Never underestimate the power of the right pen! I went through a phase last year where I thought I hated journalling all of a sudden - turns out I just hadn’t used fountain pen in a while and it was making me antsy lol

@deniseyeaisaidit

6 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more and also the quality of the paper. I had to play around for a good year and a half to figure out what works for me. When I figured it out, it was like heaven..

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

I keep getting tempted to try fountain pens! Which ones do you use/recommend. I know close to nothing but want to try them eventually

@ellesbooks

6 ай бұрын

@@torionpaper I use two Parker ones (gifts from my grandparents YEARS ago so I don't know the exact style), and the Sailor Pro Gear Slim Sapporo! The Sailor is beautiful but a bit pricey, the Parkers are still great and much more affordable!

@sunshineissexy

6 ай бұрын

Best beginner pens that actually are so good and smooth are Platinum Preppy and Pilot Kakuno

@cinmingrl

6 ай бұрын

@@torionpaper second the pilot kakuno recommendation . Jinhao 82 also an inexpensive place to start. I hated journaling until I got into fountain pens, now i'll write just to use them and benefit from the journaling as a side benefit

This is one of the best explanations I have seen on KZread for beginners to journal

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! I am so glad that you found this helpful

The timing of this video could not have been more perfect. I’ve been really wanting to get back into journaling and after I watched several of your videos I picked up my first hobonichi cousin and really fell in love! The only thing I’ve been struggling with is feeling like, for some reason, I have to have a separate writing only journal, like I can’t commonplace in the cousin and then do stream of consciousness/dear diary writing also. So seeing this video and seeing how you love and use your book has been really inspirational for me❤️

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

I used to have a separate book for journaling only and totally understand how you feel! Incorporating journaling into my cousin has been such a huge help especially with my consistency! I wish you all the luck this year with your book!

I couldn't agree more about trying journaling at least once. I think that all journaling lends itself to a certain amount of self-awareness. It's humbling to sit with a book and set goals and come up with ways to achieve those or dump your feelings as a release. I've found that I cannot plow through life without deeper thought to many situations whether they are joyous or traumatic. Appreciate the time you put into your videos!

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you! It truly is so humbling, especially to re-read and look back on. I am the same way I need to decompress and there is no way I could go through my days without giving it some thought/writing. Thank you for being here!

I love your journals, your vision is wonderful 😊😊

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

you are the sweetest, thank youu!

I really regret no one told a younger me about reflective journaling. I think the popular view of journaling is Dear Diary type which I found boring. Also describing ones day or memory keeping may be fun but I get into a rut with these ones. But I started reflectively journaling in 2021, processing my days and emotions and it helped me to process so much! Like you said it walked me off the ledge many times. I guess better late than never but I cannot think how much better my life would be if I were doing it earlier.

@torionpaper

5 ай бұрын

I agree! Better late than never for sure but I think it's definitely something that should be a little more "mainstream" if that makes sense? If schools were equipped to teach about emotional regulation and practices (like journaling) I think it would be super valuable for everyone. Thank you for sharing

What a great video! I appreciate you taking the time to break down the types of journaling via extrinsic and intrinsic perspectives; of course I've heard of those terms before, but never considered applying them to my journaling practices. I've been keeping diaries/journals since I was a kid as well, and my mom still teases me about my issue with collecting more pens than I could ever need lol But like you said the way a pen feels can affect your journaling...and it's so true! I like to use headers for the start of my journal entries so I usually grab my Micron 08, and for subheadings I *love* the Sharpie felt-tip pens. Anyway, I'm rambling lol Just wanted to say thank you for this awesome video and I'm looking forward to the next one. Happy New Year! 🙂

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I love the idea of making headings for them I might have to try that! The Microns are some of my favs too, I am so glad you liked the video, thank you so much for being here and Happy New Year to you too!

Watching your videos makes me so happy and always makes me wanna pick up my journal ❤

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I am so glad this channel can offer that for you, thanks so much for being here

This is awesome! Thank you for that list of 10 journaling styles. Going to rewatch and take notes on this video now.. 😊

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

I am so happy this was helpful for you! Thanks so much for being here

This was so packed with great info!!! Thank you!!! And always love a flip through too 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm happy you're here

Totally relate to your journaling style. 😀

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

its a looooooot of feelings and emotional release LOL

I'm leaning more on the extrinsic motivation side, this is insightful, thank you ❤

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

That's so cool! I am glad this could be helpful, thank you for being here

Thank you for the video! I have been keeping a journal/planner for a few years now, but I feel a bit unsatisfied with my expression sometimes. The journaling-type breakdown you mentioned was new to me, so that is a new perspective to consider :-) As a side comment, Zebra Sarasa is one of my favourites too, but since I switched to a fountain pen I have not used another ink pen for writing

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

I have been getting sooo tempted to try a fountain pen so your comment may be my final sign! Which ones do you recommend or do you think there are any comparable to Zebra Sarasa? Thank you so much for the feedback!

