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Post by sharmon202 on Sept 10, 2015 23:34:59 GMT
Someone tell me about some new papers. I have used G. Lalo, Clairefintaine Triomphe, Rhodia-all kinds, Paper made of stone, Exacompta (the one I tried was terrible for bleeding with fp's, Tomoe River from Paper for Fountain Pens. What else have you all tried and how was it?
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Post by writingrav on Sept 11, 2015 1:52:26 GMT
Someone tell me about some new papers. I have used G. Lalo, Clairefintaine Triomphe, Rhodia-all kinds, Paper made of stone, Exacompta (the one I tried was terrible for bleeding with fp's, Tomoe River from Paper for Fountain Pens. What else have you all tried and how was it? The latest, and greatest of papers I ve tried is Bung Box. I picked it up at the DC show but it is only available in Japan. I've placed an order with an intermediary trading company to get me some and ship it and I'm still waiting. I'll let you know if it ever arrives and send you some.
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Post by migo984 on Sept 11, 2015 19:15:37 GMT
Lots of variety of papers on the go at the moment.
Graphilo, the paper used by Kobe Nagasawa. It's usually grid-lined and quite thin. Good with wet inks.
Onion Skin paper from The Paper Mill Store. Very thin, and lighter than Tomoe, so there's show-through & therefore it's single-sided use only. But it's wonderful for EF and F fountain pen nibs in particular, with no bleed-through. Great for international mailing and it really makes ink colours pop.
Also tried Chinese Calligraphy paper at 30gsm. I prefer the Onion Skin but the Chinese paper is good too. I've also been sent some samples of a German paper (can't recall the brand) that's 40gsm and has a Tomoe-like feel. I'll be trying that out soon.
On the G. Lalo front I like Velin and Toile Imperiale. The Swiss paper brand Elco is also very good with inks - try James, which is deckle-edged and Prestige, which is smooth, white 100gsm.
Just about to try the heavier weight Tomoe at 68gsm in notebook form.
Lastly Midori "Writing Paper for Fountain Pens" in B5 size. Specifically made for FPs, and is a nice off-white; just as good as Midori MD.
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Post by sharmon202 on Sept 11, 2015 23:16:57 GMT
Lots of variety of papers on the go at the moment. Graphilo, the paper used by Kobe Nagasawa. It's usually grid-lined and quite thin. Good with wet inks. Onion Skin paper from The Paper Mill Store. Very thin, and lighter than Tomoe, so there's show-through & therefore it's single-sided use only. But it's wonderful for EF and F fountain pen nibs in particular, with no bleed-through. Great for international mailing and it really makes ink colours pop. Also tried Chinese Calligraphy paper at 30gsm. I prefer the Onion Skin but the Chinese paper is good too. I've also been sent some samples of a German paper (can't recall the brand) that's 40gsm and has a Tomoe-like feel. I'll be trying that out soon. On the G. Lalo front I like Velin and Toile Imperiale. The Swiss paper brand Elco is also very good with inks - try James, which is deckle-edged and Prestige, which is smooth, white 100gsm. Just about to try the heavier weight Tomoe at 68gsm in notebook form. Lastly Midori "Writing Paper for Fountain Pens" in B5 size. Specifically made for FPs, and is a nice off-white; just as good as Midori MD. Great info, added to my "vocabulary"
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Post by sharmon202 on Sept 11, 2015 23:18:06 GMT
Someone tell me about some new papers. I have used G. Lalo, Clairefintaine Triomphe, Rhodia-all kinds, Paper made of stone, Exacompta (the one I tried was terrible for bleeding with fp's, Tomoe River from Paper for Fountain Pens. What else have you all tried and how was it? The latest, and greatest of papers I ve tried is Bung Box. I picked it up at the DC show but it is only available in Japan. I've placed an order with an intermediary trading company to get me some and ship it and I'm still waiting. I'll let you know if it ever arrives and send you some. That would be great to try, thanks, s
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Post by migo984 on Sept 12, 2015 2:30:36 GMT
