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Journal Sunshine
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With the creative journaling and stationery videos here on Journal Sunshine, professional musician-enthusiast-artist-designer-nerd Lauren Fairweather (they/she) hopes to inspire and entertain you with ideas, prompts, helpful tips, and product recommendations. Their goal is to take the pressure off - to help you figure out which approach to journaling resonates with you. Everybody’s different and nobody’s perfect, despite what the internet might lead you to believe.
Journal Sunshine is a place for people who are interested in exploring their love of documenting their thoughts, memories and plans on paper. We'll get to try new things, practice the skills that bring us joy, and maybe even get a little messy, but that’s okay. Because we won’t be doing it alone anymore.
Journal Sunshine is a place for people who are interested in exploring their love of documenting their thoughts, memories and plans on paper. We'll get to try new things, practice the skills that bring us joy, and maybe even get a little messy, but that’s okay. Because we won’t be doing it alone anymore.
Portable Fountain Pen Review - How I Improved My Traveler's Company Brass Pen
I didn't love the Traveler's Company Brass Fountain Pen when I first got it, but here's how changing the nib to a Schmidt FH241 medium replacement nib improved the experience for me! My full fountain pen review, two writing tests, and patina updates at 3 weeks and 6 months plus a size comparison with the Kaweco AL Sport and Kaweco Liliput.
Pen: www.jetpens.com/TRAVELER-S-COMPANY-BRASS-FOUNTAIN-PEN-Fine-Nib/pd/29200
Replacement nib: www.jetpens.com/Schmidt-FH241-Fountain-Pen-Nib-Medium/pd/14480
Inks I used in this video: Monteverde Olivine and Diamine Chocolate Brown.
I bought the journal covers from chicsparrow.com -- you can use my 10% off code 'laurenfairweather' for a discount (I'll make a commission that will help fund future videos if you do).
Notebooks used are the JetPens Kanso Sasshi Booklet in pocket size and the Nanami Cafe Note in B6 Slim, both Tomoe River Paper.
If you have trouble finding any of the products I mentioned or used in this video, leave a comment and I'll do my best to help you find a link if it's still available somewhere!
#journaling #fountainpens #fountainpenreview
00:00 Unboxing and Initial Thoughts
01:23 Inking It Up
02:33 Fine Nib Writing Sample
05:50 Size Comparison
07:35 3 Week Patina Update
08:50 Medium Nib Installation
10:55 Writing Comparison
13:23 6 Month Patina Update
Pen: www.jetpens.com/TRAVELER-S-COMPANY-BRASS-FOUNTAIN-PEN-Fine-Nib/pd/29200
Replacement nib: www.jetpens.com/Schmidt-FH241-Fountain-Pen-Nib-Medium/pd/14480
Inks I used in this video: Monteverde Olivine and Diamine Chocolate Brown.
I bought the journal covers from chicsparrow.com -- you can use my 10% off code 'laurenfairweather' for a discount (I'll make a commission that will help fund future videos if you do).
Notebooks used are the JetPens Kanso Sasshi Booklet in pocket size and the Nanami Cafe Note in B6 Slim, both Tomoe River Paper.
If you have trouble finding any of the products I mentioned or used in this video, leave a comment and I'll do my best to help you find a link if it's still available somewhere!
#journaling #fountainpens #fountainpenreview
00:00 Unboxing and Initial Thoughts
01:23 Inking It Up
02:33 Fine Nib Writing Sample
05:50 Size Comparison
07:35 3 Week Patina Update
08:50 Medium Nib Installation
10:55 Writing Comparison
13:23 6 Month Patina Update
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Notebook Size Comparison - A5, B6 Slim, A6 (and how they fit in Chic Sparrow folios!)
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My Chic Sparrow journal cover (the Fairweather folio) is now available in new sizes! Here are all of the notebooks I have that fit in the A5, B6 Slim, and A6 sizes including MD Notebook, Leuchtturm1917, Hobonichi, Archer and Olive, and Nanami Paper Cafe Note. The Chic Sparrow Fairweather cover I designed is now available in A6, B6, B6 Slim, A5, and Weekly folios in both the matching pockets (al...
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Did I Ruin It? Conditioning My Traveler's Notebook in Camel
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Journal With Me & Chic Sparrow Fairweather Setup (I designed this journal cover!)
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Facing My Journaling Fear: Wet Paint (Starting My Art Journal!)
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How To Clean A Fountain Pen - Beginner's Guide
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Journaling Prompt Idea for Healing: What Makes You Feel More Like You?
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Journaling with Fountain Pens and Stickers on Tomoe River Paper
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One Of My Favorite Fountain Pens: TWSBI Diamond Mini Review
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When You Finish A Journal! Neatly Archiving Traveler's Notebooks (Storage and Organization Tips)
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Watch This Before You Buy Olive Green Fountain Pen Ink!
