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Rhodia Dot Pad vs Clairefontaine Basic clothbound notebook

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

Short answer

In the sourced ratings, Rhodia Dot Pad came out ahead on 1 measure to 0.

  • Bleed-through: rated the same (Very Low).
  • Feathering: rated the same (Very Low).
  • Ghosting: Rhodia Dot Pad did better (Low vs Medium).
  • Dry time: rated the same (Low).
  • Sheen: rated the same (Medium).

These ratings come from different reviewers, so treat close calls with care.

Side by side

Rhodia Dot PadClairefontaine Basic clothbound notebook
Paper weight (gsm)8090
Bleed-throughVery LowVery Low
FeatheringVery LowVery Low
GhostingLowMedium
Dry timeLowLow
SheenMediumMedium

Where to buy

Rhodia Dot Pad

Clairefontaine Basic clothbound notebook

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