Journals and paper

2 guides comparing handmade and mass-market options, each with the drawbacks listed.

Notebook sizes explained: A5, B6, pocket and what inserts fit what

The real dimensions behind A5, A6, B6, pocket and traveler's sizes, which refills fit which covers, and how to pick a size for a bag, a desk or a jacket.

Updated October 16, 2026

Journals and paper

Fountain pen friendly paper: gsm, feathering and ghosting explained

Why heavier paper is not always better for fountain pens, what feathering, bleed-through and ghosting are, and the paper weights and coatings that handle wet ink.

Updated October 14, 2026