Ink, Paper, and Slower Pace: Meet Cameron, the Heart Behind the Counter

If you’ve talked notebooks at 26 Market, you’ve probably met Cameron

If you’ve recently walked into 26 Market and found yourself in a quiet, thoughtful conversation about ink flow, journaling rhythms, or the perfect notebook cover – you’ve likely met Cameron.

Their enthusiasm isn’t flashy—it lingers, soft and steady. The kind of presence that makes you want to pick up your pen and pay attention to the little things.

Their stationery story begins—as many of the best ones do—at home.

“My mom sparked my love for stationery,” they said. “She’s always been crafty—scrapbooking, making notebooks, exploring new things. I guess I picked it up from her.”

From Customer to Crew

That inherited curiosity eventually led them, years later, to 26 Market. — initially as a customer in search of a refill for their Traveler’s Notebook. One online search led to one in-person visit… and then many more.

Now, they’re shaping our market from the inside out, one of our crew that makes 26 Market run smoothly and heartfully.

“It’s great to meet so many customers that are just like me,” they said. “We’re all obsessed with the same things—it’s so easy to strike up a conversation and really connect.”

Love for Traveler’s Notebook: 12 Years & Counting

Cameron’s most trusted companion? A Camel-coloured Traveler’s Notebook in regular size—used daily for 2 years and worn with purpose.

“It’s the perfect size, not too big or small, and I’ve even created a little hack using the repair kit so I can fit more refills without using the connecting bands. It makes everything sit flush—it’s a total game changer.”

If you're curious about the hack, just ask. Cameron lights up when they talk about the small tweaks that make a tool feel just right.

Their love for Traveler’s Notebook runs deep. 12 years ago, they bought their very first brown passport-size notebook—back when there were only 2 colours available.

“I still have it. It has a gorgeous patina now. Looking at it brings me right back to that time in my life.”

Favourite Tools of the Moment

Right now, Cameron is smitten with the Uniball 0.38 refill—neatly nestled inside their Superior Labor Brass Pen.

“It writes like a gel pen but dries instantly. I use it for everything.”

For someone who treasures precision, these tools are more than just practical—they're part of their daily rhythm, their language.

“Multi-year diaries are totally underrated!”

Cameron believes there’s quiet magic in writing a little each day across years—seeing how things change, how you change.

“Make one so that you and your family can look back together and remind yourself of the journey!”

When it comes to their personal style, they lean neutral—plain on the outside, but full of surprises within. Thoughtful, adaptable, and full of small joys.

Outside of work (and paper), their current obsession is deceptively simple: walking.

“When I started walking every day, it honestly changed my life. I love stopping at a bench to journal or just breathe. It’s a rhythm I’ve come to love.”