Strathmore 500 Series Writing Journals

[Sh.Andrews]

While searching for hardbound writing journals, I came across the Strathmore Writing Journal which I have never seen before. Their website states that it is new but not sure how new. Has anyone used fountain pens in this particular journal? And if so, what are your opinions?

 

Very interested on how these compare to the Stillman and Birns Epsilon series.

 

http://www.strathmoreartist.com/product-reader/items/500-series-writing-journals.html

 

[Tryek25]

I've been looking for a journal for a while that is not a Rhoia and I'm very interested in these. Strathmore makes a beautiful sheet of paper that should perform very well in this journal. I'll probably be ordering one for my accounting class to try out and will let ya'll know how it performs.

[inkypete]

Wow - used to use this as a writing sheet many years ago. Was quality plus back when so very keen to see a review of these. Anyone know the prices?

[amastronardi]

Here there are in Dick Blick:

 

Softcover: http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-softcover-500-series-writing-journal/

Hardcover: http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-500-series-writing-journal/

 

I like the fact that it comes in blank and lined options. Stillman doesn't offer lined ones.

Edited July 6, 2015 by Adrian Mastronardi

[inkypete]

Here there are in Dick Blick:

 

Softcover: http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-softcover-500-series-writing-journal/

Hardcover: http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-500-series-writing-journal/

 

I like the fact that it comes in blank and lined options. Stillman doesn't offer lined ones.

Thanks - well priced so can't wait to see a few reviews on FPN. Someone hurry up and buy one please.

[JKelly]

Art Supply Warehouse has hard and soft cover versions in 5.5 X 8.5

https://www.artsupplywarehouse.com/finelineDisplay.php?id=13D130

[Sh.Andrews]

Here there are in Dick Blick:

 

Softcover: http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-softcover-500-series-writing-journal/

Hardcover: http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-500-series-writing-journal/

 

I like the fact that it comes in blank and lined options. Stillman doesn't offer lined ones.

Agree - the choice is nice. Thank you for this link. Went straight to Dick Blick website after finding these on Strathmore site but could not find them. I'm assuming they just added this to the site. Must be very new. The Art Warehouse link appears to be for the older version.

[Joe in Seattle]

They're available through Amazon, too. I'd love to see someone test one and show us the results.

[inkypete]

Anyone know the ruling? 6mm or 7mm?

[janeo2266]

Anyone know the ruling? 6mm or 7mm?

Hi, I'm part of the team that developed the Strathmore Writing project. We designed the lines with the help of a number of calligraphers and pen artists who provided us with valuable feedback. From that research we ended up going with a line spacing that is a slightly generous 7mm (about 7.5mm to be precise). Additionally, the lines are dotted and non-photo blue. This allows the lines to drop out during scanning for artists who like to share their work online or make prints. We'd love to hear everybody's feedback on this line of products!

[Tryek25]

Here there are in Dick Blick:

 

Softcover: http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-softcover-500-series-writing-journal/

Hardcover: http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-500-series-writing-journal/

 

I like the fact that it comes in blank and lined options. Stillman doesn't offer lined ones.

 

Thanks for the link. I just put my order in!

[inkypete]

Hi, I'm part of the team that developed the Strathmore Writing project. We designed the lines with the help of a number of calligraphers and pen artists who provided us with valuable feedback. From that research we ended up going with a line spacing that is a slightly generous 7mm (about 7.5mm to be precise). Additionally, the lines are dotted and non-photo blue. This allows the lines to drop out during scanning for artists who like to share their work online or make prints. We'd love to hear everybody's feedback on this line of products!

Great to hear from you. I am sure you will get very honest reviews from the folk here. Do you know if they are available anywhere in Australia as yet?

[Inked]

Hi, I'm part of the team that developed the Strathmore Writing project. We designed the lines with the help of a number of calligraphers and pen artists who provided us with valuable feedback. From that research we ended up going with a line spacing that is a slightly generous 7mm (about 7.5mm to be precise). Additionally, the lines are dotted and non-photo blue. This allows the lines to drop out during scanning for artists who like to share their work online or make prints. We'd love to hear everybody's feedback on this line of products!

