I'm looking for something that's high quality but affordable so I can hoard. Can you please give me like 5 options or just maybe your top 3 would do. I want something with paper that maybe dries just quick enough. Not too fast because I'm a little slow.
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My top 3:
1. Rhodia DotPad - smooth, dries ok, affordable if you're hoarding
2. Apica CD - affordable, dries at medium speed
3. Maruman Mnemosyne - quite pricy but really luxurious
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I have been using Hobonichi for years. another one you can consider i guess are the ones from Muji
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I also love collecting cool notebooks! Here are my three faves:
* Minimalism Art A5 – The paper is 100gsm, so ink dries fast. It feels really good, and they're cheap enough that I can buy a bunch.
* Rhodia Webbie – The paper is 90gsm and super smooth. Ink dries nicely with most pen tips. I like it for everyday notes.
* Midori MD – The paper is 80gsm, and ink dries a little faster than the others. Plus, it has a nice, simple look.
I bought a bunch of Minimalism Arts last year when they were on sale. They're still one of my favorite notebooks to use with fountain pens because the ink doesn't bleed through. I would totally buy them again.
* Minimalism Art A5 – The paper is 100gsm, so ink dries fast. It feels really good, and they're cheap enough that I can buy a bunch.
* Rhodia Webbie – The paper is 90gsm and super smooth. Ink dries nicely with most pen tips. I like it for everyday notes.
* Midori MD – The paper is 80gsm, and ink dries a little faster than the others. Plus, it has a nice, simple look.
I bought a bunch of Minimalism Arts last year when they were on sale. They're still one of my favorite notebooks to use with fountain pens because the ink doesn't bleed through. I would totally buy them again.
