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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right.
So you know how much I love agood deep dive, and this time
we're going back into the worldof the stallion journals.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Back by popular
demand.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
You got that right.
It seems like everyone's on thehunt for that perfect notebook.
You know the one that justcalls to them.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
It's that fresh start
feeling, isn't it?
That blank page just waitingfor ideas?
Speaker 1 (00:21):
Exactly, and you've
sent over a ton of material.
This time We've got articles onthe history of journals, tips
on picking the right one, usingthem effectively, even some
inspirational quotes aboutwriting.
Speaker 2 (00:33):
Sounds like we're
covering all the bases.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
We are.
You even sent over some stuffabout Leonardo da Vinci.
I mean, did you know he kept ajournal?
Speaker 2 (00:40):
Oh, he absolutely did
.
And it wasn't just sketches andinventions either.
I mean, those were in there, ofcourse, but he also used it for
personal reflection, you know,philosophical musings.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
Wow, so it was like a
window into his mind.
That's incredible.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
It really is, and it
just goes to show you this urge
to document our thoughts andexperiences.
It's timeless.
It connects us to those whocame before us.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
Okay, I'm already
hooked.
And speaking of connections,one thing that jumps out from
all this material is how thestallion positions itself.
It's not just a notebook, it'sa journal notebook for writing.
I mean.
What do you think about thatdistinction?
Speaker 2 (01:19):
I think they're being
very deliberate.
They're targeting writers,people who are serious about the
craft, not just someone jottingdown a grocery list.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
Right, and that
segues perfectly into their
features.
I mean they really emphasizepremium paper, quality, flat lay
, binding, durable covers.
It seems like they've thoughtof everything a writer could
want.
Speaker 2 (01:38):
They really have.
And it's not just marketingfluff either that flat lay
binding, for example.
It's not just about comfort.
They've actually drawninspiration from historical book
binding techniques, those earlycodices, you know, the
precursors to our modern books.
They use similar methods tocreate a smooth writing surface.
Speaker 1 (01:55):
I never thought about
it like that.
So it's not just innovation,it's actually building on
centuries of tradition.
Speaker 2 (02:00):
Exactly, and you see
that same attention to detail in
their other features, the paperquality, for example.
It's not an accident that theyuse thick, high-quality paper.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
Oh, tell me about it.
I am a fountain pen enthusiastright, and finding a notebook
that can handle fountain pen inkwithout feathering or bleeding
through is a nightmare.
Speaker 2 (02:21):
It's a struggle, you
know.
It reminds me of a friend ofmine.
She's an artist and sheabsolutely swears by Lestallion
journals for her ink sketches.
She used to go throughsketchbooks so quickly because
the ink would bleed through, butwith Lestallion she can finally
layer those ink washes withoutworrying.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
See, that's what I'm
talking about.
Features tell, stories sell.
It's those little details thatcan make a huge difference for
someone who's really passionateabout their writing or their art
.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
Absolutely, and of
course we can't forget about the
durability factor.
You want a journal that canhandle being tossed in a bag,
maybe surviving a coffee spillor two.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Oh, don't even get me
started on spills.
Back in college I had thisbeautiful leather-bound journal
right, and I accidentally leftit on the roof of my car.
Oh, yeahrove off with it rightup there.
It did not survive the journey.
So yeah, durability is key.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
It is because,
ultimately, you want a journal
that can become a part of yourlife, a constant companion
that's there for all thosemoments of inspiration.
Speaker 1 (03:15):
It's almost like an
extension of yourself.
And speaking of extensions,let's talk about the history of
journaling itself.
I mean, it's fascinating tothink that people have been
documenting their thoughts andexperiences for centuries.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
It is, and it's not
just about recording events
either.
The sources really emphasizethat for a lot of historical
figures, journaling was a way toprocess emotions, to work
through ideas, to sparkcreativity.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Just like Da Vinci.
I bet his journal was just fullof mind-blowing sketches and
inventions.
Speaker 2 (03:45):
Oh, absolutely.
And from what I've read, italso had those personal
reflections, those philosophicalideas.
It wasn't just a scientificnotebook, it was a space for him
to explore the full spectrum ofhis mind.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
That's just amazing.
It really speaks to the powerof journaling, how it captures
not only the facts of our livesbut also our inner world, how we
think and feel.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
Precisely.
It makes you think about whatstories are waiting to be told
in your own journal, doesn't itMakes you wonder what stories
are locked up inside justwaiting to get out?
Speaker 1 (04:14):
Right, and the best
part is there's no right or
wrong way to do it.
You can be as free, flowing orstructured as you like.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
That's so true and
the sources really emphasize
that.
You know they encourage you toexperiment, bullet journaling,
stream of consciousness, evenadding in sketches or little
collages.
It's all about finding whatworks for you.
Speaker 1 (04:34):
I'm a big list person
myself, but lately I've been
trying to incorporate more ofthat free writing, you know,
just letting the thoughts spillout onto the page.
No judgment.
Speaker 2 (04:45):
It can be so freeing,
and that's another area where
that listallion paper qualityreally shines.
