The Unfinished Notebook
by Jeremy Bamford, Samantha Scathe
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Episode 48: Little Pens, Big Feelings
Jul 15, 2026
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Episode 47: Notebook Fatigue
Jun 20, 2026
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Episode 46: Mental Archeology
May 13, 2026
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Episode 45: Current Favorites, Vol 3
Apr 13, 2026
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Episode 44: Where Ya Going, Where Ya Been?
Mar 25, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 7/15/26 | Episode 48: Little Pens, Big Feelings | This week we get a little serious and talk about how mental health, and specifically depression, relate to stationery. Bear in mind we are not mental health professionals, just a couple of stationery enthusiasts that have complicated brains. Come join the conversation! | — | ||||||
| 6/20/26 | Episode 47: Notebook Fatigue | When is the point when you give up on a notebook? Do you stick it out and finish it? Is it ok to hop around in your notebooks? This week Sam and Jeremy talk about notebook fatigue and discuss some ways to deal with it. Come join the conversation! | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Episode 46: Mental Archeology | This week we discuss going back over old journal entries to gain some insight on current thoughts. Come join the conversation! | — | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Episode 45: Current Favorites, Vol 3 | We try to do an episode like this every few months. So buckle up, a lot of product links incoming!Michaels Recollections paper: https://www.michaels.com/product/85-x-11-cardstock-paper-by-recollections-50-sheets-10112997Hammermill cream paper:https://hammermill.com/products/opaque-colors-textMD paper A5 notebook:https://a.co/d/0dYaqz3LClairefontaine soft cover:https://a.co/d/091F7BvORhodia desk pad:https://a.co/d/046dzML3Levenger pen roll bomber jacket:https://www.levenger.com/products/bomber-jacket-pen-commander-caseCopper page dividers:https://www.atlasstationers.com/products/midori-index-clip-chiratto-silverPlatinum Preppy fountain pen:https://a.co/d/08kfrkGAJinhao 20:https://a.co/d/0eZVDWQkJinhao 82:https://a.co/d/03YYjuwvAsvine J16 titanium:https://a.co/d/05evvpIvColorverse Supernova:https://a.co/d/0j6b1Y08Platinum Carbon black:https://a.co/d/09AYgxnaWaterman serenity blue:https://a.co/d/08Z3hdlyKWZ Iron Gall Blue #1:https://vanness1938.com/products/kwz-iron-gall-blue-1Noodlers bay state blue:https://www.jetpens.com/Noodler-s-Baystate-Blue-Ink-3-oz-Bottle/pd/3323Waterman tender violet:https://www.jetpens.com/Waterman-Tender-Purple-Ink-50-ml-Bottle/pd/6255Rohrer and Klingner scabiosahttps://www.jetpens.com/Rohrer-Klingner-Eisen-Gallus-Tinte-Scabiosa-Iron-Gall-Nut-Ink-Scabiosa-Writing-Ink-50-ml-Bottle/pd/7428Twsbi diamond 580:https://www.jetpens.com/TWSBI-Diamond-580-Clear-Fountain-Pen-Extra-Fine/pd/14068Blackwing A6: https://blackwing602.com/products/small-blackwing-slate-notebook-greyLeuchtturm A5 Fox Red:https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/classic-notebooks-1.htmlField Notes:https://fieldnotesbrand.com/Fabriano pocket notebooks:https://a.co/d/0dDOJ1gNPen and Gear A5:https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pen-Gear-Simulated-Leather-Journal-Indigo-5-8-x-8-3-240-Dotted-Pages/5380149618Michaels A5 notebook:https://www.michaels.com/product/black-hardcover-lined-journal-by-artist's-loft-10532094Uniball One P .38:https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-One-P-Gel-Pen-0.38-mm-Mandarin-Orange-Body-Black-Ink/pd/36767Hongdian N22:https://a.co/d/08cp8AYvHongdian M2:https://a.co/d/0bUygLEbTwsbi Eco Navy blue and bronze:https://www.jetpens.com/TWSBI-ECO-Indigo-Blue-w-Bronze-Fountain-Pen-Fine-Limited-Edition/pd/39702Uniball