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Baron Fig Vanguard 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, Baron Fig Vanguard Notebook came out ahead on 3 measures to 0.

  • Bleed-through: Baron Fig Vanguard Notebook did better (Low vs Occasional).
  • Feathering: only one of them is rated.
  • Ghosting: Baron Fig Vanguard Notebook did better (Low vs Moderate).
  • Dry time: Baron Fig Vanguard Notebook did better (Low vs Moderate).
  • Sheen: only one of them is rated.

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

Side by side

Baron Fig Vanguard NotebookLeuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm)
Paper weight (gsm)9080
Bleed-throughLowOccasional
FeatheringVery Low—
GhostingLowModerate
Dry timeLowModerate
SheenLow—

Where to buy

Baron Fig Vanguard Notebook

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Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm)

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