{"title":"The Paper Mind Notebooks","description":"\u003cp\u003eUltra premium fountain pen friendly notebooks.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mitsubishi-bank-paper-notebook","title":"Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook - RULED","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe launch product. The reason that The Paper Mind is here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy it's special: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMitsubishi Bank Paper for the best fountain pen \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efriendly \u003c\/span\u003ewriting experience (it works great with rollerballs, ballpoints, gel pens, and felt tip pens too!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra flexible stitched binding to maximize comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter testing dozens of \"fountain pen friendly\" papers from all over the world we found what we consider to be the very best: Mitsubishi Bank Paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca title=\"paper performance test\" href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn designing our Bank Paper Notebook we prioritized writing performance and comfort above all else. This means the best paper and the most flexible and durable binding we could find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 192 pages of 87.9 gsm Mitsubishi Bank Paper (acid-free)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 7mm light gray rule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Stitched binding with 12 signatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Paper cloth softcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Black woven bookmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gray end papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A5 size 148 mm x 210 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews of our Bank Paper Notebook: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Pen Addict - The Paper Mind Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook Review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penaddict.com\/blog\/2022\/5\/9\/the-paper-mind-mitsubishi-bank-paper-notebook-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Pen Addict \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gourmet Pens - The Paper Mind Bank Paper Notebook For Fountain Pens\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gourmetpens.com\/2022\/03\/paper-mind-bank-paper-notebook-for.html\"\u003eGourmet Pens \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Blake's Broadcast - The Paper Mind Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook Review\" href=\"https:\/\/blakesbroadcast.com\/2021\/12\/11\/the-paper-mind-mitsubishi-bank-paper-notebook-review\/\"\u003eBlake's Broadcast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":40579718348965,"sku":"MBP-1-R7-B","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":40579718316197,"sku":"MBP-1-R7-R","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/products\/ThePaperMindBankPaperNotebookblack.jpg?v=1720270452"},{"product_id":"blocker-hardcover-notebook","title":"Blocker Hardcover Notebook","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy it's special: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh-opacity Gmund Blocker paper for an enhanced writing experience with minimal ghosting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlexible stitched Swiss binding to maximize comfort and usability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCustom size - small enough to carry easily and big enough to do some proper writing and sketching \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blocker Hardcover notebook features an exotic patented paper from specialist Bavarian paper mill, Gmund. This uncoated high-opacity paper allows for excellent fountain pen friendly performance with minimal ghosting and show-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\" title=\"paper performance test\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 192 pages of 80 gsm Gmund Blocker Paper (acid-free, pH-neutral)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 5mm light gray dot grid or blank page styles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• G.F. Smith Colorplan buckram embossed paper hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Stitched Swiss binding with 12 signatures and linen strip cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Ribbon bookmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Custom size 120mm x 165mm, 4.72 in x 6.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Made in Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Blank","offer_id":41281137868965,"sku":"GB-1-B-B","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ Dot Grid","offer_id":41281137901733,"sku":"GB-1-B-D","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray \/ Blank","offer_id":41281137934501,"sku":"GB-1-G-B","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gray \/ Dot Grid","offer_id":41281137967269,"sku":"GB-1-G-D","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/products\/ThePaperMindBlockerHardcoverNotebookGrayDot.jpg?v=1666732055"},{"product_id":"mitsubishi-bank-paper-notebook-blank","title":"Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook - BLANK","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eThe launch product. The reason that The Paper Mind is here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eWhy it's special: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMitsubishi Bank Paper for the best fountain pen friendly writing experience \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(it works great with rollerballs, ballpoints, gel pens, and felt tip pens too!)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUltra flexible stitched binding to maximize comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eAfter testing dozens of \"fountain pen friendly\" papers from all over the world we found what we consider to be the very best: Mitsubishi Bank Paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"paper performance test\" href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eIn designing our Bank Paper Notebook we prioritized writing performance and comfort above all else. This means the best paper and the most flexible and durable binding we could find.