Zento .05 gel pen, titanium:https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-ZENTO-Gel-Pen-Flow-Model-0.5-mm-Jade-Body-Black-Ink/pd/45348Pilot G2 metal body:https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-G2-Limited-Gel-Pen-0.7-mm-Matte-Black-Body-Black-Ink/pd/37915Bronze Parker Jotter:https://goldspot.com/products/parker-jotter-special-edition-rome-ballpoint-pen-in-bronzePentel Energel Teal:Pentel EnerGel ICE Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Turquoise Ink, 12 Pens/Pack (BL77TL-S3) https://www.staples.com/pentel-energel-ice-retractable-gel-pens-medium-point-0-7mm-turquoise-ink-12-pens-pack-bl77tl-s3/product_24626062Lochby bag:https://www.lochby.com/products/field-slingSwiss City bag slim:https://www.swissgear.com/products/city-pack-backpackLihit Labs pen case:https://a.co/d/01OZc1x3 | — | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | Episode 44: Where Ya Going, Where Ya Been? | This week is all about travelers notebooks! The sizes, the inserts, the accessories, oh my! Come join the conversation! Hongdian N2:https://a.co/d/0ioLpzy3Lamy Ballpoint replacement refill:https://a.co/d/0cD8zisWA6 Notebook 3 pack:https://a.co/d/00hMmXwsRegular size travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/0cjVsQAWPassport size travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/09YPWX0dPassport size that fits Field Notes:https://a.co/d/0gzcypuVMid size travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/0i0oil0Q | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Episode 43: Catching Up | It’s been a busy holiday season! Sam and Jeremy catch up on school, current projects, and of course, stationery! Come join the conversation!Travelers Notebook:https://a.co/d/09cLVIXJAnchor Clips:https://a.co/d/075wcHEWHong Dian fountain pen:https://a.co/d/02PADFdB | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Episode 42: Don’t Forget the Links | We’re back after a semi long hiatus! Sorry for the wait, the holidays are usually crazy for one reason or another. This week we talk about giant pens, a couple of notebooks and a few stationery retailers. Come join the conversation!Studio Neat: https://www.studioneat.comAtlas Stationers:https://www.atlasstationers.comDromgooles: https://www.dromgooles.com/Paper and Pencil Chicago:https://paperandpencilchicago.comPen and Gear notebook:https://www.walmart.com/ip/5380149618?sid=e65b491e-5c9b-442f-b208-53f164d51ac1Moka Pot:https://a.co/d/jkG0wmoAffinity: https://www.affinity.studio/ | — | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | Episode 41: I’d Rather Hold One in My Hand | This week there isn’t really a main topic. Mostly just some random stationery bits and what we’re using at the moment. As well as some book and ebook talk. Come join the conversation! | — | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | Episode 40: Never Gonna Buy Again (Guilty Pens and Ink and Paper) | (Title sung to the tune of Careless Whispers) This week we’re talking about things that we wouldn’t buy again. It could be for a variety of reasons; the one we have is great, or it stinks, or it’s obsolete. Come join the conversation! | — | ||||||
| 9/27/25 | When the Pen Cup Runneth Over | What happens when life gets too full? How do we keep up with our stationery hobby when there’s barely time to think? Let’s talk about taking a breath and slowing down, and some methods for time management. Come join the conversation!Lamy Ballpoint:https://vanness1938.com/products/lamy-logo-m-apricot-ballpoint | — | ||||||
