#KeepBook
So my OVERALL ranking, reflecting my preferences and needs, based on this loose test (best at the top):

Kokuyo Campus Standard
Apica CD
Studio Neat Keepbook
Midori MD Standard
Tomoe River S
Leuchtturm 80gsm
Baron Fig
Moleskine
Karst
August 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I love Apica CD paper so much. It’s the only paper I tested that I would actually ascribe the word “premium” to. It feels luxurious to write on, has better dry times than the MD or the Tomoe River S, and still preserves a decent amount of ink sheen, especially compared to the Keepbook.
August 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Baron Fig’s paper has some unique issues, like the paper lines resisting ink entirely (causing them to show up as interference in your strokes), high feathering, and relatively low sheen (though not as low as the SN Keepbook). The paper is also VERY textured, so the experience feels scratchy.
August 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The absolute best dry times, by a VERY wide margin, were on the paper in the Keepbook from Studio Neat. I used this notebook as my main BuJo last year, and while I didn’t use fountain pens on them back then, my tests were incredibly promising.
August 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
«Идеальных записных книжек не существует» — думал я до того момента как не увидел это абсолютное совершенство. Как жаль что доставка из US будет стоить как крыло самолета...(

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Keepbook
Keepbook is a hardcover, layflat notebook, made of quality materials and thoughtful details. Comes in three versions, and includes a sturdy slipcase for archiving when you’re finished.
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February 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM