The Hobonichi Techo Cousin Has Competition! Pen Test and Review For the 2026 Sunee Daily Planner

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The A5 Hobonichi Techo Cousin has many fans in the planning and journaling community. It started with Tomoe River paper by Tomoegawa. In 2024, the paper shifted to Sanzen S Tomoe River.

If you're seeking a budget-friendly alternative with similar paper, look at the Sunee Daily Planner for 2026.

Today I'm showing a full review including a pen test, watercolor test, and suggested covers.

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Sunee Daily Planner
--- 2026 at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8VJK8ZK?...

🌿 EVERYTHING I MENTIONED

Apple Pig Traveler's Notebook Cover
--- Apple Pig is run by Ting, a master leather craftsman in a tiny studio
--- my A5 is "naughty fox" finish and a custom design made to fit a Hobonichi Techo Cousin or A5 Leuchtturm1917 placed in both the front and back pockets; I asked for traveler's notebook style bands for versatility, and that paid off since I can put the Sunee on the bands
--- you could probably send Ting your exact measurements if you'd like one similar to mine but which also allows the Sunee to fit comfortably in the pockets
--- his Etsy shop is available to see all his past reviews: https://creatorlink.shop/4955GTH
--- his new site is on Shopify: https://applepigleatherart.com/

Avery Repositionable Ultra Tabs
--- pastel: https://amzn.to/4hZYXfK
--- metallic: https://amzn.to/3B6N5I2

Etsy
--- hundreds of journaling supplies on sale from Star Sellers: https://creatoriq.cc/3VUTzAH
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--- Paper Penguin Co paper samples and traveler's notebook inserts: https://creatoriq.cc/42QwLWS

Hobonichi
--- Hobonichi Techo Cousin, Full Year, English: https://amzn.to/4oYvEwM
--- Hobonichi Techo Cousin Avec, English: https://amzn.to/4nFXfSf
--- Hobonichi Techo Cousin Hon, English: https://amzn.to/4p2s04Z
--- All other 2026 Hobonichi choices at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4opaYy5

Newestor / September Leather Traveler's Notebook Covers
--- all sizes, including A5: https://amzn.to/3WVyiY2
(available in A5, A6, B6, Passport, or Standard / Regular)

Paper House Life Organized Seasonal Sticker Book
--- at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3B9SThI
--- at Paper House: http://shrsl.com/3ui1u
--- use my Paper House Productions Coupon Code keylime20 for an additional 20% off your whole purchase (for their website only)
(my favorite planner stickers of all time!)

Schmincke Horadam Watercolors
--- at Blick: https://tidd.ly/3KOFGC9
--- at Jackson's: https://tidd.ly/4oIL3kl
(artist quality, made by a family-owned company in Germany since 1881; I prefer full pans which are easier on my brushes; I choose individual pans of lightfast, transparent colors rather than ready-made sets)

Tombow Mono Correction Tape
--- https://amzn.to/3IOJOBi

Tombow Mono Waterproof Drawing Pens
--- set of 3 sizes at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4614RpR
--- set of 3 sizes at Blick: http://shrsl.com/421dh
--- individual sizes and sets at Jackson's: https://tidd.ly/3XG9F39

Uniball Signo RT1 Waterproof Gel Pens
--- 0.5mm, starter set: https://amzn.to/3Dj6aHY
--- 0.5mm, black, refills: https://amzn.to/3VKiYvZ

Zebra Zensations Waterproof Brush Pens
--- set of 4 sizes at Amazon: https://amzn.to/42az04I
--- super fine at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3M49GYs
--- sets and individual sizes at Blick: http://shrsl.com/421dl

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🌿 DISCLOSURES
KeyLimeInk is an affiliate of Amazon, Blick, Etsy, Jackson's, and Paper House.

🌿 TIME STAMPS
00:00 introduction
02:26 price
02:46 no quotes
04:04 size / covers
08:24 layout
17:14 bookmarks
19:47 pen test: methods and results
26:32 pen test: dry time
27:46 pen test: versus assorted thin papers
32:36 pen test: versus Hobonichi (OG Tomoegawa and Sanzen)
36:29 pen test: versus Stalogy 365
38:21 pen test: versus Leuchtturm1917 80gsm