Jibun Techo Comparison - Classic Biz vs Lite mini 

I'm so glad you did this! I was looking at the Lite and I wasn't sure what the difference was!

OMG. First one of your videos watched here. Such a well structured, informative and funny as in entertaining video! Thank you so much!

For my planners for 2020, I’m torn between a few planners - the Jibun Techo - another hobonichi weeks - a tn planner (most likely the horizontal weeks) - an a6 hobonichi with the weekly supplement - the lite Jibun Techo There’s too many options and it’s stressing me out 😅 I even have a muji vertical planner but I’m not using it and I feel super bad for wasting it!

YOUR OUTFIT?!?"?! A WHOLE LOOK IM IN LOVE. also stop making me want to get the jibun techo hhhhh

Thank you very much for this comparison. Like you I used in 2019 the Jibun techo biz mini, and I was curious about the Jibun techo Lite. I don’t really like all the staff and color on the regular version, that’s why I chose the biz mini. But I was to restricted by the layout and I like the fact the lite version is more clean and subtle. I’m not completely sure if I will go for it next year but your video is very useful for me. Thanks

This video is exactly what I was looking for!! I've a crazy planner person ever since I was 14 yr old so I have a lot of "minor" or "too much on detail" concerns when picking a planner. I've heard so much about jibun, and this year it's finally the time to try it! I couldn't help but pause half way during the video to subscribe, thumbs-up and leave this comment when I noticed how down-to-the-detail you are when introducing the notebooks!! Absolutely love it!!!!

thank you so much for this video!!! im in love with how the lite version looks like inperson, so lightweight and clean . certainly relate to your feelings about planners being function over form. brilliant video. (also your filming set up is beautifully lit!)

i was leaning towards a bujo for 2020 but i saw this video and was immediately convinced to get this AHHHH i'm excited thank u for enabling me LOL

Oh! Thank you so much for this comparison video!! I've been thinking of getting the jibun techo and was wondering about the lite version. This is perfection 💕 I'm jumping into the jibun lite, sand colour 🎁😘

This was super helpful. I am so glad you did this. I hope I can fit the lite in my Sojourner without too much trouble!

Thank you so much for doing this video!!! I didn’t know the “lite” existed. I was able to cancel my order for the regular mini and order the lite instead on Jet Pens. Thank you again!

A super helpful video!! This is my first video of yours I've seen - I was hunting down info on these planners because the site isn't as informative as I needed and you are AMAZING!!!! Deffo be back soon

Thank you for posting this! This is my first time seeing your channel. :D I jumped in feet first and purchased the Lite today from JetPens here in the US; they just went on sale this morning. I loved the light blue color and the slim profile. Decided to skip the starter kit and take the plunge this way. Seeing your video, I'm happy I did it. Based on JetPen's updated guide for the Jibun Techo, the Lite is the new streamlined planner; for people who don't need all the bells and whistles. The 2020 Jibun Techo lineup will have: First Kit Standard (starter kit) Standard Cover (just the diary) Pale Cover (just the diary; opaque pastel cover) Biz Cover (biz diary) Lite Diary (new for 2020) JetPens will have new accessories for 2020 sometime in October. Hope this is helpful.

I've been looking for a new journal and this seems perfect! Thanks for the review 🥰

Thanks so much for this! On the pictures the new weekly design looked so ugly and I loved the dots... but seeing this and how fine the numbers and lines are, it looks beautiful! And I love, love, love the removal off the lists and the integration of the monthly pages! Since you can't take of the cover - does it still fit into the Handsitched Leather cover?

I am so happy I ordered the lite! Yay!!! Thank you for sharing!

Such a wonderful comparison! I’ve been looking for comparisons to get started for a daily journal next year. Thank you!

Now I need to get a Jibun but also I need stuff to plan haha. Thanks for the great in-depth review!

Love this!! Btw do you find that the lite can stay flat and open as easily as the original jibun techo?

Thank you for sharing! This is the first review I've seen of the lite version. Thanks again ❤

Thanks for the comparison! I dislike how much I like planners, because now I want a Lite! Haha. For 2020, I have the Jibun Techo B6 Slim classic in the pale blue cover for tracking habits, plans and daily activities. I will be using an A6 Hobonichi Original for journaling and doodles. I have an A6 Midori MD notebook for language studies and a Midori MD pocket ring binder insert set for tentative plans before they go in the Jibun (but am considering a Hobonichi Weeks instead.)

this was really nice to watch!! i really wanna get the lite but does it lie flat like the non-lite version? it looks like it doesn't :(( and do you still track your food after making the switch?

