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Allan's Journal can be found at Allan's Journal website and they can be purchased from a US seller at Evangelical Bible website.

 

Graphic Image can be found at Graphic Image website.

 

They look beautiful, but then I saw the backside image of various pens used here. :(

With the new FPN rules, now I REALLY don't know what to put in my signature.

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Allan's Journal can be found at Allan's Journal website and they can be purchased from a US seller at Evangelical Bible website.

 

Graphic Image can be found at Graphic Image website.

 

They look beautiful, but then I saw the backside image of various pens used here. :(

 

Well that's too bad. I used to follow that blog and remembered the Allan's reviews. I was going to look it up and post a link but you beat me to it. I would have expected more cooperative paper from such a pricey journal. It sure is beautiful though.

Seek that which is true, beautiful, and good.

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I've used Diamine and HSS Registrar's ink in my Allen journal and it is OK for writing on both sides of the paper, but I'm using a fine (for me) nib - a Waterman W5 with some flex. Well, thin paper shows through when you hold it to the light, but there is no feather or bleed.

 

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Allan's Journal can be found at Allan's Journal website and they can be purchased from a US seller at Evangelical Bible website.

 

Graphic Image can be found at Graphic Image website.

 

They look beautiful, but then I saw the backside image of various pens used here. :(

 

There is quite heavy show-through - I didn't have any feathering or bleed though, which is impressive for the thinness of the paper. It's easily the best ultra-thin paper that I have used.

 

The following are scans, by the way, so the show-through is not nearly as dramatic in real life as it appears, as usually pages are not being illuminated by a close harsh white light.

 

 

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5411342423_7e068dc84f.jpg

Allan's Journal writing samples - 1 by redspotted, on Flickr

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/5411953706_7617aac222.jpg

Allan's Journal writing samples - 2 by redspotted, on Flickr

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these Cavallini look nice.

does someone know if there is a difference on the paper quality between the Roma Lussa and the Toscana Bound?

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these Cavallini look nice.

does someone know if there is a difference on the paper quality between the Roma Lussa and the Toscana Bound?

 

 

Be careful. I have never had a Cavallini journal that is FP friendly. Indeed the last one I tried was probably the worst FP paper I have ever tried. Keep in mind I have only ever bought two or three but that was enough to deter me forever. if anyone has had very recent experience I would be interested in knowing here. They make some great journals but if you can't write in them then it doesn't really matter.

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In your opinion, which journal fits the bill when money is no object and you want a high quality journal with quality paper? I like a leather cover and I prefer a blank page with thin, smooth paper...

 

 

What is your favorite?

 

I'm a bit late to this thread, but...Please have a look at Papier Plume's Italian journal. The journal has a leather spine, extremely well made, and the paper is Fabriano. I think it's the same paper (blank, cream, unlined) used in Bindewerk journals, available from Papeterie Nota Bene in Montreal and also great--if a bit plain. More than a bit plain--black with a metal edge, but very well made. Papier Plume is in New Orleans. Both journals are A5 size, and I use both. I think I have a stash of five and five. Or maybe four and four. Great paper.

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I have one of these with the 95g paper. If money were truly no object, I'd just go on vacation to this shop. (No affiliation... except in my dreams.)

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I have one of these with the 95g paper. If money were truly no object, I'd just go on vacation to this shop. (No affiliation... except in my dreams.)

 

Thank you. Several times. But the beauty of this journal is such that it just might stifle writing in it. I mean, what's to be said that would match the quality of this book? No more entries about a lousy stomach or a hangover. No more snarky remarks about friends and family. And making snarky remarks about friends and family is central to my journal writing. But my goodness what a beautiful book. Having one might improve a person's character. So I'll avoid it; but, still, thank you.

B. Leach

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design.y make gorgeous notebooks with fantastic paper. I have one in each size and can recommend them wholeheartedly.

 

"design.y" does speak to me, but honestly ... making a mark in these would feel like I'm defiling it.

CFTPM

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design.y make gorgeous notebooks with fantastic paper. I have one in each size and can recommend them wholeheartedly.

 

Are they FP friendly, they look incredible.

 

Also, my local book bindery has made some really nice bound journals for me in the past. They are embossed and look similar to a bound thesis. I greedily ordered 5 one year and still have 2 to fill/

 

Yes, and they are exquisite. I got two, and I've been thinking about what I want to write in them for a couple months. It has to be worthy.

With the new FPN rules, now I REALLY don't know what to put in my signature.

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design.y make gorgeous notebooks with fantastic paper. I have one in each size and can recommend them wholeheartedly.

 

Are they FP friendly, they look incredible.

 

Also, my local book bindery has made some really nice bound journals for me in the past. They are embossed and look similar to a bound thesis. I greedily ordered 5 one year and still have 2 to fill/

 

Yes, and they are exquisite. I got two, and I've been thinking about what I want to write in them for a couple months. It has to be worthy.

 

Oh (bleep)....I just looked at the location on their website. Heart of the tsunami. I hope they are OK, but I don't see how they could be. Sendai was ground zero. :(

With the new FPN rules, now I REALLY don't know what to put in my signature.

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"Mar. 11, 2011 As big earthquake happened in Miyagi-ken, Japan, We stop to accept orders temporarily."

 

That is a direct from the Design Y website. God Bless and God speed.

 

Dave

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"Mar. 11, 2011 As big earthquake happened in Miyagi-ken, Japan, We stop to accept orders temporarily."

 

That is a direct from the Design Y website. God Bless and God speed.

 

Dave

 

Thank you for posting this; we should honor the spirit of the company-man or -woman who posted this in such catastrophic circumstances. I hope they are safe.

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Looking at Papuro brand...what is like that stuff? SUPER nice!

To hold a pen is to be at war

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design.y make gorgeous notebooks with fantastic paper. I have one in each size and can recommend them wholeheartedly.

Oh LORD, I hope sincerily they survived, the factory of those artist is in Sendai.

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I use Pinetti paper for my personal journaling. Fantastic Italian-made paper and leather covers. It's costly, but worth the expense IMHO.

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