What's in my Raydori?

This is a long delayed post which I wanted to create a few weeks back. 

As I am in the midst of setting up an online retail shop,
Blank and Write, selling 3.5" x 5.5" notebooks (that's the plan for now),
I faced slowness in sharing my love for notebooks. 

So, What's in my Raydori? 

Few weeks back, I shared how I got my Raydori (post: My notebook - Raydori),

and today, we will look inside my Raydori, and how I use it. 

Raydori has been my EDC (Every Day Carry) ever since I got it.

It has been in my bags, bag pockets, and ever the side pocket of my cargo pants / shorts.

My notebook - Field Notes

My first encounter with Field Notes was back in year 2008.

I read so much good reviews about this (little) notebook, and couldn't understand what makes it so good.

I wanted to find out more and was eager to get a pack for myself. 

I came to know that Casual Poet was selling it, and decided to check-out that place. 

What I got today!! - Doane Paper

Surprise gift from ChungHowe. 

(Thanks ChungHowe!!)

I came across doane paper sometimes back and I like the design of the notebooks.
I wanted to own some of the notebooks, but they do not do ship to Singapore. 

(I am still thinking of a way to get them.)

Few weeks back, ChungHowe got hold of some doane paper (black utility notebook), 

and he is willing to share one copy with me :) 

After busy with work for both of us, we finally met up - and there's so much to catch up. 

Did i mention i got my copy of Word.Notebooks from him as well? 

Soon, I will explore this black utility notebook, but not now.

I am still in the midst of putting Word.Notebook into a wear-&-tear-test.

Everyone deserves a notebook.

~ Blank and Write ~ 

My notebook - Raydori

Raydori, a leather cover notebook created by Ray Blake. 

Ray, is the founder of My Life All in One Place, a place where you learn more about FiloFax, Midori Traveler's Notebook and other personal organiser system. 

What is a Raydori?

Raydori is a Midori-Style Traveler's Notebook, and it get it's name after the creator, Ray.

Thus, this is how Ray-Dori came about. 

Raydori comes in a few sizes (passport, FieldNotes, and full size), 

and different colors (subjected to availability).

My notebook - MoDori (or MonDori)

MoDori (or MonDori, as we still cant decide on a name yet), 

is create by Monique Vanmeulebrouk.

I chanced upon Monique after seeing her post where she showed the wedding anniversary gift she made for her husband -  A black Midori-Style Traveler's Notebook. 

Picture taken from Facebook for readers' view.

Getting the MoDori.

After seeing this leather notebook, I decided to email Monique to discuss about the opportunity to own one of her leather notebooks. We had a long discussion via emails, about the size of the notebook, the color of the leather, the thickness of the leather, down to the type of notebook refill I wanted.
Monique has been very accommodative throughout the process.

The Product - A leather cover for 3.5"x5.5" refills.

I was impressed by Monique's effort in decorating the package to make it looks attractive. 

I wanted to ripe off the envelope, but at the same time, I don't want to destroy the effort used to create this envelope (dilemma).

How I use my Word.Notebooks?

After sharing about Word. Notebooks in my previous post, 

let me share with you how I use the system that is built inside the notebook. 

When I just started using this notebook, 

I was still using the Bullet Journal method when I created my To-Do-List (TDL); 

Then I realized, the circle can serve as a Task check box too.

My notebook - Word. Notebooks

Yesterday, I did a post regarding The Standard Memorandum, which is currently available on

Word. Notebooks website.
So, let's talk about Word.

I chanced upon Word. Notebooks not too long ago, and was instantly attracted by the cover of the notebook (particularly the Traditional Camo design). 

Recently, a friend handed my a copy of Word. Notebooks {Swedish camo design} to try out  (thanks ChungHowe). I decided to bring it with me for an outdoor training, to journal my training experience; But when the training ended, I only managed to use up 6 pages. 

The Standard Memorandum, by Jon Contino & Word Notebook.

"Jon Contino, as an artist and as a designer, positions himself at the intersection between time-honored techniques and modern application. His digitization of hand lettering and his style as an illustrator has made him one of the most sought after designers in the world." - Dan Weir, Owner of STAG.

~ 03 November 2013 ~

I chanced upon The Standard Memorandum while browsing for notebooks. 

All images taken from http://joncontino.com/ for readers to view. 

The look of the notebook reminds me of notebooks from the olden days, 

and it got me curious to find out more. 

This notebook is an artwork of Jon Contino, which was created with some history in it. (check out the video from the link). 

Collaborated with Word Notebooks, The Standard Memorandum is now on sale now on the website, pricing at US$11 for the memorandum, and $45 for the Memorandum + Leather cover (Tan, Black, or Brown).

If you have yet purchase any planner for 2014, this is something that you might want to consider.

The leather cover comes in 3 colors to choose from: Tan, Black, & Brown.


~ Blank and Write ~

My notebook - Midori Passport Size Traveler's Notebook

I first discovered Midori Passport Size Traveler's Notebook through Patrick Ng's Scription. 

It was, Love at First Sight.

I remembered, when I saw (and touched) the passport size MTN was in Hong Kong. 

It was a struggle and whether to get this notebook because at that point of time, I have no use for an additional notebook. So, I didn't get it in the end. 

When I saw 2013 Dairy Pack, I knew I have to get it. 

It was a right decision. 

Together with the 2013 diary pack, I had also gotten the (1) the brass pen, (2) an limited edition passport notebook refill, and (3) a pen holder for the brass pen. 

(2) The limited edition passport notebook refill.

Why do I get the MTN Passport Size when I already have the Regular Size?After using 2012 diary pack for MTN regular size, I realized that I have nothing much to write in my dairy / planner. I wanted a smaller planner, which is easy to carry around; Something that I can put inside my cargo pant's side pocket.

What do you use this MTN for?
The initial set up only consists of 2 booklets: (A) 2013 Planner; (B) A notebook.
(A) 2013 planner records my appointments and my work schedule.
(B) This notebook contains important information that I can refer to when I need it.

And of course, this MTN evolved as the time goes by.
For the past few months (starting from 2013), I have modified this MTN to suit my needs.
The advantage of Midori Traveler's Notebook is its flexibility to suit the user.

1 system, many purposes.
~ Blank and Write ~