Hitlist Notebook By ABC Press

[DAYoung]

G'day FPN folks,

 

This is a very short review of the Hitlist notebook, by ABC Books.

 

I first saw the Hitlist on a FPN thread here, and asked for a sample copy. It arrived promptly, and in good condition. Here's a photo of the critter in its native habitat.

 

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n5/DAYoung_2006/ondesk.jpg

 

As you can see, it's a small notebook, just right for a pocket. The card covers are stiff and look hard-wearing. It also has a little notch on the top of the front cover, to hook a pen's clip. Very clever.

 

But the important question: How is the paper with fountain pens?

 

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n5/DAYoung_2006/hitlist.jpg

 

All in all, the Hitlist paper works very well. With my Pelikan M215 EF, using Pilot Iroshizuku 'Tsuyu-Kusa', there's no feathering or bleed-through, and it dries quickly (for Pilot). The M205, with a two-tone 14k M nib, had some bleed-through - but so does Clairefontaine (to say nothing of Moleskine). Still, no feathering - for a wet nib with wet ink, this reflects well on the Hitlist. It goes without saying that there was no feathering or bleed-through with Pelikan 4001 blue/black, which is a very dry ink.

 

Now, this isn't a notebook for me. I prefer lines, and lots of room to write (hence the Clairefontaine). But as a pocket notebook for fountain pen users, the Hitlist is very impressive. A lot of planning and passion went into this, and it shows.

 

It deserves to sell a bazillion.

 

Cheers,

 

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Edited July 14, 2011 by DAYoung

[DAYoung]

Correction: It's ABC Press, not ABC Books.

[jimhughes]

A lined or grid template printed out on a piece of paper and placed under the Hitlist Page you write on will solve the Blank paper issue for you. Jim

[DAYoung]

Thanks, Jim. I've heard that suggestion before - a small sheet'd certainly fit into the back of the notebook.

[RPB]

Freebie received with thanks CTF! Will be writing in it with my brand new Blue o' Blue later!

[GreenVelvet]

Here's a photo of the critter in its native habitat.

 

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n5/DAYoung_2006/ondesk.jpg

 

Good gravy - what a gorgeous native habitat that is!

[kushbaby]

I got my sample today (thanks!!!). It looks wonderful - I can't wait to start using it.

[DAYoung]

Good gravy - what a gorgeous native habitat that is!

 

Thanks, GreenVelvet.

 

I like talking about writing spaces (e.g. studio, office, study), habits and tools. You can see more photos and descriptions of my study and desk here, at 'From the Desk Of'. There's also a brief description on the Exaclair 'Writers' Project' website.

Edited June 4, 2011 by DAYoung

[DAYoung]

I got my sample today (thanks!!!). It looks wonderful - I can't wait to start using it.

 

I'll be interested to read your impressions, Kushbaby.

[GreenVelvet]

Good gravy - what a gorgeous native habitat that is!

 

Thanks, GreenVelvet.

 

I like talking about writing spaces (e.g. studio, office, study), habits and tools. You can see more photos and descriptions of my study and desk here, at 'From the Desk Of'. There's also a brief description on the Exaclair 'Writers' Project' website.

 

Simply lovely - thanks for sharing!

[kushbaby]

I got my sample today (thanks!!!). It looks wonderful - I can't wait to start using it.

 

I'll be interested to read your impressions, Kushbaby.

 

I'm currently trying to figure out what will be the best use of it - I don't want to waste it. Oh, the pressure!!!!!

[LDB415]

Does anyone know a website for them?

[ctf]

Does anyone know a website for them?

 

Hi LDB415,

The website is hitlistbooks.com but it is still under construction. We should be live in around 2 weeks however I have had similar expectations and been wrong. I will let everyone know once it is operational.

 

CTF