Good Notebook For School

[CheesyWalnut]

Anyone know of any good notebooks for school that have decent quality paper? I'm currently using mead notebooks and staples made in Brazil paper, but they only work well for some inks. I'm looking for around a US letter size notebook with college ruled and perforated pages. I know that I can't expect a low price but it should at least be reasonable. Thanks.

Edited July 30, 2017 by CheesyWalnut

[ac12]

I found the Staples, single subject, wire bound, made in BRAZIL notebooks to be pretty decent for me.

The only issue I have is the paper is not quite smooth enough for EF nibs. But F and wider work just fine.

I do not have a WIDE WET nib, so I cannot tell how it handles that situation, maybe bleed through.

 

And it is 25 CENTS each during the "back to school sale."

[ajcoleman]

Often this time of year I find the Top Flight "Wired" notebook on sale. It is a nice wire bound notebook with a final cover and heavy weight (20 lb.) paper. These seem to take FP ink better than most. I have seen them in both single and multi-subject versions.

 

Have a great school year!

[Chrissy]

I found the Staples, single subject, wire bound, made in BRAZIL notebooks to be pretty decent for me.

The only issue I have is the paper is not quite smooth enough for EF nibs. But F and wider work just fine.

I do not have a WIDE WET nib, so I cannot tell how it handles that situation, maybe bleed through.

 

And it is 25 CENTS each during the "back to school sale."

 

These sound like a bargain that must be worth a try.

[goodpens]

I found the Staples, single subject, wire bound, made in BRAZIL notebooks to be pretty decent for me.

The only issue I have is the paper is not quite smooth enough for EF nibs. But F and wider work just fine.

I do not have a WIDE WET nib, so I cannot tell how it handles that situation, maybe bleed through.

 

And it is 25 CENTS each during the "back to school sale."

 

I got a bunch of these, too, and found them surprisingly great.

I just grabbed a new one out of my pile, though, and the ink (Iroshizuku) is bleeding like crazy.

 

It turns out that identical-looking products (with the same model number code: 27498) are manufactured in different places. Pay close attention to the text on front:

 

Made in Brazil=surprisingly great paper.

Made in Egypt=bleeds like crazy. Good for all-purpose ballpoint or gel use, but not for fountain pens.

 

https://www.staples.com/Staples-1-Subject-Notebook-College-Ruled-8-x-10-1-2-Assorted-Colors-27498M/product_1485056

Edited September 7, 2017 by goodpens

[amberleadavis]

I also really like the Miquel Ruis notebooks and the TUL / disc notebooks.

 

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/771051/TUL-Custom-Note-Taking-System-Discbound/

[AAAndrew]

Black n' Red notebooks work with every fountain pen I've ever tried, and are even great for dip pen practice. If it doesn't feather with dip pens, which lay down a huge amount more ink than any fountain pen, then you know they work well.

 

You can even find them at Walmarts. Not the cheapest notebooks out there, but totally works with any pen or ink I've ever tried.

 

Andrew

[amberleadavis]

Oh and right now the sale on the TUL notebooks is awesome.