essynotes
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 essynotes 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.
Amazon Storefront
All my favourite pens, notebooks, and desk essentials in one place.
Visit Storefront→Etsy — Templates
Printable and digital journaling templates designed for slow, intentional pages.
Shop Templates→Golden Coil
Fully customisable notebooks and planners — the ones I write in every single day.
Shop Golden Coil→Lemon8
Follow along on Lemon8 for daily handwriting inspiration and journaling ideas.
Follow on Lemon8→Paperpal
An AI writing companion that helps you write more clearly, one sentence at a time.
Try Paperpal→Ellington Pens
Beautiful, well-crafted pens worth writing home about. My go-to for gifting.
Shop Ellington→— Some links above are affiliate. It helps keep the desk lit. Thank you for reading. —
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.