In this video I’m sharing a closer look at the Creffective Paper grid booklet inserts for a traveler’s notebook, and I’m doing what I always want to see before I commit to paper—pen testing. I walk through the grid layout, how it feels in hand, and the kind of planning I think it’s best for (think: simple weekly layouts, lists, trackers, and all the “life is messy but I still want it to look cute” planning moments). If you’ve been wanting a clean grid insert that lets you set up your own spreads without feeling locked into a format, this is exactly the vibe. Then I put a bunch of my go-to pens and inks on the paper so you can see how everything behaves. I test gel pens like the Zebra Sarasa Mark On and several Uni-ball options, plus fineliners and Tombow markers. I also bring in fountain pens (TWSBI Eco and Pilot Vanishing Point) with a few different inks, including a document ink and some fun shimmer. The big takeaway: if you’re picky about smearing, ghosting, or how marker looks on the back side, pen testing on inserts like this can save you so much frustration. And if you decide to try these, my code JEN15 will save you 15% at Creffective Paper.