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e• 192 blank pages of 87.9 gsm Mitsubishi Bank Paper (acid-free)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e• Stitched binding with 12 signatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e• Paper cloth softcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; 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font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e• A5 size 148 mm x 210 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; caret-color: #212b36; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e• Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":46016272990373,"sku":"MBP-1-B-R","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":46016273023141,"sku":"MBP-1-B-B","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/files\/ThePaperMindMitsubishiBankPaperBlankRedFinal.jpg?v=1687361701"},{"product_id":"cosmo-air-light-hardcover-notebook-for-fountain-pens","title":"Cosmo Air Light Hardcover Notebook","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy it's special: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMicro-coated paper makes ink pop off the page\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStitched lay-flat binding for comfort and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapanese linen hardcover for a premium feel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cosmo Air Light Hardcover notebook features a unique micro-coated paper with a pleasant texture. There is no better paper for showing off shimmering, sheening, and shading fountain pen inks. Your inks will achieve their full potential with maximum pop and sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\" title=\"The Paper Mind Notebook Paper Performance Test\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 176 pages of 83 gsm Cosmo Air Light paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 7mm light gray rule or blank page styles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Japanese linen hardcover with a French joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Stitched binding with 11 signatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Woven navy blue bookmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pink blotter sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gray end papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA5 size: 148 mm x 210 mm, 5.83 x 8.27 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Ruled - Light Gray Linen Cover","offer_id":41789694214309,"sku":"TPM-CAL-R7-LG","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blank - Navy Blue Linen Cover","offer_id":41789681139877,"sku":"TPM-CAL-B-NB","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/products\/ThePaperMindCosmoAirLightHardcoverNotebookRuled.jpg?v=1666731622"},{"product_id":"passepied-hardcover-notebook-for-fountain-pens","title":"Passepied Cream Hardcover Notebook","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy it's special: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUltra-smooth fountain pen friendly paper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStitched lay-flat binding for comfort and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapanese linen hardcover for a premium feel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Passepied Hardcover notebook features the smoothest paper we have ever tested. Made by the hundred-year-old \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHokuetsu-Kishu Paper Company, Passepied Cream was designed as a book paper with an extremely pleasant hand and a high opacity. This is special ultra-smooth paper is a delight to write on and is fantastic with most types of pens including fountain pens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\" title=\"The Paper Mind Notebook Paper Performance Test\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 176 pages of 84.3 gsm Passepied Cream paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 7mm light gray rule or blank page styles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Japanese linen hardcover with a French joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Stitched binding with 11 signatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Woven blue bookmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pink blotter sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gray end papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA5 size: 148 mm x 210 mm, 5.83 x 8.27 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Ruled - Navy Blue Linen Cover","offer_id":41789694804133,"sku":"TPM-PP-1-R7-NB","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blank - Light Gray Linen Cover","offer_id":41789694836901,"sku":"TPM-PP-1-B-LG","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/products\/ThePaperMindPassepiedHardcoverNotebookRuled2.jpg?v=1666732233"},{"product_id":"cosmo-air-light-twin-ring-notebook","title":"Cosmo Air Light Twin Ring Notebook","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy it's special: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMicro-coated paper gives ink a vivid and lustrous appearance \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDurable twin ring binding for convenience and comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMicro-perforated pages for easy removal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cosmo Air Light Twin Ring Notebook features a unique micro-coated paper with a pleasant texture. There is no better paper for showing off shimmering, sheening, and shading fountain pen inks. Your inks will achieve their full potential with maximum pop and sparkle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"paper performance test\" href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e120 pages of 92 gsm Cosmo Air Light paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage styles: blank, 5mm dot grid, 7mm rule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover materials: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack - G.F. Smith Color Plan, made in England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen - Heiwa Deep Matte, made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKraft - Takeo GA Kraft Board, made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack twin ring binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 Size: 148 x 210 mm, 5.83 x 8.27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview of The Cosmo Air Light Twin Ring Notebook: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/TIIWLhSbUR0\" title=\"The Paper Mind Cosmo Air Light Twin Ring Notebook Review by Blake's Broadcast\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/TIIWLhSbUR0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlake's Broadcast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Ruled - Kraft","offer_id":42192880238757,"sku":"TPM-TR-CAL-R7-K","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ruled - Black","offer_id":42191889760421,"sku":"TPM-TR-CAL-R7-B","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dot Grid - Green","offer_id":42192880271525,"sku":"TPM-TR-CAL-DG-G","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dot Grid - Black","offer_id":42192785178789,"sku":"TPM-TR-CAL-DG-B","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blank - Black","offer_id":42191869542565,"sku":"TPM-TR-CAL-B-B","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/products\/ThePaperMindCosmoAirLightTwinRingKraftLined.jpg?v=1674497280"},{"product_id":"copy-of-mitsubishi-bank-paper-notebook-dot-grid","title":"Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook - DOT GRID","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe launch product. The reason that The Paper Mind is here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy it's special: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMitsubishi Bank Paper for the best fountain pen \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efriendly \u003c\/span\u003ewriting experience (it works great with rollerballs, ballpoints, gel pens, and felt tip pens too!