RHODIA cf119189 Stapled Notebook, A5, Classic Rule, Black

I purchased this and have been very happy with it. The paper quality is the first thing that stands out. Writing feels smooth and clean, with pages that handle ink far better than ordinary notebooks. Pens glide nicely across the surface, making everyday note-taking much more enjoyable. The lined format is practical for work notes, journaling, lists, or general writing. It keeps pages organized without feeling cramped. I also appreciate the classic orange cover design. It has a timeless professional look and is instantly recognizable to stationery lovers. Simple, clean, and well designed. The staplebound format keeps it lightweight and easy to carry in a bag, backpack, or briefcase. It works well as an everyday notebook without unnecessary bulk. Overall, this is a dependable and satisfying notebook with the quality Rhodia is known for. Great for students, professionals, or anyone who enjoys writing on good paper. Five stars.

Purchased based on performance of another Rhodia dot pad that I use exclusively for testing inks and pens. I wanted a larger sized notebook for creative writing, and thankfully it's the same paper, because this stuff handles wet ink like a champ. I haven't experienced bleed through, even with a wet calligraphy dip pen, and despite the bright white paper, I'm not seeing any problems with ghosting Unlike some other buyers, mine arrived safely factory wrapped with no cover damage or warping. The size is substantial and gives you a generous layout area to create on. I can see myself buying more of these as needed. I tend to stick to what I know works, and this one is sublime.

If you read the header, that says it all. This paper takes most pens, inks, water based markers, even paint markers in many cases with no bleed through, show through, or ghosting. Also most of these items don't feather or skip much on this paper. One will probably notice that the lines of their mediums appear thinner on this paper. That's because of its special coating. It takes pencil and dry mediums well too. I wouldn't expect to get a lot of layers with dry mediums. But one can use some mixed media. It takes erasing pretty well. I've had no issues with my pens and markers, gel inks, highlighters, liquid inks, correction fluids etc. They all interact nicely with this paper. I'd say the only things that'd cause issues are alcohol inks and markers and the heaviest juiciest inks and mediums. This is another variation of the popular A5 notebooks people drool over. It's sturdy yet flexible. The protective cover is nice. It looks great and feels great in the hands. I highly recommend Rhodia products to journalists, artists anyone. 😀

I always carry a notebook similar to this and so appreciate the tough plastic cover, but I suspect the binding staple(s) may give out at some point. It appears to be just hanging on for dear life, but so far it has been an intrepid little staple. The quality of paper, while good, does not seem to be the same paper as in the Rhodia pads. And the printing of the lines in the graph is not as crisp on the examples I received. This is a little too small for my preference, so I will go back to using the Field Notes notebooks, which I highly recommend, but this may work for you if the Field Notes are too big or you need the plastic cover.

I think I love Rhodia more than is reasonable for paper products. I was lead to the Rhodia camp, away from my previously intractable allegiance to the very popular Moleskine (which has its advantages, for sure--more on that later) by my old-fashioned friends who prefer fountain pens to regular pens. The paper Rhodia makes, particular in these notebooks, is exceptionally well-suited to "grip" and really broadcast the subtlety in fountain pen inks. I have tried most Lamy inks in these notebooks, including blues, blacks, and purples, and they have great shading and consistent shine in the Rhodia, without seeping through. I think Moleskine was intended for graphite, or regular pens, despite their being the self-declared successor to those notebooks used by legendary artists. Fountain pens and Rhodia belong together. BUT WAIT. THERE's MORE. I really like that these notebooks have sturdy, but flexible spines, so that you can bend them backwards and not have to worry about staples flying out, but it will still lie flat on a desk. Because I take notebooks everywhere, this one takes quite a bit of abuse and is holding up nicely, not even discoloring around the edges or on the spine. The cover is a bit shinier than it appears in the Amazon picture, but not enough to be obnoxious. I also have the 200-page Rhodia, and the notepad, but these somewhat shorter (96 pages) and slimmer notebooks are my favorite for conferences, seminars, and lab note-taking. Overall, a great product for the paper/pen hobbyist, and for general use!

