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I'm not concerned about which ink you use with what sized nib. Doesn't matter. Simple question: What are your top three favorite notebooks (or brands of paper)? See my signature block for mine.

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Franklin-Christoph, Italix, and Pilot pens are the best!
Iroshizuku, Diamine, and Waterman inks are my favorites!

Apica, Rhodia, and Clairefontaine make great paper!

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_Midori MD blanko (I prefer the smoother paper over the cotton)

_Life Japan blanko

_Clairefontaine blanko

 

+Midori Traveller`s Super thin paper

 

I`m using these for over 3 years now and don`t really feel the need to try anything else

 

I would buy (if it were available):

_Rhodia Notebook (the one they have doesn`t lie flat & is therefore no go)

_Clairefontaine NB with sewn binding

_Tomoroe River Notebook (sewn & at least 100 pgs)

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Nock & Co. Spiral Pads and Pocket notebooks

Life Line Notebooks and Pads

Black 'n' Red Notebooks

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Thank you for asking this question. I am new to FP´s and paper is next on my list.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

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Alphabetically (basically a 3-way tie)—

  • Apica Premium CD
  • Life Noble
  • Rhodia Webnotebook

I love the smell of fountain pen ink in the morning.

 

 

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Miquelrius Contrast 5 Subject Graph Notebook

Miquelrius Candy Code 4 Subject Graph Notebook

Miquelrius Leather-look Journal

I've been on a quest to see if I could commit all Seven Deadly Sins in a single day. Finally, it dawned on me I shouldn't try for the One Day Wonder Prize for all seven in one day. It's simply out of any question as you can't commit decent sloth while busily ticking the other six off your crowded "to do" list. -- ViolinWriter

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Alphabetically (basically a 3-way tie)—

  • Apica Premium CD
  • Life Noble
  • Rhodia Webnotebook

 

 

Yes, I love Apica CD paper - especially the A5. However, I'd take any Apica paper. I also agree with you about the Rhodia Webnotebook. Love Rhodia paper in general, but there's something special about the Webnotebook.

Franklin-Christoph, Italix, and Pilot pens are the best!
Iroshizuku, Diamine, and Waterman inks are my favorites!

Apica, Rhodia, and Clairefontaine make great paper!

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Miquelrius Contrast 5 Subject Graph Notebook

Miquelrius Candy Code 4 Subject Graph Notebook

Miquelrius Leather-look Journal

 

Can't quite put my finger on it, but there seems to be a pattern here. :)

Franklin-Christoph, Italix, and Pilot pens are the best!
Iroshizuku, Diamine, and Waterman inks are my favorites!

Apica, Rhodia, and Clairefontaine make great paper!

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Seven Seas Writer (Tomoe River paper, 500 page notebook) by Nanami

William Hannah notebook paper

Maruman (any notebook)

I can't stop buying pens and it scares me.

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Like Bookman, but by preference:

 

• Life Noble

• Apica Premium CD

• Rhodia Webnotebook

 

I prefer plain paper and B5 size.

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Nanami Paper Seven Seas-Writer (Crossfield a close second)

Rhodia R/Rhodia

Apica Premium CD

 

Honorable Mention to: Life Noble

Franklin Christoph

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  • Seven Seas Crossfield for journaling. Not sure what I'll do when my last two are gone, hate the new design -- probably start using their blanks with a printed square guide.
  • Maruman Mnemosyne wirebound for work (various sizes), mainly for note taking, design and scribbling.
  • Kokuyo A5 Sarasara (6mm dotted lines) refills in a hardcover 20-hole binder for daily/long term planning

I seem to be in the minority with this, but I actually don't care much for Rhodia and Clairefontaine ... they are too glassy for my taste

 

-k

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Midori travelers, Arc medium size, paperblanks, and have to add moleskins with select pens to work with the paper.

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I seem to be in the minority with this, but I actually don't care much for Rhodia and Clairefontaine ... they are too glassy for my taste

 

-k

 

 

They are super smooth, indeed, and I like that most of the time. However, there are occasions when I like some feedback from the paper.

Franklin-Christoph, Italix, and Pilot pens are the best!
Iroshizuku, Diamine, and Waterman inks are my favorites!

Apica, Rhodia, and Clairefontaine make great paper!

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Midori travelers, Arc medium size, paperblanks, and have to add moleskins with select pens to work with the paper.

 

Isn't that funny how there's a difference in quality between ARC junior size and and letter size paper?

Franklin-Christoph, Italix, and Pilot pens are the best!
Iroshizuku, Diamine, and Waterman inks are my favorites!

Apica, Rhodia, and Clairefontaine make great paper!

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As of right now:

  • Seven Seas Crossfield
  • Hobonichi Techo A6
  • Traveler's Notebook Tomoe River insert

doo doo doooooo... I guess I really like TR paper!

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Currently using an A5 Black n Red. I'm surprised they get such little play on this site as I find them quite nice. Of course I have my own requirements. Absoltulty no wire bound anything. Good paper and much open flat.

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Nock & Co. Spiral Pads and Pocket notebooks

Life Line Notebooks and Pads

Black 'n' Red Notebooks

Correction: #2 should be "WhiteLine", not "Life Line".

 

(Note to self: Stop posting during cocktail hour)

 

Mary

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1. Nanami Sevens Seas Crossfield (A5)

 

2. Paper for Fountain Pens B5 (Hardcover)

 

3. Leuchtturm A5 Dots

 

Another fan of Tomoe River.

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1. Nanami A5 lined, cross field, white and cream.

2. Rhodia pads - several sizes, lined etc

3. Mmmmm toss up between Life and Zequenz 360 roll ups

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