Write Samples Of Various Paper Around House/school/etc

[KBeezie]

I thought that I would put together some write samples of all my inked pens on various papers I've had around the house BEFORE I started getting into fountain pens (meaning the kind of stuff you might buy without thinking bout FP), so most of this is stationery I had for campus prior to having to think about FP friendly paper.

 

Front and Back scans @ 300 DPI (Resized down to 900 pixels on the wide end)

If you want me to upload/link a full 300 DPI scan of any of these just let me know (may be helpful in nit-picking bleed or feathering on fine/extra-fine nibs).

 

I also have the following if anyone wants me to add sample:

- Georgia Pacific Super Premium Inkjet Paper (28lb, 97 Brightness)

- Georgia Pacific Standard (20lb, 92 Brightness)

- Office Max Memo Pads

- Top Flight Memo Book

 

Cambridge Limited Business Notebook (Made by Mead I believe)

 

Arc Lined Paper for Large Arc Notebooks (Made by Staples)

 

Ampad White Index Cards (10% Recycled, Made in USA)

 

Ampad "Gold Fibre" Notebook

 

Norcom, Inc Loose Leaf Paper (#78156) Made in Brazil

 

Mead Neatbook Quad-Ruled (5sq/in grid on one side, 4sq/in grid on the other)

 

Mead 5 Star Notebook (3 Subject)

 

CPP University Ruled Notebook (7.75" x 5") Made in Canada

 

 

[Paddler]

Did you write on both sides of the paper? Some papers are fountain pen friendly on only one side.

[KBeezie]

Did you write on both sides of the paper? Some papers are fountain pen friendly on only one side.

All the ones above are identical on both sides. What you said applies more to more expensive coated paper only really meant to be used on one side for the presentation (like Epson Premium Matte Photo paper has a coated 'white' side which is horrible for FPs)

[Paddler]

All the ones above are identical on both sides. What you said applies more to more expensive coated paper only really meant to be used on one side for the presentation (like Epson Premium Matte Photo paper has a coated 'white' side which is horrible for FPs)

No, I have a Paperchase journal book whose pages are lined on both sides, so both sides are meant to be written on. Some pages feather on one side and not on the other.

[KBeezie]

No, I have a Paperchase journal book whose pages are lined on both sides, so both sides are meant to be written on. Some pages feather on one side and not on the other.

 

I guess I should clarify and say that I have written on both sides of everything I mentioned before and *know* it to be identical on both sides, so there was no point in scanning both after I already had the experience of doing so for the last couple months. Since I actually use them all, not just 'assuming'.

Edited April 19, 2014 by KBeezie

[theverdictis]

Not sure if it's just me, but some or almost every piece of recycled paper I use does not like my fountain pens. The feathering and bleed through is horrendous.

 

Ben

[theverdictis]

All the ones above are identical on both sides. What you said applies more to more expensive coated paper only really meant to be used on one side for the presentation (like Epson Premium Matte Photo paper has a coated 'white' side which is horrible for FPs)

Do you find the 'white side' makes the pen skip or makes feathering a high possibility?

 

Ben

[KBeezie]

Do you find the 'white side' makes the pen skip or makes feathering a high possibility?

 

Ben

 

On Epson Premium Matte Photo Paper, it's practically undrawable, not just skip but outright stoppage of the nib for momentment, trying to force it would feel like you're going to damage the nib, it just won't allow movement on the surface from a FP, like you're trying to draw on the side of a rubber ball with high surface friction.

 

The not-so-white side doesn't have such a high resistance, but it doesn't like taking ink either (but will print just fine in a printer, just not as 'vibrant' as the white side, makes for great business cards though, just write on the back lol), the paper is made for inkjets and I think it's coating was designed to be compatible with both dye based inks and their durabrite pigment inks.

Edited April 19, 2014 by KBeezie