Which Hobonichi is Best for You? || Hobonichi Comparison || Original, Weeks, Cousin
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2019
- Join me as I walk through the differences between the Hobonichi sizes and why you might prefer one over the other!
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I was browsing the different planners online during the break we get the middle of my fourth year Japanese class. I was about to put an English version my cart . What I didn't know was that my sensei was behind me, " You're not getting the English version, are you? " And now I have the Japanese one lol.
Oh how fun!! Enjoy it! 💕
LOL I love this
On of the BEST comparisons of Hobonichis. Thank you for clearly and fully showing the pages. Perfect!!
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Useful video when faced with the difficult decision of which to buy and which is best for you. I’ve used the Weeks for the last 3 years as my mini journal and its portability is great when travelling. The Japanese pages have some useful stuff including the Japanese era/Western calendar conversion chart, pages to fill in for emergencies, and a nice page suggesting different writing styles to make things more fun.
The weekly seems like it would make an excellent budget planner. Writing down bills and paydays in the monthly view, to-dos in the weekly left hand view and leave the right page for listing purchases, gifts, and earning for that week, then using the last couple pages to keep track of savings goals, wish lists, gift ideas, and/or a yearly overview of earning, saving, and spending.
What a GREAT idea!!
I love the blue one, it's perfect for travelling.
Such an informative video! Now I'm finally decided, I'm getting an A6. Lol. Thank you! ❤️
New to Hobonichi, and new subscriber. I teach high school English and am acutely aware of/interested in how you use various systems for productivity across your daily responsibilities. Awesome video!
Been looking for a video like this. Very helpful, thank you!
Oh I’m so glad! You are welcome! ☺️
Thank you for this video! I’m new to the Hobonichi world and most haul videos skim past, and only show a few pages. This was helpful in determining what is inside!
Glad it was helpful!
Weeks is my EDC. Avec is for my work scheduling/Daily Journaling
I ordered my first A6 English version. For over 2 years now I’ve been using an A6 stalogy as edc. I do keep an A5 at home for the other stuff I don’t need to carry with me. The only problem I see for me right now maybe is the freedom I have. I put a lot of things in the back of the book, hobo doesn’t have empty back pages so I have to figure something out. I may have to cover some of them. We’ll see, but it’s my first time too with Tomoe river paper. I’m excited. Thanks for the over view.
Thank you for sharing. This was very helpful since I'm still undecided what size to get ❤
Glad it was helpful!
I like the A6 version but have been thinking of combining a lot of what I put down into one so I'm currently leaning towards the A5.
All this video helped me to determine is the fact that I want to buy all of three of them, thanks Mandy! Lol. Last year I used the Techo A6 original and I loved it.
Angel's Angle I ended up buying them all as well but now I have no idea which to use as everyday and for what purpose but I want to use them 🤷🏻♀️
I love how thin the paper is!!! Using an archer and Olive doesn’t always give me the satisfaction of feeling the paper after I write in it because I leave dents in the paper and it feels sooooo good to run my hand over it
Thank you for taking the time to do this video!! It’s exactly what I need for next years planner. I have the weeks and cousin and love them both but next year I want to try ONLY the A6. Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you. I've been longing to know what the insides of hobonichi planner. Like the way you explain it 😀
Glad it was helpful!!
I love my weeks. I have tried the larger size and it's too big to carry in my purse. The weeks is perfect for a portable planner. My big one stays home and this one comes with me.
i have got the mega weeks but have not used most off the pages at the back so ive bought the baby penguins regular hobo weeks for next year
This was such a well-organized and detailed comparison video! Thanks for really breaking it down and explaining all the ins and outs for those of us who are not very familiar with Hobonichi products. I'm certainly more interested now!
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and that it was helpful for you!!
Which one is most interesting to you?
@@MandyLynnPlans As a bullet journaler, the Cousin looks like it would work best for me
Thank you. You have cleared these all up for me!
You are so welcome!
I bought the A6 English version this year...love it.
Lori Gulley I use a raspberry sneaker weeks mega and can’t desire if I want to try the A6 😩
Just ordered my Hobonichi cousins for 2020. For 2019 I used the Hobonichi weeks love the paper.
