Raffie’s Favorite Bullet Journal & Stationery Essentials | ZenPop Japan
For Raffie, journaling is both a creative outlet and a daily ritual. A stationery lover and bullet journal enthusiast, she finds joy in clean layouts, expressive lettering, and tools that feel good to use—both in the hand and on the page.
Her style blends minimal structure with playful creativity, balancing tidy grids and soft color with bold strokes and thoughtful details. Whether she’s planning her week or decorating a spread, Raffie’s stationery choices help her turn everyday pages into something personal and satisfying.
This time, she shares her top 10 favorite stationery items—the tools she reaches for again and again while journaling, drawing, and creating.
Meet raffie_journal
- Name: Raffie
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raffie_journal/
- About: Bullet journaler, stationery lover, creative soul
- Style: Clean, minimal, expressive
- Inspiration: Everyday routines, thoughtful layouts, and the joy of making pages feel just right
Raffie’s Top 10 Stationery Picks
1. MUJI Smooth Retractable Colour Gel Pen (Black, 0.5 mm)
How I use it:
For daily journaling, notes, and writing clean layouts.
Why it’s special:
“It’s lightweight, clicks so nicely, and the ink flows smoothly. The 0.5 mm tip gives just the right amount of boldness, and the frosted transparent barrel keeps everything feeling clean and minimal. It’s my perfect everyday pen.”
2. Metallic Foldable Ruler (15 cm → 30 cm)
How I use it:
To draw clean lines in my bullet journal.
Why it’s special:
“It’s sleek, precise, and so satisfying to unfold. I love that it’s compact enough for my pencil case but expands when I need longer lines. Practical and stylish at the same time.”
3. Pentel Fude Touch Brush Pens
How I use it:
For creative lettering and expressive details.
Why it’s special:
“The flexible brush tip lets me create both delicate strokes and bold lines. I love having a variety of colors—it adds personality and creativity to both my drawings and calligraphy.”
4. Sakura Gelly Roll White Gel Pen (Bold 10 mm)
How I use it:
For highlights and details on darker pages.
Why it’s special:
“The white ink is smooth, opaque, and really stands out. I use it to add contrast and highlights that make my illustrations pop.”
5. White Grid Washi Tape
How I use it:
To add subtle structure to my journal spreads.
Why it’s special:
“It blends seamlessly into the page and adds just enough organization without overpowering my layouts. Clean, minimal, and incredibly versatile.”
6. &Studium A5 Undersheet
How I use it:
Placed under my journal page to create a smoother writing surface.
Why it’s special:
“It’s flexible, lightweight, and fits perfectly under my notebook. It’s especially helpful when I’m layering collages—it keeps writing and drawing
comfortable and neat.”
7. Kutsuwa STAD T’GAAL Pencil Sharpener
How I use it:
To sharpen pencils exactly the way I like them.
Why it’s special:
“I love that I can customize the sharpening angle. It’s precise, mess-free, and the translucent purple design lets me see how it works. Functional and fun.”
8. Golden Bulldog Binder Clip
How I use it:
To hold journal pages in place while I work.
Why it’s special:
“It’s simple, elegant, and practical. I use it every day, and the gold finish adds a small touch of joy to my desk.”
9. Tombow MONO Glue Tape
How I use it:
For collages and quick paper bonding.
Why it’s special:
“It’s clean, easy to use, and holds everything securely. No mess, no waiting—perfect for fast, satisfying journaling sessions.”
10. Tombow Dual Brush Pens
How I use it:
To add color, shading, and bold lettering.
Why it’s special:
“The dual tips give me so much flexibility—from blending colors to adding fine details. These pens make every page feel alive.”
Reflections from Raffie’s Desk
Raffie’s stationery choices reflect a love for balance—structure paired with creativity, simplicity paired with expression. Each tool supports her journaling flow, making it easier to focus on the joy of creating rather than the mechanics of the page.
From crisp grid tape to expressive brush pens, her desk shows how the right stationery can turn everyday planning into a calm, creative ritual. It’s a reminder that journaling doesn’t need to be complicated—it just needs tools that feel right in your hands.
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