#16 Wirebound Notepad 5.8" x 8.3" Dot Pad, Orange Cover

I've seen one-star reviews from customers who received this product in poor condition. That is not really the fault of Rhodia or their product, but the reseller's poor storage, handling, or shipping practices. While these customer experiences raise valid criticisms, I am fortunate not to share in them. The Rhodia Dot Pad I received was in perfect condition. It bears thin, flexible plastic sheets top and bottom, and furthermore, beneath the bottom sheet, a thicker, cardboard backer which would enable one to write on the pad while standing. They nailed the dots, which is not as easy as it may seem: The dot grid is distinct enough to be visible and useful, even in diminished light, but also subtle enough to disappear into the background if you're not looking to be distracted by it. The paper is smooth and fountain-pen friendly; I've observed no bleed-through and only minimal ghosting with the inks I have used. Color is bright white. It feels slightly toothier and doesn't provide quite the same experience as the 90-gsm Clairefontaine paper used in the parent company's other notebooks, but those are usually more expensive anyway. For everyday use, this is a good and economical choice. For an everyday notebook for jotting down thoughts and to-do lists, this meets my needs and expectations extremely well.

There are volumes written about different papers, how they interact with different inks, and on and on. Just remember nothing is "the best", so you have to explore what works for you based on your ink, nib, pen, writing style, etc. I got into FPs about a year ago, and these ended up being my notepad of choice for quite a while. Ink seems to stand off a bit which slows drying time compared to Midori, and maybe faster than Tomoe River? I have all three of these papers, though these Rhodia pads are wonderfully made, I love the writing feel, and super flexible with the fine perforation that allows consistent removal of pages. I recommend folding each way before tearing off of course, but I don't remember having any ripped pages due to poor perforating. Drying/smudging - I use a wide variety of inks, and very often it's some gorgeous high sheen ink that's far more beautiful than practical. Diamine "Polar Glow", Organic Studios (all high-sheen like Walden and the like) tend to smear, sometimes days after writing. Blotting helps with that if I'm writing a letter or something, and this paper is so good with the intended sheen that those inks that they light up almost 100%. Since I use it mostly for note taking now, I just tend to use more practical inks that aren't as gonzo about special characteristics. I actually bought these lined ones by mistake, as I much prefer dotted grid. Same paper and A5 is my jam, so whatever. Bonus thought - The wire binding is black... Such an awesome touch, as it gives these pads/notebooks an extra element of class and refinement vs. the usual notebook wire that gets hazy as it oxidizes. Such good notebooks.

Omg I'm obsessed with these notebooks! I use them with my jetsteam 1.0 rollerball and it's utter perfection! Smoothest writing I've EVER experienced, zero bleed..it's just a match made in heaven!

This paper is coated and provides a silky smooth writing experience with fountain pens. Most of mine are a medium nib since I don't write fipsy, and the paper is perfect for that. I will definitely be reordering it before long!

Very nice tablet! If you are looking for something for fountain pens this works very well however it is not as smooth as the tomoe river paper. This paper is smooth though, it doesn't bleed through and it shows sheening inks well. I will say though that tomoe river paper is not really available in A4 size on Amazon besides loose sheets so this is a great option if you are looking for a larger size notebook or notepad. I like to take notes and write myself reminders and stuff so A5 has its place but I am not used to the small size.

This is the notebook I have been looking for all my life. I use it for Bullet Journaling, and this might be the first one I don't abandon half-filled. Here are the features I most appreciate and why they fit my needs best: - The dotted graph paper is enough of a guide for most activities without being overwhelming. This allows it to be used almost like graph paper, lined paper or blank paper, depending on what you wish to do. - The size is ideal: small enough to carry around everywhere but not so small that writing in it is annoying. - The spiral binding at the top allows the paper to lie flat, no matter which side of the paper I'm writing on. Bound books, like the Moleskine I tried before this, always bothered me when I wrote near the spine. - The back board on this thing is really thick, so you always have a flat surface with you. - The pages do not bleed when I use my favorite pens, such as my black Sharpie pen (which is normally too thick to be tucked into spiral bindings, but fits snugly in this one). - The pages are nicely perforated, so I can rip them out neatly when I need to. I hope my gushing about this notebook has been helpful. The first Rhodia notebook I tried was their square reversible notebook, which was also very nice, though it was larger than I wanted and the purple graph paper lines were too distracting for most of my activities. I knew I wanted to try another notebook of theirs because I liked the paper so much, and I have not been disappointed so far.

