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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Lauren Gould

Logging off: the stationery that helps me set down my screens is now on sale

The Everything Birthday Card, Acquaintance Cards, and the Grid Travel Journal from No Particular Order
The Everything Birthday Card, Acquaintance Cards, and the Grid Travel Journal from No Particular Order. Photograph: Courtesy of No Particular Order

Nothing beats putting pen to paper. It might feel antiquated in the era of AI, but the personal touch of a handwritten journal entry or birthday card is irreplaceable.

That’s why I’ve become enamored with No Particular Order, which offers screen-free ways to log your innermost thoughts and keep your handwriting skills up to speed. Its products have accompanied me through my post-grad existential crisis, acted as a wingwoman in my (sad) dating life, and even as a travel buddy on my recent trip to Japan.

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