Moleskine Classic notebook 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 4 measures to 0.
- Bleed-through: Rhodia Dot Pad did better (Common vs Very Low).
- Feathering: Rhodia Dot Pad did better (Common vs Very Low).
- Ghosting: Rhodia Dot Pad did better (Heavy vs Low).
- Dry time: rated the same (Fast).
- Sheen: Rhodia Dot Pad did better (None vs Medium).
Both are rated in a shared source, which makes this a fairer comparison.
Side by side
| Moleskine Classic notebook | Rhodia Dot Pad | |
|---|---|---|
| Paper weight (gsm) | ~70 | 80 |
| Bleed-through | Common | Very Low |
| Feathering | Common | Very Low |
| Ghosting | Heavy | Low |
| Dry time | Fast | Fast |
| Sheen | None | Medium |
Where to buy
Moleskine Classic notebook
Not found at our US shops yet
Rhodia Dot Pad
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Sources
- timeandink.com (Moleskine Classic notebook)
- lefthookpens.com (Moleskine Classic notebook)
- wired.com (Moleskine Classic notebook)
- thejournalshop.com (Moleskine Classic notebook)
- fountainpenlove.com (Rhodia Dot Pad)
- thepenarchive.com (Rhodia Dot Pad)