Very nice

The Rhodia Notepads Graph Black Wb 8.3 x 11.7 is a dream to write on. The large dimensions allow it to be held comfortably on the lap, so a table or desk aren't required as often is the case with smaller pads of paper. The paper is white, the grids are gray, and they are perfectly printed. With micro perforations at the top of the page, removal is simple. I just received two pads and both are interesting in that the wire binding on both pads is finished with all four ends of the wire is turned in toward the center of the page. Imagine that they have been pushed inward so as to secure the spiral wires. I didn't notice this in the pads I checked out at a pen store prior to my purchase, but both of these pads share the characteristic, so there you have it. I have used mechanical pencil, rollerball, fiber tip and fountain pens on the paper and each works well. Because the paper is so smooth and substantial in weight, even with a fountain pen using dark black ink, I am able to flip a sheet over and continue writing on the reverse side. Therefore, on an 80 sheet pad, I have 160 pages which to cover with ink or graphite. I prefer the wire bound pads to the stapled pads because of the ease with which I can have a single sheet visible and I find the pad to be sturdy enough to require no other backing. Fountain pen nibs move more smoothly on this paper than most others I've used lately, and I am reminded why I first bought a pad of Rhodia paper in France many, many years ago. The graph option is my favorite but I'm likely to try the dot next. My only criticism of purchasing this from Amazon is that a sticker is applied to the back of the pad and it's annoying to work to fully remove the residue. It took a lot of rubbing because I didn't want to apply anything even though the covers are water resistant. Be aware that your pad of paper will likely not remain pristine for long. These are made to be filled and that means they will be touched, often moved from place to place. They don't hold up like a bound journal will because they are simple bound sheets of paper in a thin front and back cover with a cardboard sheet inserted at the back of the sheets of paper for support.

perfetti, primissima qualità della carta estremamente liscia tanto che alcune penne se non hanno una buona sfera addirittura non scrivono. consigliatissimi, peccato che in formato A5 o A4 a quadretti non ci sono perché sono favolosi

This is clearly a notebook made for fountain pen users. Those who are into FP, would obviously have heard about this brand and the hype surrounding it. The brand and hype is not wrong. The pages are super smooth, coated with light glossy material which makes it very less absorbent and hence it helps in showing of the beauty of the ink colour on it. This less absorbency can lead to a lot of smudges if you flip the pages fast enough, care has to be taken when turning pages so as to not spoil it. The page being stark white, also helps in bringing out the colours and effects of the page. Because of the coating and less absorbency, there is no bleed through or ghosting. Absolute must buy even for Roller Balls users. The page offers amazing writing experience with different types of nib sizes and inks.

Bien , un peu déçu je le pensais à petits carreaux, j’ai du me tromper pendant la Commande

Kargo yine her zamanki gibi vaktinden erken geldi, Amazon ve Kolay Gelsin farkı bu. Bu konuda gerçekten müşteri memnuniyetine önem veriyorlar, çok iyi bir kargo hizmeti veriyorlar. Deftere gelirsek…Defterin sayfaları gerçekten kaliteli, kalın ve dayanıklı. Dolma kalem kullanıcıları için ideal. Medium kalınlığında ucu olan Waterman Expert 3 dolma kalemimi bu defterin kağıtları üzerinde kullandığımda mürekkep hiç arkaya geçmiyor ve hiç bleeding, feathering yapmıyor. Mürekkep neredeyse hiç etrafa dağılmıyor. Dolma kalem tutkunu olan ve dolma kalemle not yazmayı seven herkese bu markanın not defterlerini tavsiye ederim. Belli pahalı bulup, fiyatı nedeniyle almak istemeyebilirsiniz ama gerçekten ödediğiniz paraya değiyor, 10/10 ürün.

Awesome paper... truly superb for ink pens