LOCHBY Mini Field Journal — pocket-sized chaos tamer for ink nerds
Meet your everyday carry that actually earns the pocket space. LOCHBY's 3.5"x5.5" Mini Field Journal is a waxed-canvas cover with LOCHBY’s elastic rail system inside—a tiny command center for folks who live by fountain-pen nib and notebook. Pop in up to four pocket notebooks and split your world into clean lanes: daily log, ideas, ink tests, grocery haikus. No more cramming everything into one dog-eared pad and then posting on r/notebooks about how to write index pages that make sense.
What makes it a Bottle & Plume favorite:
Fountain-pen paradise: It ships with a pocket Tomoe River 68 gsm dot-grid refill, so sheen pops, shading sings, and feathering won't trouble you.
Modular on purpose: Swap inserts by project. Keep a dedicated book for journaling, a blank one for doodles, and a dot-grid insert for work.
Carry-everywhere canvas: Waxed canvas shrugs off coffee drips and rainy walks to the café, and develops that handsome lived-in patina the more you use it.
Grab-and-go closure: The hook is fast, satisfying, and glove-friendly.
Pens: A proper pen loop and pockets let you stash a slim sample vial of ink, if you need to (you probably need to).
Think of it as a mini productivity rig for pen people: small enough to disappear in a jacket or handbag, capable enough to replace the loose-leaf chaos you're dealing with now. It’s the pocket notebook system you’ll use, not just admire.
What users love
Compact but mighty: Get ready to delight at the ability to carry what feels like “full-size organizer power” in a truly compact format.
Everyday reliable: People who use these LOCHBY folios/journals absolutely love the durability of the materials (canvas, stitching, hardware) — when you buy this, you'll feel confident tossing it in bags, using it outdoors, and treating it as a daily companion.
Modular workflow enhancer: Imagine how helpful the mini journal can be to segregate the different tasks or creative streams in your life into separate notebook inserts — it simplifies organization, retrieval, and mental clarity.
You'll actually use it: Often, a product you intend to carry doesn't actually get carried because it's too big, bulky, or heavy. The mini field journal is different - you truly have no excuse not to carry it with you.
Versatility bonus: Some people even use this as a wallet or phone slip, appreciating the extra pockets.
