# Vintage Pocket Notebooks 'The Recap Notebook' Makes for the Perfect Confidant By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-01-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-pocket-notebooks References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/recapnotebook) & [recapnotebook](http://recapnotebook.com) Vintage pocket notebooks are all the rave now, but this vintage-looking, hipster-living and nostalgia-inspiring pocket notebook is a definite must-have for those who still believe in the [handwritten word](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-simplest-journalling-guide). Imagine snuggling up with The Recap Notebook and a cup of something hot and yummy after a long day of mundane annoyances to write about that one thing in your day that makes it all worthwhile. Made for those who still make time for their [hobbies and activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifenote) of meaning, The Recap Notebook is designed skillfully to make it easy to summarize your favorite activity of the day. Each double spread has an adorable little pencil-scribbled like illustration of the bespoke activity of interest and is organized in a way that has you jot down all the info of your day on the left, and keep the right for the highlights or juicy bits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage Pocket Notebooks:** Opportunity for creating modern versions of vintage-style pocket notebooks with unique features and designs. - **Handwritten Word:** Opportunity to capitalize on the nostalgia and desire for handwritten notes and journals in a digital age. - **Activity Summarization:** Opportunity to develop tools or apps that facilitate easy summarization of daily activities and events. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery:** Potential for stationery companies to create vintage pocket notebooks with a modern twist. - **Digital Tools:** Opportunity for developers to create digital tools that combine the convenience of digital writing with the aesthetic appeal of handwritten notes. - **Productivity Apps:** Opportunity for productivity app developers to create features that allow users to easily summarize their daily activities and highlight important moments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-notebooks.md) - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md) - [Retro-Analog Journaling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dear-my-diary.md) - [Elegant Analog Note Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-taking-kit.md) - [Hybrid Luxe Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteanote.md) - [Charming Cross-Platform Digital Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-journal.md) - [Cubic Minimalist Memo Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-block.md) - [Nostalgic Journal Entries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-journal.md) - [Rustic Leather Journal Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-journalplanner-covers.md)