Great review and video work. It’s good to see you talk and we get to share your enthusiasm! Brilliant 🙂

I am SOLD!!! What sold me in the Mini Slim B6 is the monthly pages with the trackers. How perfect is that! I have the Jibun Techo Slim A5 and as you had shown the tracking pages are separate from the months. I tried to use them but flipping back and forth becomes a pain. The Mini Slim B6 solves that problem. I came to your video because I wanted to see the size comparision of the B6 versus the slimmer A5. It's not that much. I was concern about writing in it. But it looks like that will not be a problem. Thanks for taking the time to share!!! P.S. Unfortunately the B6 version sold on Amazon and Etsy is not the same layout as feature in your video. Is there another place I can find this version of the B6?

Omg! I preordered my 2020 jjibun techo I am not sure if I bought the lite or biz. I am nervous. But I am super in love with jibun techo thank you for sharing

Very helpful-I enjoy your videos and your enthusiasm 😃👍 Also it was cool to see you as well as seeing the Jibun😁 I am waiting for my first Jibun to arrive in the mail 😃

Thank you so much. This has been very helpful. I think this might be a good option to get back into bullet journaling.

Thank you so much for doing this video. You did a great job with the comparison. I was so excited to watch it. I agree, I think this is my dream planner. Tick boxes at the top of the weekly and a combined tracker on the monthly page?!! I can't of anything else I'd want! I have the Jibun Biz until April, so I still have to dream about getting it. ;) BTW, does the mini have a lay flat binding like the original one does?

Thanks for the helpful review. The moon phases is one reason why I stick with Jibun! Also, which pen do you use on the pages you showed from 2019 planner?

I'd be most interested to know if it feels lighter to you and also, how many grid pages in the back to write on. Helpful to know for me since I will probably go with Hobonichi Weeks or Mega Weeks again but this planner has a few handy tracking items.

I don't decorate, but I color code and use symbols - the more minimal the layout is the less clutter I have on my pages! I don't really use the vertical layout much these days - it was my standard for almost a decade, but I haven't used it in a while - but I'm still very tempted by this... I love the clean look and compact format! And that there's not a bunch of info pages and quotes and stuff (the quotes are the main reason I've never bought a Hobonichi - I can't stand wasted space 😅). I would have loved it if they kept the monthly tracker/GANTT pages, but there's still seven "double" rows/month (14 lines total, and if I'm *really* desperate I could always write over the top row with the dates since the font is so light and minimal!). I'd rather just use the notes pages when I need more than have too many pages of something. Basically I love this and I am trying SO HARD to stick to my resolution to not buy a full planner for 2020 and stick with my printed schedule + BUJO combo... But it's so hard 😭

Do you know if they are offering this lite version in the A5 slim version?

YOU CUTIE! The Jibun Techo looks sooo good but I'm trying to be real with myself here. I'll just get another monthly passport insert cause I basically do zero planning (but still want all the planners oh why) :')

Gonna be tough to choose between both of them for 2020.

I have been using techo or jibun for 2 to 3 years. I was so disappointed I could not use watercolors at all because I hate the puckering it caused!!!! If I draw in them now I just use colored pencils or a marker. I never could highlight either. But I like my mini jibun. The paper is different and holds ink better!!

This was an excellent comparison video! Thanks for sharing! I have to ask, why did you turn the books upside down to do the pen tests? Just curious 😁

Thank you for this great comparison, it helped a lot in my decision :-)

I got the same one last week, but I am just worried that the length of the mini won't fix comfortably in my cover without having to cut a bit off at the tops :(

Hi I have one more question... I just received my 2020 now! I noticed it says mio paper. Was the 2019 mio paper also?

Oh wow! Der ist echt hübsch.. Aktuell bin ich der Meinung, ich bräuchte einen Jibun Techo und die Lite Version ist ja super hübsch! Leider hat myindieco ihn nicht mehr. Weißt du zufällig, wo man ihn gerade noch bekommen kann? :)

Thank you! Great review- helped me with my decision. 😃

Does the jibun techo lite mini fit into the biz cover? I would love to use my old jibun techo cover so that I can add the ideas booklet to it.

Sooo helpful. Thank you so much!!!!

Still waiting for them to restock. 😭

I wish I was a planner cause it’s so cute and looks fun to have, but I know I’d be wasting money. 😔

They removed meal plan. So sad :( .