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Maruman Mnemosyne Notebook vs Midori MD Notebook

Which is better for fountain pens? Only the published ratings, side by side.

Short answer

In the sourced ratings, Midori MD Notebook came out ahead on 2 measures to 1.

  • Bleed-through: rated the same (Very Low).
  • Feathering: rated the same (Very Low).
  • Ghosting: Maruman Mnemosyne Notebook did better (Low vs Medium).
  • Dry time: Midori MD Notebook did better (High vs Medium).
  • Sheen: Midori MD Notebook did better (Medium vs High).

Both are rated in a shared source, which makes this a fairer comparison.

Side by side

Maruman Mnemosyne NotebookMidori MD Notebook
Paper weight (gsm)80~68
Bleed-throughVery LowVery Low
FeatheringVery LowVery Low
GhostingLowMedium
Dry timeHighMedium
SheenMediumHigh

Where to buy

Maruman Mnemosyne Notebook

Midori MD Notebook

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