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Reddit mentions of Maruman MNEMOSYNE Notebook 9.92 x 7.05 Inches (B5), 7mm ruled 30-line, 80 Sheets (N194A)
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Maruman MNEMOSYNE Notebook 9.92 x 7.05 Inches (B5), 7mm ruled 30-line, 80 Sheets (N194A). Here are the top ones.
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80 micro perforated white papers with 7 mm (0.28 inch) college ruled lines, bound with double wire binding system252 mm x 168 mm (9.92 inch x 7.05 inch) after detached, a little smaller than B5 size sheetBlank header with DATE/NO. and TITLE, 30 lines per page divided into 3 sectionsMinimal ghosting and bleed-throughPremium quality, 80g/m2 acid free, made in Japan
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 0.39 Inches |
| Length | 9.92 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 9.92" x 7.05" (Ruled) |
| Weight | 0.84 Pounds |
| Width | 7.56 Inches |
My absolute favorite is Mnemosyne 194. I'm lucky enough to have access to a local in-store supply, but you can find these on both Amazon and the Goulet website in a bunch of different sizes.
The paper is buttery smooth with hardly any ghosting, even with (drier) FP. Pentel Brush, EnerGel, Bic ballpoint, and Ticonderoga pencils are 100% ghost free in my experience. There are 30 lines with bolder lines every 10 lines so you can split the page into ideas/days/sections if you want. Each book has 80 pages, but you can write a lot on just one page. 7mm rule. My favorite size is the one I listed here, the 6x9, but they literally have like, at least 10 different sizes and 2 different paper styles (lined and graph).
I will admit that they are way more expensive than say, your regular Mead. But they're on par on quality and price with Rhodia and Clairfontaine.
Sorry, I just really love these notebooks and they have yet to fail me, even being shoved in my backpack as EDC planners for months. The cover isn't actually "hardbound" it's a plasticy kind of goodness that's super durable but still flexible if you're holding the book on your lap and need it to flex.
Maruman 1 Hardcover Executive Notebook.
I've never used one, but I've had one in my cart for a month now and will pull the trigger pretty soon. Very affordable making it worth a gamble (well under your budget). All pages are micro perforated, and while it's not promising to be super thick and fountain pen friendly, it does say "minimal ghosting and bleedthrough" so there's a suggestion that it might be good for your broad tipped fountain pens. Made in Japan is always encouraging when it comes to paper stuffs. If you buy one before I do let me know how it works for you.
First review is about fountain pen bleed through and it suggests there is none. 80% 5 star reviews too.
I'm exclusively a 0.5mm lead user.
My preference is a 2B or a 3B for smoothness, and I use Pentel Ain Stein lead. (Got a multi pack from 2B-4B for $12) It tends to write slightly darker than a standard lead, however, it does get used up much faster. This for me is not an issue since the difference at least in my hands is so much smoother.
There are many notebooks to choose from, maybe check out /r/notebooks but be warned your wallet might hate you. I like the Semi B5 size since it is without margins and if you write small it approximates the similar writing area for my personal use since I never used the margins in the 5 star notebook types. The lines in the maruman are very light and easy on the eyes. The paper is very heavyweight and thick. I typically find it hard to see through the pages so you can write on both sides without seeing lines pass through. The covers are a heavy duty plastic material and great for long term use.
I got these notebooks for archival purposes. I use them to write down engineering formulas and notes on designs -- things that I need to constantly reference and have handy. I paid about $8 each notebook with tax and shipping. Highly recommend them!
Here are the particular items I got so you can take a look:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017BDDZ7I - Kuru Toga
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HODH9QI - Leads
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OPQA7SK - Eraser (Don't buy the multi pack the erasers suck, but the holder is awesome. I took a Pentel Hi-Polymer eraser, and cut it up with a razor blade to shove on the sticks this thing comes with. Best eraser you can use! I also have the Pentel clic but it's not as good as the blocks since it's a harder polymer so it smears and doesn't erase perfectly.)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SWVXZ5G - Maruman Notebooks in Semi-B5
Also, shop around. Prices vary greatly for these items. Amazon may not be the cheapest, and sometimes Jetpens can be a huge ripoff so shop around before you buy!