@hancanplan: I wasted my money on these items. These journaling products might be here all-time favorite, but for me, they feel like impulse purchases that I wish I would have skipped on. #louisecarmen #pilotvanishingpoint
I was pining over a Louise Carmen and a Paper Republic, so I went to hobby lobby, got leather, and made my own. I’ve make 6 journals of alll different sizes so far and the roll of leather I bought was $12.
2026-08-13 11:29:12
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Art Soul and Horses :
I’ve been journaling forever and I usually actually just use watercolor paper journals from Michaels, but I’ve been pulled into the Louise Carmen videos. I’m looking for a bigger size journal to keep a day planner and inserts and maybe some watercolor paper inserts. I don’t even know if they make watercolor paper inserts😁Do you have any recommendation on a company that does the large leather portfolio size that I might be able to customize thanks in advance
2026-08-20 13:16:10
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rosescollections0 :
Agree on the Louise Carmen. Way overrated and over hyped.
2026-08-12 21:57:19
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Thea Celine :
I love my Louise Carmen but I totally get you! I use it way too little for it to be worth it
2026-08-20 14:33:40
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HanCanPlan :
Some people have shared an interest in my brown Honore - it has a religious personalization on it, so I know that limits those who’d be interested. If anyone still is, let me know ❤️
2026-08-13 00:55:28
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Girl on Fire :
I love the idea of a Louise Carmen but that price is just ridiculous to me. I got a beautiful real leather stamped croc journal handmade and customized on Etsy for $90 and it’s my favorite thing ever.
2026-08-12 22:26:25
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Michaela Anderson :
When u wanted to buy a Louise Carmen I ended up just making my own!
2026-08-14 00:44:28
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s__k464 :
Couldn’t justify the price of a LC so I made my own too 🥰🥰
2026-08-19 17:58:55
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tatelyne :
Literally every single fountain pen I have and keep buying bc “maybe this one will feel different to write with”. They don’t.
2026-08-12 21:45:24
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Yara 💌 :
I was pinning over a Louis Carmen last year and decided to dip my toe by getting a paper republic instead and it was definitely a waste for me because I just don’t use it. Am I still thinking about the Louis Carmen? Yes 😂🤣
2026-08-12 21:37:58
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lilithgoddess1990 :
I got my A5 leather trifold on Amazon for $40…… I LOVE it. Real leather and quality. Also, get an Esterbrook or TWSBI if you want a nice fountain pen without the horrible price tag. Esterbrooks can be pricy for the out of stock esties but I CONSTANTLY reach for my Esterbrook avalanche. ❤️❤️
2026-08-18 12:03:51
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Becky Clay :
Girl…I’ll take your Louise Carmen off your hands….
2026-08-13 01:48:09
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Art By L :
Wow. My vanishing points are ALL perfection. They’re my most reliable pens. Shame - because you got a bad one. And I have heard the exact opposite. Most people LOVE their vanishing point and decimos. Have to disagree 100% with you on the pens.
2026-08-15 16:27:08
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Pen and Payper :
Did you pay $20 for a Jinhao 20?
2026-08-19 02:13:57
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monica ✌🏼 :
I’m have the pilot VP in EF. When it works I absolutely adore it. But it never works. It’s always clogged or the ink dries up or whatever. I love it so much and I’m so sad I can never just use it without having to go through a lot of hassle.
2026-08-13 06:56:05
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Today was a good day :
Nooo the vanishing point is the one I wanted most 😭 so glad I saw this lol
2026-08-13 11:05:02
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May Ros :
I think Luise Carmen is more for people who have been years journaling or are used ti the traveler's journal style. is not for the newbie or the Hobonichi type person!
2026-08-14 09:54:30
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lisarodriguez698 :
Trace journals are much better and in USA. You can customize any way you want and Tabitha is so creative!! Check her out
2026-08-12 23:12:29
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Cloud Paper and Pen :
I really appreciate this because I love the idea of a Louise Carmen but I feel like I need to touch and feel it before buying.
2026-08-13 17:02:46
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Dr. Stephanie Creates :
How much are you selling the brown LC for…..??
2026-08-19 23:45:54
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Tammie :
Totally agree about Louise Carmen. I also feel like Paper Republic is over hyped and pricey. There are so many individuals out there creating beautiful journals for a more reasonable price.
2026-08-17 01:53:34
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Alyssa | Our Hippie Homeschool :
Your vanishing point is my TWISBI Vac. It doesn’t work. Contacted customer service they basically laughed at me. So now I have an unusable $90 pen rotting away taunting me on my desk.
2026-08-12 23:41:42
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A Bright Flower 🌻✨💙 :
Your planner and pen total about $500 😮 please do a tutorial about making your own pls 🥰
2026-08-19 18:33:48
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Elysian Paper :
If you’re looking for something different, you might want to take a little look at my shop 🤍 I’d love to know what you think!❤️🥰
2026-08-13 19:32:13
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Touched By Pen & Paper ✨ :
I am so surprised about your Pilot VP experience. It’s my fav pen. You should’ve gottan either a replacement pen or a nib!
2026-08-13 18:53:21
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