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Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm) vs Rhodia Dot Pad

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 3 measures to 0.

  • Bleed-through: Rhodia Dot Pad did better (Occasional vs Very Low).
  • Feathering: only one of them is rated.
  • Ghosting: Rhodia Dot Pad did better (Moderate vs Low).
  • Dry time: Rhodia Dot Pad did better (Moderate vs Fast).
  • Sheen: only one of them is rated.

Both are rated in a shared source, which makes this a fairer comparison.

Side by side

Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm)Rhodia Dot Pad
Paper weight (gsm)8080
Bleed-throughOccasionalVery Low
Feathering—Very Low
GhostingModerateLow
Dry timeModerateFast
Sheen—Medium

Where to buy

Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm)

Rhodia Dot Pad

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