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra flexible stitched binding to maximize comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter testing dozens of \"fountain pen friendly\" papers from all over the world we found what we consider to be the very best: Mitsubishi Bank Paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\" title=\"paper performance test\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn designing our Bank Paper Notebook we prioritized writing performance and comfort above all else. This means the best paper and the most flexible and durable binding we could find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 192 pages of 87.9 gsm Mitsubishi Bank Paper (acid-free)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 5mm light gray dot grid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Stitched binding with 12 signatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Paper cloth softcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Black woven bookmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gray end papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A5 size 148 mm x 210 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews of our Bank Paper Notebook: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penaddict.com\/blog\/2022\/5\/9\/the-paper-mind-mitsubishi-bank-paper-notebook-review\" title=\"The Pen Addict - The Paper Mind Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook Review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Pen Addict \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gourmetpens.com\/2022\/03\/paper-mind-bank-paper-notebook-for.html\" title=\"Gourmet Pens - The Paper Mind Bank Paper Notebook For Fountain Pens\"\u003eGourmet Pens \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blakesbroadcast.com\/2021\/12\/11\/the-paper-mind-mitsubishi-bank-paper-notebook-review\/\" title=\"Blake's Broadcast - The Paper Mind Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook Review\"\u003eBlake's Broadcast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42343187120293,"sku":"MBP-1-D5-B","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":42343187153061,"sku":"MBP-1-D5-G","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/files\/ThePaperMindMitsubishiBankPaperDotGridGreenFinal.jpg?v=1687361950"},{"product_id":"tomoe-river-hardcover-notebook-ruled","title":"Tomoe River Hardcover Notebook - RULED","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience maximum performance with our 400-page Tomoe River hardcover notebook. Ultra thin and ultra powerful, Tomoe River S handles fountain pens, rollerballs, gel pens, and ballpoints with ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy it's \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003especial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 fountain-pen-friendly pages and only 17.5 mm (0.69\") \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003ethick\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper flexible stitched binding \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003efor maximum comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple design for \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003edistraction-free\u003c\/span\u003e writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca title=\"paper performance test\" href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 pages of white 52 gsm Tomoe River S paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 size: 148 x 210 x 17.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7mm light gray rule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitched binding with 25 signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl cloth hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack woven bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack elastic band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink blotter sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray end papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Tomoe River \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003ePaper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Tomoe River \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003ePaper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis notebook uses Tomoe River S paper. The \"S\" stands for Sanzen Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd. When Tomoegawa (the original manufacturer of Tomoe River) discontinued its production, Sanzen stepped in to fill the void with an incredible new paper inspired by the \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003eoriginal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003eConfusion exists because there were three different papers to use the name Tomoe River at the 52gsm paper weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003eDiscontinued \"Original\" (aka \"Old\") Tomoe River produced by Tomoegawa on Machine No. 7. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003eDiscontinued \"New\" Tomoe River produced by Tomoegawa on Machine No 9. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003eTomoe River \"S\" produced by Sanzen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003eTomoegawa made two Tomoe River papers. When they\u003c\/span\u003e shut down Machine No. 7 and moved production to Machine No. \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003e9, they created a\u003c\/span\u003e new paper \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e diminished performance. \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e short-lived paper was referred to as \"new\" Tomoe River and the paper from Machine No. 7 became known as \"old\" or \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003e\"original.