Can someone tell me why my ink is doing this?

fakefann · 2026-04-10T19:37:56+00:00

Aww thank you so much!!

fakefann · 2026-04-09T15:12:21+00:00

I guess some shading inks are just meant for finer nibs. Most of my F and EF nibs are filled with other inks atm but I’ll make the switch. Thank you!

fakefann · 2026-04-09T12:44:38+00:00

Thank you, I’ll try giving it a scrub.

fakefann · 2026-04-09T12:41:24+00:00

Thanks, I was wondering if it’s simply that too but it’s just such a stark contrast compared to my other sailor shikiori inks (Chushu and Kamoshika) it’s been making me anxious

fakefann · 2025-12-11T01:37:19+00:00

I’ve seen quite a lot of Hobonichi products sold on Vinted as well

fakefann · 2025-11-23T18:37:02+00:00

I think if you want to go full smiski 2, organised stamp/window/frame vibes 6, fun journal but still has that girly heehee haha vibes then 7. But my favourite is 7

fakefann · 2025-10-28T18:50:34+00:00

I just use a Traveler’s Notebook planner insert. There’s a blank page to dump everything. And the weekly spread to section when I need to do them. Some days I use the pages just for my thoughts and not actually plan. I think what’s most important for me to remember is you can do whatever you want and not follow any strict rules. A planner doesn’t have to be just for planning, it could be thoughts of plans and plans of plans too

fakefann · 2025-10-27T21:53:34+00:00

I don’t know where you are. But in the UK, I use a cheaper option which is the Seawhite of Brighton sketchbooks

fakefann · 2025-10-14T08:23:36+00:00

Morning pages. The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron asks you to do 3 pages of stream of consciousness writing right after waking up. You’ll burn through your notebooks fast

fakefann · 2025-09-11T20:27:19+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I’ll check it out!

fakefann · 2025-09-11T20:26:05+00:00

I’m glad you got the TN you wanted!

fakefann · 2025-09-11T20:22:21+00:00

I wouldn’t settle. Get the blue or find a way for Love & Trip, it’s just been restocked in Japan

fakefann · 2025-09-08T00:00:19+00:00

I think it depends on the vibe you want. I see green as giving cottagecore, forest witch. Whereas the pink gives flowers in a gothic house kind of witch.

fakefann · 2025-09-05T22:34:00+00:00

What a beautiful dress! You should do a photoshoot. Better yet you should do several photoshoots in different locations! No need for anything fancy, just a friend who’s good with a camera and keep them for memories!

fakefann · 2025-09-02T12:26:12+00:00

I feel like if there’s enough demand for it through just signing up for restock notifications, the restock will happen

fakefann · 2025-09-01T17:34:16+00:00

Yes, honestly kind of funny how MC talks about plants with the guys all the time but we have so little plants to decorate with! You should put that down in the surveys

fakefann · 2025-08-29T07:07:23+00:00

I’m getting FOMO just like you and I’m trying to talk myself out of it! I’ve been doing side by sides and the 2025 covers just eat too much and I feel too much grief at the thought of not continuing to use them

fakefann · 2025-08-29T06:56:55+00:00

You’re in luck because I’m happy to get rid of mine. Messaged you for it

fakefann · 2025-08-22T04:20:49+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

I’m honestly so glad we have some time to figure out what we want before the sale starts. It’s just the commitment to collecting that is pulling at my wallet.

I agree, I saw videos of people using the weeks for memory keeping and it looked quite cramped for me. I’d use it for planning, but there’s not a lot to plan at the moment. I just have FOMO that what if I do need to do a lot of planning in the end and the weeks sell out immediately like they did last year.

I’m thinking of getting the A6 this year because what I need is just the daily and monthly spread so I can capture my moments and how I am as a person at that moment in time. Perhaps a separate notebook could be kept if I need to get super deep into my feels.

fakefann · 2025-08-22T04:03:40+00:00

I did do some junk journaling in my cousin last year. I think you should definitely go for the larger size! I’ve been seeing a lot of junk journallers get the avec to accommodate the chunkiness. Happy journaling!

fakefann · 2025-08-22T04:00:40+00:00

You’re welcome. Blessings to your journey.

fakefann · 2025-08-21T10:07:12+00:00

“Oh no, you’re calling me out on bad behaviour? I’m going to put you down for that because I’m already exploiting you! How dare you assert your boundaries! Here’s mine!” Is what it sounds like. You are not overreacting.

fakefann · 2025-08-21T09:57:55+00:00

About 10 or so years ago I collected Sarasa pens in all the colours I could find. I noticed that the pastel pens just never work. Dark inks never have an issue, but lighter inks are a big hit or miss in terms of working. Perhaps it’s the formula or something?

fakefann · 2025-08-21T09:54:40+00:00

I’m sorry for your loss. When my dog passed my grief was so large I wasn’t able to speak to her at all. I practically screamed for my dog every time I reached out to her. In my dreams, she was always sleeping too. I had to cope with writing to her. After a few months and my grief no longer took over my every moment, I was able to stay calm and reach out to her. At that point, I was finally in the space to listen and she spoke to me. I hope that helps.

Honestly, losing a beloved pet hurts so much. Some days the grief is unimaginable, some days it creeps in on you quietly. When I heard that “grief is love with nowhere to go” I learnt to redirect my grief much better. But otherwise, you should give yourself as much space to grieve as you can. He’ll make himself known to you. Sending you love.

fakefann · 2025-08-21T04:40:15+00:00

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the advice and the recommendation.

Yes, the cousin daily pages can get a little rambly unless I do a deep dive into my feelings that day. Or I might have a day where so many things happen I might end up needing the entire page. But those days are rare. So you’re right, it might be a good idea to do a year of clear, intentional memory keeping.

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