{"product_id":"tomoe-river-softcover-notebook-blank","title":"Tomoe River Softcover Notebook - BLANK","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience exceptional writing performance in a remarkably slim notebook. Featuring 336 pages of ultra-lightweight Tomoe River S paper, this softcover notebook combines outstanding fountain pen performance with a flexible, minimalist design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan with premium woven book cloth and a sewn binding, it's designed for those who appreciate exceptional paper, thoughtful construction, and the simple pleasure of writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It's Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e336 fountain-pen-friendly pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in an exceptionally slim profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible, sewn binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that opens comfortably for writing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Japanese woven book cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a water-resistant finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimalist design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for distraction-free writing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003e336 blank pages of white 52 gsm Tomoe River S paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA5 size: 148 x 210 x 17.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitched binding with 21 signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-resistant premium Japanese woven book cloth softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack woven bookmark\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Tomoe River Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomoe River is legendary among fountain pen enthusiasts for its remarkable combination of thinness, light weight, and exceptional ink performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally manufactured by Tomoegawa, the paper became famous for its ability to handle fountain pen ink with minimal feathering and bleed-through while beautifully displaying ink shading and sheen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Tomoegawa discontinued production, Sanzen Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd. took over the Tomoe River name and developed a new version: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomoe River S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the \"S\" standing for Sanzen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere have been three distinct versions of 52 gsm Tomoe River paper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal (Old) Tomoe River:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufactured by Tomoegawa on Machine No. 7. Now discontinued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Tomoe River:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufactured by Tomoegawa on Machine No. 9. A short-lived replacement with different writing characteristics. Also discontinued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomoe River S:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The current version, manufactured by Sanzen, with a redesigned surface and improved everyday usability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the potentially confusing names, Tomoe River S is distinct from both the \"original\" and \"new\" Tomoegawa papers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Does Tomoe River S Compare to the Original?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomoe River S retains many of the qualities that made the original paper so beloved:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally thin and lightweight at just 52 gsm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding performance with fountain pen ink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful ink shading and sheen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive, almost fabric-like drape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, Sanzen's paper introduces several notable differences:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved opacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Less show-through (ghosting), although some remains due to the paper's exceptionally light weight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreater resistance to bleed-through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Better control of ink penetration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore natural surface feel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slightly more tactile feedback while remaining smooth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaster ink drying:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally shorter drying times, depending on the pen and ink\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore controlled ink lines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Less spreading and pooling with many inks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved rollerball performance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Better compatibility with a wider range of writing instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Thoughts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs writers, journalers, and notetakers, we find that the most noticeable difference is how the paper feels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Tomoe River is exceptionally smooth, with a distinctive crinkly quality reminiscent of onionskin paper. Tomoe River S retains much of that smoothness but offers a slightly crisper, more natural writing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our opinion, Tomoe River S is a more approachable paper for everyday use. 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