Clairefontaine Triomphe paper review

Clairefontaine Triomphe Writing Paper Review

John Bosley Reviews 23 Comments

Some people like a little feedback from their paper when they write, while others prefer a very smooth writing experience. If you are one of the latter and have never used Clairefontaine Triomphe paper, that needs to change immediately. To say that this paper is smooth would be a big understatement. But other than being smooth, does it have anything …

Berlin Notebook Blue No 1 Fountain Pen Ink bottle and notebook

Berlin Notebook Blue No 1 Fountain Pen Ink – Quick Review

John Bosley Reviews 6 Comments

Berlin Notebook recently launched their own line of fountain pen ink, with their first color named Berlin Notebook Blue No. 1. You may remember that I previously reviewed their original Berlin Notebook, so I was delighted when they contacted me and asked if I’d like to try out their new ink. I, like most fountain pen users, am always up …

Midori MD Cotton Notebook Review

John Bosley Reviews 6 Comments

If there is one notebook that has recently attained cult status, it’s the Midori MD Cotton notebooks. Midori recently changed their sizing from standard A-sizing (A4, A5, A6) to a new and unconventional sizing they call F-sizing (F0, F2, F3). The “F” is supposed to stand for “Figure” and the sizes are created around the Golden Ratio. In addition to …

fabriano ecoqua notebook review

Fabriano EcoQua Notebook Review

John Bosley Reviews 12 Comments

Italian paper manufacturer Fabriano has an eco-conscious and inexpensive notebook that they call EcoQua. These notebooks come in a variety of sizes, colors, bindings and page styles. They also sport 85gsm paper, which is just a little heavier than the usual 80gsm found in many fountain-pen-friendly notebooks. But how do they compare? Do you get what you pay for (in …

SohoSpark Journal Review

John Bosley Reviews 2 Comments

In the world of fountain pens, I feel like there are things that you have always used, things that you know you’ll never use, and things that you’ve never used but are curious about. Something that sits squarely in that last category for me is a journal cover. For some reason I’ve never picked up a cover for any of …