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomoe River S is a new paper not to be confused with the \"new\" or \"original\" Tomoe \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003eRiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilarities to the original Tomoe River:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra thin and super \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003elight\u003c\/span\u003e 52 gsm weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomenal performance with fountain pen ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional drape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferences from the original Tomoe River:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved opacity (less ghosting) \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003edue\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003epulp\u003c\/span\u003e impregnated \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003ewith white pigment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced resistance to bleeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003eCrisper\u003c\/span\u003e surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher tensile strength (harder to tear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore porous paper surface\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly faster dry times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased feedback (still smooth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess line smoothing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced line spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased performance with \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003erollerballs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eAs writers, journalers, and notetakers, the biggest difference in our experience is the feel of the paper. The \"original\" Tomoe River is smoother and more crinkly, like onion skin paper. Tomoe River S is smooth but feels \u003c\/span\u003emore \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003enatural.\u003c\/span\u003e In our opinion, Tomoe River S is less polarizing and easier to \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003euse daily while\u003c\/span\u003e maintaining (and in some cases improving upon) the performance of the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":43949577896101,"sku":"TR-1-R7-B","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":43949577994405,"sku":"TR-1-R7-G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/files\/ThePaperMindTomoeRiverHardcoverRuledBlackWhite.jpg?v=1720201362"},{"product_id":"tomoe-river-hardcover-notebook-blank","title":"Tomoe River Hardcover Notebook - BLANK","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience maximum performance with our 400-page Tomoe River hardcover notebook. Ultra thin and ultra powerful, Tomoe River S handles fountain pens, rollerballs, gel pens, and ballpoints with ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy it's \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003especial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 fountain-pen-friendly pages and only 17.5 mm (0.69\") \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003ethick\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper flexible stitched binding \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003efor maximum comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple design for \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003edistraction-free\u003c\/span\u003e writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\" title=\"paper performance test\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 pages of white 52 gsm Tomoe River S paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 size: 148 x 210 x 17.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank \/ plain pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaminated guide sheet with 7mm rule and 5mm grid (get extras \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/products\/guide-sheet\" title=\"The Paper Mind Guide Sheet\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitched binding with 25 signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl cloth hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack woven bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack elastic band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink blotter sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray end papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Tomoe River \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003ePaper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis notebook uses Tomoe River S paper. The \"S\" stands for Sanzen Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd. When Tomoegawa (the original manufacturer of Tomoe River) discontinued its production, Sanzen stepped in to fill the void with an incredible new paper inspired by the \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eoriginal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eConfusion exists because there were three different papers to use the name Tomoe River at the 52gsm paper weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eDiscontinued \"Original\" (aka \"Old\") Tomoe River produced by Tomoegawa on Machine No. 7. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eDiscontinued \"New\" Tomoe River produced by Tomoegawa on Machine No 9. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eTomoe River \"S\" produced by Sanzen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eTomoegawa made two Tomoe River papers. When they\u003c\/span\u003e shut down Machine No. 7 and moved production to Machine No. \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003e9, they created a\u003c\/span\u003e new paper \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e diminished performance. \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e short-lived paper was referred to as \"new\" Tomoe River and the paper from Machine No. 7 became known as \"old\" or \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003e\"original.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomoe River S is a new paper not to be confused with the \"new\" or \"original\" Tomoe \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eRiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilarities to the original Tomoe River:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra thin and super \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003elight\u003c\/span\u003e 52 gsm weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomenal performance with fountain pen ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional drape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferences from the original Tomoe River:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved opacity (less ghosting) \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003edue\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003epulp\u003c\/span\u003e impregnated \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003ewith white pigment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced resistance to bleeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eCrisper\u003c\/span\u003e surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher tensile strength (harder to tear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore porous paper surface\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly faster dry times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased feedback (still smooth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess line smoothing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced line spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased performance with \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003erollerballs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003eAs writers, journalers, and notetakers, the biggest difference in our experience is the feel of the paper. The \"original\" Tomoe River is smoother and more crinkly, like onion skin paper. 