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Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook - DOT GRID

Mitsubishi Bank Paper Notebook - DOT GRID

Regular price $37.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $37.00 USD
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The launch product. The reason that The Paper Mind is here.

Why it's special: 

  • Mitsubishi Bank Paper for the best fountain pen friendly writing experience (it works great with rollerballs, ballpoints, gel pens, and felt tip pens too!)
  • Ultra flexible stitched binding to maximize comfort
  • Simple design for distraction free writing

After 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.

See our paper performance test

In 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. 

Detailed specs:

• 192 pages of 87.9 gsm Mitsubishi Bank Paper (acid-free)

• 5mm light gray dot grid

• Stitched binding with 12 signatures

• Paper cloth cover

• Black woven bookmark

• Gray end papers

• A5 size 148 mm x 210 mm

• Made in Japan

Reviews of our Bank Paper Notebook: 

The Pen Addict 

Gourmet Pens 

Blake's Broadcast

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Customer Reviews

Based on 6 reviews
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Antonio Rosario
One of the best notebooks I've ever used.

Just a quick review. I love everything about this notebook. The paper is so smooth and every pen I’ve used on it, so far, has been a smooth writing experience. The two minor critiques I have is, 1- I wish there were page numbers printed at the bottom and, 2- I could use a small pouch in the back. None of those are deal breakers, at all.

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Robert
I LOVE IT

I came to Bank Paper after being Frustrated by Cosmo Air Light and the extra thickness of my lines on it. I also tried Tomoe River paper and was frustrated by the ghosting. Bank Paper is just perfect for me, and the quality of this notebook is amazing. I have cero complains. It's my new favorite notebook and if there was only one thing I wish, is that they also offered a cross-grid numbered version. Still, I am loving this notebook for daily journaling and do hope to continue ordering.

S
Sheryn Lewis

This is a gift for my daughter-in -law. Everything was wrapped so nicely! I put your note in when wrapping her packages. I’m sure she will love it!

J
J.P.
Perfect for me

For the price, I expected a lot from this notebook. It's delivered. So far I've tested it with inks from Diamine, Akkerman, Pilot, Pelikan, Sailor and Waterman. I've used pens with XF, F, M, flex and medium cursive italic nibs. So far no feathering, no bleeding. The writing experience has been generally smooth - glassy smooth with a Namiki M nib, gentle and pleasant feedback from my F and XF nibs. As advertised, the pages lie flat with no force or break-in. The notebook quality appears excellent.

The cover and binding both seem durable. How durable, I can't say. I bought two; I'll be carrying one around in my bookbag on a regular basis and we'll see. At the moment my hopes are high that it will hold up well. The other will stay on my desk. If in an absent-minded moment I park a glass of cold water on it, I'll learn how well it stands up to water, but I'd rather not.

A comment about the shipping. My notebooks arrived wrapped in plastic sleeves inside a box inside another box inside a shipping envelope. Neither the mail carrier nor the weather were going to damage them unless moved by rage-fueled malice. Hurricane season is over and my mail carrier is pleasant and friendly. I appreciate the care taken with shipping.

S
Sally Finch
Absolutely Perfect Journal

This book is the absolute best book that I have ever used. The construction is top notch. The paper is highest quality. The paper is smooth, stands up to fountain pen ink, and does not ghost at all. It is a pure delight to write in every day for weeks on end.

Customer Reviews

Based on 6 reviews
83%
(5)
17%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
A
Antonio Rosario
One of the best notebooks I've ever used.

Just a quick review. I love everything about this notebook. The paper is so smooth and every pen I’ve used on it, so far, has been a smooth writing experience. The two minor critiques I have is, 1- I wish there were page numbers printed at the bottom and, 2- I could use a small pouch in the back. None of those are deal breakers, at all.

R
Robert
I LOVE IT

I came to Bank Paper after being Frustrated by Cosmo Air Light and the extra thickness of my lines on it. I also tried Tomoe River paper and was frustrated by the ghosting. Bank Paper is just perfect for me, and the quality of this notebook is amazing. I have cero complains. It's my new favorite notebook and if there was only one thing I wish, is that they also offered a cross-grid numbered version. Still, I am loving this notebook for daily journaling and do hope to continue ordering.

S
Sheryn Lewis

This is a gift for my daughter-in -law. Everything was wrapped so nicely! I put your note in when wrapping her packages. I’m sure she will love it!

J
J.P.
Perfect for me

For the price, I expected a lot from this notebook. It's delivered. So far I've tested it with inks from Diamine, Akkerman, Pilot, Pelikan, Sailor and Waterman. I've used pens with XF, F, M, flex and medium cursive italic nibs. So far no feathering, no bleeding. The writing experience has been generally smooth - glassy smooth with a Namiki M nib, gentle and pleasant feedback from my F and XF nibs. As advertised, the pages lie flat with no force or break-in. The notebook quality appears excellent.

The cover and binding both seem durable. How durable, I can't say. I bought two; I'll be carrying one around in my bookbag on a regular basis and we'll see. At the moment my hopes are high that it will hold up well. The other will stay on my desk. If in an absent-minded moment I park a glass of cold water on it, I'll learn how well it stands up to water, but I'd rather not.

A comment about the shipping. My notebooks arrived wrapped in plastic sleeves inside a box inside another box inside a shipping envelope. Neither the mail carrier nor the weather were going to damage them unless moved by rage-fueled malice. Hurricane season is over and my mail carrier is pleasant and friendly. I appreciate the care taken with shipping.

S
Sally Finch
Absolutely Perfect Journal

This book is the absolute best book that I have ever used. The construction is top notch. The paper is highest quality. The paper is smooth, stands up to fountain pen ink, and does not ghost at all. It is a pure delight to write in every day for weeks on end.