Tomoe River Notebook B5 White Plain 160 Pages 62 gsm

Writing with a fountain pen on Tomoe River paper is like gliding over silk, an unparalleled and fulfilling writing experience that transforms simple writing into a sublime art. Tomoe River is renowned for producing the best fountain pen paper in the world, highly regarded by the most discerning writing enthusiasts.

This elegant notebook features Tomoe River FP paper, now produced by SANZEN, the successor to the original Tomoe River FP paper by Tomoegawa, featuring the same great qualities as the original papers.

The B5 size is the perfect "Goldilocks" size - larger than A5 but more compact than A4. With approximately 35% more writing surface than A5, this format offers optimal space for extensive notes, sketches and creative work, while remaining portable and practical. Perfect for those who find A5 too limiting but A4 too bulky.

This 68 gsm version is slightly thicker than the classic 52 gsm Tomoe River paper, offering a more substantial feel while remaining lightweight and thin. The increased thickness of the 68 gsm paper means ghosting (show-through) is extremely minimal, making it superior for consistent double-sided writing.

The blank format offers complete creative freedom - ideal for sketching, drawing, bullet journaling, diaries, calligraphy practice and any form of visual work where no line structure is desired. The spacious B5 pages give you all the room you need to bring your ideas to life.

The 68 gsm paper is less crinkly than the 52 gsm paper and feels sturdier and more durable. This extra body makes it more suitable for intensive use and daily writing, while retaining all the legendary properties of Tomoe River. The paper also works perfectly with pencils, pens and markers without the paper rippling.

The velvety smooth texture ensures fountain pens glide effortlessly across the paper, creating exceptionally crisp lines. This premium, artist-grade plain paper is manufactured and treated for the perfect surface, allowing fountain pens to glide smoothly and giving you precise ink strokes and beautiful ink shades.

Despite its smoothness, Tomoe River plain paper is highly resistant to bleed-through and feathering, so it can handle a variety of inks and pen nibs. The special double-sided coating minimizes ghosting significantly more than with 52 gsm paper.

The notebook has a sewn binding (thread-bound) allowing it to lie perfectly flat for easy writing and drawing. The black matte textured cardstock cover is soft and flexible, yet sturdy and durable enough to protect the pages inside. This elegant notebook contains 160 pages (80 sheets) of this superior paper.

The silver hot-foil Tomoe River logo is embossed on the cover - the iconic proof of the genuine product, manufactured and imported from Japan. The B5 size makes this your ideal notebook for desk and home use, with plenty of space for ambitious projects.

• Product Code: SR-B5NB-LM
• Brand: Tomoe River (Paper Paper group, alongside Iroful)
• Manufacturer: SAKAE Technical Paper
• Production line: SANZEN
• Type: Softcover notebook, sewn binding
• Format: B5 (176 x 250 mm / 6.93 x 9.84 inch)
• Color: White
• Weight: 68 gsm (thicker than standard 52 gsm)
• Contents: 160 pages (80 sheets)
• Pattern: Blank/Plain (unruled)
• Cover: Black matte textured cardstock, softcover
• Logo: Silver hot-foil Tomoe River logo
• Binding: Sewn/thread-bound
• Opening: Lays perfectly flat
• Coating: Double-sided coated
• pH: Neutral (archival quality)
• Made in Japan

Advantages 68 gsm vs 52 gsm: Less ghosting, more durable and sturdier feel, less crinkly, suitable for double-sided writing, also works excellently with pencils and markers.