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I recently got a chance to try Tomoe River paper was was wowed by it just like pretty much everyone who tries it. I looked around and ended up ordering two pads from http://www.paperforfountainpens.com/, one in cream and one in white.

 

It was easy to order, and quite reasonable: 100 sheets of 8.5x11 for $11, already mounted as a pad, easy to remove with a nice board back and blue cover. It came very well packed and I am quite happy with the whole transaction and the price! I haven't tried one of his journals yet, but when I go to get one I know where I'll look first.

 

Just wanted to share the positive experience and give you another place to get your TR fix.

 

Andrew

 

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I used to get my Tomoe from PaperforFountainPens - the journals are very nice, as well as the pads. They're pretty well known on this Forum.

But shipping to UK was just ridiculously expensive, so I've now found alternative sources. However I do wholeheartedly agree; Jay is a great vendor.

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I've been thinking of trying some Tomoegawa paper - it's like that in the Hobonichi planner I think - but need to find a more amenable dealer (shipping-wise). While you are in Australia do you have a preferred seller?

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The only Australian seller of Tomoe River paper at the moment (that I know of) is bookbindersonline.com.au. JustWrite used to stock both notebooks and sheet paper, but are out of stock right now - and I'm not sure what their future plans are.

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I've been thinking of trying some Tomoegawa paper - it's like that in the Hobonichi planner I think - but need to find a more amenable dealer (shipping-wise). While you are in Australia do you have a preferred seller?

Jamerelbe is right - JustWrite used to stock Tomoe but they don't have any currently. I'm not sure what Kevin's future plans are. I ordered a pad of Tomoe from Bookbinderonline as I ran out of the paper I brought with me from UK. They only sell writing paper pads in cream at AUD $28 for 100 sheets. They also make some nice TR notebooks. I'm not sure what shipping is to NZ though.

 

Coincidentally I was very lucky this week. I won a free prize draw by Bookbinders - a very generous gift card for their products. So I've got a nice parcel of goodies on the way to me right now. :-)

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But shipping to UK was just ridiculously expensive, so I've now found alternative sources.

 

Where did you find?

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I may go direct to Japan then. Shipping from there is usually very reasonable.

 

Shipping becomes a lot more expensive when you're dealing with paper rather than pens - which is (I think) why Kevin from JustWrite is thinking twice before stocking any more.

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I may go direct to Japan then. Shipping from there is usually very reasonable.

Do you have a link? I couldn't find one from Japan.

 

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Do you have a link? I couldn't find one from Japan.

Thank you

Not as yet. I'm searching, but I do have some contacts who may be able to help. I'll let you know if I get a nibble.

I bought from Japan but only in larger amounts (4,000 sheets).

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As a side note I would have to say that so far I prefer the paper that Midori use over Tomoe River, as it seems to have a better feel under the nib for me, but I cannot find any sources for A4 stock in the Midori line.

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I bought from Japan but only in larger amounts (4,000 sheets).

Do you have link? I might be able to organize a group buy if the price is good.

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I recently got a chance to try Tomoe River paper was was wowed by it just like pretty much everyone who tries it. I looked around and ended up ordering two pads from http://www.paperforfountainpens.com/, one in cream and one in white.

 

It was easy to order, and quite reasonable: 100 sheets of 8.5x11 for $11, already mounted as a pad, easy to remove with a nice board back and blue cover. It came very well packed and I am quite happy with the whole transaction and the price! I haven't tried one of his journals yet, but when I go to get one I know where I'll look first.

 

Just wanted to share the positive experience and give you another place to get your TR fix.

 

Andrew

I just got in the smaller notepads of Tomoe River paper from him and I love it. The blue cover is a little flimsier than I would prefer but overall I love them and plan to order more as well. This works out better for me than the loose paper too. I think it came as a three pack of 100 sheets each pad. Well worth it for me.

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I bought from Japan but only in larger amounts (4,000 sheets).

I was considering this today as it is very affordable and will last more than an year easily if I use TR exclusively. It won't be a group buy though because I don't want to go through the trouble of separating the sheets and then forwarding to everyone. Everything for personal consumption/usage.

Would you mind telling the total cost including freight forwarding service?

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Amazon Japan sells TR paper in 100, but I can't remember if it was in pads or loose leaf.

 

 

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100 sheets will get used up in a week or two. Plus, it can't get any cheaper than this.

Also, I prefer to use loose leaf. Bindings cause problems at the at the end of page writing with left. If I want it bind, I can get it done here with 100 sheets for 30 cents.

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