Midori MD Notebook vs Tomoe River paper 52gsm (loose/notebooks)
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 3 measures to 1.
- Bleed-through: Midori MD Notebook did better (Very Low vs Low).
- Feathering: rated the same (Very Low).
- Ghosting: Midori MD Notebook did better (Medium vs High).
- Dry time: Midori MD Notebook did better (Medium vs Very High).
- Sheen: Tomoe River paper 52gsm (loose/notebooks) did better (High vs Very High).
Both are rated in a shared source, which makes this a fairer comparison.
Side by side
| Midori MD Notebook | Tomoe River paper 52gsm (loose/notebooks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Paper weight (gsm) | ~68 | 52 |
| Bleed-through | Very Low | Low |
| Feathering | Very Low | Very Low |
| Ghosting | Medium | High |
| Dry time | Medium | Very High |
| Sheen | High | Very High |
Where to buy
Midori MD Notebook
Tomoe River paper 52gsm (loose/notebooks)
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Sources
- fountainpenlove.com (Midori MD Notebook)
- thepenarchive.com (Midori MD Notebook)
- timeandink.com (Midori MD Notebook)
- thejournalshop.com (Midori MD Notebook)
- fountainpenlove.com (Tomoe River paper 52gsm (loose/notebooks))
- dayspringpens.com (Tomoe River paper 52gsm (loose/notebooks))