What paper should you use with fountain pens?

Midori. Both their “MD” and “Cotton” lines work exceptionally well with fountain pens. I find the paper more absorbent than Clairefontaine – especially the cotton – with better dry times. Midori MD paper can also be found in standard Traveler’s Notebook refills.

Do Moleskine notebooks work with fountain pens?

Bad pens for Moleskine: Average pens can experience some bleed and feathering, especially with wider tip sizes in the category. Bad pens, well, let’s just say don’t use fountain pens with Moleskine notebooks. Your office copy paper is a better choice.

Is Moleskine paper good for fountain pens?

As you can see, with most everyday, fine line pens the Moleskine paper performed pretty well. Even fine fountain pens were mostly well-behaved. Because the Moleskine paper is very smooth, if you do prefer a very fine writing tool, you are unlikely to snag an 0.25mm on the tooth of the paper.

Are Leuchtturm notebooks good for fountain pens?

In all of my ink reviews so far, I’ve only found two that bled through Leuchtturm paper. It handles fountain pen ink really well. There is a bit too much tooth for my taste with fountain pens, though. Pro’s: this notebook is a great size, handles all inks, watercolor, and pencils well, and has a nice sturdy cover.

Is cotton paper good for fountain pens?

Fountain pens generally pair well with papers that are very smooth, as the nib will just glide over the paper. Other specialty papers, such as cotton paper, will have a woven texture, much like a shirt or fabric.

Is 100 GSM paper good for fountain pen?

Fountain pens. Some lower gsm papers are fine with the ink of a fountain pen, however the best results tend to come from 90 100 GSM. Ink drying times will be longer on these less absorbent papers, but the reward for your patience is beautiful, clean, crisp lines to be proud of.

Do pens bleed through Moleskine?

Basically, if you write or sketch in a Moleskine notebook or planner, you should look for pens made with ink that won’t bleed through and likely have a moderately thin tip. Moleskine notebooks are known for their lightweight, quick-drying paper, which unfortunately also means they’re prone to bleed-through.

Are field notes fountain pen friendly?

The paper is rugged and holds up well with fountain pens (or anything else).

Is Leuchtturm paper good for fountain pens?

The paper isn’t absolutely premium for fountain pen use, with the right (or should I say wrong) pen and ink combinations, you certainly can push it past its limits to evoke feathering and bleeding.