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This means the best paper and the most flexible and durable binding we could find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e192 pages of 83 gsm b7 Tranext paper (acid-free)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7mm light gray rule or blank page styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitched binding with 12 signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese book cloth softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack woven bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGray end papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 pink blotter sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5 size 148 mm x 210 mm x 12.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Tokyo Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Ruled - Blue","offer_id":44989835083941,"sku":"TN-1-R7-NB","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank - Gray","offer_id":44989835116709,"sku":"TN-1-B-GR","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/files\/ThePaperMindB7TranextBlueRuledNotebookFrontBellyBand.jpg?v=1744378765"},{"product_id":"meringue-softcover-notebook-b6-slim-dot-grid","title":"Meringue Softcover Notebook - B6 Slim - DOT GRID","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy it's special: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional writing performance and feel (think of a cross between ink performance of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/products\/tomoe-river-hardcover-notebook-ruled\"\u003eTomoe River paper\u003c\/a\u003e and the natural paper feeling \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/products\/mitsubishi-bank-paper-notebook\"\u003eBank Paper\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight with a crisp hand and soft writing feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra flexible stitched binding to maximize comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\" title=\"paper performance test\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn designing our notebooks we prioritized writing performance and comfort above all else. This means the best paper and the most flexible and durable binding we could find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 pages of 65 gsm Meringue paper (acid-free)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 mm light gray dot grid\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitched binding with 10 signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese linen cloth softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack woven bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGray end papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 pink blotter sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB6 Slim size 105 x 175 x 10 mm \/ 4.12 x 6.89 x 0.39 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Tokyo Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":47492354670757,"sku":"YM-1-D5-G","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47492354637989,"sku":"YM-1-D5-B","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/files\/ThePaperMindMeringueB6SlimSoftcoverNotebookDotGridGreenWhite.jpg?v=1770914296"},{"product_id":"meringue-softcover-notebook-b6-slim-ruled","title":"Meringue Softcover Notebook - B6 Slim - RULED","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy it's special: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional writing performance and feel (think of a cross between ink performance of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/products\/tomoe-river-hardcover-notebook-ruled\"\u003eTomoe River paper\u003c\/a\u003e and the natural paper feeling \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/products\/mitsubishi-bank-paper-notebook\"\u003eBank Paper\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight with a crisp hand and soft writing feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra flexible stitched binding to maximize comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca title=\"paper performance test\" href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn designing our notebooks we prioritized writing performance and comfort above all else. This means the best paper and the most flexible and durable binding we could find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 pages of 65 gsm Meringue paper (acid-free)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 mm light gray rule\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitched binding with 10 signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese linen cloth softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack woven bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGray end papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 pink blotter sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB6 Slim size 105 x 175 x 10 mm \/ 4.12 x 6.89 x 0.39 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Tokyo Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Gray","offer_id":47493207982245,"sku":"YM-1-R7-GR","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47493205688485,"sku":"YM-1-R7-B","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/files\/ThePaperMindMeringueB6SlimSoftcoverNotebookRuledGrayWhite.jpg?v=1770927040"},{"product_id":"meringue-softcover-notebook-b6-slim-blank","title":"Meringue Softcover Notebook - B6 Slim - BLANK","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy it's special: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional writing performance and feel (think of a cross between ink performance of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/products\/tomoe-river-hardcover-notebook-ruled\"\u003eTomoe River paper\u003c\/a\u003e and the natural paper feeling \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/products\/mitsubishi-bank-paper-notebook\"\u003eBank Paper\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight with a crisp hand and soft writing feel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra flexible stitched binding to maximize comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca