While this thin style of paper isn’t new, it is relatively new in blank notebooks. I have been seeing some great notebook IG accounts showing up and they are very impressive!
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The Onion Skin Journal on Instagram
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After doing my research into these journals, one style kept showing up as a good option, The Onion Skin Journal from Remy Road. They have a lot of good choices for style, but they all include this amazing lightweight, high-density paper quality. After playing with this notebook, I highly recommend it for anyone looking to join this new journaling style.
Is that a greedy python I see?
I purchased the hardcover classic style notebook for $46. This version includes the following, from their website description:
Reversible line and dot grid insert to guide your pen
320 pages of blank onion skin paper (160 sheets)
Linen cover
Smyth-Sewn
Matching ribbon
Made in America
Fabricated by a 3rd generation bookmaker
Fountain Pen Friendly!
Woodcase pencils work perfectly on this style of paper.
As expected, the sharpie bleed through.
General Pen Test. I didn’t do a full test because this paper isn’t intended for everything.
I don’t want to be critical of a paper like this as it isn’t intended to be suited for everyday purposes. This style of paper is made for creativity and exploration. This may come across as romantic, but this style of notebook is made for those of us that want to reach further into our creative depth to bring out something new.
I liked the pencil on this paper the most, but that is only my opinion. For fountain pens, this paper can absorb, bleed, feather, shade, and sheen. It can be frustrating if used as a regular paper, but it is a great paper to use when looking for something new and inventive.
The notebook is only 5/8in think and very light at 11oz. Hard to believe with 320 pages!
Page layout guide sheets. The other side is lined at 1/4in.
Overall I am impressed with this notebook, and look forward to using it more!
Mike
As with all my reviews, I did not receive anything for free.
