I’m not going to say the Paperchase stationery advent calendar was terrible. Because it wasn’t, I think it just wasn’t for me. If I was 10 and got an advent calendar full of stationery I would love it. That’s if the calendar arrived in one piece and had something behind every window. But then again I really doubt my parents would have spent so much money on something like this. I also loved the pastel binder clips. I know it might come across as being a random item to include in an advent calendar box but they are nice. This is also one thing I use regularly at university for bookbinding. I’ve been meaning to buy more so I’m very happy that I don’t have to now.

You are going to have this problem with any fiber tipped marker. The fine point and chisel nibs will all wear away over time. But if you are using a brush marker for lettering you need a sharp point on the brush nib. This makes your lettering much neater. I love the Mildliners and I also love using brush pens in my bullet journal. It can be a fun way to add some decoration to your bullet journal spreads. When I came across the Mildliner Brush Pens in Paperchase I knew I had to buy them. So here is my review on the Zebra Mildliner Brush Pens. Zebra Mildliner Brush Pen Review The Pen What was once a unique proposition – design led stationery – became a crowded market segment with a plethora of new entrants, often at a lower price point,” she argues. Although Paperchase has found a home with the UK’s largest retailer, the acquisition is expected to lead to mass store closures as the supermarket has only bought the IP and brand. You certainly pay for personalisation when it comes to diaries, but if you’re looking for style and don’t mind splashing out then the Pirongs diary is for you. For all-round organisation and usefulness, however, Weyers and McMillian’s Student Planner is a fantastic value for money.

For those who want a compact diary but still the space to go into detail, this simple brown faux-leather A6 diary is perfect. Its day-to-view layout has lines for an hourly breakdown of your schedule, from 9am to 6pm; great for students with a complicated timetable or multiple extra-curricular commitments.

Before I go any further I need to confess. Paperchase is a shop I talk about a lot. But in all honesty, I don’t like their own branded stationery. This isn’t to say I hate Paperchase. Some of their seasonal ranges are nice. But they also make a lot of cutesy stationery with unicorns and rainbows and way more fluff than what I think is necessary. If you don’t feel like splashing out over twenty quid on a diary but still want something personalised, this is a great option. Add your name to the front of this funny and colourful A5 week-to-view number. A charming present to send a loved one off to university with.

A boost to Tesco’s non-food proposition Tesco expands its non-food offering with the addition of Paperchase. It’s been a long time since I last had an advent calendar. Growing up it was always part of the Christmas tradition that I got an advent calendar. But recently I haven’t felt the need for one. Yeah, it’s nice getting a little treat each day in the run-up to Christmas. But honestly, it got to the point where I didn’t want chocolate every day. Maybe that’s just part of growing up. Christmas isn’t this exciting time you want to count down to. Nowadays I’m much more excited about spending time with my family than I am interested in presents.

On January 11, Paperchase is put up for sale. A week later, it places administrators from Begbies Traynor on standby as it rushes to secure a rescue deal. This means that the ink will be the same too. The ink in the Mildliners feels more like a highlighter compared to a regular marker pen. It should be noted that the colour isn’t as vibrant compared to something like the Tombow. It will be down to preferences if you like this. Paperchase collapsed into administration on Tuesday morning following a tumultuous past couple of years, in which it has been through a string of owners as it desperately sought to stay afloat.

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If you already own the regular Mildliners maybe buy one or two in your favourite colours to try out. If you’re just thinking about buying a set of Mildliners maybe take a look at my review of the Mildliner markers and think about what you will get most use out of. The brush nib on the Zebra Mildliner seems to be made of fibre. This does give it a very sharp point but it will be interesting to see how the tip degrades over time from use. One of the things I noticed with the Tombow markers is that the sharp point on the brush nib would wear away as it was being used.

The push into stationery and greetings cards by value players including B&M, Primark, Wilko, and Aldi, which are all offering trend-led ranges will have hit Paperchase, which held premium price points. This creates a great opportunity for Tesco to boost spend, drive footfall and offer something distinct to its customers. The Zebra Mildliner Brush Pens come in 15 different colours. These colours come in three different sets. Fluorescent colours, warm colours and the set I bought is called cool & refined colours. The Mildliners can be bought in sets of 5 but it may also be possible to buy a set with all 15 colours. MORE LIKE THIS: 6 Pens I Love For Bullet Journaling Customers will believe they can get Paperchase products for a lower price, especially with the Tesco Clubcard.” We spoke to a few productivity pros to get the scoop on planners. Here’s what they told us to look for:

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However, the store will be core as people often buy greetings cards and stationery when they need it. I really like the Mildliner pens. They have become an essential part of my planning system. Maybe one day I will share how I use colour coding in my bullet journal. Its hard to say for certain if I will get more use out of the brush pens compared to the regular Mildliners.