@havinaru

6 ай бұрын

@@torionpaper Another member joining fountain pen family, yay! Hope that you enjoy at least trying it out! Disclaimer: I am no fountain pen guru xD so I will just write based on limited experience. Fountain pens feel comparable to gel pens in that they write very smoothly on paper. But each pen-ink combination may feel different because of pen flow and ink wetness differences. I am using a Pilot Kakuno Extra Fine (EF) nib for my regular writing, it is a cheapie pen, but as far as I understand Pilot EF nibs are finer than most of the other common brands' EF nibs, so I liked that! And the pen has been holding up well. I wouldn't particularly recommend this pen if the nib isn't too important or if it isn't easily available where you are though. Pilot metropolitan or Lamy Safari are common starter pens and they write well too. For ink I use Platinum Carbon in black, because it is non-watersoluble unlike most other inks. Not that water solubles are bad, but I have a fear of spilling water and losing everything xD Also a non-water soluble one is good for drawing and colouring over. Ironically I actually dilute this ink 1/1 with water, because it writes VERY dark, and I prefer to have a bit of shading in my characters. I love this blog called "Mountain of Ink" for browsing fountain pen inks, they have recorded thorough and consistent reviews of so many inks. Thank you for your video again, I hope you have a great weekend!

@amanda.correa

6 ай бұрын

@@torionpaper yeeaass definitely try fountain pens! I second @havinaru, pen + ink combinations (also nib type) will give different writing experiences - and I am not an expert either! I love the Platinum Carbon Ink black, I can get for an affordable price, it is a beautiful deep dark black and waterproof, so it is perfect for sketching. Non-waterproof inks can easily smudge on the page when in contact with water, so I recommend getting waterproof inks. You can freely keep doing your sketches, paintings, and watercolours without worrying about losing your writing or getting smudges. And the kids can take over your book anytime! Hehe! I suggest you getting a Platinum Preppy, maybe the 0.2 nib (EF?) as your writing is quite small. This pen is usually quite affordable and writes super smoothly - great for beginners. And it already comes with a Platinum Carbon Ink cartridge and you don't need to buy ink bottles and converters to start. Other options would be the Kakuno (also affordable) and Lamy Safari, super easy to use and the pen shape "teaches" you how to hold the pen (but they don't come with waterproof ink). Last tip, it is a rabbit hole you are about to get into so... be mindful and resist the temptations! Start small and slowly... 😂Have fun!

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

@@havinaru this is sooo so helpful thank you so much! I know NOTHING about fountain pens so this helps a lot ❤️

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

@@amanda.correa ah this is perfect thank you so much! i wouldn’t have even through to get waterproof ink so that is super helpful! I may try the platinum preppy for my first one. Thank you so much for the suggestions!

Well i learned all my journaling styles are intrinsically motivated

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

Don't feel too restricted by them though! They definitely aren't exclusive and some of them can float on either side. Thank you for being here

Wonderful video and content 😊

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

Thank you again so much, I'm happy you're here!

Thx a lot.

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

Loved your video! Just for curiosity (and your artistic eyes) what is it about your handwriting that makes it look so asethetic? Is it because its uniform? I wish to have a style like that when i wrote, my letters tend to spread out and then look bloated lol

@torionpaper

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah I think maybe because my letters are more uniform and consistent with each other? I struggle with my handwriting sometimes and feel similarly to you about them looking bloated or spread out! Lately have just been doing all caps lol I appreciate your compliment thanks so much for being here ❤️

I don't know where you learnt this external and internal motivation theory, but creativity doesn't fall in only one of them, and definitely doesn't originate mostly in external, by your definition.

@torionpaper

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree! That's why I mentioned they aren't mutually exclusive. Some people are creative for the art itself (extrinsic) some people are creative for the feeling of creation (intrinsic) or a mix of both, so it really depends how you view it!

@lindyredmond9838

24 күн бұрын

Loved this video and learned so much! You are a great teacher ❤️