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Budget Friendly Fountain Pens - First Impressions and Size Comparison
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Journaling In My Traveler's Notebook - Travel Journal With Me
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Adding Charms to A Traveler's Notebook (Galen Leather Wallet Setup)
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Huge Stationery Haul! Journaling Supplies from Stationery Pal (Gifted)
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Journaling with Washi Tape, Floral Stickers, and Fountain Pens - Nanami Café Note A6
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Ferris Wheel Press Brush Fountain Pen and Ink Review (Gifted)
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Hobonichi 5 Year Journal - Catching Up After Travel
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Journaling with Fountain Pens, Clear Stamps, and Stickers
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My Chic Sparrow Collection - Traveler's Notebooks and Folio Journal Covers
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So weird! I am looking at all 3 of those exact pens and trying to decide which one for EDC. If you could only pick one-which one would you pick for being on the go??? Thanks!
TWSBI offers a needle that you can attach at the point where the unscrewed nib unit attaches. Then you can fill the pen with the needle. Might be a good investment if you regularly use ink samples :)
What is PET tape?
Clear tape with beautiful designs on it! I like cutting out pieces of it, peeling off the backing, and sticking it to my journal pages.
To get a fountain pen to write faster, I dip the tip in the same ink I'm using. 😊
Ooh I love that tip!! Thank you!
Here in Madison, WI my favorite is Anthology! Such a sweet little place!
Good for you. Absurd review and sperpentic pen
I’m gonna test it on the inside of mine now, I think.
Before every trip, I search online for stationery shops, bookstores and art stores and make a list of the ones I want to visit and then I make my itineraries of the day with them sprinkled throughout ^^
Ahh same!! The best.
What is that shop called?
The first one is Goods For The Study and the second is NicoNeco Zakkaya! 💕
@ I can’t believe I’ve never heard of NicoNeco Zakkaya! I’ll have to check it out soon!
Stationery shops and bookstores and independent craft stores of any kind are *chef's kiss*
I agree!! My favorites.
I know I'm late to this party, but want to add an olive ink for everyone to consider if you love these colors. Noodler's "Burma Road Brown" is close to Monteverde Olivine, though I like it better than Olivine. The name is so misleading, as it's definitely green and not brown. Give it a try, I think you'll love it if you love olive inks.
Ooh THANK YOU!!
As far as creating wise, the possibilities are endless with this thing and I absolutely adore mine. First purchased back in 2017 to go travelling with who is now my ex fiancée,it stayed hidden at the back of my wardrobe. Over the last 6 months I had been using it solely for journaling to help with my mental health. But having the seperate refills already installed, journaling turned into poetry, which turned into calligraphy, which turned into sketching, which has overall made a huge positive impact to my mental health and I never leave the house without it! The leather looks all weathered since purchasing but it still tougher than ever!
Love this! It's like a heart locket, except better. I need this!
Lovely! I love that yours is blue!
What size schmidt is it? A #5 or a #6??
I believe it’s a #5! www.jetpens.com/Schmidt-FH241-Fountain-Pen-Nib-Medium/pd/14480
Do you have a source for the stamp?
Yes! It’s from Baum-Kuchen. www.baum-kuchen.net/products/stamp-bk-date-header?_pos=1&_sid=467fdabc8&_ss=r
where do you go :(
I got it here: www.jetpens.com/Schmidt-FH241-Fountain-Pen-Nib-Medium/pd/14480
I have the same pen and love it, however I am trying to find a fine flex nib for it. Do you know if any flex nib fits this pen? :) Thanks for the video!
Hmm, unfortunately I haven’t experimented very much with flex nibs on modern fountain pens - I ended up down a rabbit hole of reviews saying the modern pen feeds can’t really keep up with them and never bought the one I was considering.
Okay fine I’ll get one 😅 that itched my brain in the perfect way 😂 where can I get a good one for my Passport TN? I’m so overwhelmed with planners that I haven’t even used anything. I have a5 rings, personal rings, i love my stalogys, my passport tn, I bought an a5 cousin for 2025 that I really want to try and my trusted weeks. I have yet to find that perfect balance of planning/journaling/on the go friendly yet big enough to fit all my ideas and notes without feeling like im going to run out of space. Am I the only one? 😅
The one I have is from www.theonionskinjournal.com and it looks like they make their soft cover journals in passport size! Ha, I’ve definitely experienced that! I do love having lots of different kinds and sizes of journals for various purposes so it’s fun to try new ones and see how they fit in my lineup.
I have the Monteverde Olivine and the Roher & Klingner Alt-Goldgrun. I like them all. The last two sailor inks might be worth checking out in sample size. Thanks for this and all your videos.
And brass is hazardous to your health, unless the maker takes great care in what the brass is made of.
Good to know!
