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Reddit mentions of Rhodia Webnotebook - A5 (5.5 x 8.25 inches), Lined, Black
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 7
We found 7 Reddit mentions of Rhodia Webnotebook - A5 (5.5 x 8.25 inches), Lined, Black. Here are the top ones.
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Paper Finish: Premium Matte
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 0.77 Inches |
Length | 8.29 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | July 2007 |
Size | 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 Lined |
Weight | 0.441 Pounds |
Width | 5.74 Inches |
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002TEADOS/
I use Rhodia Webnotebooks and haven't turned back.
Not *exactly what you're looking for, but I'm very happy with my system. I have a Saddleback Leather notebook cover filled with a Rhodia Webnotebook.
But they do...
You've gotten excellent advice on inks, and some on notebooks. You mentioned being overwhelmed by the choices, but wanting a sturdy notebook that can handle fountain pen ink. There are a few choices mentioned in here, but perhaps I can help summarize this. Key thing you will want is a high gsm (Grams per Square Meter), since a high gsm means thicker paper.
Wishing you and your daughter the best during these hard times.
There seems to be good reviews of this TN clone here on Reddit. ZLYC Leather Travelers Notebook - no affiliation. You could then print out your own inserts if you want to go the TN route.
5x8" = A5 size, roughly. Jet Pens has the most comprehensive notebook buying guide. It and Goulet have a notebook search with the "size=A5" filter that would be a great way to see what's out there.
I got my brother a Leuchtturm 1917 and he thinks it's pretty nice. Dot grid with page numbers too. You'll hear a lot of people say it's inferior paper for fountain pens compared to the Rhodia Webnotebook, but it does absorb and dry ink quicker so when you have to close the book and go, the ink doesn't smear onto the opposite page. I personally love my webnotebook but it does take a little while before I'm comfortable flipping onto the next page. The ultimate A5 notebook is the Nanami Seven Seas Writer with 480 pages of Tomoe River paper (the fountain pen holy grail paper), but it always sells out when it comes on sale. I just checked their website and they're restocking "Late May" which could be any time in the next couple of weeks, so keep your eye out!
Edit: didn't see your college budget: Black n Red notebooks are budget- and fountain pen-friendly. They're $6-7 a pop, available in twin-wire or hardcover, so go hog wild.
I remember looking for one a while back, and the only thing I could find was the crappy blue Moleskin that's 3.5" x 5.5".
I ended up ordering a Rhodia Webnotebook from Amazon. They're pretty nice. The pages are a little smooth for my taste but they handle pen and ink pretty well. They've also got a webbed sleeve in the back for holding misc.
The Leuchtturm 1917 is also very popular for dotted notebooks.