Word. Notebooks Blue Mountain Review

The latest fall release from Field Notes is all the rage, and I'm obviously biased for what we have done with the Nock Co. DotDash Pocket Notebook, but I don't believe a better looking notebook has been released this year than the Word. Notebooks Blue Mountain.

Pictures don't always do products justice, but this one is as pretty in real life as it is in pictures. The geometric mountain design in varying shades of blue is stunning. So much so that I asked Word. Notebooks to make me a wallpaper for my phone. They delivered.

The kicker with Word. Notebooks has always been will you buy into their system? This isn't a blank canvas free for all, although you could certainly give that a try. At its core, it is a to do list, with a simple set of rules to allow you to capture and complete any tasks on your plate. I find it easy to use and understand, but can I fill the entire notebook this way? Unlikely.

Performance wise, nothing has changed with the paper on the inside of this edition. If you liked what Word. has done in the past then you will like this one as well. If you have never used a Word. Notebook, the lined white paper is around 60# and works well with gel, ballpoint, rollerball, and pencil. Fountain pens, not so much. Is soaks up ink right away, causing some bleed and feathering.

Not to be left out, Word. also made a matching Black Mountain edition. The name is cooler, but the cover is not. It's great on its own for sure, but put up next to the Blue Mountain? No chance.

Word. has done a great job with the brand since its introduction. The covers are consistently beautiful, and if you like the built in system there is no better choice. I do wonder whether this is it for the long term though. Brilliantly designed covers, rigid format on the inside. It's hard to argue with the "do one thing well" mantra though.

I have a three pack of Blue Mountain and Black Mountain to give away. Leave a comment on this post with your color preference by Wednesday at Midnight and I'll pick two winners and post them on Thursday.

(JetPens provided this product at no charge to The Pen Addict for review purposes.)

Word Notebooks Adventure Log Review

I'm a big fan of the movie Moonrise Kingdom, and when I first laid eyes on the Word Notebooks Adventure Log I thought this is totally a notebook Sam would use. The artwork and color choices of the Adventure Log are a throwback to a simpler time where we could capture our travels and dreams in the most analog way possible - with pencil and paper.

The Adventure Log is laid out so you can capture the highlights from your recent travels, a day trip, or even that fantasy camping trip you hope to have someday. There are fields for date, location, conditions, companions, and notes, all of which are not too big, and not too small. It's just right for capturing the most important details.

As with other Word Notebook products, the Adventure Log is made with quality Made in the USA materials. It screams "use pencil in here" to me, so that's exactly what I did, choosing my Metal Shop Bullet Pencil from Kickstarter. The royal blue anodized aluminum barrel loaded with a Blackwing 602 pencil nub are the perfect match.

Pens work well in the Adventure Log too, including fountain pens. This is a carryover from Word Notebooks other products. There is only minor bleed, feathering, and ghosting no matter the pen I used. Gel inks performed the best, which is to be expected, but don't hesitate to use almost any pen inside this notebook.

Is this a product I am going to use every day? Of course not. But it is a very cool item for those looking to capture bits of their travel, especially as we head into the summer months. In fact, I think my kids will get a real kick out of filling these up when they are out of school and bouncing around on vacation.

(JetPens provided this product to The Pen Addict at no charge for review purposes.)

Word Notebooks Standard Memorandum Notebook Plus Leather Cover Giveaway

Ready to get 2015 started with a bang? How about adding the Word Notebooks Standard Memorandum Notebook 2015 plus a beautiful black Hellbrand Leather Cover to your daily arsenal.

This combo is made for each other - literally - so you will have the functionality of an old-school date book wrapped up in a sleek leather case that can take a beating. It’s the perfect setup for those who like to keep it simple.

I have one notebook plus leather cover to give away, courtesy of my good friends at JetPens. Here is how to enter:

1. Leave one comment on this post anytime between now, and Saturday night at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. You are limited to one entry. This contest is open to both international and US residents.

2. For this contest, I will pick one winner at random from the comments section of this post. The comments will be numbered in the order they are received, i.e. the first comment is #1, the second #2, and so on. The Random Integer Generator at random.org will be used to pick the number of the winner.

3. The contest winner will be posted on Sunday, January 4th. The winner will have one week to email me via the Contact link at the top of the page.

Thanks and good luck!