I LOVE the Hobonichi paper! Why is this thin paper so dang satisfying??
Great comparison! I've been using a Passion Planner for 6 years and I love it - but the Hobonichi Techo Cousin has stolen my planner heart. It has everything I already love about my Passion Planner PLUS full daily pages (I usually have to write my larger daily lists etc on separate paper because there just isn't room in my weekly spreads), and it doesn't have stuff that I never use in my Passion Planner (monthly reflection pages). And I'm obsessed with the super thin paper. Serious ASMR satisfaction. Now I can't wait for September when the 2021 planners come out!
Yay!! So glad you found it! 💕
After 6 years of using passion planner you mentioned the same reasons why I'm switching gto hobonichi cousin
@@siegnaidajansen-gosepa3649 I started with the second half of an avec cousin at the end of 2020, then a cousin in 2021. Then I added an A6 5-year hobonichi diary to the line up. I tried a weeks but that just didn't work for me. But I've never looked back. Passion Planner just couldn't compete! Welcome to the Hobonichi family!!
Incredible comparison. So appreciate this video!
Glad it helped!
I'm looking into getting a Hobonichi and this video was perfect!
So glad it was helpful!
Excellent comparison video sharing the valuable information I was seeking. Although I was aware of Hobonichi planners, I had no knowledge of the content/differences of each. I just ordered and received a Weeks Spring start to transition from rings due to a hand injury. I became curious about the Cousin and Original. I love the paper, but think I will continue in my A5, B6, and A6 Stalogy for daily pages and journaling. Thanks for sharing detailed information. Blessings❣️
So glad it was helpful for you!
Thanks for the walk through! Super helpful!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you soooo much for such a great explanation!!!
You are welcome!!
Thank you again for these comparison videos.
My pleasure!
I NEEDED THIS VIDEO THANKS
No day one 😁 in digital form. I love love love hobonichi form and paper but I went completely paperless last year. At first I used a planner that looks exactly like hobonichi. But I don't need hourly layout and I don't need a whole page per day. So I love the monthly and then using the grid paper like a bullet journal.
I love (and use) the cousin. This year I'm trying out the avec to reduce bulk. I do wish the cousin had the cover options that the original had though, bc they always have the cutest ones! 😢 Great overview video!
Agreed!! I think overall the A6 is the most popular, so that’s probably why.
I love my Cousin Avec!!
This is so helpful,! am planning to buy a hobonichi for 2021 but generally confused on what to get and what the differences are between the hobonichis. Thanks you so much ❤️
Glad it was helpful!
I use the Weeks. I may return to the Techo ( Original) next year so that I can use my leather covers,
Thorough comparison, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very helpful! Thanks!
I dream about having a hobonichi weeks. Honestly, my week is not busy at all, so if I ever were to use one of these planners it'd probably be that one, anyways, but the real deal is that I find it so damn cute! That's why I want it, ahahahaha.
Try the planner weeks from Amazon.. They have two for 15 dlrs and it's the same format
Love this! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video! I was so confused about the differences between the Cousin and Original, and I was looking for a video like this, so thank you so much!
I want to buy a Hobonichi for the new year (yeah, I know, I'm a bit early), but I don't know what it's perfect for me. The dimension of the Original it's ideal, because I don't have much to plan, or write (plus, I have a handwriting on the small side), but I need a weekly spread like in the Cousin.
I think now I have to think about the price difference. If the Cousin is less expensive than buying Original + Weeks, I think I'll go with the Cousin. The size will make me carry a bigger purse, but I will have only one planner at a decent price.
I read on their page that this year there will be an english version of the Cousin, so that's a plus (even though as a japanese learner, the japanese version is good for my reading).
Argh, I'm so undecided! But, anyway, thnak you so much for the video! I like it!
I'm so glad it was helpful to you! Thankfully you still have some time to figure out what will be best for you!
I just ordered my first Hobonichi Cousin A5 for 2023. I got the Japanese version, the colors are great and the Japanese characters add a certain extra element, which is fun and interesting.
Glad you are trying it for the first time! Hope you love it!
I love the kanji and would not ignore but would take joy in it. But I’m 1/2 Japanese lol. TY for the comparison, trying to learn more about Hobonichi so this was extremely helpful.