Where did you find that flat board with boxes grids?
I think I got that acrylic block from Everyday Explorers Co if I’m remembering correctly! It’s been a while. everydayexplorers.co/products/3x3-clear-acrylic-block?_pos=1&_sid=a8b8e3bee&_ss=r
Thank you for this video! I am starting a daily illustrated journal and seeing your process is very helpful. I wondered about using stickers and washi on my Tomoe river paper. I am just starting to write with fountain pens too. Like the idea of having different ones ready loaded with different color ink
Ooh, I love that! Illustrated journals are so fascinating to me because everyone takes a totally unique approach and ends up with a great way to document their memories. I personally really like using stickers and washi with Tomoe River Paper - since it’s so thin, it fluffs up in the most satisfying way when you add things to the pages!
I have been buying most of the rose gold TWSBI Ecos lately as I start getting "deeper" into the fountain pen rabbithole. I didn't know this mini existed, and of course it is now on my wishlist. The color combination and EDC size is really hitting! The funny thing is that just today I was wondering why my ECO was not posting. The cap was just loosely sitting on the back of the pen. Then I read that there is the tiny black o-ring that helps it post. Lo and behold, the back of my ECO was missing its O-ring! I was very lucky to find it at the bottom of my Galen leather single pen holder. I'm glad I found it, but it made me worried now that this is a piece easily lost, and maybe not easily replaced? I will have to look and see if they sell these separately. Thank you for your review!
this cover is so beautiful! IDK if its the lighting and camera, but it looks gorgeous
It’s super lovely in person too! The dark brown leather is so rich-looking and smooth.
your old one looks better than my old one
I like to change them up once in a while!
I want to buy the cannon printer
This is a GREAT video. I was having trouble finding a good olive green ink and you have been very helpful. Thanks very much
Took 100 mi an hour on trying to keep up with the voice.
UA-cam has a few options to help with that if you end up needing them! You could turn on closed captions with the CC button to read along and you can also adjust playback speed which is under the gear/settings button to slow it down.
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Beautiful - where are your inserts from ?
In this journal, I have two traveler’s company sketch paper inserts in regular size. I buy them lots of places depending on what else I need in the order! The Paper Mouse, Yoseka Stationery, Baum-Kuchen, Goulet Pens, and JetPens.
I really appreciate the journal portion to see how it writes and looks on a full page. Thanks for the review, I’ve just ordered mine!!
Nice one, did not know that there were different types of plastics for Kaweco.
Please let me know if you can offer me an option for a 4 pen holder like the black one you have in this video. Ty
This is where I bought mine: www.galenleather.com/products/slip-n-zip-4-slots-pen-pouch-crazy-horse-forest-green
Ty. I thought that was it but was hoping to find an insert without the case. Thanks again
I find this scary your notebook looks like pen paganism
Goulet!!
Yes!! Love them.
Fun fact! Metals dont actually smell, the scent of coins comes from your finger oils breaking down in the presence of the alloy!
Whoa, that is fun! I didn’t know that. Super cool!
Thanks for pointing out the medium nib JetPens recommends as a replacement.😊
Hi, can you share the info on the small scissors? Thanks 😊
Yes! They’re from Tools To Liveby and JetPens has them: www.jetpens.com/TOOLS-to-LIVEBY-3-Scissors-Gold/pd/32733?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD-ty4QYja5jjsat0LFrxY70Mid0h&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkdO0BhDxARIsANkNcrdKImUBuoem1TQ9-Jw9-o2C8Cudbu1smBqq1VFMTkmTwHgUFeBpdNQaAiubEALw_wcB
For me it's the Brass Sport. I like aluminium but I love the brass way more.
Wonderful review, thank you for showing the patina over time.
I have the same pen and like you I find that it wtites too fine for me. I used it to write down the information for the replacement nib. I will be ordering one, thanks for the tip! I love the pen and keep it in my right front pocket. It is handy for quick notes and checklists. For longer writing sessions a fatter pen is prefered.
I need full lists of everything everywhere you use 🤣 you’ve got amazing finds!
This is a fantastic idea!
now that’s a stim book if i ever saw one i’d be flipping pages constantly
You could make a book like this with waxed paper (the one you wrap sandwiches with). It makes vary similar sound
Love this! You are encouraging me to use mine!
Aw yay! You totally should! Sometimes changing around the setup makes me more excited to use it again. Makes it feel new!
These onion skin journals are so perfect! I wish I could get one…
Yeah that's pretty broad for an extra fine, I would probably have to make my writing stance a little bit more stiff and at an upward angle
I have the TWSBI Eco and TWSBI CLASSIC both in white, they are a hot to write with. I want this one as well. The medium is a little too thick for me so after using fountain pens for a little while I think I like the extra fine and fine Nibs the best
Can you tell me the size you have?
A6!