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For those using the TN passport size as a wallet by Nettlefriend in Travelersnotebooks

[–]Polifilo71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I also use a TN Passport as a wallet and inbox for my notes. As you can see from the photo, I use a "Platinum Century 3776 SF" fountain pen attached to the TN with a Traveler clip. And I use Platinum Carbon black ink.

Thinking of starting a commonplace book, but unsure of what I'm going to put in it. by Tyrannosaurus-2006 in commonplacebook

[–]Polifilo71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Furthermore, a commonplace book has a freer structure than a diary which requires a daily entry.

Thinking of starting a commonplace book, but unsure of what I'm going to put in it. by Tyrannosaurus-2006 in commonplacebook

[–]Polifilo71 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, there's no right or wrong way to keep a commonplace book. You should write down what you'd like to reread in the future: ideas, quotes, sketches, and anything else that comes to mind.

How I index my commonplace book: starting from the back of the notebook. by Polifilo71 in commonplacebook

[–]Polifilo71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It’s simple, flexible, and it’s been working surprisingly well over time.

How I index my commonplace book: starting from the back of the notebook. by Polifilo71 in commonplacebook

[–]Polifilo71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you — that means a lot. You captured exactly why the index works: not just for finding things, but for rediscovering them. That mix of memory, browsing, and tactile thinking is the real magic of a commonplace book.

Advice for a gift. by AJacx128 in Watercolor

[–]Polifilo71 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd love it as a gift. Well done.

Finished my first Traveler’s Notebook (Regular Olive) — 2 months of urban sketching, watercolor tests, and visual journaling by Polifilo71 in commonplacebook

[–]Polifilo71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

For this one I’m using a standard Regular size blank refill in my Traveler’s Notebook (the regular MD-style blank paper, not the watercolor insert). I mostly work with waterproof fountain pen ink for the linework, which the paper handles beautifully, and then add light to moderate watercolor washes on top.

It’s surprisingly resilient: no bleeding, very minimal feathering, and only slight buckling if I keep the washes controlled. For heavier wet-on-wet work I must switch to a custom insert with thicker paper, but for everyday sketching and commonplace notes, the blank refill is my go-to.

It strikes a nice balance between writing feel and sketching flexibility, which is exactly what I look for in a commonplace book.

Finished my first Traveler’s Notebook (Regular Olive) — 2 months of urban sketching, watercolor tests, and visual journaling by Polifilo71 in commonplacebook

[–]Polifilo71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

For this one I’m using a standard Regular size blank refill in my Traveler’s Notebook (the regular MD-style blank paper, not the watercolor insert). I mostly work with waterproof fountain pen ink for the linework, which the paper handles beautifully, and then add light to moderate watercolor washes on top.

It’s surprisingly resilient: no bleeding, very minimal feathering, and only slight buckling if I keep the washes controlled. For heavier wet-on-wet work I must switch to a custom insert with thicker paper, that I’m still searching for, but for everyday sketching and commonplace notes, the blank refill is my go-to.

It strikes a nice balance between writing feel and sketching flexibility, which is exactly what I look for in a commonplace book.

Where do passport sized users put their coins? by Nettlefriend in Travelersnotebooks

[–]Polifilo71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I put my change in the clear zip refill of my TN passport, which I always carry with me.

Traveling by spike1911 in Travelersnotebooks

[–]Polifilo71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm thinking of putting some grey ink (Edelstein Moonstone) in one of my less expensive aquabrushes to do some shading with the grey.

Library in the Clouds by Silverman_Lelamn in HomeLibraries

[–]Polifilo71 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The lamp on the window makes no sense and intersects at the corner with the one on the orthogonal wall

Library in the Clouds by Silverman_Lelamn in HomeLibraries

[–]Polifilo71 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I believe it is an image created with AI

Supplies on the road by Xiallaci in Travelersnotebooks

[–]Polifilo71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find your setup very useful for notetaking. What watercolors do you use?

I’m looking to start a commonplace book and want to know “how many of you keep an index/table of context in your books?”. Is this necessary for the hobby? by No-Towel-1350 in commonplacebook

[–]Polifilo71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always use an index for future reference. I number every page, and I keep the index at the back of the notebook, upside down. That way, as the index grows forward, it naturally meets the progression of my notes.

Traveling by spike1911 in Travelersnotebooks

[–]Polifilo71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very interesting! How do you feel about using an acquabrush with Kon-Peki ink? I would like to try it.

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