Rhodia Webnotebook, Large

[lespaumes]

Hello, hello. What a lovely community. I don't currently own any fountain pens, but I do love paper. I reviewed the Webnotebook quite some time ago and wanted to share. At the source, there's a picture before every paragraph, so this might be a disjointed read.

 

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The Webnotebook is my second Rhodia purchase. I bought a spiral notebook in the past and loved it, so I decided to this out after reading numerous rave reviews. Before I begin, Rhodia is a French company that has been around for decades -- since the 1920s or 30s. Their most popular paper product is the orange-and-black notepad. At the time of my purchase, the Webnotebook was their newest.

 

The notebook has a faux leather hardcover, but it is soft enough that the elastic strap indelible marks. This gives me the impression that the strap will not slacken anytime soon.

 

Note the yellow shade. The paper is a fantastic, warm ivory, not eggshell like my photographs would have you believe. I should point out that people who loathe writing on the first page may rejoice. The black page and first ruled page are glued together, so the latter doesn't line up with the rest and can't be written on comfortably. (Same goes for the last page.) For me, this decision mars an otherwise lovely notebook.

 

The paper in this notebook is an absolute delight to write on. And touch! I always run my hand over a page before writing on it. After eighteen years of knowing only composition books with marbled covers and $2 for a box of loose-leaf paper bargains, I'm allowed to still be in awe. It's smooth; it's thick. I use rollerball pens like Pilot and Uniball, so the drying time was a non-issue.

 

Another plus is the layout. The spacing between lines has a Goldilocks effect -- not too narrow and not too wide but just right. I also like that the lines don't touch the edges.

 

In case you've forgotten what I'm reviewing, here's a reminder. I'm not thrilled that the logo appears on every page, but the detail was never a deal breaker. When I'm writing, I barely notice it.

 

For some reason that escapes me now, I wanted to write a rough draft for a novel in this notebook. I wrote a one-page synopsis on the penultimate page, and now you're looking at the reverse. No bleeding, and while you can see I wrote something, it's not bothersome.

 

Here's the back pocket opened. In my photograph, it appears as if it's made from the same black paper, but the section that allows the pocket to expand is the same material as the ribbon. The pocket's a nice touch if you want a clean notebook with no miscellaneous photographs or notes peaking out.

 

All in all, the Webnotebook is a top-notch journal. I believe it'd make a great gift for writers. Personally I plan on purchasing an orange one in the future.

 

http://thelastgoodword.blogspot.com/2009/12/note-yellow-shade.html

 

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Thank you!

[Milan]

Hello, hello. What a lovely community. I don't currently own any fountain pens, but I do love paper. I reviewed the Webnotebook quite some time ago and wanted to share. At the source, there's a picture before every paragraph, so this might be a disjointed read.

 

---

 

The Webnotebook is my second Rhodia purchase. I bought a spiral notebook in the past and loved it, so I decided to this out after reading numerous rave reviews. Before I begin, Rhodia is a French company that has been around for decades -- since the 1920s or 30s. Their most popular paper product is the orange-and-black notepad. At the time of my purchase, the Webnotebook was their newest.

 

The notebook has a faux leather hardcover, but it is soft enough that the elastic strap indelible marks. This gives me the impression that the strap will not slacken anytime soon.

 

Note the yellow shade. The paper is a fantastic, warm ivory, not eggshell like my photographs would have you believe. I should point out that people who loathe writing on the first page may rejoice. The black page and first ruled page are glued together, so the latter doesn't line up with the rest and can't be written on comfortably. (Same goes for the last page.) For me, this decision mars an otherwise lovely notebook.

 

The paper in this notebook is an absolute delight to write on. And touch! I always run my hand over a page before writing on it. After eighteen years of knowing only composition books with marbled covers and $2 for a box of loose-leaf paper bargains, I'm allowed to still be in awe. It's smooth; it's thick. I use rollerball pens like Pilot and Uniball, so the drying time was a non-issue.

 

Another plus is the layout. The spacing between lines has a Goldilocks effect -- not too narrow and not too wide but just right. I also like that the lines don't touch the edges.

 

In case you've forgotten what I'm reviewing, here's a reminder. I'm not thrilled that the logo appears on every page, but the detail was never a deal breaker. When I'm writing, I barely notice it.

 

For some reason that escapes me now, I wanted to write a rough draft for a novel in this notebook. I wrote a one-page synopsis on the penultimate page, and now you're looking at the reverse. No bleeding, and while you can see I wrote something, it's not bothersome.

 

Here's the back pocket opened. In my photograph, it appears as if it's made from the same black paper, but the section that allows the pocket to expand is the same material as the ribbon. The pocket's a nice touch if you want a clean notebook with no miscellaneous photographs or notes peaking out.

 

All in all, the Webnotebook is a top-notch journal. I believe it'd make a great gift for writers. Personally I plan on purchasing an orange one in the future.

 

http://thelastgoodword.blogspot.com/2009/12/note-yellow-shade.html

 

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Thank you!

 

 

 

Loved the review. Now I'm desperate to get one like that too :-) It's a shame I don't find any where I'm living...

[Ghost Plane]

Check out Goulet Pens - don't know where you are, but I've done several bulk orders and been happy.

[Milan]

Check out Goulet Pens - don't know where you are, but I've done several bulk orders and been happy.

 

I live in Belgium so I guess that would cost quite a bit to ship it... I'll have to look for a UK source...

[drunken spider]

Check out Goulet Pens - don't know where you are, but I've done several bulk orders and been happy.

 

I live in Belgium so I guess that would cost quite a bit to ship it... I'll have to look for a UK source...

 

Is the parent company not French?

 

I would have thought that you would be able to get hold of them in Belgium. But just in case, here is a UK supplier.

[Milan]

Check out Goulet Pens - don't know where you are, but I've done several bulk orders and been happy.

 

I live in Belgium so I guess that would cost quite a bit to ship it... I'll have to look for a UK source...

 

Is the parent company not French?

 

I would have thought that you would be able to get hold of them in Belgium. But just in case, here is a UK supplier.

 

Well, I thought so myself :-). I looked everywhere around here, but all I can find are the Notepads(which are great!) from Rhodia. Maybe I'll go to France next week or so, or I'll ask my family there to send some :-).

[TarpAsAShack]

Well, I just got mine in the mail today from The Vickerey. While I haven't had too much time to write yet, what I have is great. Very fountain pen friendly, and I love orange.

Edited December 16, 2009 by TarpAsAShack

[GouletPens]

quote name='Milan' date='12 December 2009 - 04:04 PM' timestamp='1260651874' post='1338199']

Check out Goulet Pens - don't know where you are, but I've done several bulk orders and been happy.

 

I live in Belgium so I guess that would cost quite a bit to ship it... I'll have to look for a UK source...

The US version Webbies are 90g, others are 80g. Might be something for you to consider. I don't know what kind of availability there are for 90g Webbies outside of the US (other than retailers like me who ship outside of the US). Shipping isn't all that bad for flat notebooks like this. I can usually fit several Webbies in a USPS flat rate envelope, which runs around $13 USD for mailing just about everywhere. With a weak dollar that might be cheaper than the UK even with shipping :blink: Yay for currency devaluation?? :hmm1: