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vman · 13 November 2014, 04:52 PM

Does anybody have a specific preference for paper? If so, please share. At this time I am in the market for high quality envelopes and thank you notes. If you could drop a line or two about your experiences with this, I'd highly appreciate that.

shu_uemura · 13 November 2014, 04:58 PM

Are you using a fountain pen? If so, I have tried the usual Rhodia/Clairefontaine/HP32 lb laserjet paper and in the end I found that I much preferred the Japanese papers. Take a look at Kokuyo Campus or Midori letter writing pads/envelopes - they will not disappoint. Oh, and I would strongly recommend against Crane and Co paper for fountain pens - the textured paper doesn't play well with nibs. If you are using a rollerball/ballpoint/felt-tip pen etc., disregard the above advice. Cheers! http://www.jetpens.com/

vman · 13 November 2014, 06:05 PM

Thank you. I am a fountain pen fanatic, so no ball(ers) for me. Good point about Midori, there is a store nearby and I'll hit it up.

Lol-x · 27 December 2016, 07:27 PM

For office and business note taking, I love the quality and value for momeu of Rhodia.

It seems that they have 80 and 90 gsm varieties. In my experience I can write on both sides of the paper with a Montblanc O3B and have no worries. Also I find that the nib flows very smoothly on the paper surface.

Bisquitlips · 28 December 2016, 02:44 PM

I like anything Tomoe River paper.

It is a thin as onion skin, but I can't get it to bleed through. Wet inks do take a little more time to dry, but it is a superb quality.

Juantxo · 28 December 2016, 10:36 PM

Clairefontaine fan here. But then, I'm a Francophile.

Formulansx · 29 December 2016, 03:30 PM

I do all my journaling on clairefontaine and it's been great. I use Rhodia at work. No problems with either. Shimmering inks might be a little better on Rhodia. Rhodia seems to show the high saturation reds highlights in some inks better like J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor and Diamine Sargasso Sea.

13 November 2014, 04:52 PM	#1
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Let's talk about paper Does anybody have a specific preference for paper? If so, please share. At this time I am in the market for high quality envelopes and thank you notes. If you could drop a line or two about your experiences with this, I'd highly appreciate that.

27 December 2016, 07:27 PM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	For office and business note taking, I love the quality and value for momeu of Rhodia. It seems that they have 80 and 90 gsm varieties. In my experience I can write on both sides of the paper with a Montblanc O3B and have no worries. Also I find that the nib flows very smoothly on the paper surface. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I like anything Tomoe River paper. It is a thin as onion skin, but I can't get it to bleed through. Wet inks do take a little more time to dry, but it is a superb quality. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	I do all my journaling on clairefontaine and it's been great. I use Rhodia at work. No problems with either. Shimmering inks might be a little better on Rhodia. Rhodia seems to show the high saturation reds highlights in some inks better like J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor and Diamine Sargasso Sea. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

13 November 2014, 04:58 PM	#2
shu_uemura "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 61	Are you using a fountain pen? If so, I have tried the usual Rhodia/Clairefontaine/HP32 lb laserjet paper and in the end I found that I much preferred the Japanese papers. Take a look at Kokuyo Campus or Midori letter writing pads/envelopes - they will not disappoint. Oh, and I would strongly recommend against Crane and Co paper for fountain pens - the textured paper doesn't play well with nibs. If you are using a rollerball/ballpoint/felt-tip pen etc., disregard the above advice. Cheers! http://www.jetpens.com/

13 November 2014, 06:05 PM	#3
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Thank you. I am a fountain pen fanatic, so no ball(ers) for me. Good point about Midori, there is a store nearby and I'll hit it up.

28 December 2016, 10:36 PM	#6
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Clairefontaine fan here. But then, I'm a Francophile.

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