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Fountain Pen Friendly
Smooth paper for fountain pens and ink
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Journaling
Notebooks for daily thoughts and reflections
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Sketching
Paper for drawing and creative ideas
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Small and portable notebooks for notes on the go
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Work
Notebooks for meetings, projects, and ideas
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School
Great for class notes, studying, and assignments
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Not all notebook paper feels the same. Some pages are silky smooth, some have more texture, and some are especially thin or sturdy. Use this guide to find the paper that matches the way you like to write.
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Ultra-Smooth
Feels silky and slick under your pen. Your pen glides across the page with very little resistance or feedback.
Best for
Fountain pens · Gel pens · Smooth writing
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Clairefontaine
Rhodia
Life
Tomoe River
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Smooth
Smooth enough for easy writing, but with a little more control than ultra-slick paper. A comfortable everyday choice.
Best for
Everyday writing · Fountain pens · Journaling
Brands to explore
Midori
Life
Apica
Kokuyo
Maruman
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Slightly Textured
Has a subtle texture that gives your pen gentle feedback. You can feel the page without it feeling rough.
Best for
Journaling · Fountain pens · Pencils
Brands to explore
Midori MD
TRAVELER'S COMPANY
Stalogy
Kokuyo
04
Toothy / Textured
You can clearly feel the texture as your pen or pencil moves across the page. Great when you enjoy tactile feedback.
Best for
Sketching · Pencils · Expressive writing
Brands to explore
Midori
Life
Kokuyo
05
Creamy / Warm
Has a warmer, softer appearance that feels relaxed and easy on the eyes. A popular choice for long writing sessions.
Best for
Journaling · Long-form writing · Notes
Brands to explore
Midori
TRAVELER'S COMPANY
Hobonichi
Life
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Crisp / Firm
Feels structured and sturdy when you write. The page holds its shape well and gives a more substantial writing experience.
Best for
Work · School · Everyday notes
Brands to explore
Maruman
Mnemosyne
Kokuyo
Apica
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Thin & Lightweight
Thin pages keep the notebook lightweight and compact. Great when you want lots of pages without extra bulk.
Best for
Planners · Journaling · Travel
Brands to explore
Hobonichi
Stalogy
TRAVELER'S COMPANY
Tomoe River
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Thick & Substantial
Heavier pages feel sturdy and substantial. They can be a better choice when you want to use wetter inks or more media.
Best for
Markers · Drawing · Mixed media
Brands to explore
Kokuyo
Midori
Life
Maruman
Not sure where to start?
If you love fountain pens and want your ink to glide across the page, start with Ultra-Smooth or Smooth. If you like feeling your pen move across the page, try Slightly Textured. For drawing and pencils, look for Toothy / Textured paper. If keeping your notebook light is important, choose Thin & Lightweight.
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