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I Bet Your Travel Journal Doesn't Look This Good

by James Finn March 16, 2019, 3:09 pm 24 Views 0 Comments

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Jose Naranja is a visual journalist of a unique class.

He creates his own notebooks similar to the moleskin notebooks most travelers favor.

On every page of his journals, Jose creates tiny masterpieces of art to reflect his experiences.

Highlights from his large collection of work is for sale on his website.

The collection is known as The Orange Manuscript.

To see examples of Jose’s work, check out some of the highlights below, or visit his extensive Instagram page.

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New creatures. Employees in Asteroid Museum are busy these days cataloging the last beings. Most of them don’t match in any category 🤷‍♀️ Artificial dancer shows a level of beauty never seen before. #sketch #notebook #pencil #creatures #fantasy #journal #rotring
A post shared by José Naranja (@jose_naranja) on Mar 15, 2019 at 10:26pm PDT

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Page with mix notes including superpower of beside lamps, proposal to open the first 7 Eleven in he Moon and more 🎈 #notebook #vietnam #stamps #traveljournal #lamy #lamyalstar #handwriting #calligraphy #cuadernodeviaje
A post shared by José Naranja (@jose_naranja) on Mar 14, 2019 at 10:09pm PDT

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Recently I discovered some photos taken during the filming of In The Mood For Love in Angkor Wat. They are great and the reason is: The touch of reality is always the best ingredient. #watercolor #notebook #inthemoodforlove #wongkarwai #journal #handwriting #illustration
A post shared by José Naranja (@jose_naranja) on Feb 23, 2019 at 11:04pm PST

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Hanoi traditional clothes update: From Ao Dai to pajamas. My friend @thebrendastarr told me “Did you realize people wear pajamas in Hanoi?” Then I can’t see other thing around everyday. Looks super comfortable 🎈
A post shared by José Naranja (@jose_naranja) on Sep 23, 2018 at 11:19pm PDT

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This is Manuscript Bangkok (2016-2017), the previous notebook to the current one and the first I did completely by hand, including the leather cover. It’s also thicker than the typical pocket size. I’m so happy to see its shape saying “I’m plenty of memories 🎈”
A post shared by José Naranja (@jose_naranja) on Jun 15, 2018 at 4:04am PDT

#6

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Page dedicated to culture in general and Japan culture in particular. I’m always fascinated about developed cultures. So much points to appreciate and admire. There is not a perfect culture (neither now nor ever) but I could mention the TOP 3 nowadays according to my own criteria: Japan, UK and Russia. I’m not going in deep now, just say Japanese take care of every detail and as example this ramen, where even the colors have been chosen for any reason creating an aesthetic composition. And that’s applicable to everything. Respect.
A post shared by José Naranja (@jose_naranja) on May 1, 2018 at 8:33am PDT

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Happy fountain pen day! 🎉 Some of you asked me for my current travel writing tools. Here they are 💫 Time ago I used to travel with my dear wood case but now optimizing every gram is priority. 550g. In addition I carry a little case with spares of some pens and inks.
A post shared by José Naranja (@jose_naranja) on Nov 3, 2017 at 9:53pm PDT

#8

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Keeping notes about Bangkok in a new experimental block style 💫
A post shared by José Naranja (@jose_naranja) on Sep 14, 2017 at 1:28am PDT

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And here a close up to the trees some of you asked me 🔎 I don't thinks it's something special but the point to highlight simple tools are the best, reliable and most versatile. I really love the texture and feeling of this verge paper. I can't use another one.
A post shared by José Naranja (@jose_naranja) on Jun 28, 2017 at 7:21am PDT

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Happy Friday! Today I introduce you @luis_gof . If you are into fine/extrafine tool you will love his drawings. This is really another level of detail and feeling. The current sketch is an instant tele transportation to Vietnam.
A post shared by José Naranja (@jose_naranja) on Jun 30, 2017 at 3:46am PDT