Rhodia Notebooks Disappoint

[a.zy.lee]

I have a lot of Rhodia notebooks, one for each subject that I'm studying. I have to say, I don't particularly enjoy them. The lack of margins and floppiness make writing in them kind off stressful.

There's another thing that I just noticed: the texture is pretty rough! I have a Rhodia refill pad that I like very much that's much smoother than these side-stapled ones. I've had 2 of these side-stapled notebooks before and they were also perfectly smooth.

But I'm stuck with 10 of them. I wish I had chosen Oxford campus books to buy in bulk instead.

 

Is your experience with side-stapled Rhodia notebooks the same? What's your A4 notebook of choice?

 

Also, does Clairefontaine make spiral A4 notebooks? Because that would be perfect!

Edited November 27, 2014 by a.zy.lee

[inkypete]

I have a lot of Rhodia notebooks, one for each subject that I'm studying. I have to say, I don't particularly enjoy them. The lack of margins and floppiness make writing in them kind off stressful.

There's another thing that I just noticed: the texture is pretty rough! I have a Rhodia refill pad that I like very much that's much smoother than these side-stapled ones. I've had 2 of these side-stapled notebooks before and they were also perfectly smooth.

But I'm stuck with 10 of them. I wish I had chosen Oxford campus books to buy in bulk instead.

 

Is your experience with side-stapled Rhodia notebooks the same? What's your A4 notebook of choice?

 

Also, does Clairefontaine make spiral A4 notebooks? Because that would be perfect!

Clairefontaine do make A4 options, stapled, sewn and spiral. I suppose the lesson here is one I preach all the time. Buy one to try before you buy bulk. Might not be the cheapest option but may save you making a big investment and being stuck with stock. To your general question I have never had a problem with Rhoda. It isn't quite as smooth as Clairefontaine but some people like the little bit of tooth. Good luck with your studies!

[a.zy.lee]

Clairefontaine do make A4 options, stapled, sewn and spiral. I suppose the lesson here is one I preach all the time. Buy one to try before you buy bulk. Might not be the cheapest option but may save you making a big investment and being stuck with stock. To your general question I have never had a problem with Rhoda. It isn't quite as smooth as Clairefontaine but some people like the little bit of tooth. Good luck with your studies!

I've tried those notebooks before, but for some reason, this batch creates lots of friction between the page and nib. They were also the only one that I knew of at the time that I could buy in bulk.

And thanks. I'm definitely going to need luck.

[Uncial]

I have a stapled notepad in Rhodia and five of the black and orange thick hard covered ones. The notepad ones are fine, but not nearly as good as the others. The paper in the notepad is whiter, produces a little more feedback than I expected and I can't see sheen on it; even with inks like Yama-Dori. The hardbacked ones are slightly off-white and the paper is beautifully smooth and really good for shading inks and those with sheen.

[ajoffe]

I use the Rhodia A5 side staple bound notebooks for all of my university notes. Never had a problem with any of them. They are smooth and perfect for fountain pen ink.

[The Blue Knight]

I found my pens tend to skip on the stuff. I prefer Oxford Optik paper.

[usfountainpenlover]

Hello. I just joined the network so please forgive me until I catch up. I just ordered the Rhodia Circa notebook from Levenger. Had anyone had any experience with this notebook?

[usfountainpenlover]

Blue Knight, is there a web site for Oxford Optik. I was born in the UK and moved to the US at a very young age. I would love to be able to order paper from the UK. My impression is that there might be more of a selection. Am I correct? Does the group have an opinion.

 

I use a Pelikan pen for every day. I am a college professor developing lecture notes, etc.

Thanks in advance for your advise.

Edited November 29, 2014 by usfountainpenlover

[The Blue Knight]

Blue Knight, is there a web site for Oxford Optik. I was born in the UK and moved to the US at a very young age. I would love to be able to order paper from the UK. My impression is that there might be more of a selection. Am I correct? Does the group have an opinion.

 

I use a Pelikan pen for every day. I am a college professor developing lecture notes, etc.

Thanks in advance for your advise.

 

They have there black by black and red range in the UK however these aren't as big in terms of page count as your traditional moleskine or webnote notebook,.

see

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Red-A5-Journal/dp/B00FEE3H3E/ref=pd_bxgy_office_text_y

[neotobeo]

I have tried both types of paper from Levenger (Circa): 1) Levenger Paper - smooth, doesn't feather, but does ghost a bit with most of the inks I have tried (Noodlers, Sailor, and Organic Studio); 2) Circa Rhodia: Lovely paper, very smooth and fountain pen friendly - worth the few extra pennies if you are using the Circa line. I have also had success with Rhodia note pad paper, tearing at micro-perforation, and using the Circa paper punch.