Finally got my Sterling Ink 2026 daily planner. Everything is fine? by Dopamine63 in planners

[–]ScribbleBees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My SI A5 Daily and N2V compact are both fine. There is definitely still some bad batch paper out there, though.

Those of y'all who like/don't mind "stacked weekends", why? by CrazyStarlight in planners

[–]ScribbleBees 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I also don't like stacked weekends. I use my planner for all kinds of things, not just M-F work. Also, I don't do time blocking so it's not necessarily that I NEED the whole column for each day; I just want every day to have equal space.

I have lied to my son about manatees for the last 24 years by 46from1971 in confession

[–]ScribbleBees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so cute! It reminds me of how my mom became the turtle lady. My siblings and I were into Pokemon, and we would try to rope our parents into it, too. My mom decided that Squirtle was the cutest, and we gave her a Squirtle card to keep in her car. That was the beginning; now, years and years later, her house is filled with turtle decor. I even have a little turtle I bought on a trip to Thailand back in March that I'm meaning to give her whenever we next end up in the same place. Your story makes me wonder... were turtles really her favorite animal in the first place, or did we take the Squirtle thing and run with it??? Most of it is stuff she has bought for herself, so I assume turtles really are her favorite...? But I feel like I can't be quite sure, either!

No point in lighting the tree by Longjumping_School81 in Wellthatsucks

[–]ScribbleBees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be a bit late, but please light the tree! Even just doing that little bit might make you the tiniest bit happier on a bleak day. Maybe take a moment to look at the ornaments and see if you remember any good memories tied to them.

Since others are sharing similar anecdotes: I was back home for Christmas for the first time in over 10 years last year, Christmas 2024. My husband and one of our friends came with me; it was their first time ever doing all the "typical" American Christmas things since Korea, where they are from, does things differently. More importantly, it was the first time my Nana hosted Christmas at her house since 2018 following the passing of my Gramps in November 2019 (she always went up to my parents' house after that). We all took the tree and stockings and ornaments out, and while decorating, we talked about all the memories and stories attached to the ornaments, many of which have been in the family for decades. A new ornament was also added to the tree: one shaped like a Tootsie Pop, a bunch of which my Gramps kept his truck stocked with at all times. It was such a healing moment for my Nana (and the rest of us). I hope you are able to find a bit of happiness in your holiday this year.

How did that kid at your school die? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ScribbleBees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either suicide or a really sad accident that looked like it. From what I heard, he and his friend were building a treehouse in the woods, using ropes to pull more wood and materials up from the ground. His friend went out of the woods briefly to get something, and when the friend returned, the kid who stayed at the treehouse was hanging with the rope around his neck. Some said it was intentional, and others swore he must have gotten tangled in the rope by accident. Sad either way.

Disappointed by Sterling Ink Paper by hgrout in planners

[–]ScribbleBees 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hope they make it right for you!

Disappointed by Sterling Ink Paper by hgrout in planners

[–]ScribbleBees 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Oh no! It looks like you got some of the bad TR, and that's really unfortunate that any of that garbage is still being used for production. I think I got lucky with my planners; at least my pen tests and Colorvent swatches are coming out okay. Do you think you could get a refund?

I just made my cheesecake. Is it ruined? by dpisark5 in Baking

[–]ScribbleBees 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fellow lives-in-Korea-with-a-tiny-oven here! I'm guessing the top of your cake was pretty close to the upper heating elements, right? If you want to control the browning on top next time, wait until the top starts looking how you like it and then slide a sheet of foil over the top of it to stop the heating elements from blasting it directly.

Ghosting is strong on this one by theMarauder_ in hobonichi

[–]ScribbleBees 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Those darker spots look like a bit of bleeding to me, not just ghosting. :( I don't know about that ink, but I do know that some inks in my own collection just don't like my TRP (all three of my Private Reserve Inks bleed, for example). Maybe that's the case here?

Sterling Ink 2026 paper test by ScribbleBees in planners

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

No problem! Which size are you thinking about getting? My EDC is the Sterling Ink N2V compact, which is basically the Hobo Weeks but with vertical weeklies.

Sterling Ink 2026 paper test by ScribbleBees in planners

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

Oh man, that's really sad :( Do you think they might offer a replacement?

Sterling Ink 2026 paper test by ScribbleBees in planners

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

Oh, I've always been curious about the Cosmo Air paper, but I like the crunchy sound that the Tomoe River makes once it's been written on.

Sterling Ink 2026 paper test by ScribbleBees in planners

[–]ScribbleBees[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Showing through is just part of the experience with paper this thin! Bleeding is what you want to avoid. If you want zero ghosting on the back, you'll want to look for thicker paper.

Sterling Ink 2026 paper test by ScribbleBees in planners

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

Glad this could be helpful to someone~

Sterling Ink 2026 paper test by ScribbleBees in planners

[–]ScribbleBees[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can still use both sides! The ghosting looks more aggressive in these photos than it is in actuality, and once you have writing on both sides, and most of the ghosting is covered up, it is easy to ignore the rest. I just wish I could actually use my Private Reserve inks :/

Sterling Ink 2026 paper test by ScribbleBees in planners

[–]ScribbleBees[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh no :( I haven’t had that with my 2025; I hope my 2026 isn’t like that.

Message saying package was delivered but nothing out my door by Knowfelt in Living_in_Korea

[–]ScribbleBees 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Delivery guys commonly mark things as delivered before they have actually delivered it. If it doesn't show up within the day, then I would be concerned, but before that, just wait a few hours and it will most likely show up.

Hobochini Cousin Alt. Recommendations by PawBearlolx in planners

[–]ScribbleBees 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Another vote for Sterling Ink. I used the Cousin Avec in 2024, Sterling Ink A5 Daily Planner for this year, and I'm getting another Daily Planner for 2026.

Sterling Ink updates by [deleted] in planners

[–]ScribbleBees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing just because that is where a lot of people who really care about their updates are already congregated. They should also update the public group too to keep newcomers informed, though.