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| 9/19/25 | Episode 38: We Vant to Suck Your Ink | This week is more of a general discussion about some stationery related topics. Lots of fun, as always. Slight trigger warning for some medical field related dark humor. Also Jeremy brags about being a good dad and recaps an international trip. The Notebook Nerd YouTube:https://youtube.com/@the_notebook_nerd?si=5DURK5OnGUo9XRwt Come join the conversation! | — | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | Episode 37: Boys and Girls, Pens and Ink | Is stationery gendered? Can it even BE gendered? Is this very important or a non issue? This week we talk about gender (or lack thereof) as it’s related to our favorite hobby. Just a disclaimer: these are OUR thoughts and experiences about this subject. We are not mental health experts and we do not claim to speak for anyone or group. We definitely take a light hearted approach to this and try to have some fun with it. Come join the conversation! | — | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | Episode 36: Double Deep Dive | This week features not one, but two deep dives. Sam and Jeremy each picked a subject and researched in secret. Neither has any idea what the other is doing, so the reactions are in real time. We had fun with this one and we hope you will too. Come join the conversation!Dingbats Pocket Notebook:https://a.co/d/6BxvFfGUniball Vision Elite .05:https://a.co/d/9Ten1Zs | — | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | Episode 35: Clips, Nibs, and Bins | This week we grouse about pen clips, discuss nib compositions, and try to figure out where to put all this stuff. Come join the conversation!Zebra G-450:https://a.co/d/cAgbJVW | — | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | Episode 34: Undecided | This week Sam helps Jeremy with a mid-notebook crisis. Let’s rekindle the joy of stationery together. Come join the conversation! Pen case:https://a.co/d/0chdlWF | — | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | Episode 33: The Purge | Welcome to the PURGE! Jeremy has (mostly) cleaned out his stationery collection. Has he come up with some insightful thoughts about it? Yes. Does he still have more stuff than he will ever use? Also yes. Come join the conversation! | — | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | Episode 32: Traveling and Composing | This week is all about composition notebooks and traveler’s notebooks! We talk about what we like, what we don’t like, and everything in between. Come join the conversation!Passport travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/aUBhPD1Voyager travelers notebook:https://a.co/d/akNoIne | — | ||||||
| 4/29/25 | Episode 31: Stationery and Schooling | This week we're diving into academia! How do we study? Why take notes? Do we really need every color highlighter? Let's talk mind maps, school supplies, and getting a degree at 40. Come join the conversation! | — | ||||||
| 4/13/25 | Episode 30: Current Favorites, Vol. 2 | This week we dive back into the stuff we love, which is...stuff. It's been a few months since volume one of our favorites, so we thought it was time to have volume two. The format is a bit different this time, but more fun, we hope. Come join the conversation!Hongdian M2:https://a.co/d/aqMwm3XLamy Safari Mango:https://a.co/d/gEQNZxSPilot Vanishing Point:https://a.co/d/gVWX61yPlatinum Preppy:https://a.co/d/4wOhB3bJinhao 82:https://a.co/d/6C29LruPelikan Twist:https://a.co/d/330zJFQPilot Explorer:https://a.co/d/260GXnqTwsbi Eco:https://www.penchalet.com/fine_pens/fountain_pens/twsbi_eco_fountain_pen.htmlDiplomat Aero:https://www.penchalet.com/fine_pens/fountain_pens/diplomat_aero_fountain_pen.htmlPelikan Brilliant Black:https://a.co/d/d2zhTGNDiamine Ancient Copper:https://a.co/d/3fFfZhFColorverse Supernova:https://a.co/d/48ZI6NaRohrer & Klingner Scabiosahttps://a.co/d/gtqT8VqIroshizuku Kon Pekihttps://a.co/d/1NaHF8ZField Notes:https://a.co/d/bTtvmmmPaperage A5:https://a.co/d/bTtvmmmPaperage Pocket:https://a.co/d/2UYtQMQFlexbook:https://store.franklinplanner.com/flexbook-global-ruled-medium-notebook/Moleskine B6:https://a.co/d/epzpRA3Midori MD A5:https://a.co/d/epzpRA3Michael's Artist loft:https://www.michaels.com/product/hardcover-dot-journal-with-pocket-by-artists-loft-6-x-8-10597670Leuchtturm1917 A5:https://a.co/d/eJCxkP9Kodak STEP printer:https://a.co/d/5mcbQoFTopwolf NY bag:https://a.co/d/5mcbQoF | — | ||||||
