The magic notebook and pencil are two extraordinary items that have the power to transform imagination into reality. They are a combination of tools that unlock the door to unlimited creative possibilities. With the magic notebook and pencil, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. You can draw a simple line on a page, and it magically comes to life, transforming into a three-dimensional object right before your very eyes. You can sketch a beautiful landscape and step right into it, feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin and the whisper of the wind in your ears. But the true beauty of the magic notebook and pencil lies in their ability to bring dreams to life.
Rona Warren 17 Oct 2023
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But the true beauty of the magic notebook and pencil lies in their ability to bring dreams to life. With a simple stroke of the pencil, you can create a world filled with extraordinary creatures, mythical beings, and enchanting settings. You can give life to characters who will dance across the pages, weaving stories that captivate the imagination.
Going Shopping in My Stationery Stash: Choosing Keeping Notebook, Eberhard Faber EFA 1000, Tombow Irojiten and Koh-I-Noor Magic Pencil
Over the past 24 hours things have gotten very depressing and very scary here. To distract myself a little bit, I decided to start working on a new project: Going Shopping in My Stationery/Art Supply Stash. I have a lot of stuff. I don’t use enough of the stuff that I have, to the point where I don’t even remember what I have. As I’ve significantly cut down on buying new stationery and art supplies, I’ve decided this would be a good time to go “shopping” for new things to use in whatever it is that I already have.
I bought this fancy looking A5 composition notebook from Choosing Keeping in London this April, after eyeing their gorgeous notebooks the last time that I was there.
Such a great looking notebook. Yes, the cover has gold foil on it.
The endpaper is also very good looking:
Front endpaper Back end paper with the Choosing Keeping bird sticker, and details on the notebook.
The paper is cream and unruled, and the edges of the paper are mottled brown. It is one of the best looking notebooks that I have:
I was planning on using it as a journal, but the paper was an utter disappointment. It is not fountain pen friendly, which really surprised me — the ink spreads and feathers and bleeds through. I could have used a gel ink pen with this notebook, but it somehow seemed incongruous with how fancy and special (and expensive) the notebook is.
So I shelved it and I haven’t touched it in months, until today. My eye caught it as I was looking for a notebook to sketch in, and I remembered that the paper had some tooth and texture to it.
Closeup on the paper and the ink results.
It’s a soft, velvety kind of paper, which made me thing that it might work with pencil quite well. I also had some pencils I wanted to try out, so it seemed like a good opportunity to not let a fancy notebook go to waste.
Enter the pencil that I wanted to try out most: the Eberhard Faber EFA 1000 vintage pencil in 2=B grade. I know, it’s weird. I don’t get it either. 2 is supposed to be HB.
I bought a box of these beauties at during my last visit at Present and Correct, and I’ve been wanting to use them since. They’re made in Germany, the lead is a B grade (slightly softer and darker than HB), very smooth and it retains its point surprisingly long for a soft pencil.
Eberhard Faber… with the Star. I love everything about the design of this pencil and this box.
The pencil comes pre-sharpened, and has an orange and black body that looks a bit like the Staedtler Noris, but in orange instead of yellow. It has “Germany”, “EFA”, “Eberhard Faber”, “EFA 1000” and “2=B” embossed on it silver foil. The fonts used look very futuristic and modern, which makes me think that this is a ‘70’s pencil.
Very fetching design
The biggest issue with vintage pencils is the eraser, which is always dried up and completely unusable. For this reason I prefer vintage pencils that don’t have erasers, or better yet, those that have endcaps. Well the EFA 1000 gets lots of bonus points for not only having an endcap, but having a really good looking one. It’s also silver in colour, and it features three rings and a concave top.
I then sat down to create this quick sketch of the latest round of pro-democracy protests. The pencil was a joy to use, and it worked very well on the paper. I was very happy with the feel of them both, and with the sketch results:
Choosing Keeping A5 Composition Notebook and Eberhard Faber EFA 1000 pencil
I added some colour with three Tombow Irojiten coloured pencils and a Koh-I-Noor brown Magic Pencil. The Tombow Itojiten was an utter disppointment. The green pencil crumbled twice, the others were mediocre at best. The Koh-I-Noor was a lot of fun, but brown works best with other coloured pencils layered on top, to give it some life.
Tools used here. Eberhard Faber EFA 1000, Tombow Irojiten, Koh-I-Noor Magic Pencil, Caran d’Ache Design eraser
All in all this first attempt at shopping from my own stationery stash was a success. The EFA 1000 is staying on my desk, I learned things about the Tombow Irojiten (I’m glad I only have three Itojiten pencils and not a box of them), and I got to use a notebook that I’d thought would just gather dust. This is definitely something I will try to do again.
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The magic notebook and pencil are not limited to the realm of drawing and sketching. They also possess the power to bring words to life. As you write in the magic notebook, your words gain a life of their own, leaping off the page and into the world. They can transport you to faraway lands, immerse you in thrilling adventures, and evoke deep emotions within your soul. The magic notebook and pencil are not just tools of creativity; they are portals to the infinite. They invite you to explore the depths of your imagination, to dream without boundaries, and to express yourself in ways you never thought possible. They remind us that within each of us lies a spark of magic waiting to be ignited. So, take hold of the magic notebook and pencil, embrace their power, and let your imagination soar. Create, dream, and believe in the extraordinary. As long as you have the magic notebook and pencil in your hands, the possibilities are endless, and the world is yours to create..
Reviews for "The Magic Notebook and Pencil: A Tool for Self-Reflection and Growth"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really excited to try the Magic notebook and pencil, but I was sorely disappointed. The claims of being able to erase and reuse the pages multiple times were completely false. The pencil marks did not erase completely, leaving behind faint traces that made the pages look messy and unprofessional. Additionally, the paper quality was subpar, with the ink bleeding through and smudging easily. Overall, I found the product to be a waste of my money and would not recommend it.
2. Sarah - 1 star - The Magic notebook and pencil fell short of my expectations. The pencil itself was poorly made and constantly broke, making it frustrating to write or draw with. The paper quality was also lacking, as the ink from the pencil would smudge easily and transfer onto the adjacent pages. Moreover, despite the claims of being able to erase the marks, I found that the pencil marks only partially erased, leaving behind noticeable traces. I was extremely disappointed with this product and regretted purchasing it.
3. Michael - 2 stars - The Magic notebook and pencil turned out to be a complete letdown. While the idea of being able to erase and reuse pages seemed intriguing, the reality was far from it. The pencil markings on the pages were incredibly difficult to erase, requiring more effort and time than it was worth. Additionally, the durability of the notebook was questionable as the pages started to tear and fall out with minimal use. Overall, this product did not live up to its claims and I would not recommend it to others.
4. Emily - 3 stars - I found the Magic notebook and pencil to be underwhelming. While the concept of reusable pages was interesting, the execution left much to be desired. The pencil markings did erase, but not completely, leaving behind faint traces that made the pages look untidy. The notebook itself was also quite flimsy and felt cheaply made. While it may serve some basic purposes, it certainly didn't meet my expectations and I would not purchase it again.
5. Robert - 2 stars - I was not impressed with the Magic notebook and pencil. The pencil marks did erase, but the pages didn't feel entirely clean even after erasing multiple times. The paper quality was mediocre, making the ink bleed and smudge easily. Furthermore, the pencil constantly required sharpening, which was an inconvenience. Overall, I found the product to be lackluster and wouldn't recommend it to others.