Midori MD Notebook vs Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm)
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 1 measure to 0.
- Bleed-through: Midori MD Notebook did better (Very Low vs Occasional).
- Feathering: only one of them is rated.
- Ghosting: rated the same (Medium).
- Dry time: rated the same (Medium).
- Sheen: only one of them is rated.
Both are rated in a shared source, which makes this a fairer comparison.
Side by side
| Midori MD Notebook | Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Paper weight (gsm) | ~68 | 80 |
| Bleed-through | Very Low | Occasional |
| Feathering | Very Low | — |
| Ghosting | Medium | Moderate |
| Dry time | Medium | Moderate |
| Sheen | High | — |
Where to buy
Midori MD Notebook
Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm)
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Sources
- fountainpenlove.com (Midori MD Notebook)
- thepenarchive.com (Midori MD Notebook)
- timeandink.com (Midori MD Notebook)
- thejournalshop.com (Midori MD Notebook)
- pen-to-paper.blog (Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm))