Review of Quo Vadis Habana Notebook

[Breck]

Images, etc. on my blog; part of an ongoing series of Consumption Item reviews.

 

Link to QV review.

 

Link to all Consumption Item reviews. Mostly woodcase pencils to this point. Ink, pen, and paper reviews will be coming fast and furious over the next several weeks, though.

 

Some thoughts that either bear repeating for this crowd, or didn't make it into the blog review:

 

- Prepare for a longer drying time on this paper.

- Despite the above, some feathering may occur.

- Ditto bleedthrough.

- Yes, I still believe it an excellent overall product in spite of these observations.

 

 

N.B. On my blog, even in the stationery reviews, my co-authors and I often work "blue". Yes, I find stuff to cuss about even when talking about writing supplies. I like to cuss, I'm a grown-up, and I'm allowed. That said, the language on this review is G-rated. If you wander elsewhere, be advised of explicit language and themes, as they say.

 

 

 

[aloofy]

Thanks for the useful review! :clap1:

As I've bought one as a Christmas present for a friend, I'm quite happy to know it doesn't lack quality.

I was considering buying myself one, but then I thought of 3 or 4 blank notebooks I've stacked, heroically put down the urge... *sigh*

 

[Ghost Plane]

If you see any on sale...give in!

[inkypete]

Have just bought my second lot. No bleed, no feathering - my pick as the notebook buy of 2008. This, to me, is the perfect notebook. I believe the paper quality in the US Habanas is different to those sold elsewhere so be careful and make sure the Habana you buy has Clairefontaine paper (its printed on the wrap around label).

[Jersey Diabolo]

Yep, these became my fave journals in 2008. I haven't had a problem with using FPs on these journals, but that's dependent on a number of factors - including the different types of paper used in the small & large sizes.

 

Thanks for posting the review, Murderface, and for the warning about the "uncut" version.

[Breck]

I'm glad folks are finding the review of use, and yeah: FPN is a family-friendly site, so I felt like a word of warning was warranted.