Left to right: Clairefontaine Triomphe writing pad; Rhodia Dot Pad (spiral bound); and Rhodia Dot Pad (staple bound). They are all A5 size, and they all contain really nice paper. Serious reviews of these writing pads can be found all over the Internet, and anything I try to write will be redundant. Personally, I like the feel of the Triomphe paper the best, but I don't like the way that the pages are glued at the top . . . tearing the pages away cleanly can be hit or miss. I prefer the micro perforations on the Dot Pads much better in this regard. The Triomphe paper has lavender or purple-ish colored lines, which are impossible to accurately show due to poor lighting, color balance, and bush league photography skills:
Clairefontaine Triomphe |
Rhodia Dot Pad |
By the way, I also acquired a tiny Rhodia pad (No. 10 size, 2 x 3 inches) and feel that it's just too small to be really useful. I also bought one in the No. 11 size, which is 3 x 4 inches. The No. 11 size is perfect for quick notes, to-do lists, reminders, and miniature paper airplanes. I use the No. 11 pad more than the A5 size pads shown in the pictures.
To summarize: I now have fountain pens, converters, ink, and good writing paper. I think my kit is complete. Too bad my handwriting sucks.
Good finds! I have been using all three for a couple of years now that I have learned the experience with a fountain pen is 33% nib, 33% ink, 33% paper and 1% handwriting. Practice practice practice is all the fun. Next you'll start the research and hunt for the perfect hard back journal! Thanks for the read
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Thanks for commenting, Bob. I'll have to check out your website.
DeleteThank you for your post! Where did you find the spiral bound A5 (no. 16) dot pad? I cant seem to find it anywhere. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI got that Dot Pad awhile ago, from Goulet Pens. I don't see them listed anymore; that sucks. I like the spiral version.
DeleteYa that's too bad. The spiral is awesome, can write easier on the back side of the page. Hopefully they bring it back. Thanks for your reply!
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