Fountain Pen Friendly Steno Pads?

[dokpm0]

Does anyone know of any Pitman ruled steno pads available in the US that are made with fountain pen friendly paper? To complicate things Pitman shorthand is written with a flex nib pen. On the inexpensive steno pads I've tried ink spreads and feathers like crazy, even without flexing. I've tried a couple of pricier steno pads by Sparco and Business Source. They're a lot better, but still spread and feather a bit when flexing. I saw Ampad Gregg ruled steno pads recommended in another thread. I found some Pitman ruled Ampad pads on Amazon, and just ordered a couple. The marketplace seller I bought them from had a buy one get one free special. Does anyone know of any Pitman ruled steno pads that work well with flex nib pens? I wish Rhodia made Pitman ruled pads.

[jimhughes]

I have a top wire bound, like a Steno Notebook pad that is super fountain pen friendly. Works with all my pens. It's a Forest Choice FSC* C105204, from California Republic Stationers. Bad news is it's just a lined pad, no Center Vertical line like on my Office supply store steno pads. The size is off too, 5 1/8" wide and 8.5" tall. Line width is 1/4", I believe this link will take you to the pad I'm referencing:https://palominobrands.com/product/forestchoice-medium-hardcover-steno-pad/

Edited March 23, 2016 by jimhughes

[dokpm0]

I think we have a winner. The Ampad pads I ordered appear to work well. With the other pricier steno pads I had tried thick strokes looked pretty good when first written, but the ink would still spread/feather at least a little before the ink dried completely. With the Ampad pads I can't see any noticable spreading or feathering of the thick strokes after the ink dried. In case someone else comes looking for similar pads, the ones I bought were from this Amazon listing. Though the covers of the pads I received are slightly different. The ones I received are titled "Note-Perfect Steno Book." The Ampad reorder number in the lower right hand corner is #25-273 and the pad's UPC code is 074319252733.

[Twotracker2]

I see I'm late to this party, but FWIW I've been using National Brand 36-746 Steno Notes from Dennison. My current volume has seen probably 15 or 20 pen and ink combinations (including stubs) and I've never experienced any hint of bleed or feathering. I've journaled that I should like them to be less ideal because I'd love to justify that French or Japanese stuff you all swear by. Will go the premium route for "archival" writing, but nothing else.

[Misfit]

Field Notes makes a one that I’ve used fountain pens in with success.