title=\"paper performance test\" href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn designing our notebooks we prioritized writing performance and comfort above all else. This means the best paper and the most flexible and durable binding we could find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 blank pages of 65 gsm Meringue paper (acid-free)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitched binding with 10 signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese linen cloth softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack woven bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGray end papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 pink blotter sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB6 Slim size 105 x 175 x 10 mm \/ 4.12 x 6.89 x 0.39 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Tokyo Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":47493251858597,"sku":"YM-1-B-B","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/files\/ThePaperMindMeringueB6SlimSoftcoverNotebookBlankBlackWhite.jpg?v=1770930208"},{"product_id":"tomoe-river-hardcover-notebook-dot-grid","title":"Tomoe River Hardcover Notebook - DOT GRID","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience maximum performance with our 400-page Tomoe River hardcover notebook. Ultra thin and ultra powerful, Tomoe River S handles fountain pens, rollerballs, gel pens, and ballpoints with ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy it's \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003especial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 fountain-pen-friendly pages and only 17.5 mm (0.69\") \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003ethick\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper flexible stitched binding \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003efor maximum comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple design for \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003edistraction-free\u003c\/span\u003e writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\" title=\"paper performance test\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 pages of white 52 gsm Tomoe River S paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 size: 148 x 210 x 17.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 mm light gray dot grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitched binding with 25 signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl cloth hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack woven bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack elastic band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink blotter sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray end papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Tomoe River \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003ePaper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Tomoe River \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003ePaper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis notebook uses Tomoe River S paper. The \"S\" stands for Sanzen Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd. When Tomoegawa (the original manufacturer of Tomoe River) discontinued its production, Sanzen stepped in to fill the void with an incredible new paper inspired by the \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eoriginal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eConfusion exists because there were three different papers to use the name Tomoe River at the 52gsm paper weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eDiscontinued \"Original\" (aka \"Old\") Tomoe River produced by Tomoegawa on Machine No. 7. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eDiscontinued \"New\" Tomoe River produced by Tomoegawa on Machine No 9. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eTomoe River \"S\" produced by Sanzen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eTomoegawa made two Tomoe River papers. When they\u003c\/span\u003e shut down Machine No. 7 and moved production to Machine No. \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003e9, they created a\u003c\/span\u003e new paper \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e diminished performance. \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e short-lived paper was referred to as \"new\" Tomoe River and the paper from Machine No. 7 became known as \"old\" or \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003e\"original.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomoe River S is a new paper not to be confused with the \"new\" or \"original\" Tomoe \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eRiver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilarities to the original Tomoe River:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra thin and super \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003elight\u003c\/span\u003e 52 gsm weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenomenal performance with fountain pen ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional drape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferences from the original Tomoe River:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved opacity (less ghosting) \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003edue\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003epulp\u003c\/span\u003e impregnated \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003ewith white pigment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced resistance to bleeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003eCrisper\u003c\/span\u003e surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher tensile strength (harder to tear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore porous paper surface\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly faster dry times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased feedback (still smooth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess line smoothing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced line spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased performance with \u003cspan class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\"\u003erollerballs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003eAs writers, journalers, and notetakers, the biggest difference in our experience is the feel of the paper. The \"original\" Tomoe River is smoother and more crinkly, like onion skin paper. Tomoe River S is smooth but feels \u003c\/span\u003emore \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003enatural.