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Thank you. You are right, i didn't specify how much I jot down. I would say about a page or 2 per day on average (sometimes more sometimes less). Hovewer, if the quality of these Rhodia is acceptable (i.e. the paper is not too rough) at that price point I won't mind getting 3/4 per year.Probably not what you want, but when my free office notepad supply dried up I bought a few of these https://www.cultpens.com/i/q/RH25273/rhodia-classic-stapled-notebook-a5-(148-x-210)-black with squared paper
Not luxurious, but do the job just fine and not too expensive. You don't say how much you jot down, but 96 pages would last me quite a while.
The paper is quite smooth. Hard to describe things that are relative, but if I run the pad of my finger over the sheets, there's a tiny amount or friction. I also bought a couple of these as I wasn't sure which I'd prefer and the Clairefontaine paper is even smoother, there's hardly any resistance, so if that's your main criteria then could be worth spending a little bit more. The cover on the Rhodia is plastic (I think) while the Clairefontaine is textured card, so the latter definitely feels more expensive.Thank you. You are right, i didn't specify how much I jot down. I would say about a page or 2 per day on average (sometimes more sometimes less). Hovewer, if the quality of these Rhodia is acceptable (i.e. the paper is not too rough) at that price point I won't mind getting 3/4 per year.
Great link Iain, they have some lovely pads and paper ect, some quality stuff. P.These people are good to deal with - and carry a huge range - I use Rhodia and Midori notebooks mostly - the Japanese paper is superb - but not excessively expensive - I used a Traveler's notebook for years - as diary and notebook - it is essentially a leather cover - and you can load it with whatever inserts you need - the set up cost is fairly high - but they will last a lifetime - the leather ages beautifully. Cheers - I
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Iain,These people are good to deal with - and carry a huge range - I use Rhodia and Midori notebooks mostly - the Japanese paper is superb - but not excessively expensive - I used a Traveler's notebook for years - as diary and notebook - it is essentially a leather cover - and you can load it with whatever inserts you need - the set up cost is fairly high - but they will last a lifetime - the leather ages beautifully. Cheers - I
UK Stationery Shop | Notebooks, Pens, Planners | The Journal Shop
Explore The Journal Shop, a leading stationery shop in the UK, for an exceptional collection of premium notebooks, planners, pens, pencils, and art materials. Discover well-known brands and newly uncovered Japanese stationery, handpicked to elevate your stationery game.www.thejournalshop.com
I understand you balking at some of the prices of paper but for you to get the best out of a really nice pen it needs paper to match IMO , even a pen of not so high quality would benifit from good paper stock, but as in the shaving game YMMV ect....That's way beyond my paper budget, but looks very nice. I like having a nice pen, but not so fussy about what I use it on
You're right on the pen complementing the paper, maybe I should rephrase. I like a nice pen barrel as have one of these as a daily driver, which contains a pretty normal Parker style refill.I understand you balking at some of the prices of paper but for you to get the best out of a really nice pen it needs paper to match IMO , even a pen of not so high quality would benifit from good paper stock, but as in the shaving game YMMV ect....P.
Nice one P. - I'm sure you will be delighted with it - they are such lovely objects - I don't know why - but the Japanese just do stationery better than anybody else. As I said I've had mine for years - the only reason I'm using a Moleskine diary currently - is that I forgot to buy 2020 diary inserts before they sold out - at any reasonable cost. Be aware of this - get them as soon as they become available from the Journal Shop. It is worth picking up the pack with replacement elastic - the bands do wear out and lose their stretch - also you can do various tricksy things with them to load more inserts into the cover - rather than the standard two. If you look on YouTube you'll find instructions. I find the pocket/zipped pocket insert invaluable - left side for stuffing receipts in and the secure one on the right will take a couple of British passports comfortably - should we ever get to travel again. I treated mine with neutral boot polish - to keep the leather supple - this will darken the cover - depends on how you want it to look - in its natural state it picks up all manner of scratches, nail marks and scuffs - which looks quite cool. You can use saddle soap on the cover too. I have sticky post-it notes stuck on the front of the notebook - extremely useful if you need to take a quick note - pass a phone number on or just as place markers within the inserts. Enjoy - I.Any further infomation that may help me would be greatfully received
Cheers I, I shall check out YouTube and see what's what and be sure to buy a 2011 diary as soon as thet become available plus the pocket insert., oh the spare elastics tooNice one P. - I'm sure you will be delighted with it - they are such lovely objects - I don't know why - but the Japanese just do stationery better than anybody else. As I said I've had mine for years - the only reason I'm using a Moleskine diary currently - is that I forgot to buy 2020 diary inserts before they sold out - at any reasonable cost. Be aware of this - get them as soon as they become available from the Journal Shop. It is worth picking up the pack with replacement elastic - the bands do wear out and lose their stretch - also you can do various tricksy things with them to load more inserts into the cover - rather than the standard two. If you look on YouTube you'll find instructions. I find the pocket/zipped pocket insert invaluable - left side for stuffing receipts in and the secure one on the right will take a couple of British passports comfortably - should we ever get to travel again. I treated mine with neutral boot polish - to keep the leather supple - this will darken the cover - depends on how you want it to look - in its natural state it picks up all manner of scratches, nail marks and scuffs - which looks quite cool. You can use saddle soap on the cover too. I have sticky post-it notes stuck on the front of the notebook - extremely useful if you need to take a quick note - pass a phone number on or just as place markers within the inserts. Enjoy - I.
@Blademonkey, Paul you really do have a flux capacitor , I thought you were only joking. Or was this just a typo, hope not. Stay safe and i'll see you in the past or the futureCheers I, I shall check out YouTube and see what's what and be sure to buy a 2011 diary as soon as thet become available plus the pocket insert., oh the spare elastics tooI may be in touch for further info as I get to know it if that's ok. P.
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