So glad it was helpful!
Very nice video! I started out years ago with the Techno but I didn't like the lack of a weekly feature and it got heavy. I did get the add on green weeks book but overall it was too cumbersome and a hassle to use. Plus, I never filled in all the daily pages. I went to the Weeks and I love. Easy portability but I too wish the paper was brighter! It's really done well for me and I already have my 2021. I tried the Jibun Lite last year for tracking and didn't really keep up but I think this year I am going to size up in the Jibun to an A5 Kit- purely for home journaling, tracking and creating while I will continue using Hobonichi Weeks for day to day scheduling. THe Hobonichi Cousine [A5 is too similar to the Hobonichi Techno which I didn't end up loving. I prefer the built in features of the Jibun A5. Not crazy about their colors though. I like the monochromatic look of the Biz model but I want to get the Idea and Life booklets and expand my home journaling in that way. Again- thank you for a clear, concise and helpful video!
Thanks for sharing!
I'm hoping to get 6 A5s. I'm thinking of using them for for different topics for classes.
Elaine Kay... Thank you!
I make all three work for me except I get the English A6 which I'm using for scripture writing! Yes I found a way to use my A6 😉😍 Cousin is my planner and memory keeper and Weeks is my meal planner/grocery buddy. 🤪
I’m impressed you can use them all! I have a tendency to neglect planners if I use more than one!
@@MandyLynnPlans I'm only in my Weeks 1 or 2 times a week for planning. The other three (my Cousin, B6 journal, and A6) I'm in daily but only ONE of them is a planner. The scripture writing takes just a few minutes and I love journaling 🤷🏼♀️
Super helpful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I am lucky to live in Japan and picked up the Hobonichi cousin today Spring Edition which starts in April 2023
That’s great!
Thanks for posting this. 😊👍🏾
I love the look of these I wish they had a weekly only
There is an A6 weekly calendar supplement. It’s a cute little green accessory booklet.
I was thinking of going back to a TN in 2020. But i do like the cousin. That is everything i need! I have a bujo now and this is how i draw my weeks and days. The only difference is that i also memory keep in my planner and i do that for each week, and events. But i could do that in a different planner... Hmm this got me thinking XD
Keep me posted!!
@@MandyLynnPlans will do! The main problem for me is that I am not able to get a hobonichi easily.
There is also a Sunday start version of the original a6 full year version. It’s the only planner Hobonichi offers with a Sunday start in the monthly view. :)
Oh I forgot about that! Thanks for the reminder!!
WAIT?!! WHAT??!!! I MUST have a Sunday start on the monthly view and it has been killing me that they don't have one. WHERE can I find it??!!
@@cindyborcherding8927 if you go here, and click on "order now", it is the 2nd one down on the next page. It's the one with red text on the cover. www.1101.com/store/techo/en/lineup/
@@cindyborcherding8927 well I tried to link you directly to the page. It didn't work. You'll have to click on the a6 original, then on the next page click order now, and finally on the third page scroll down to the second one listed. You'll see it says Sunday start 😁
@@LoneStarPlannerGirl Thank you!!
I WOULD LIKE THE BIGGEST ONE! A5 COUSIN SINCE I WRITE MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS TASKS AT THE END OF DAY TO SEE HOW MUCH PROGRESS I'VE MADE TOWARDS MY MONTHLY GOAL. ALSO KEEP TRACK OF PLACES RESTAURANTS THAT I WENT TO FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
That sounds great for you!
A6 is my favorite for sure.
So glad you found a size you like!
I've been looking into Japanese planners since I'm studying Japanese and I think it would be a good way to practice using it day to day, so it's interesting to see the popularity of these planners among people who don't know the language
That’s fantastic!
Yes...we’re all in love with the minimalist layout and Tomoe River Paper!! 💕
Thank you for a great comparison and just want to ask is all Hobonichi planners grid paper? ❤️
Yes, they are all grid.
I fell in love with the hobonici techo A6 english planner recently but was heartbroken to learn the english book is only A6 size. for me, that is just too small, especially now that im no longer in college and have room and time for bigger notebooks. ive got a lot to put in a notebook!
for the cousin- did it being in japanese ever bother you? you can't read the cute inspiration quotes, which is one of the things i liked about this brand particularly. You mentioned not using the extras at the back, but im sad i can't read them.
