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Midori MD 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, Midori MD Notebook came out ahead on 1 measure to 0.

  • Bleed-through: Midori MD Notebook did better (Very Low vs Occasional).
  • Feathering: only one of them is rated.
  • Ghosting: rated the same (Medium).
  • Dry time: rated the same (Medium).
  • Sheen: only one of them is rated.

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

Side by side

Midori MD NotebookLeuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm)
Paper weight (gsm)~6880
Bleed-throughVery LowOccasional
FeatheringVery Low—
GhostingMediumModerate
Dry timeMediumModerate
SheenHigh—

Where to buy

Midori MD Notebook

Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm)

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