essy notes
Handwriting, slow journaling, and the gentle art of keeping pages worth returning to. A quiet corner of the internet for people who still love the weight of a pen.
of writing
slowly
Other days, I write to forget.
Mostly, I write to be still.
light was gold
and everything
felt like a poem.
Kakuno
— est. 2022 —
Hi, I'm Estera — and I make things by hand.
I started essy notes in a small room with a stack of lined paper and a pen that leaked just enough to be charming. What began as a quiet journal became a corner of the internet where hundreds of thousands of people now come to slow down, write better, and find some stillness between the screens.
I share daily videos about penmanship, journaling, and the small tools that make writing feel like coming home. This is my desk — pull up a chair.
Digital templates, printed with love.
Handwriting guides, journaling layouts, and study templates designed to be printed, used, and slightly stained with coffee.
Handwriting Handbook v1
Handwriting Handbook v1
Essynotes Handrwritting daily handbook
What's on the desk.
The pens, notebooks, and small objects I reach for daily. Links below are affiliate — I only recommend what I actually use.
Pilot Kakuno
The pen I hand to anyone starting out. Light, smooth, forgiving — a little smiley face on the nib.
Shop on Amazon→Writech Rolling Ball
My everyday pens for color-coded notes. Thin, reliable, and the 36-pack is worth every cent.
Shop on Amazon→Golden Coil
Custom-made planners on heavy paper. I've used one every year since 2023 — and yes, it shows.
Visit Golden Coil→Leuchtturm1917
The workhorse. Numbered pages, dot grid, and a ribbon that still feels romantic after ten journals.
Shop on Amazon→The $0 TEMU Upgrade
My full under-$60 desk setup. Warm lights, quiet trays, a small plant. See the full video for links.
Watch the video→Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo
A deep midnight-blue ink from Japan that dries a little shimmery and reads like a secret.
Shop on Amazon→Blackwing 602
Firm, dark, and elegant. The pencil for long reading sessions and quiet margin notes.
Shop on Amazon→Written Word
Where I learned modern calligraphy. Their free starter session is the single best hour I've spent.
Claim Free Session→— Some links above are affiliate. It helps keep the desk lit. Thank you for reading. —
Recent entries
A selection of videos from across the desks of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Watch, borrow, trace.
All the slow, quiet, handwritten things — continue on your favorite platform.
Let's make something quiet together.
I partner with a small number of brands each season whose values align with slow, intentional living. If that sounds like you, I'd love to hear about it.