 

7.5mm, that's great.

 

Anybody in Canada carrying these? I checked Midoco in Toronto, but they have the Strathmore Art Journal.

 

I would love to try these.

 

Inked

[janeo2266]

Great to hear from you. I am sure you will get very honest reviews from the folk here. Do you know if they are available anywhere in Australia as yet?

I don't believe they are. Jasco is an authorized Strathmore dealer, so you could put in a request with them. Otherwise you can purchase them online. Here's a list of our online retailers: http://www.strathmoreartist.com/wheretobuy-online-retailers.html

[janeo2266]

 

7.5mm, that's great.

 

Anybody in Canada carrying these? I checked Midoco in Toronto, but they have the Strathmore Art Journal.

 

I would love to try these.

 

Inked

 

You can check our online store finder for retail locations in Canada. You can also access our list of online retailers using the link in the upper left of this link: http://www.strathmoreartist.com/retailer-locations.html

[Inked]

 

You can check our online store finder for retail locations in Canada. You can also access our list of online retailers using the link in the upper left of this link: http://www.strathmoreartist.com/retailer-locations.html

 

Thank you.

 

Inked.

[FountainPages]

I just ordered a softcover large, as soon as I receive, I'd be glad to let all know how it performs. Stay tuned! Just under 25USD with shipping and tax.

Edited July 11, 2015 by FountainPages

[FountainPages]

7/15/15, the mail is kind. The Strathmore Writing 500 shows up. At 7 3/4"x9 3/4", it is the largest journal/notebook I own. The cover is soft plasticized paper outside and more traditional inside. The paper itself has a slight textured feel to it with a natural off white colour to it and unobtrusive light blue dot lines. Labeling states made in the U.S.A. It holds ink from FP's very well indeed with my very wet and very wide Mb146 Fine leaving no feathering that I could see. I like the feel of the paper as it gives a nice toothy sensation, it is not unpleasant. There is minimal to no ghost through and bleed through is nonexistent...at least with my pens and Noodler's bulletproof inks which I find to be very wet writing. Recommended.

Edited July 15, 2015 by FountainPages

[FountainPages]

Hi, I'm part of the team that developed the Strathmore Writing project. We designed the lines with the help of a number of calligraphers and pen artists who provided us with valuable feedback. From that research we ended up going with a line spacing that is a slightly generous 7mm (about 7.5mm to be precise). Additionally, the lines are dotted and non-photo blue. This allows the lines to drop out during scanning for artists who like to share their work online or make prints. We'd love to hear everybody's feedback on this line of products!

Kudos Janeo. Nice notebook and paper!!! Nice to see something of good quality from U.S.A. and at affordable pricing. Keep on makin'em, I'll keep buyin'em! Period.

[janeo2266]

Kudos Janeo. Nice notebook and paper!!! Nice to see something of good quality from U.S.A. and at affordable pricing. Keep on makin'em, I'll keep buyin'em! Period.

 

7/15/15, the mail is kind. The Strathmore Writing 500 shows up. At 7 3/4"x9 3/4", it is the largest journal/notebook I own. The cover is soft plasticized paper outside and more traditional inside. The paper itself has a slight textured feel to it with a natural off white colour to it and unobtrusive light blue dot lines. Labeling states made in the U.S.A. It holds ink from FP's very well indeed with my very wet and very wide Mb146 Fine leaving no feathering that I could see. I like the feel of the paper as it gives a nice toothy sensation, it is not unpleasant. There is minimal to no ghost through and bleed through is nonexistent...at least with my pens and Noodler's bulletproof inks which I find to be very wet writing. Recommended.

Thank you so much for your review. We're always interested in how our products perform in the real world. I will share this with my team. They will be very happy to read this.

 

Kudos Janeo. Nice notebook and paper!!! Nice to see something of good quality from U.S.A. and at affordable pricing. Keep on makin'em, I'll keep buyin'em! Period.

Happy to do it!