Congratulations on choosing LOCHBY notebooks as your creative companion! With their elegant, ultra-thin Tomoe River paper and user-friendly design, these notebooks are more than just a writing tool—they're a gateway to a world of possibilities. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler, an aspiring artist, or an organized planner, your LOCHBY notebook can transform the way you capture your life’s moments and ideas. Let this guide inspire you to explore and maximize every page.

Get Inspired by Our Community!

Your LOCHBY Tomoe River Notebook Refills are versatile enough to fit seamlessly into any lifestyle. Here are some inspiring ways our community members are making the most of their notebooks:

Reflective Journaling

Turn your notebook into a personal sanctuary where you can log your thoughts, practice gratitude, and document your journeys. Dive into Melyssa’s daily journaling routine or Matt’s captivating art journaling journey here. Let them inspire you to make journaling a meaningful part of your daily ritual.

Creative Projects

Think of your LOCHBY notebook as an idea-generating powerhouse. Whether you're brainstorming or sketching, see how artist Kristin fuels her creativity and ignites new ideas here.

Sketching and Doodling

The blank pages are your canvas for endless exploration. Let the smooth surface guide your pencil or ink across the page, as Chris and Vanessa show you how they bring their artistic visions to life here and here.

Project Planning Like a Pro

Transform your notebook into a powerful planning tool. The dot grid refills are perfect for creating organized timelines, detailed to-do lists, and comprehensive habit trackers. Discover how college student Konner stays on top of his projects using LOCHBY notebooks here.

Everyday Carry (EDC)

Keep your notebook close for life's spontaneous moments. Capture quick ideas, pen down reminders, or jot down shopping lists wherever you are. See how Dakota finds joy in carrying his pocket-sized LOCHBY notebook everywhere here.

Tips for Using Different Patterns

LOCHBY Tomoe River Notebooks come in a variety of versatile layouts, tailored to suit any creative whim or organizational need. Whether you love the precision of a dot grid, the freedom of blank pages, or the structure of lines, each format brings unique benefits to your writing and creative projects.

Dot Grid Delight:

• Perfect for bullet journaling enthusiasts who thrive on structure and precision.
• Use the subtle grid to keep your lines straight, design custom trackers for habits, plan projects, or sketch diagrams and layouts for your next big idea.
• Fans rave about the grid for providing enough structure to guide your thoughts while remaining subtle to keep creativity flowing effortlessly.
• Available in both A5 and pocket sizes, it’s the essential tool for organized thinkers on the go.

Plain Page Playground:

• Embrace unbounded creativity with these blank pages, ideal for sketching, doodling, or freeform brainstorming.
• Perfect for artists or anyone who enjoys letting their ideas run wild without the constraints of lines or grids.
• The ultra-smooth texture ensures crisp, clean strokes for both fine pens and richly colored pencils, enhancing your artistic creations.
• Available in both A5 and pocket sizes, making it the go-to choice for creative exploration anywhere.

Ruled Line Elegance:

• The go-to choice for traditional journaling, heartfelt letter-writing, or taking diligent notes.
• With well-proportioned 6mm line spacing, it delivers a harmonious balance between comfort and readability, making lengthy writing sessions a pleasure.
• One enthusiastic reviewer shared their use of these lines for maintaining daily gratitude logs and capturing detail-rich travel journaling adventures.
• Available in both A5 and pocket sizes, catering to writers and note-takers alike.

Wide-Ruled Wonder:

• Offers slightly larger line spacing than standard ruled, accommodating those with larger handwriting or those who prefer more spacious lines.
• Favored for its readability and comfort during extended writing tasks where precision is less crucial.
• Only available in A5, making it an excellent choice for desk-based projects and notes.

Planner:

• Designed for meticulous planners and list-makers who live by their schedules and to-dos.
• Ideal for mapping out goals, creating daily agendas, and tracking accomplishments with ease and style.
• Only available in A5, with an eagerly anticipated pocket-size planner to join the lineup soon, promising maximum portability for organized living.

Pro Tips for Creativity and Productivity:

Why limit yourself to just one layout? Mix and match in your Field Journal or Pocket Journal for ultimate versatility. Use blank pages for freeform brainstorming, dot grids for structured planning, and lined pages for polished notes or reflections.

With these tips, every page becomes an opportunity to explore, create, and organize your thoughts in ways that are truly your own. Happy jotting!

Get the Right Tools for the Best Experience

Tomoe River paper is celebrated for its versatility, but choosing the right writing tools can truly unlock its full potential. Pair your LOCHBY Tomoe River Notebook with optimal pens and markers to ensure your notes and artwork look spectacular.

Recommended Writing Tools:

• Fountain Pens:

  Fountain pen ink dazzles on Tomoe River paper with vibrant colors and crisp details. The paper's special quality prevents feathering and bleeding, even with rich inks. One user shared, “I use a fine-point fountain pen, and it doesn’t bleed through.”

• Gel Pens and Ballpoints:

  These pens offer a smooth writing experience with quick-drying ink, minimizing smudging—perfect for daily tasks or speedy note-taking.

• Colored Pencils and Markers:

  Ideal for sketching or color-coding. The smooth surface of the paper enhances precision, and its strength ensures durability even with layering techniques.

Tips for Optimal Results:

• Drying Time:

  Fountain pen enthusiasts should allow a few seconds for ink to dry completely to avoid smudging, especially with wetter inks.

• Marker Choice:

  While most markers perform admirably, steer clear of heavy alcohol-based markers as they may over-saturate the paper.

• Pressure Control:

  With delicately thin paper like Tomoe River, use a light hand to prevent indentations while writing or drawing.

Let’s See What You Create!

Now it’s your turn! How will you use your LOCHBY notebook? Whether you’re journaling, planning, sketching, or capturing daily thoughts, we’d love to see what you create. Share your setup and ideas in the comments to inspire others and showcase how you’re making the most of your notebook refills.