Ive used a weekly planner for the last two years and when i saw all the room and the graph paper that these journals offered (i really don't like lined paper!), i knew it was time to switch. I like being able to journal and jot down what i did that day, or just fill it with stickers if i have nothing to say. do you recommend the cousin, even if i cant read most of the book?
I've learned to ignore the Japanese to be honest!! haha!
I've also had to learn not to be gulity if I don't utilize every single page, but the ones I do use I LOVE!!
I do, yes! I love the hourly timeline and my brain functions much better with a vertical layout. I absolutely love having a page per day, even if I don't use it up completely.
Hope that helps.
Where do I order these? I love this video btw ty
Thanks!
www.hobonichiplanner.com
I just purchased my first Hobonichi a6 English planner. I’m so in love!🥰 I just purchased the planner by itself. Is a cover really needed? I hope it’s sturdy enough to last on its own all year. 😬
I would say that it depends on how much you take it with you. If it stays at home or the office it won't need a cover. And if you take it with you on the go as long as you are careful with it you should be fine.
@@MandyLynnPlans thank you! I’ll try to be extra careful as I take it along with me.
@@InkDiaries you can also put the A6 in a planner pouch instead of buying a cover.
I use Cousin to plan and record my shop activities. Rhodia Webbie as BuJo for activities that take a long time to get done. TN to record expenses and cursing lol.
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Thank you so much!! You noticed before I did! haha!
I live in the us were do I order my hobinichi and since this would bet first planner that I want to use as also a journal would the original or the weeks fit me best?
I would recommend the Original for journaling since it has the daily pages.
As far as where to get one, JetPens is a great option! They have spring start ones available now!
www.jetpens.com/Hobonichi-Book-Only-Original-A6-Japanese-Monday-Start-Week-2021-Apr-Start/pd/31047
@@MandyLynnPlans I actually bought an a6 original and I'm surprised with how small it is but I'll see if it works for me, I also ordered an earthbound case for it
Which do you think is good? I mean it all depends on how busy I am but.. A6 is good for its portability but too small while A5 is too big but it could give you a lot of space compared with A6. I love how cute A6 is but theres also A5...
I use the A5 Cousin Avec, it fixes the portability issue for me, but I usually just leave it at home.
I want to get the A5 but want a cover is there a company you suggest.
Hobonichi do covers as well! They're so nice!!
I have had a few different covers and right now have a Hobonichi and prefer it over the others!
Here's a link to the unboxing I did, you can see the two covers I ordered from Hobonichi: ua-cam.com/video/ToxseP4-SFw/v-deo.html
And here's a leather cover I got a while back: ua-cam.com/video/WySvNDyFT40/v-deo.html
And my Chic Sparrow Traveler's Notebook: ua-cam.com/video/sfP5snYa5sk/v-deo.html
I'm hoping you can find one you like!
Hobonichi cousin , is definitely the one for me. Unfortunately, it’s sold out, on all the US websites
This year's planners (2019) are sold out unless you order from the hobonichi store itself, but if you are talking about 2020 I would say keep an eye out for restocks especially Jetpens. There's still a long way to go before 2020 hits so if planners are already sold out this early, they will most likely be ordering more! IF you plan on getting a whole bunch of items like accessories, it may be worth it to just order from the hobonochi website. Shipping starts at $20 but things are way cheaper there vs the items here on US websites where shipping is low or even free but items are more expensive as a whole.
Thank you ! I’ll look into the Hobonichi website. A couple of friends are planing on ordering the same planner. We might as well split the shipping cost
Where did you purchase this? Did I miss that part?
Hobonichi website! But I heard that they may not be shipping to the US right now. I’d check jetpens.com or amazon. I think I have links in the description box!
Hi Mandy. I would personally lean more towards the A5 because I have large handwriting. First of all; though, I can’t even find the official Hobonichi Store website. Secondly, I would love a cover for it but I do not like the fact that it is Nylon. Lastly, I don't even know how much they cost so I don't know if I could even afford it.