| 3/31/25 | Episode 29: Then and Now | This week we dust off some old journals and pocket notebooks to see how our writing/journaling style has evolved. Are we better writers? We hope so! What habits have we developed or stopped? What does the future hold for our journaling practices? Come join the conversation!Paperage pocket notebook:https://a.co/d/5bVC1GrAtlas Stationers:https://www.atlasstationers.com/ | — | ||||||
| 3/17/25 | Episode 28: Leuchtturm and Book Thieves | This week we're doing another company deep dive. Leuchtturm brand notebooks have been a powerhouse in the stationery genre for decades. Even more so with the popularity of bullet journaling. We also wade into the murky waters of digital media ownership. Come join the conversation!Leuchtturm1917:https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/denken-mit-der-hand/ | — | ||||||
| 3/4/25 | Episode 27: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | This week we're traveling, or at least talking about it. Sam goes over some great info about flying with fountain pens, as well as a great stationery store experience. Jeremy talks about how much fun it was (wasn't) to pack up his hoard of pens and notebooks and move 600 miles. Come join the conversation!Atlas Stationers in Chicago:http://atlasstationers.com/Jeremy's favorite backpack:https://a.co/d/2ZIOQSATech bag:https://a.co/d/4PooWrNPen case:https://a.co/d/ePAA3Fz | — | ||||||
| 2/18/25 | Episode 26: Where do I start? | Sorry for the late upload! We haven't forgotten about you and we are grateful for everyone that listens and likes the show.This one is for anyone that has wanted to start journaling, but doesn't know where to begin. We talk about inspiration, intention, and other "I" words. And also notebooks, delicious notebooks...Come join the conversation!Flexbook Adventure Notebook:https://www.sendaframe.com/i30/itemdetail/item:34414?a=frame&gg=froogle_34414&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_NC9BhCkARIsABSnSTb9ZlgBEod3wzyJV4_HVjhoNPzJgpDQ5r_0GabXtQUKvCtWljDccvAaAtCwEALw_wcBBlackwing 746:https://www.jetpens.com/Blackwing-Volumes-Vol.-746-Pencils-Firm-Lead-Pack-of-12-Limited-Edition/pd/43868?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_NC9BhCkARIsABSnSTZ8akN1JcYFO-I_7DGLJ2C9AlZ2rETGhm9hlEjGcM0ummck2I1qhogaAnQUEALw_wcB | — | ||||||
| 1/26/25 | Episode 25: Another Fun Debate | We weren't going to put "Hard vs Soft" as the episode title. This is a family show after all. Jeremy sends his apologies for being extra ramblesome and unprepared this week. Too much caffeine and not enough sleep. Still a fun episode. We debate the flaws and merits of hardcover/softcover journals and traditional books. Come join the conversation. [email protected] unfinishednotebook.bsky.social Cognitive Surplus Notebooks: https://cognitive-surplus.com/collections/notebooks?srsltid=AfmBOopYi-TUbw99ScMwwGLiC_8KjUIYJMJcxie8DZ9wI0kme5-kdO-s | — | ||||||
| 1/11/25 | Episode 24: New Year, New Stuff | Welcome to 2025! This year is definitely going to be more chill, right? Right? Jeremy and Sam talk about some yearly themes, some new stuff on our desks, and a new update on an old product. Come join the conversation! Fountain Pen Friendly Moleskine Video: https://youtu.be/ty_i7UtY1Ys?feature=shared | — | ||||||
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Chart history for The Unfinished Notebook
Peaked at #103 in VN, currently #103 in VN.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VN | — | #103 | #103 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.