From what I understand, the "Bachuan" paper in the Kinbor planner is actually Sanzen Tomoe River; the differences between the Kinbor and the two Hobo Weeks would be because that a) the 2024 weeks is using OG TRP, and b) the 2025 weeks is using the new Hobonichi-specific 47gsm Sanzen paper (I think). Plus the cream does seem to be performing differently from the white in any case. Glad to see the Kinbor holds up as well as the Hobonichi in use, even if the quality/consistency isn't quite there.
I have this same Kinbor planner. Thanks for the comparison! I haven't tried the Hobonichi Weeks yet so had nothing to compare against. I purchased the Kinbor for 2025 to see if I would like the weeks type format without committing to the cost of a Hobonichi. I've been using an A5 forever. The binding on mine is good with no quality issues. What a bummer to get a dud! :( What I have swatched: Tombows (no ghosting, no bleed ) Uni-ball ONE 0.5 (no ghosting, no bleed) Sarasa 0.7 (some ghosting, no bleed) Robert Oster Caffe Crema in a Jinhao Medium Nib (No ghosting, no bleed) Pilot Platinum Carbon Ink in a Pilot Vanishing Point EF Nib ( No ghosting, no bleed) I'm not seeing any feathering so far, but we'll see as I continue to use it and try out more inks.
Oooh thank you so much for this info. So helpful! So glad you didn't get a dud, haha. I feel like the size of the weeks is perfect for me, hope it works out for you too ☺️
Just bought a Kinbor for 2025. Thank you for this comparison video! I wanted to see the differences without pulling the trigger on the Hobonichi price point.
I used a Kinbor weeks this year and it’s been great 😊 I wanted to purchase the cat cafe one that you have but they won’t ship it to NZ 🤷♀️ so I have a Weeks instead for 2025 ❤
@ yeah I managed to get the A6 version but no one would send the weeks size 🤷♀️ very bizarre but I don’t need it so probably just saved me some money 😂
Im screaming because everything you said Ive said! i love it, honest and direct. I had to use a blow dryer to get the clear cover to properly fit the Kinbor weekly. Which I shouldn’t have to do. Thank you
Kinbor is 1cm taller. So buy the combo of Kinbor Weeks and cover if the vendor offers to that option. Or pick a hobonichi weeks cover that is not snug fit like their new PVC Alettone covers.
Ahhhhh love this comparison video! I always wondered how the Kinbor paper performed! Great great walk through! 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
Thanks lovely 🥰
From what I understand, the "Bachuan" paper in the Kinbor planner is actually Sanzen Tomoe River; the differences between the Kinbor and the two Hobo Weeks would be because that a) the 2024 weeks is using OG TRP, and b) the 2025 weeks is using the new Hobonichi-specific 47gsm Sanzen paper (I think). Plus the cream does seem to be performing differently from the white in any case. Glad to see the Kinbor holds up as well as the Hobonichi in use, even if the quality/consistency isn't quite there.
I have this same Kinbor planner. Thanks for the comparison! I haven't tried the Hobonichi Weeks yet so had nothing to compare against. I purchased the Kinbor for 2025 to see if I would like the weeks type format without committing to the cost of a Hobonichi. I've been using an A5 forever. The binding on mine is good with no quality issues. What a bummer to get a dud! :(
What I have swatched:
Tombows (no ghosting, no bleed )
Uni-ball ONE 0.5 (no ghosting, no bleed)
Sarasa 0.7 (some ghosting, no bleed)
Robert Oster Caffe Crema in a Jinhao Medium Nib (No ghosting, no bleed)
Pilot Platinum Carbon Ink in a Pilot Vanishing Point EF Nib ( No ghosting, no bleed)
I'm not seeing any feathering so far, but we'll see as I continue to use it and try out more inks.
Oooh thank you so much for this info. So helpful! So glad you didn't get a dud, haha. I feel like the size of the weeks is perfect for me, hope it works out for you too ☺️
Just bought a Kinbor for 2025. Thank you for this comparison video! I wanted to see the differences without pulling the trigger on the Hobonichi price point.
I used a Kinbor weeks this year and it’s been great 😊 I wanted to purchase the cat cafe one that you have but they won’t ship it to NZ 🤷♀️ so I have a Weeks instead for 2025 ❤
Ooh that's so strange, NZ is so close to AU. Hope you enjoy the hobonichi Weeks regardless! Both excellent planners ❤️
@ yeah I managed to get the A6 version but no one would send the weeks size 🤷♀️ very bizarre but I don’t need it so probably just saved me some money 😂
Im screaming because everything you said Ive said! i love it, honest and direct.
I had to use a blow dryer to get the clear cover to properly fit the Kinbor weekly. Which I shouldn’t have to do.
Thank you
Oh! Hahaha I'm glad our thoughts are aligned 😅 This was my first time seeing and opening one too! Great tip with the blow dryer, might give it a go!
enjoyed this comparison video!!!
on the kinbor, the text on the top right seems to be quotes.
Oh I see! Thank you ❤️
I ordered the snake one with the clear cover and that cover seems to fit nicely
Interesting! Yeah, I suspect the Cat Cafe design has a thick cover and it doesn't fit well in the cover
So it performs well with Fountain pens too ? Thank you !
It certainly does from my experience!
I’m liking the Kinbor, quality issue is a bit of a put off tho. Would the weeks cover fit? Sorry if you’ve said and I missed it
I doubt the hobonichi Weeks cover would fit it, but also haven't tried!
i don’t think it would fit because the kinbor weeks is a bit taller than the hobonichi weeks!!
Kinbor is 1cm taller. So buy the combo of Kinbor Weeks and cover if the vendor offers to that option. Or pick a hobonichi weeks cover that is not snug fit like their new PVC Alettone covers.