Really High Quality Notebook Loose Leaf Paper

[Wilson Hines]

I've been using Rhodia for a few months now and I've found myself absolutely addicted to 80 grain paper! In fact, I have found myself in class writing in my No 16 6x9 Rhodia when I should be writing in a notebook.

 

I don't want a bunch of notebooks in my bag and I like the conventional three ring binder. I would like to find something at least as good as Clairefontaine and Rhodia.

 

Can you folks help me find some loose leaf out there so I can rid my life of Mead?

 

Thanks,

 

Wilson Hines

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[Wilson Hines]

Mercy! I found the answer just this quick. Isn't that the way it goes?

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/174166-fountain-pen-loose-leaf/

[Wilson Hines]

Mercy! I found the answer just this quick. Isn't that the way it goes?

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/174166-fountain-pen-loose-leaf/

 

 

According to Brian at Goulet's Pens the stocks on that Clairefontaine is limited and it won't be imported in the US anymore. So the question still rises. A couple 100 sheet packs won't last but a semester or so and there is life beyond that.

[jsonewald]

You could get these and put them in a binder:

 

http://www.jetpens.com/product_info.php/products_id/4113

 

either as a whole pad or after removing the sheets.

[Wilson Hines]

You know, I thought about that, but I'm lazy! ROFLOL

 

I am on Jets right now looking at this "Kokuyo Campus Todai Series"

 

The only question here is what the grain that paper is. If it's less than 80 I'm not interested.

[jsonewald]

FWIW - I have had several packs of that type of paper, and all have been really good with a fountain pen. I don't know the absolute gram weight, but subjectively it is a little lighter than Rhodia, but more substantial than standard cheap 3 ring refill paper.

[Mickey]

I've also been looking for something along this line. Is there anything in the Mohawk / Strathmore product lines which comes close? I'm using Strathmore 300-029 Writing Paper (25% Cotton). It's nice enough stuff, but definitely a little toothy compared to the Clairefontaine/Rhodia papers. I've considered trying out a ream of Strathmore Elements. Does anyone have any experience with this paper or know of some other American produced paper (or foreign made under $30/500 sheets) that comes close to Clairefontaine in terms of surface finish and ink acceptance?

[jsonewald]

The reviews on FPN for this:

 

http://www.ecopaper.com/bagasse-sugar-paper-500-sheet-ream

 

have been good. I am waiting for my order to arrive so I can try it myself.

[Wilson Hines]

What is 80 gsm? There's tons of information about saving the planet on this page, but hardly anything about the paper. And btw, we have more trees in the United States than ever before. Ever.

[Mickey]

The reviews on FPN for this:

 

http://www.ecopaper....-500-sheet-ream

 

have been good. I am waiting for my order to arrive so I can try it myself.

 

If this stuff is like the other bagasse paper I've tried, it will feel pretty good under the nib, but won't hold a tight line. Everything writes a nib size or two larger. Can anyone tell us if this particular brand is different?

[jsonewald]

What is 80 gsm? There's tons of information about saving the planet on this page, but hardly anything about the paper. And btw, we have more trees in the United States than ever before. Ever.

 

80 gsm = 80 grams per square meter

 

Technically it is only the weight of the paper. It is not a measurement of thickness, smoothness, stiffness, or other characteristics. In practice, most of the time a higher weight per square meter will be thicker than a lower weight.

[RedSox04]

BobR responded to a post I did earlier this week, and he recommending the Walgrees Penway filler.

 

To give credit where it is due, this paper is the best looseleaf I have been shown (and it's $4 for 200+ sheets)

 

Worth a try before giving up $10+ dollars for Rhodia etc notebook paper

[Wilson Hines]

BobR responded to a post I did earlier this week, and he recommending the Walgrees Penway filler.

 

To give credit where it is due, this paper is the best looseleaf I have been shown (and it's $4 for 200+ sheets)

 

Worth a try before giving up $10+ dollars for Rhodia etc notebook paper

 

I think I will give that a try first. It can't hurt! Thanks