The Hitchhikers Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 33

Pens and other writing instruments etc

With all planners you need some form of writing instrument to note things down in your planner. 

We discuss the various types of pens and markers and some useful hacks too. 

If you have ideas for future episodes please send them to steve at philofaxy dot com

Show Notes (timings approximate)
00:00 - Introductions
01:30 - What are your favourite pens to use in your planners?
02:15 - Papermate Flare
02:40 - Sharpie Ultra Fine point markers
03:30 - Highlighting with pencil.
04:00 - Colour coding
04:45 - Pilot Frixion
05:40 - Mechanical pencil
06:00 - Uniball Vision Elite
06:30 - Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen
08:00 - Lamy fountain pens with interchangeable nibs
10:00 - The writing experience
11:00 - Issues with erasable ink pens
13:30 - Colour coding
15:00 - Colours and contexts
17:30 - Matching colours
19:00 - Using only one colour
22:00 - Frixion pen hack (video)
23:15 - Pen storage
24:30 - Pen cases
28:30 - Rotring Isograph
29:00 - Tip of the week

Episode 33 - Pens and other writing instruments etc 


A direct download is also available here: Episode33.mp3

Show notes: A5 docx pdf  Personal docx pdf

NB: A5 is in A4 format so it can be scaled to suit A5 or A6 size. Personal is for printing direct on Personal size paper.



Presenters - Karine Tovmassian and Steve Morton
Editing and production - Steve Morton

Our Websites:
Karine: Plannerology, Karine Tovmassian (IG)
Steve: Philofaxy, Travellers Notebook Times, Mr Philofaxy (IG)

Naturally we would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. If you use iTunes please gives us your rating or reviews of the podcast.

The Hitchhikers Guide to the Plannerverse - Episode 32

Proper storage, care and shipping of planners, inserts, rings etc

Sending planners in the post of any type can be a worrying experience if you have never done it before. 

In this episode Karine and Steve share their experience of sending planners in the post to far and distant places. 

They also discuss storage and care of your planners when you aren't using them, plus tips on the storage of inserts and your other planner supplies and tools such as washi-tape and cutters and punches.

If you have ideas for future episodes please send them to steve at philofaxy dot com

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http://www.vashiwashi.com 

Show Notes (timings approximate)
00:00 - Introductions
01:00 - Looking back!
04:30 - Modern day packing
06:20 - Pre-paid packing box including postage
07:00 - Preparing your planner for posting
08:00 - Remove the inserts from the rings on a ring bound planner before shipping.
09:00 - What packing materials to use.
12:30 - Insure your parcel in case of loss in transit.
13:00 - Every day storage and care
15:00 - Care when storing
16:30 - Removing surface rust from rings and metal fixings.
20:00 - What to store your planners in?
21:00 - Inserts storage
25:00 - Washi Tape storage
26:00 - Maintaining your paper punches and cutters
29:00 - Tip of the week

Episode 32 - Proper storage, care and shipping of planners, inserts, rings etc 


A direct download is also available here: Episode32.mp3

Show notes: A5 docx pdf  Personal docx pdf

NB: A5 is in A4 format so it can be scaled to suit A5 or A6 size. Personal is for printing direct on Personal size paper.



Presenters - Karine Tovmassian and Louise Umeki
Editing and production - Steve Morton

Our Websites:
Karine: Plannerology, Karine Tovmassian (IG)
Steve: Philofaxy, Travellers Notebook Times, Mr Philofaxy (IG)

Naturally we would love to hear your feedback on the podcast. If you use iTunes please gives us your rating or reviews of the podcast.