport Size?
Try oiling or conditioning the leather
I got the new green Kaweco Liliput to go with my TN Passport and I just strap it on the front edge with the elastic. Works great.
does it come with a clip?
@@kookatsoonjan No, they don't come with a clip - and I'm skeptical of the add-on clips that Kaweco makes. I know I don't like the ones made for the Sport pens.
Your Passport looks to be in quite good condition for its age! Many others look worn and all scratching up. Did you ever use any leather balm or protective product? Thanks for the video!
I've never put a thing on it so far!
@@stuffandthingsyoutube Nice!
What about a traveler's notebook fountain pen?
On the pen issue, they make miniature pens.
2:00 a7 notebook
Love the idea of the system but the price of refills is keeping me off getting one.
What do you do with the books that you complete?
Nice. You should do a revisited video on your Alden Indy boots. That’s how I originally found you.
What is the cover you have for your Field Notes notebook?
I can't remember which one I was using in this video, but it might be this one: ruclips.net/video/ZjBFL7PLqnA/видео.html
So you’re big in Japan!
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