In the last few weeks I took a spin through some of the new products at JetPens in an attempt to find some small purchases – a bit of fun to liven things up. One of the things I came across was Beverly Marumi Notebooks ($6.50-$9.50 at JetPens).
They are perfect for spring and the colors remind me a bit of those pastel Jordan almonds. The notebooks come in two sizes: roughly square at 4″ (10cm x 10.5cm) and landscape at 4″ x 6″ (10cm x 15.5cm). The notebooks are wire spiral bound, and contain 60 sheets each of colored graph paper. There are 3 colors available in each size, and in each the paper is a light hue with white 5mm grid. While I admit dot grid is my favorite formatting, these did look fun.
When I got them in I really wanted to test the square one, and I dig it. It’s the perfect purse size for jotting notes, shopping lists, to dos, etc. The paper is advertised as fountain pen friendly and it seems to be. I had no feathering or bleeding with gel, rollerball or fountain pen inks. There’s a bit of show through, but even I (who hates show through) doesn’t think it’s significant.
Like I said – these were just a bit of fun for spring. But since I’m all about sharing, I decided to pick up a set for you. So let’s get to the giveaway:
You are entering to win a package that includes 1 Beverly Marumi Notebook in Whispering Waves Square and 1 Beverly Marumi Notebook in Glimmering Garden Landscape. I’ll also throw in some Well-Appointed Desk Stickers/Swag and a few ink samples in your desired color(s)!
TO ENTER: Leave me a comment and tell me what color(s) of ink you’d like me to fill those vials with! No specific named inks but things like “blues, purples, reds” etc and I’ll pull from some of my bottled inks for you. Play along and type in something. It makes reading through entries more interesting for me, okay? One entry per person.
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FINE PRINT: All entries must be submitted by 10pm CST on Sunday, March 29, 2026. All entries must be submitted at wellappointeddesk.com, not Twitter, Tumblr or Facebook, okay? Winner will be announced on Monday. Winner will be selected by random number generator from entries that played by the rules (see above). Please include your actual email address in the comment form so that I can contact you if you win. I will not save email addresses or sell them to anyone — pinky swear. If winner does not respond within 5 days, I will draw a new giveaway winner. Shipping via USPS first class is covered. Additional shipping options or insurance will have to be paid by the winner. We are generous but we’re not made of money. US and APO/AFO only, sorry.
A special thank you to JetPens who provided us with the notebooks for this giveaway!
Wow… these are so adorable!! Thanks for hosting the giveaway! I would have to request blue-grey inks, as they are my current obsession. : )
HUZZAH! TINY NOTEBOOKS FOR TINY WRITINGS!
I’d dig purples in the inkyness part…
Really cute notebooks! I would hope for brown and grey inks
I’m always a fan of a good blue-black or dark grey ink… Although my daily writer is inked with red right now.
These do look so handy and small.
I like blues, greens, and turquoises the best.
Thanks for thinking of all your followers. 🙂
Thanks, for both the giveaway, and the review. I am intrigued by the notebooks. As for ink colors, I am always searching for the perfect brown, but I also like reds, blues, and blue/black.
Thanks for the wonderful review and the awesome giveaway. I’d love to see some brown, blue-black, and purple inks in those vials.
/jaymi
The square notebook does look like a useful size. I would be interested in blue black / royal blue and dark green inks.
Those are the perfect size for notes (to-do’s, etc.). As for inks, I’m in accord with Jenn: greys and blues. Thanks!
oh my GOSH, what an incredible giveaway! wow wow wow. Well, on the off chance I’m selected (crossing all my crossables), my favorite ink colors are greens and purples. (: Thank you for the chance!
I would love dark colors with cool shimmers! Jewel tones etc :)))
Purple… I don’t know why but lately every time I go to change ink all I do is reach for a different purple ink… so purple it is!
Oh those are really lovely. As for ink purples especially the deep rich kind.
Those notebooks are super cute. It would be fun to try some Springtime inspired ink colors. Thanks for sharing ☺️
I’ve been eyeing these notebooks! I’d like some shimmer inks to try. I’ve mostly avoided them.
Lovley I I would love to Noddlers Black ink
Thanks
Thanks for offering this giveaway. Any shade of green is my pick.
Wow! Thanks for the chance to win
I would like pink/ purple inks
I would love any pink, blue, green or orange that is saturated enough to be a daily writer.
Green please
I Just discovered you and your website, and am loving the information!
Cute notebook finds, and yes, JetPens is great. Inks: sienna, orange, gray – I’m leaning toward muted colors, despite it being spring.
Those are adorable! So cute for a purse or a small desk. So I am loving Teal and Orange inks right now. Thanks for the cool giveaway!
I use little notepads like this to keep track of my knitting and crochet projects so your list of WIP’s made me smile. I now have the hard candy socks in my Ravelry que, so thanks!
My favorite ink colors to use are dark blues, blurples, and berry shades. Bonus if they sheen!
Thanks for the giveaway! I love purples and teals and am intrigued with the unusual inks you sometimes review like dual tones and sparkles.
Thanks for the giveaway! I’d love some blue ink samples, my favorite color.
Thank you for sharing these, I love seeing all the supplies you find. All shades of blue are my favorite, especially teals and any kind of ocean color.
I would fill my ink sample vials with browns and reds. I love your posts. Happy writing.
I’m still on the hunt for a reliable grey (pencil like but easily readable, and not from certain manufacturers with bad reputations) and a good brown.
I’d like something in the brown/orange/red range – not a crayon red, but something that says “steampunk” or “antique.”
These look fun! I would be interested in good readable warm yellows and pinks! Thanks so much! I agree the little square is my favorite, it reminds me of watercolor notebooks.
Cool giveaway, and though I’m not a big fan of bleed-through, this seems acceptable. Thanks for the reviews and the opportunity. No color preference, but the sheening inks you’ve reviewed recently are terrific.
I hate my phone. These babies will start me taking notes that glimmer and shine. Only purple ink should be used or maybe something iridescent in color. Let the fun times roll and remember…. “Once written, always remembered”.
Those notebooks look perfect for tucking into a bag, and the colors are wonderful. Jordan almonds, indeed! I would love purples a/o greens for ink samples. Thanks for doing the giveaway.
I would like ink samples of blue-black and a dusty purple. The square notebook looks like a good every day carry. Good luck to all!
I am looking for a shimmer ink that ranges from champagne to brown that goes well with the pilot kakuno pens, and a gold and an orange. I have been watching the Pelikan Edelstein inks, but the last two years just weren’t really quite what I was looking for.
Light Grey or Silver inks with or without shimmer, I’m trying to find a good dupe for a limited run/edition ink that was discontinued (Helio Tropium from the Wearingeul x Naver/Webtoon collab).
Lovley I I would love to Noddlers Black ink
Thanks