Just a tip that Lidl have a stock of notepads in various grades of paper quality
I stock up every year & normally only buy the wire bound graph squared paper pads - these are a bit dry / absobent for fountain pens but I need them for other reasons than writing & at £1 for A4 & 80p for A5 they are superb value with 160 sheets
This year they have a few more pads in stock with better smoother paper with lined sheets
A4 lined pads wire bound with plain plastic cover at £1.80 each / 80 sheet pads - these are more suitable for fountain pens & writing
I only bought one but after trying it I will be buying more tomorrow - My local stationer seems to have similar quality pads to these Lidl offers but at much higher prices. (think 2x - 3x)
Note I have never tried Moleskin or any of the other esoteric pads so would be interested to learn how these compare.