Wait, anyone know how to change the language on 1101.com to Engligh???
@@litzam.gonzalez there is an English version on their website.
@anitareinhard how do I get to it? I tried to find it but couldn't...
@@litzam.gonzalez I googled Hobonichi and it's the 1st link. I used it to order my hobo A6 and other items
www.1101.com/store/techo/en/
You can also find covers from other places made to fit the Hobonichi planners. Leather, fabric, etc.
I’m curious is it dec of 2019, all of 2020 and Jan-march of 2021?
For these books, yes.
For the 2021 books it is Dec of 2020, all of 2021-March 2022!
Mandy Lynn Plans thank you I wanted to make sure I understood right! I order week and techo original and wanted to order stickers lol
Can I get a Sunday start?
Hobonichi A6 has a Sunday start option!
Hi, I would like to bullet journal in the hobo, but new to bullet journal. So would love some help on how you use it as a bojo please?
Some of my monthly flip through a would be helpful!! I walk through each page I used that month!
i prefer Sunday start...i wish they'd allow customization
Everyone is different!
That pattern is called moire :)
Thanks!
@@MandyLynnPlans also, I dig the video.
Moire is interesting, it's from the pixels crossing over a pattern on such a way, like two window screens in front of one another.
The good news is some cameras put in moire filters to block that, but they overall make the image less sharp. So you seeing moire means you don't have that filter, which is how I prefer it.
I'd rather deal with occasional moire then constantly less sharp video.
Thanks!
there is a lot to like here, but until there is an english version of the A5 I'll wait...
I'm not sure how long we'll be waiting on that...:(
Mandy, please advise where to purchase my Hobo Avec for 2021? Last year I bought it from the directly from website but it was stressful and confusing? Do you think that’s the best price?
Hi Maria,
I personally shop direct from the site each year, but it's not always the most econoical choice. It depends on what all you have to purchase.
Shipping is expensive, yes, but the prices from the Hobonichi 1101 site are cheaper on the actual products themselves. Other retail stores have to make up the shipping somewhere, so they usually raise the price quite a bit.
I think that if you are going to purchase several things, and maybe a cover than your best bet is to go with the website. You also get the exclusive freebies that way too!
But if you are only getting one book I would suggest waiting until somewhere like jetpens.com has them in stock. I think I saw somewhere that they would be available on the 8th, but don't quote me!
Mandy Lynn Plans Thank you so much for responding. All I am looking for is the Avec planner. That’s it.
Maria Rutz Amazon Japan is cheaper and has fast shipping. I purchased from them last year. I bought my Avec from Hobonichi this year.
outspoken 2u cool! I ordered mine Saturday 9/5/20 let’s see how ling it takes to get here? It was pricey.
@@mariarutz9842 Yes the Hobonichi site is very pricey. I just ordered from them this year so I can see what the free pen hype was about. In the past I have only ordered my covers from them. So, if the free pens aren't that big of a deal. I am going back to ordering from Amazon Japan. Lol. I will keep you posted and let me know how it goes for you. 😊
Where can I buy nice covers for the A5 Techo Couson one? 🖤 Where do you A5 lovers buy your cover(s)? 🖤
Lots of places! Hobonichi themselves, Etsy, JetPens, etc. I personally bought mine off a buy sell trade group on FB because I didn't want to pay full price for the Gillio I currently use! ha!
@@MandyLynnPlans DAMN! The original hobonichi covers are SO expensive! 😳 Maybe it's just me, but they look SO cheap, would definitely never buy one of these. Think I will check out etsy for nice, high quality leather covers... Thank you anyways, Mandy! 🖤
i so badly wanted to love them but I couldn't find a pen that would stop the horrible ghosting. I stuck with my Jibun Techo, paper is much better and hardly any ghosting.
Ghosting is an issue for sure! Glad you found a planner you are happy with!
After i took the time to watch this i decided that the cousin was the best choice for me...only to find out that the specifict design i want is sold put but the original still has some left 😭😭 oh well, original it issss.
Hope it works for you!!
Just lost my 2019 cousin at a conference. I am so sad, had so much there! I hope someone sees the address and sends it to me...😭
NOO!!! I’m so sorry! 😩
Crazy expensive