You need a surface that cankeep up when you're
experimenting like that.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
I've definitely had
notebooks where I was almost
afraid to use certain pensbecause I knew they would bleed
through.
It's almost like it held meback creatively.
Speaker 2 (05:01):
I get that.
It's like having this beautifulmelody in your head, but the
instrument you're trying to playit on is out of tune, perfect
analogy, and I think that's whyLestallion's focus on those high
quality materials is resonatingwith so many people.
Speaker 1 (05:14):
They're creating
tools that empower you to
express yourself fully, nolimitations.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Exactly, and I think
that gets to the heart of why
journaling has endured for solong.
It allows us to connect withourselves, to explore our inner
landscape and to make sense ofthe world around us.
Speaker 1 (05:30):
You know I used to
think journaling was just for,
like, angsty teenagers writingabout their crushes and stuff.
Speaker 2 (05:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
But as I've gotten
older I've realized it's so much
more than that.
Speaker 2 (05:39):
It is.
It can be a tool forself-discovery, a form of
therapy, a way to processexperiences and a space to
cultivate creativity.
The possibilities are endless.
Speaker 1 (05:50):
And the sources
actually highlight some really
incredible examples of howjournaling has been used
throughout history, Like did youknow that some of the earliest
journals were actuallytravelogues and scientific
observations?
Speaker 2 (06:01):
It's true, I mean,
think about it.
Before the internet, beforeinstant communication, journals
were often the only way todocument explorations and
discoveries.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
It's amazing to think
about those early explorers you
know, painstakingly documentingtheir voyages in their journals
.
They were like the originalbloggers.
Speaker 2 (06:18):
Exactly.
And those journals weren't justfactual accounts either.
They were filled with personalobservations, sketches of new
lands, reflections on thejourney itself, both the
challenges and the triumphs.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
And now those
journals are invaluable
resources for historians, foranthropologists, even scientists
.
It's like a time capsule fromanother era.
Speaker 2 (06:38):
It is, and it makes
you realize that the journal
you're keeping today couldbecome a historical document
someday.
It might not be aboutdiscovering new lands, but it's
still a record of your uniqueperspective, your experiences in
this moment in time.
Speaker 1 (06:52):
Okay, now I'm feeling
the pressure to write something
profound.
No more grocery lists for me.
Time to unleash my innerShakespeare.
Speaker 2 (06:58):
Uh-huh, no pressure.
Remember, the beauty ofjournaling is that it's a
judgment-free zone.
Write about anything that movesyou, big or small, profound or
completely mundane.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
You're right.
You're right.
I need to silence that innercritic and just let the words
flow.
Speaking of flow, you mentionedyour friend who's an artist and
loves those listallion journalsfor her ink sketches.
Do you keep a journal yourself?
Speaker 2 (07:22):
I do.
I tend to prefer those unlinedones, though.
It gives me the freedom towrite, draw, even paste in
clippings or photos.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
A multimedia journal.
I love it.
What kind of things do youtypically write about?
Speaker 2 (07:34):
All sorts of things.
Sometimes it's reflections onmy work, sometimes brainstorming
for new projects.
Sometimes it's reflections onmy work, sometimes brainstorming
for new projects, sometimesit's just processing thoughts
and emotions, you know.
Speaker 1 (07:43):
Like a mental
decluttering session.
I bet it helps you stayorganized and focused.
Speaker 2 (07:47):
It does, and I find
that just the act of writing
things down helps me solidifythose thoughts and make
connections I might not havemade otherwise.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
That makes a lot of
sense.
There's something about thatphysical act of putting pen to
paper that engages a differentpart of the brain.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
Absolutely that
tactile experience, the feeling
of the pen gliding across thepaper.
It can be very grounding andeven therapeutic.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
Which brings us back
to that paper quality.
I remember this one time I wastrying to use this beautiful
calligraphy pen in this cheapnotebook I had, and the ink just
feathered and bled everywhere.
It was a disaster.
Speaker 2 (08:20):
Oh, I can only
imagine it's like having the
perfect brush, but the canvas istoo rough.
It completely undermines thewhole creative process.
Speaker 1 (08:27):
Exactly, and that's
where Lestallion's attention to
detail really stands out.
They understand that thewriting experience is more than
just the words themselves.
It's about the feel, the visualappeal, that overall sense of
quality and craftsmanship.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
I agree, and that
brings us back to the importance
of choosing a journal thattruly speaks to you, one that
feels good in your hands,inspires you visually and can
handle whatever you want tothrow at it, creatively speaking
.
Speaker 1 (08:54):
So true, it's like
finding the perfect wand for a
wizard the right tool canamplify your magic.
Speaker 2 (09:00):
I love that.
And speaking of magic, you know, the sources we have this time
actually include some prettyinspiring quotes about the power
of journaling.
Speaker 1 (09:07):
Oh yes, let's hear
them.
I'm always up for a dose ofliterary inspiration.
Speaker 2 (09:11):
Well, one that really
stood out to me was from Oscar
Wilde.
He said I never travel withoutmy diary.
