Blackwing Clutch Pocket Notebook Review

Blackwing Clutch Pocket Notebook Review What is it? The Blackwing Clutch is a pocket notebook that’s meant to be used on its side. The marketing may be a little gimmicky, but no matter how you use it, it’s a premium pocket notebook with fountain pen friendly paper. Specs: 100GSM Ruled, Lined, or Dot Grid Paper Sewn […]

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Maruman Mnemosyne 182 Inspiration Book Review

Maruman Mnemosyne 182 Inspiration Book Review Specs:  Book Size – A5 (5.8 x 8.25″) Ruling – grid / blank Grid Size – .5mm 70 Sheets, perforated Top wire binding Plastic cover 80gsm, fountain pen friendly paper Made in Japan $10.50 from JetPens Notes: The Mnemosyne line of notebooks by Maruman are definitely amongst my favorite. They look […]

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Doane Small Idea Journal Review

Doane Paper Small Idea Journal Specs:  Journal Size – 5.25” x 6.875” Grid Size – .125” (.3175 cm) x .125” (.3175 cm) Wide (Legal) Ruled Line Spacing 100 Sheets / 200 Pages per notebook w/ full bleed DP sheets Rugged Wire-O-Binding 80 Point Chipboard Stock w/ Black Ink Embossed covers (100% recycled) 60 LB Brite White […]

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Kokuyo Neo Critz Transformer Pencil Case – Review

Kokuyo Neo Critz Transformer Pencil Case -Review- Specs:  Versatile pouch / standup pencil case Nylon construction Two internal pockets for smaller items High quality construction and zipper Available in several colorways $14.50 from JetPens   Notes: Since the Nock Co. Kickstarter reward arrived, I have had pen cases coming out of my ears. However, I’ve […]

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Rhodia Ice 80th Anniversary Notepad – Review

Rhodia Ice Notepad Review   Specs:  4″x6″ Silver / Grey Grid Lines Bright white paper Top Staple bound White covers with metallic print Notes: I’ve been a user of Rhodia paper for quite some time now. Why? Because it’s probably the best paper for use with fountain pens. The 80g paper is perfectly slick and […]

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