Rhodia Slim Staplebound Notebook I like to take notes, draw diagrams and create checklists. This small Rhodia notebook is perfect for me. It’s sturdy, has a water-proof cover and high quality graph paper. There is minimal to no bleed through with fountain pens or gel inks. The size fits easily in a shirt pocket so I can take it along to meetings or the hardware store without hassle. It is staple bound and has proved to be sturdy under normal conditions. I add a ribbon marker attached to the staple on mine to have a permanent bookmark to easily access pages I am using currently, or sometimes a paper clip. It may be a little pricey, but like I said, I like to take notes and this is the best small notebook I’ve found. Graph paper with 48 sheets 3 x 4 3/4 in. Black cover

Quite happy with this pad. As mentioned by other reviewers the paper is silky smooth. It's not just easy to write on, it's a pleasure. The cover is sturdy even though it's not thick. It is neatly bound with three side staples. I particularly like the symmetrical top and bottom margins. You could go through the whole pad just writing on the right-hand page, then flip it over and start again at what was originally the back but now seems to be the beginning. With this good paper the writing on the other side is not a distraction. I'm including two photos to show the actual dimensions and to illustrate the symmetrical margins. It's a very nice pad. I hope you found this to be helpful.

I got these, the Field Notes notebooks, and the Moleskine Cahier Journals to evaluate for daily use. So this review is kind of a comparison also. I'm a senior controls engineer and keeping things in my large notebook has become difficult with all of the moving about that I do. Carrying a small notebook in my backpocket has been the best option I've found so far. I was a long time lover of Moleskine (for personal use), but mixed it up with this assortment of purchases. 1) Field Notes - when I got all three notebooks, this was my favorite at first. The paper is possibly the highest grade (shocking, right?) but the giant "FIELD NOTES" printed on the front wore on me over time. Now I use these for carrying during a hike. I record a few key things just for fun and tracking. I can't recommend these highly enough for outdoor use. They're super rugged, the paper is ultra-high-quality, and they size is perfect. Workers perfectly with my Sharpie Pen with no bleeding or show-through. 2) Moleskine Journals - This is what I ultiamtely ended up carrying for work. Paper is second only to the Field Notes notebook and even there it's close. The pages are perforated and the notebook has a tiny folder in the back for holding loose pages. This makes carrying it all the nicer. I don't have to keep a grand organizational scheme; I write and then sort it out later. Sharpie Pen doesn't bleed or show-through. Cover is unmarked (apart from a small bit of embassed text on the back). The cover is pretty durable, but not nearly as rugged as the Field Notes' cover. 3) Rhodia Pocket Notebook - I wanted to like these but the size is slightly too small. The cover is plain paper. And, althoguh some disagree, the paper quality was the worst. I had slight show-through from my Sharpie Pen but not bleeding. I don't have much else to say about this one since I've used it so little.

I bought this before and was a pack of 3. This one, same price but contains 1. Ridiculous

The paper takes my fountain pen ink beautifully. Love these classic notebooks. And these are A4 - I noticed an incorrect response in the Q & A section.

EDCノート用に購入。 EDCでは有名な某R in the Rとか某F Noteは日本では高いのでコチラを選択。 製品の質は、方眼紙ですが方眼が濃いめに印刷されていますので、 見やすさは劣りますが、ノートのサイズ的には最高なEDCサイズです。 一つだけ。品名に「１８冊＋２冊サービス」と記載されていますが、 届くのは１冊のみですので御注意を。

It's a perfect size for and edc notebook that lives inside your pocket.

Excelente opción para, escribir con pluma fuente, la tinta no se escurre y se ve más limpio con el diseño de papel en puntos a diferencia de líneas o cuadricula.