Shopping for paper online is wonnnnderful. Shopping for paper in a store is like, whoa.
Feeling the creaminess of the paper. Studying the color of the lines. Pondering the lay-out and line width. Comparing sizes, and bindings, and covers, oh my.
I found this Mnemosyne B5 Notebook by Maruman at Maido in Japantown, San Francisco. I love that store. I could move in there. (Especially because there are noodle and mochi shops nearby. Yum.)
This notebook is a B5 size. It measures 176 x 250 mm. That’s 6.9 x 9.8 inches for those of us who don’t speak millimeters. Such a pleasing size. Neither too long nor too wide. It can be laid open on the corner of a desk without being too much in the way. Fold it over on itself and it’s not too big to be held in one hand. I’m digging B5.
This yellow sheet is the first page in the notebook. It looks like instructions, but it’s in Japanese. And it’s a little confusing at first glance because these pages do not have vertical lines, but this example page does. What the heck?
It turns out that there are teeny-tiny very light vertical marks on the paper near the header and then again at the bottom of page to help us create tidy vertical lines on the paper. If you want to, that is.
You can see one of these little marks in the picture below. Such a nice touch – love the easy flexibility.
Each of the 160 pages (80 sheets) has gray dotted lines that are spaced 7mm apart. Every ten lines, there is a heavier solid line. These heavier lines lines divide the writing part of the page into three equal sections. These lines are not so intrusive that you have to use them, but they’re there if you want to. Again, easy flexibility.
But…how does it perform? Check it out . . .
The paper on top of the writing sample is Clairefontaine 90gsm. The Mnemosyne is definitely a softer white. The paper is buttery smooth with an expensive look and feel. I paid $8.95 for the notebook and while that’s a lot when compared to a Mead notebook, it’s about what I’d expect to pay for a premium product.
Bottom Line: I love this notebook and can definitely see using it for work notes or at home for planning or maybe even scribbling down quotes I love.
If you’re not near a store that carries Maruman products, JetPens has it – for around $15. (Making me feel like I got a pretty good deal!)
Tell me which notebooks you love? And do you love B5? I asked on Instagram and A5 seems to be more popular.
Web này có đường dây ngầm, toàn nội dung phi pháp, chính quyền sắp sờ gáy rồi.
Hmm is anyone else experiencing problems with the images on this blog loading? I’m trying to figure out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
hi!,I really like your writing so so much! percentage we keep in touch more approximately your post on AOL? I need an expert in this space to unravel my problem. Maybe that is you! Taking a look ahead to look you.
I think that a foreclosed can have a major effect on the client’s life. Foreclosures can have a Several to few years negative impact on a applicant’s credit report. A borrower who’s applied for a home loan or any kind of loans as an example, knows that a worse credit rating can be, the more tricky it is to acquire a decent bank loan. In addition, it could affect a borrower’s chance to find a quality place to let or hire, if that becomes the alternative houses solution. Thanks for your blog post.
Cái web này là một cái bẫy. Vào là chỉ có mất tiền và thông tin.
Nhìn chuyên nghiệp vậy thôi chứ bên trong toàn lừa đảo, dụ dỗ đầu tư vớ vẩn.
Click vào quảng cáo của nó là tự động tải về một đống phần mềm gián điệp.
Nhìn chuyên nghiệp vậy thôi chứ bên trong toàn lừa đảo, dụ dỗ đầu tư vớ vẩn.
WONDERFUL Post.thanks for share..extra wait .. ?
Magnificent website. A lot of useful information here. I am sending it to some friends ans additionally sharing in delicious. And of course, thank you in your sweat!
I was more than happy to seek out this net-site.I wanted to thanks for your time for this wonderful read!! I undoubtedly enjoying every little bit of it and I’ve you bookmarked to take a look at new stuff you weblog post.
I’m really impressed with your writing skills as well as with the layout on your weblog. Is this a paid theme or did you customize it yourself? Anyway keep up the nice quality writing, it is rare to see a great blog like this one nowadays..
Web giúp thao tác tìm kiếm thông tin và trò chơi nhanh chóng.
Giao diện web bắt mắt, hiện đại và dễ thao tác.
This is very fascinating, You’re a very professional blogger. I have joined your feed and look ahead to seeking extra of your wonderful post. Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks!
Web giúp người dùng thao tác nhanh chóng và dễ dàng.
Web giúp tiết kiệm thời gian khi tìm kiếm thông tin và trò chơi.
Thank you, I’ve recently been looking for info about this subject for ages and yours is the best I have discovered till now. But, what about the conclusion? Are you sure about the source?