about the snob
I’m from Seattle, currently living in Long Beach. I’ve always been drawn to journals and writing supplies, and I still don’t know why.
I decided to create a place to chronicle this obsession, as both a technical exercise and in order to share with others that might have the same weakness as I.
Enjoy.
29 September 2006 at 6:25 am
i’m glad i found your blog and flickr sites. i too am a snob about paper, journals and most of all pens. i’m the only one i know who still writes paper letters and with a dip pen at that!
looking forward to sharing experiences, ideas and images!
best,
son
16 October 2006 at 6:33 pm
Hi, so happy to know there’s someone (and many others) like me about paper. My passion extended to scrapbooking supplies, though I don’t scrapbook. I end up using them to make my own books, boxes, cards, etc.
Question: have you heard of Oh, Boy! journals? I found some in a Marshall’s or TJ Maxx and haven’t found any others. They’re great, but unfortunately, I think they’re out of business!
ev
15 April 2007 at 5:43 am
Great blog! Have you ever seen the Penman Paper Perpetual Journal? It’s huge – 600 page refills that fit in what’s essentially a leather book cover. http://www.penmanpaper.com. You can find these in major bookstores, like Borders or Barnes & Noble.
Pens? Oh, don’t get me started. I love Cross pens and have been more obsessed lately with Pilot G2’s and various roller balls. They seem to really flow, better than felt tips. I own a Mont Blanc I rarely use, and the Uniball Micro pens are terrific for writing also.
30 April 2007 at 12:29 am
yay!!! glad to know so many other share this obsession about stationery! have been to loads of stationery shops since i was little, and couldn’t understand why i am always getting new journals i never bear to write on!
i have a big weakness for fabric albums and all sorts of great textured papers as well… glad i found your site!
10 January 2008 at 6:38 am
I found this beautiful keepsake journal kit at http://www.blueskypapers.com. Gorgeoud materials, chic style, you make it with your own hands and photos, and story in your own handwriting. It’s very personal, the perfect gift! I’m making one for my husband for V-Day. I think you might like these journals.
Love the blog. Thanks.
Sara
24 January 2008 at 8:45 pm
I am also a “Journaler”. I don’t thing many people know that you can incorporate Journaling into so many things.
I wanted to add that I also stumbled across http://www.blueskypapers.com and agree that that they offer not only great products, but the site is full of great ideas and angels to approch Journaling. I showed me how to expand my enjoyment of Journaling into creating an memorable gift. I personally have used the Birthday Keepsake Book. I did one for my good friends 30th Birthday! She loved it, but it was really cool at how evryone that got involved in creating this book for her!
I’m so glad I found this site. Anyone who wants to I just started working on my own Blog all about journaling. Its at http://www.journalingismycreativeoutlet.blogspot.com
I welcome any ideas or suggestions about my blog and ways to make it useful to all of us Journalors! Have a great night, Sarah
27 March 2008 at 11:55 am
I was wondering if you could help me. I am looking for a birthday present for a friend of mine. She loves architecture and I am looking to get her a sketchbook that has a one of her favorite buildings or art on it. She is a fan of the Guggenheim in Bilbao, the architect Frank Gehry, and the artist Vassily Kandinsky. If you know anywhere where I could find something like this I would very appreciative.
Thank you.