6. You get to write in pencil!

I feel like my memory retention is much higher when I write in an analog journal. Also, I love using cute and cool stationery, which gets me more enthused to write and thus, gets me to write more often. Technology can march on as fast and as far as it wants, I'll always reach for my Campus notebook and dusty pink gel pen when I want to mark something down.

Still watching your videos. Do wish you could come back now and then. God Bless

Fantastic video. I also enjoy daily journaling in pocket notebooks, but have gotten out of the habit. I have several empty notebook...I'm going to get one right now and make it part of my daily routine. Thank you for making this video.

I started a journal (of sorts) back in September last year, because of this channel and the enthusiasm it inspired me with. I'm still journalling today; I don't manage to do it every single day, but most of the time I do - when I don't, I don't give myself the hard time I used to that might have spelled the end of such a habit (because of the all-or-nothing mindset I had). It's been an immensely rewarding experience, and has helped me with so many things, resolving issues both internal and external, making problems soluble, and generally contributing to a previously-elusive sense of stability and constance that in turn has contributed to a feeling of mental well-being these days. Great work.

I love these kind of videos, where you don't Talk only about pencils. But a lifestyle altogether

I like that the most: "the importance is not what i write, but that i write" I put that into my journal today :-)

Awesome video and love the style of it. I have been journaling for the past year everyday (with a couple missed) and have enjoyed it and love looking back at it.

It is interesting that you use a pocket notebook as a journal. I have used a traditional journal on and off for years. Maybe in part as such a big page is intimidating and I feel that I must write everything down. This looks like it would be worth trying.

Love your channel! Great content.

Thaank you for navigating the words that make up your vids. All the best to you and yours.

Great video. Thanks for sharing - I hope it will prove inspirational!

Thank you ,your video was very inspiring & insightful ! I'll be Journaling like this !

As always, Awesome video TJ! You made my day!

Wonderful video, and I wholeheartedly agree. I've recently begun journaling, and re-embracing analog. Your videos and thoughts are a major source of inspiration to me in this. I'm glad I discovered your channel.

Ritual is exactly the right word to describe journaling. I really enjoyed the video. Thanks.

I don't really write a Journal I just write a TON of notes because my memory is very bad if I don't write it down it will never be remembered or get done so I always have a pencil and a pocket notebook

Excellent work. I dig that pouch and must pick one up👍🏼

I always analog write and draw with Wooden Pencils. Doing this makes My hands really sturdy and steady with awesome Penmanship. I either don't want to or scared to do digital work. Well with the progression of technology, the use of digital work will cause the Person(s) to loose their Penmanship and the feel of doing things analog, especially when the grid go down or they run out of battery. What do You do then? It's always good to keep an old fashioned Pen or Pencil, and Paper in hand. If You let technology do everything for You, then comes the time to do things analog again, will You loose Your talent of steady hands, proper shading, perfect penmanship with writing? Things to think about You know...

This was so satisfying to watch. Also, your review of the pencil roll is one of only two (if I'm not mistaken) on KZfaq. Just one question, where did you get that strap clip from 😁

Nice video. I enjoy journaling with pencil, sometimes with ball point pen. Thanks from Japan!

love the ashtray for sharpening

Greate analysis, I agree with each reason.

I totally agree about it feeling like a ritual. Digital kind of felt artificial in comparison to analog when I've tried it. The fact you can access it everywhere... I mean it wouldn't remain as sacred as using paper. I have one issue about it. I'm a minimalist. I hate having multiple journals. What's your advice for storage and what is your system? Thanks for sharing this relaxing and insightful piece, @Wood & Graphite.

I didn’t know Apsara was available in the UK! I love their products (I use their classic pencils sometimes and their erasers and sharpeners are a must in my kit)! Although these days I write more with pen, this just inspired me to use pencils again! Thanks!

Love the idea of an Apsara sharpener in a 78 GBP pencil case, haha. Absolute fantastic things.

Great video, I love you articulate you are

4:27 "It's slow" Absolutely. For me, that is a clear feature, not a bug. There's no doubt it can be helluva frustrating...to begin with. But whatever happens in your brain as you learn to adjust is, I think, part of why the slowness is a good thing. That's been my experience anyway.

Howdy from the great state of Oklahoma Tj! I have some old American pencils, and other misc pencils that I don't know if you have. I would love to send you a sampler, and would be thrilled to see you do a video on the antiques. How would I go about doing that my dear sir?

All great reasons

So meditative

I just started journaling with mechanical pencils and am thinking of moving on to plain graphite pencils… so far I’m really enjoying the process.

Paper journal and Apple notes. Just write on whatever and whenever…that’s my strategy…keep it simple and always available.

When you write, do you listen to music or write in silence? What is your external routine outside of the pencil and paper? Is there a writing drink of choice?

Please make a video about what to write in a journal

Ah, I just found another one of my kind. A Spirited Man.

I journal in a monthly planner. I am able to keep track of what I'm doing ,what day and with whom.....

I am now carrying out my writing with a pen hand writing, it is called "the hand-made writing". I thing my hand writing is also an art that makes me love it.

Apsara sharpener nice same here bro...gives long point for long journey...😀

Most importantly, its physically secure. Your ideas, vulnerability, intellectual property, personal records and conceptual figures are in your journal and no place else. The NSA, competition and any other organization or bad actor who wants your data, ideas or thoughts will have to break into your house to get their hands on this. Granted, if you have really important stuff, dont take your journal into immigration or security checkpoints. There exists an entire industry involved in lifting your data from devices and selling it to the highest bidder or your nosy and eavesdropping government could vacuum up your thoughts on the next update. Also if you need to destroy all your records in a moment's notice, and be certain that no other copies exist, all you need is a metal trashcan, lighter fluid and a well ventilated area.

The only downside being that it's expensive but a great investment eventually if you can keep the habit up

I just enjoy the act of writing

7. Because I'm happy doing it.

Hellow,I am from India..can you tell me which pencils will be good for wrighting..?there is steaedtler,fabercastle,and some Indian company's...also which company will be good and which model?

I tried the digital options, it's OK but a pencil and paper are best for me.

Great video... Finally watching someone enthusiastic about pencils....out of all the amazing supplies you have i only own the apsara sharpener cause it's cheap 😅

If Wes Anderson were a pencil enthusiast…

What long point sharpener was that again?

Why is digital note taking automatically assumed to mean typing the notes? I hand write my notes on my iPad using a pencil. They don’t get typed unless they are used in a manuscript I am writing.

What is better? A pen or pencil for writing?

The only thing that keeps me from going analog is how easy it would be to lose everything from a flood/fire.

Somethings are better done by hand.

Do you ever use field notes?

Have you ever tried a leather journal?

NOTE: Most of these people were just released from the hospital.

I'm ilitorete so I have to do it digitally. But i agree to this otherwise. I just need ato correct and speech to text.

I wanna buy an old leather journal

4:30 Number 1 it’s slow? Really? My cursive (notebook) writing is my fastest way to produce creative material on paper. Especially if you take into account setup time. But even without that I can write much faster than I can type. I shoot the words straight out of my fountain pen. 😊

Out if curiosity, why use a pencil instead of a pen?

The guy from the movie seven also kept journals, just sayinz :)

Types of journal I mean

Video would better if you didn’t take 4:25 to get to point of title

"The bear won"

never ever write it down...Unless you dont mind it being in the paper the next day.. Elementary

Thank you for the lovely video. I for one love moleskin, Very useful.

What kind of notebook is the army green one with the back inside pocket?