One should always havesomething sensational to read on
the train.
Speaker 1 (09:20):
Classic Oscar Wilde.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:21):
Witty and insightful,
as always.
Speaker 2 (09:23):
And then there's Anne
Frank's diary, of course, such
a powerful testament to theenduring power of the written
word, even in the face ofunimaginable adversity.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Her diary is truly a
gift to the world, a reminder of
the importance of bearingwitness to our experiences, both
personal and historical.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
Absolutely.
And we can't forget VirginiaWoolf.
She believed that journalinghelped her clear her mind and
foster her creativity.
She called it a method ofthought.
Speaker 1 (09:50):
A method of thought.
I love that.
It really gets to the heart ofit, doesn't it?
It's not just about recordingevents.
It's about exploring ideas,processing emotions and making
sense of our inner world.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
And those
explorations can lead to some
truly profound insights andcreative breakthroughs.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
I'm feeling very
inspired to upgrade my current
notebook situation right now.
Maybe a little stallion is inmy future.
Speaker 2 (10:12):
Well, if you're
looking for a journal that can
really keep up with yourcreative endeavors, I'd say
Lestallion is a very strongcontender.
Their commitment to quality andcraftsmanship is evident in
every detail.
Speaker 1 (10:24):
I'm convinced I'm
heading over to their website to
check out their collection.
Those hardcover journals withthe faux leather covers are
really calling my name.
They just scream heirloomquality.
Speaker 2 (10:36):
Excellent choice, and
they have a great range of
colors and sizes.
I'm sure you'll find theperfect one for your style.
Speaker 1 (10:41):
The possibilities,
Okay, but before I get
completely lost in a world ofjournal choices, one last
question.
Knowing everything we've talkedabout the history, the benefits
, all of it what advice wouldyou give to someone who's just
starting out with journaling?
Speaker 2 (10:56):
That's a great
question.
I think the most importantthing is to just start writing.
Don't overthink it, don't worryabout perfection, just let your
thoughts flow onto the page.
Speaker 1 (11:05):
No pressure, just
write, I love it.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
Exactly, and remember
your journal is your space.
It's a place to explore, toexperiment, to be yourself.
Embrace the journey and seewhere it takes you.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
Yeah, it really is
all about the journey right and
finding that journal that can beyour trusty companion along the
way.
Speaker 2 (11:22):
Our partner in crime
for all your creative adventures
.
Speaker 1 (11:25):
Exactly you know, I
have to admit, I'm getting
pretty excited about the idea ofgetting a Lestallion journal.
I might just have to treatmyself, for research purposes,
of course Of course, always inthe name of research.
Always.
You know those inspirationalquotes we talked about.
They really got me thinkingabout the whole legacy of
journaling.
It's not just about, you know,capturing our own thoughts and
(11:46):
experiences.
It's also about contributing tosomething bigger, something
that spans generations.
Speaker 2 (11:51):
It's like building a
bridge to the future.
Speaker 1 (11:53):
A bridge to the
future.
I like that.
I remember hearing this sayingonce someone's trash is another
person's treasure, and maybeit's the same with journals, you
know.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
Absolutely.
Can you imagine if we hadaccess to the journals of
everyday people from throughouthistory Farmers, teachers,
shopkeepers?
Speaker 1 (12:13):
What a treasure trove
of stories that would be.
Speaker 2 (12:15):
Right, it would be
incredible.
Shopkeepers, what a treasuretrove of stories.
That would be Right.
It would be incredible, like amosaic of human experience.
Each journal, a tiny tilecontributing to this massive,
intricate work of art.
Speaker 1 (12:25):
And your journal with
all its little quirks and
observations.
It becomes a part of that, likea legacy you're creating, not
just for yourself, but foranyone who might stumble upon it
someday.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
Maybe 100 years from
now, someone will be pouring
over your words, fascinated byyour perspective on the world.
Speaker 1 (12:43):
Wow, I never thought
of it like that.
It's like suddenly my to-dolists and random thoughts have
so much more meaning.
Speaker 2 (12:49):
Because they're a
reflection of you, your life,
this specific point in timethat's worth preserving.
Speaker 1 (12:55):
You're so right, okay
, I'm officially inspired.
Time to ditch the sticky notesand get myself a real journal,
and I think I know just where tostart my search.
Speaker 2 (13:03):
Me too, and I have a
feeling that within those
listallion pages, you're goingto discover a whole world of
creativity and self-expressionyou never knew you had.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
That's the plan.
So to everyone listening, ifyou're feeling even a little bit
inspired, I say go for it.
Find that perfect journal, grabyour favorite pen and just
start writing your story.
Speaker 2 (13:21):
Because your story
matters.
Speaker 1 (13:23):
Your story matters.
Well said, who knows, maybesomeday your journal will be a
treasured artifact inspiringfuture generations.
Speaker 2 (13:30):
What a legacy to
leave behind.
Speaker 1 (13:32):
What a legacy indeed.
All right, I'm off to go dosome journal shopping.
Thanks for joining me on thisdeep dive.
Speaker 2 (13:42):
It's.