THE best notepads?

[hollyuk]

I've been searching for good quality notebooks and pads that I can source in the UK. I tend to write the most with an OB nib which lays down quite a bit of ink, so want something solid which I can preferably write on both sides of the paper. I've wasted quite a bit of time and money on various ones so a little help and your contributions would be most welcome! I'm not keen on blank paper - I like either lined or grid.

 

I've sourced a store that sells both Rhodia and Clairefontaine among others. I want to be able to buy a spiral bound pad for use as a day book and also a top bound pad for my conference type binders.

 

Here is the store I found - http://www.papeteriedirect.com/index.php

 

Any suggestions which notepads would be the best for my OB nibs? I'm looking to avoid feathering and show through and would really like to settle on some good pads and get on with the rest of my life!

 

Thanks!

Edited February 13, 2009 by hollyuk

[vermillionpart4]

Miquelrius although i don't know in what form their pads come in.

 

My favorite is Rhodia though.

 

edited for spelling

Edited February 13, 2009 by vermillionpart4

[StyloBug33]

I would second Rhodia. It is great paper. They are the only grid paper I have ever really like using because the lines are fairly faint and not overwhelming.

[Gothmeister]

Why not try The Writing Desk, they stock Rhodia and Clairefontaine and Martin's a member of FPN.

[cmenice]

Rhodia should handle your OB nib well.

[DetlevCM]

The ink is important.

 

I use Moleskine notebooks - stumbled across them by accident and now use them where they come in handy.

 

With ink:

 

Using Montblanc blue black ink on both sides is no problem at all.

 

However, if I were to use regulat blue, black, etc. it'll seep through...

[Beardy]

I prefer Clairefontaine to Rhodia. Both are good, and I've heard many people talk as if they are the same, but I feel a slight difference.

 

Edit: But, both will handle ink very well, my preference is based on feel/smoothness.

Edited February 13, 2009 by Beardy

[BarryLee]

I also use the Clairefontaine notebooks and love them. The paper takes fountain pen ink very well and I never experience any problems. They are also fairly economical and available in a variety of configurations.