Traveler's Notebook Thick Insert Journals

[Mike_in_VT]

Does any manufacturer make a journal insert for the TN that is 2 or 3 times the thickness of the normal ones? I'd like to find one like that to cut down on the number of inserts in my TN. I'm looking for both lined and grid versions

[DrDebG]

I know that they make a Kraft paper insert, but I don't think that would be fountain pen friendly. Personally, I use 2 of the Tomoe River-like inserts (013). The paper is FANTASTIC for fountain pens, although it does take a moment or two longer to dry. I also use the current weekly insert from TN as well. So, I end up with three inserts, but overall, it is just a little thicker than two inserts. My husband also uses a TN and he only has 2 regular grid inserts in his. We both use the regular size TNs.

[fountainpagan]

Check Etsy. I saw several sellers offering that.

[SallyLyn]

Not 100% what you are after but Midori makes a thin paper insert of something like 128 pages vs the regular 64. Paper is thinner but quite good for fountain pens. Seen them sold on Amazon and Gouletpens in past.

Gouletpens also use to sell a brand of notebooks called Bandiapple ? It had very nice paper and certain sizes fit the Midori. It was a small operation and do not know if still exists.

[stevechang]

Does any manufacturer make a journal insert for the TN that is 2 or 3 times the thickness of the normal ones? I'd like to find one like that to cut down on the number of inserts in my TN. I'm looking for both lined and grid versions

Mike, most staple bound machines would not allow "2-3 times thickness" of the normal TN. To go above the Midori 013 refill of 128 pages, it would have to be either glue bound or sewn bound. Thicker books that are stapled bound also suffer from page shift problem, so not really recommended.

[jimhughes]

Steve Chang of makes both Passport and Travelers Notebook sized inserts of 64 Pages, but the heavier Tomoe River Paper. High quality, professional work, good pricing, ships quickly and is very accommodating to special needs. Quality of paper, cover, inserts exceeds that of Midori. Shipped in 48 Hours and I had my order in 7 days out of Taiwan. I highly recommend his product. Usual disclaimers apply no affiliation just a very satisfied first time customer. https://www.etsy.com/listing/273203736/tomoe-river-a5-tn-insert-cream-5mm-dot?ref=shop_home_feat_3

[stevechang]

Good to see you here Jim! Thanks for the kind words, and hope the 68gsm paper meets your expectations.

[jimhughes]

Steve: Paper is better than I'd hoped. I can dig out my L foot obliques and Stubs and use very wet ink. No Feathering or show through, no bleeding. This is the best ever I've had the opportunity to work with. The notebook inserts fit perfectly in the Leather cover you made for me. The Template is easy to see through the paper, fits perfectly and is very handy in preventing my up and down hill writing from going wild. I'll be back for more. etsy will let me give a formal review tomorrow. Thanks for sharing your art with me at a very reasonable price.