"Mike Dee" wrote in message
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Hi,

Thank you guys for a load of suggestions on finding a 'foolproof' fountain
pen!

Now, could anyone please mention some fountain pen friendly papers -
loose sheets, letter pads, note pads, notebooks; preferably (or at
least also) by European manufacturers?

When searching paper for a fountain pen, what exactly should one
look for? Linen-based paper? Smooth surface, weight heavy enough;
what else?

I use at least 24lb paper but prefer 28lb "color laser paper" (also
sometimes called color copier paper) which is very smooth and designed to
take the heavy inks of bubble jet and laser papers. Some do have too much
coating.

I have seen Rhodia paper and think it is lovely. I think it can be
purchased as pads or sheets but not sure about the latter. Don't know how
expensive it is. I liked it better than Clairefontaine.

I prefer a very smooth paper but I use some rather sharp nibs that would
hang up on rough paper like some linens and such. But some people feel they
don't have control or like the nib is skating on very smooth papers and
prefer something that provides more "feedback."

some folks have done paper trades - might be worth asking if folks are
willing to send single sheet samples.

i don't have any European brands to offer or I'd be happy to send samples.
I've stuck with my cheap US laser copier paper for the most part.

kcat