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Revisiting the Kokuyo Campus 20 Ring Binder

My 20-ring binder hasn’t seen use since early August of 2025. I have been using a Traveler’s Notebook (TN) daily for the last few months, and that’s a shame because I tend to use it more like a to-do list and planner, while any longform free writing becomes infrequent due to unfounded concerns about archiving meaningless crap alongside valuable ideas. For me, a bound insert makes me feel less free than loose sheets of paper, which I can compost moments later with the morning coffee grounds and move on with my day.

About the photo:

Kokuyo Campus A5 20 ring binder, clear.
Paper: A5 Kokuyo Campus 20 hole “Biz” Loose Leaf paper, blank.
Pen: Kaweco Sport with an extra fine nib.
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Ama-iro (sky).

Franken Prera

Hot Damn! I placed the transparent feed and nib section from my Clear Pilot Prera into the cap and section of my Slate Gray Prera and created what might be my favorite Prera. I gained a transparent feed section in a traditional pen body. Love it.

no (social-media) vember

I thought I was being clever, a no social media November detox free of doom scrolling, click-bait. Turns out NoSo already exists, but I’ll try my own spin on it. Over the last few years I’ve seen my screen time increase on addictive social media platforms at the cost of creative contributions to the communities value.

My Rules

No doom scrolling.
No commercial social platforms.
No sharing of social media content.

Exceptions

Group chats and DM’s are okay if its the only way you communicate with friends and family.
Curated embedded content in websites and blogs are okay.
Federated platforms that respect your privacy and time are okay in moderation.

The Goal

Spend less time on commercial social media platforms and contributing to noise. Instead, use this your time to create and enjoy high quality, intentional content and art. Prioritize meaningful interactions in online communities you care about.