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Tsubame Note Notebook vs Maruman Mnemosyne Notebook

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

Short answer

In the sourced ratings, Tsubame Note 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 (Medium vs Low).
  • Dry time: Tsubame Note Notebook did better (Medium vs High).
  • Sheen: Tsubame Note Notebook did better (High vs Medium).

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

Side by side

Tsubame Note NotebookMaruman Mnemosyne Notebook
Paper weight (gsm)81.480
Bleed-throughVery LowVery Low
FeatheringVery LowVery Low
GhostingMediumLow
Dry timeMediumHigh
SheenHighMedium

Where to buy

Tsubame Note Notebook

Maruman Mnemosyne Notebook

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