Today, I was speaking with a fellow pen guy and noticed his notebook. This is what he uses.

Has anyone used these? What do you think of them?

Those look interesting. Amazingly enough there is a store nearby that is supposed to be selling them. I may try to get out there tomorrow to see what they're like. Thanks for the lead!

Just in case anyone is interested in these books - I purchased several and enjoy them! While I have several gong for different ideas/topics, I am writing my sermon outlines in one, so I have used it quite heavily since posting this question on the forum. I have used four different pens and four different inks, all of which seem to work quite well with the paper.

Their website informs me that they are an ecological alternative to the felling and consumption of standing trees (being 30% kelaf and 70% recycled paper). Can you tell me how it stands up to fountain pen use?

It holds ink really well. The paper is thick enough to write on both sides without bleed through (which I do). It is not as scratchy as you would think, but not as smooth as HP 32# paper either. All in all, it stands up well to FP use. Hope this helps!

Thanks, that does help. There is a store nearby that carries their products, so I will check them out soon. The notebook covers are very attractive.

Hey, another Boku fan! I enjoy the one I use. I got the smythe-sewn (not glue-bound) variety, which lies flat when opened up. The price is good for smythe-sewn. I also like the partly-kenaf paper, which is absorbent enough to let ink dry quickly, dense enough to prevent feathering or keep feathering to a minimum, and dense enough to prevent print-through. I also hope kenaf paper will eventually become cheap enough to reduce the demand for trees for paper. Kenaf is cool!

Is it a smooth writing surface? Is it prone to releasing tiny fibers that clog pens? The only other non-paper paper I've tried clogs the heck out of everything.

Djehuty - I am about half-way through my first book so my input is a bit limited. So far, I have not had a single problem with a pen clogging as you have stated. I have had problems with other papers such as you mention and it drives me crazy! Maybe some of the other guys who have used Boku books more will respond. Out of the three that I have going - two have a page to a page and a half of info in it and one that is almost half full.

Where that name ”Boku” comes from? In Japanese language it is relaxed and boyish way to say ”I”. Usage example follows: ”Boku wa naado desu.” (”I am a nerd.”)

I am more than half way through one of the Boku notebooks and I really like them. They are FP friendly and have a nice feel to them. They are also reasonably priced. I bought mine at my University bookstore. The buyer indicated that the company is not great to deal with. She has been trying order more and has not had much luck with the sales rep.

I am hopeful they will be able to get more in.

Matt C.