Lots of variety of papers on the go at the moment. Graphilo, the paper used by Kobe Nagasawa. It's usually grid-lined and quite thin. Good with wet inks. Onion Skin paper from The Paper Mill Store. Very thin, and lighter than Tomoe, so there's show-through & therefore it's single-sided use only. But it's wonderful for EF and F fountain pen nibs in particular, with no bleed-through. Great for international mailing and it really makes ink colours pop. Also tried Chinese Calligraphy paper at 30gsm. I prefer the Onion Skin but the Chinese paper is good too. I've also been sent some samples of a German paper (can't recall the brand) that's 40gsm and has a Tomoe-like feel. I'll be trying that out soon. On the G. Lalo front I like Velin and Toile Imperiale. The Swiss paper brand Elco is also very good with inks - try James, which is deckle-edged and Prestige, which is smooth, white 100gsm. Just about to try the heavier weight Tomoe at 68gsm in notebook form. Lastly Midori "Writing Paper for Fountain Pens" in B5 size. Specifically made for FPs, and is a nice off-white; just as good as Midori MD. Great info, added to my "vocabulary" I'm just about to write you a letter so I'll send some sample sheets of a few of these papers , so you can try them out
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Post by migo984 on Sept 16, 2015 17:54:16 GMT
Someone tell me about some new papers. I have used G. Lalo, Clairefintaine Triomphe, Rhodia-all kinds, Paper made of stone, Exacompta (the one I tried was terrible for bleeding with fp's, Tomoe River from Paper for Fountain Pens. What else have you all tried and how was it? Just posted a letter to you Sandy, with a selection of 5 or 6 paper samples for you to try - all very different from the ones you've already used, and from each other.
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Post by sharmon202 on Sept 16, 2015 21:45:35 GMT
Great info, added to my "vocabulary" I'm just about to write you a letter so I'll send some sample sheets of a few of these papers , so you can try them out Wow, thanks, an especially neat thing to look forward in addition to the letter.
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Post by kansaskyle on Sept 16, 2015 22:30:36 GMT
I tried some mystery paper a few months ago when a Badger & Blade member offered some free paper for review, and I got three sheets of it in the mail. I found it was was not fountain pen friendly due to the raised, intermittent fibers throughout the paper, and it was super absorbent. After reviewing, he revealed it was... Elephant POOPOOPAPER! link
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Post by sinistral on Sept 19, 2015 20:10:40 GMT
Great topic, I use Rhodia Premium paper but I would like to try other brands of paper. What paper are those that write left handed using?
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Post by sharmon202 on Sept 21, 2015 1:21:26 GMT
Great topic, I use Rhodia Premium paper but I would like to try other brands of paper. What paper are those that write left handed using? I will send you a few sheets of Tomoe River. I use it and Rhodia premium the most. Sorry, I am right handed tho'
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Post by sinistral on Sept 21, 2015 18:45:16 GMT
Great topic, I use Rhodia Premium paper but I would like to try other brands of paper. What paper are those that write left handed using? I will send you a few sheets of Tomoe River. I use it and Rhodia premium the most. Sorry, I am right handed tho' Thank you so much.
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Post by sharmon202 on Sept 21, 2015 21:56:24 GMT
I will send you a few sheets of Tomoe River. I use it and Rhodia premium the most. Sorry, I am right handed tho' Thank you so much. In the mail this morning, my friend.
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Post by sinistral on Sept 24, 2015 19:31:45 GMT
Great topic, I use Rhodia Premium paper but I would like to try other brands of paper. What paper are those that write left handed using? I will send you a few sheets of Tomoe River. I use it and Rhodia premium the most. Sorry, I am right handed tho' Thank for the paper.
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Post by migo984 on Sept 24, 2015 19:59:59 GMT
I will send you a few sheets of Tomoe River. I use it and Rhodia premium the most. Sorry, I am right handed tho' Thank for the paper. I've sent you a few sheets of a different paper.
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