Finally bought cutting board today so I could start trying to make my own pocket notebooks.
Used a cereal box as cover for this prototype.
I’ve decided on hand stitching the binding over staples.
Still a lot to learn but took less time than I thought it would for a first go ( about 30 minutes)
Criticism is welcome haha. 😛
Hey guys, have y’all used these little notebooks from Walmart? Or is it better to get the more expensive notebook form Lehchtturm?
hi, I’m an amateur artist and I always carry a pocket sketchbook with me. Sometimes I‘ll carry a b6 to a5, but most of the time it’s either a pocket or a6.
So far I’ve been limited to hardcovers, since I rarely have the luxury of a flat surface to sketch on the go. Lately I’ve found I really like stillman and birn nova (a6 which seems to actually be 3.5” x 5.5”) and the midori/md paper thick, which come in actual a6. Problem is both come only in softcovers. I have the hardcover slip for the a5 midori and find it a smart workaround to use softcovers.
So after looking around for a similar solution in the pocket to a6 size range I’ve narrowed my options down to the Lochby Mini Field Journal and the Pocket Journal. Question is:
Is any of them rigid enough to draw while holding it on one-hand (eg. standing)?
I’m fine if they only hold pocket-size. But Stillman and Birn have the same dimensions than Lochby pocket notebooks, right?
Has anyone tried fitting thicker notebooks? Since they are significantly thicker than those field notes-like ones which are showcased on Lochby’s advertising.
Would they fit with the notebook‘s covers in the lochby’s pocket, like they do in midori’s covers?
My usual kit consists of a pocket fountain pen (Tom’s Studio pocket 2.0 with a flex nib), a water brush with diluted ink and a 0.7mm mechanical pencil (with retractable point). I’m perfectly happy with that, but it’d be a bonus if it can fit a thin watercolor palette (eg. artitoolkit) and a piece of cloth to clean the brush and water control.
Any other insights, an alternative product, tips or overall suggestions are welcomed, even if unrelated.
I'm starting to get sentimental. This little notebook and me have been through a lot together. Should I do something special in the last pages? Or should I use her as I always do?
Tenho esse vício por cadernos de bolso e agora to procurando uma forma de economizar nas folhas. Agora vou ver se esse caderninhos me ajudam a gastar menos e consequentemente ter algo esteticamente mais legal.
Moro no Brasil e essa opção da Folk Books me chamou atenção. Muito bem construído com dois bolsos internos, um em cada capa e um suporte para um lápis ou caneta. Com essa customização que eu fiz ficou super atraente ao uso.
im crowdsourcing for the pricing for these, is a set of 3 for these worth 22 USD?
covers are prints of paintings i made before except the orange one. the covers are scratch and water resistant too
hand stitched
field notes and passport size
blank text block
48 pages (24 sheets)
90 gsm
After failing to find a suitable replacement for my ideal blank/grid alternating notebooks, I've resorted to printing and sewing my own. Happy to share here the file I created to be able to print this at the correct scale ready for binding (and trimming) if allowed
Saw another posters cover they made, and just had to throw this together real quick. Big enough for two mini composition notebooks and enough length to add extra things. Just used a scrap of leather I had from another project and a little left over elastic cord.
I already have a leather cover for my mini-composition notebook, I prefer to have only one at a time. It's super unlikely I'll ever use this, if someone wants it let me know, just pay shipping.
This is my rough draft version, testing for ergonomics and just evaluating the design overall. I have plans this weekend to make a new version with a fresh purpose-built magnetic plate, slightly longer wrap-around (to allow for magnets to secure to the backside of the mounting plate) and a few other refinements like an anchored pen sleeve, anchored notebook string, etc.
My goals were to provide mounting for a passport notebook and pen, and to fully cover the camera when closed. And look cool and tidy.
This is still intended to go into my front pockets and be only marginally larger than the phone on a robust case. The phone is easily removable but I'm finding that I end up using it while in the case most of the time.
I haven't seen anyone else do this with the newer foldables,and I think the format of the phone really lends itself to this.
Possibly too aesthetic photo for what will inevitably end up being much-used and well-loved every day braindump notebooks.
Not many big brands in my country, I was looking for something that if I like it, I can reliably keep ordering more and the 3-pack was also budget friendly.
My pocket notebook was looking sad, so I made a new leather cover for it.
Added in some 90lb watercolor paper.
3 of those were from paintings I made before
I have another 4 lined up with different cover designs (from an unexpected order)
3.46” x 4.92”
48 pages
Hand-sewn + scratch and water resistant covers
(available in etsy or direct orders)
Got this nice leather cover off of Etsy for my two mini comp books I carry daily. I’m on the look for this size notebook that has grid or dot paper and inserts that will fit. The mini comp books measure 4.5x3.25 Inch
Or maybe there’s a tutorial out there for custom inserts? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Leather cover is from Simpson Leather
I am looking for additional books in this size that I can put in my cover. This version of The Loveliness of Christ fits great. Anyone found any others that work well? I also have the Westminster Confession of Faith. Does not have to be theological. Open to any suggestions.
I make new notebooks when I fill one up. I decided to make this one to fit in the 5th pocket in my pants. I thought it was going to be too small but it's actually perfect. I filled it with graph paper. 10 squares per inch graph paper so it makes sense with this size