\u003c\/span\u003e In our opinion, Tomoe River S is less polarizing and easier to \u003cspan data-testid=\"ai-text\" class=\"ai-text\"\u003euse daily while\u003c\/span\u003e maintaining (and in some cases improving upon) the performance of the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Navy Blue","offer_id":47493462261925,"sku":"TR-1-D5-NB","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47493462229157,"sku":"TR-1-D5-B","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/files\/ThePaperMindTomoeRiverHardcoverDotGridBlueWhite.jpg?v=1770931339"},{"product_id":"tomoe-river-twin-ring-notebook-ruled","title":"Tomoe River Twin Ring Notebook - RULED","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy it's special: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoated paper gives ink a vivid and lustrous appearance \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable twin ring binding for convenience and comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-perforated pages for easy removal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis twin ring notebook features white 68gsm Tomoe River paper, suited to all types of pens, including fountain pens. Despite its light weight, it holds generous amounts of ink without bleeding or feathering, and shows off sheening and shimmering inks well. The 68gsm version of Tomoe River is the heavier of the two standard weights, giving a little more body when writing and a sturdier sheet — which, with the micro-perforated pages, makes for clean, easy removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\" title=\"paper performance test\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e176 pages (88 sheets) of white 68 gsm Tomoe River S paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage styles: blank, 5mm dot grid, 7mm rule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover materials: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack - G.F. Smith Color Plan, made in England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen - Heiwa Deep Matte, made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKraft - Takeo GA Kraft Board, made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack twin ring binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 Size: 148 x 210 mm, 5.83 x 8.27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Kraft","offer_id":47943363821733,"sku":"TPM-TR-2-R7-K","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47943363854501,"sku":"TPM-TR-2-R7-B","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/files\/ThePaperMindTomoeRiverTwinRingNotebookRuledKraftWhite.jpg?v=1782331066"},{"product_id":"tomoe-river-twin-ring-notebook-dot-grid","title":"Tomoe River Twin Ring Notebook - DOT GRID","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy it's special: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoated paper gives ink a vivid and lustrous appearance \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable twin ring binding for convenience and comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-perforated pages for easy removal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis twin ring notebook features white 68gsm Tomoe River paper, suited to all types of pens, including fountain pens. Despite its light weight, it holds generous amounts of ink without bleeding or feathering, and shows off sheening and shimmering inks well. The 68gsm version of Tomoe River is the heavier of the two standard weights, giving a little more body when writing and a sturdier sheet — which, with the micro-perforated pages, makes for clean, easy removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\" title=\"paper performance test\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e176 pages (88 sheets) of white 68 gsm Tomoe River S paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage styles: blank, 5mm dot grid, 7mm rule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover materials: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack - G.F. Smith Color Plan, made in England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen - Heiwa Deep Matte, made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKraft - Takeo GA Kraft Board, made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack twin ring binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 Size: 148 x 210 mm, 5.83 x 8.27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":47943377060005,"sku":"TPM-TR-2-D5-G","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47943377027237,"sku":"TPM-TR-2-D5-B","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/files\/ThePaperMindTomoeRiverTwinRingNotebookDotGridGreenWhite.jpg?v=1782332134"},{"product_id":"tomoe-river-twin-ring-notebook-blank","title":"Tomoe River Twin Ring Notebook - BLANK","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy it's special: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoated paper gives ink a vivid and lustrous appearance \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable twin ring binding for convenience and comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-perforated pages for easy removal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple design for distraction free writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis twin ring notebook features white 68gsm Tomoe River paper, suited to all types of pens, including fountain pens. Despite its light weight, it holds generous amounts of ink without bleeding or feathering, and shows off sheening and shimmering inks well. The 68gsm version of Tomoe River is the heavier of the two standard weights, giving a little more body when writing and a sturdier sheet — which, with the micro-perforated pages, makes for clean, easy removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/pages\/paper-performance\" title=\"paper performance test\"\u003epaper performance test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e176 pages (88 sheets) of white 68 gsm Tomoe River S paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage styles: blank, 5mm dot grid, 7mm rule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover materials: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack - G.F. Smith Color Plan, made in England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen - Heiwa Deep Matte, made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKraft - Takeo GA Kraft Board, made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack twin ring binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 Size: 148 x 210 mm, 5.83 x 8.27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Paper Mind","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":47943380467877,"sku":"TPM-TR-2-B-B","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/files\/ThePaperMindTomoeRiverTwinRingNotebookBlankBlackWhite.jpg?v=1782332366"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/6046\/2501\/collections\/MeringueB6SlimSoftcoverNotebookPastBooks-2_707fd709-e61d-44e5-abb3-0fc7e8bebae5.jpg?v=1782401092","url":"https:\/\/thepapermind.com\/collections\/the-paper-mind-notebooks.oembed","provider":"The Paper Mind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}