Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, I rate 36 paper brands some of which I've tried in notebook form, some in loose sheets and in some cases - both. Paper is the most challenging element for me of the 3 main fountain pen components: fountain pen/nib, ink, and paper. I find I am most confident with inks and next with pens then paper ... paper is very much an ongoing "project" for me ... and many industry changes to paper really cause me to have to pay attention. Just when you think a paper is your ultimate top paper -- somethings the company will change how it's made. This kind of rating game is fun and probably too general but I still like doing this and enjoyed the other 2 videos I did on rating pens and inks as well.
Let me know in the comments what you think of papers you've tried! I learn so much from all of you!
SPECIAL THANK YOU to the many viewers, pen friends,+ pen pals who have shared paper samples, notebooks and writing paper with me over the past several years! I wouldn't even know about more than half of these brands if not for you!
I became aware as I was writing this description that I forgot to include Iroful paper which I would rate in the Great Paper category!!!! I also forgot Oxford (notebook made in Vietnam) that paper also goes in the Great Paper category!!!!! It's very similar to CVS Caliber paper! Darn, I knew I'd forget some ... and some papers I've used up and don't quite remember the names but this was still fun and I look forward to diving deeper in the Incomplete and Not tried yet categories as time goes on.
Thank you for watching!
I have been absent for almost 2 weeks from You Tube due to unprecedented overload in terms of things that had to be repaired at our house, guardian duties and caregiving duties. Life got so complicated ... and I expect that will happen from time to time. But I am always eager to get back to making videos and answering comments + writing letters. Thankfully, I've still had quite a lot of pen desk time while workers were here repairing our A/C and replacing our water heater. I hope you are doing well and finding little pockets of joy in the hobby and in your everyday life!!!!
My Instagram: instagram.com/snowball7470
My pen email: chris@inkswatch.com
Compare inks here: inkswatch.com
In this video, I rate 36 paper brands some of which I've tried in notebook form, some in loose sheets and in some cases - both. Paper is the most challenging element for me of the 3 main fountain pen components: fountain pen/nib, ink, and paper. I find I am most confident with inks and next with pens then paper ... paper is very much an ongoing "project" for me ... and many industry changes to paper really cause me to have to pay attention. Just when you think a paper is your ultimate top paper -- somethings the company will change how it's made. This kind of rating game is fun and probably too general but I still like doing this and enjoyed the other 2 videos I did on rating pens and inks as well.
Let me know in the comments what you think of papers you've tried! I learn so much from all of you!
SPECIAL THANK YOU to the many viewers, pen friends,+ pen pals who have shared paper samples, notebooks and writing paper with me over the past several years! I wouldn't even know about more than half of these brands if not for you!
I became aware as I was writing this description that I forgot to include Iroful paper which I would rate in the Great Paper category!!!! I also forgot Oxford (notebook made in Vietnam) that paper also goes in the Great Paper category!!!!! It's very similar to CVS Caliber paper! Darn, I knew I'd forget some ... and some papers I've used up and don't quite remember the names but this was still fun and I look forward to diving deeper in the Incomplete and Not tried yet categories as time goes on.
Thank you for watching!
I have been absent for almost 2 weeks from You Tube due to unprecedented overload in terms of things that had to be repaired at our house, guardian duties and caregiving duties. Life got so complicated ... and I expect that will happen from time to time. But I am always eager to get back to making videos and answering comments + writing letters. Thankfully, I've still had quite a lot of pen desk time while workers were here repairing our A/C and replacing our water heater. I hope you are doing well and finding little pockets of joy in the hobby and in your everyday life!!!!
My Instagram: instagram.com/snowball7470
My pen email: chris@inkswatch.com
Compare inks here: inkswatch.com
