DESIGNPHIL Midori 13800006 Notebook, MD Notebook, Paperback, Horizontal Ruled

These notebooks are a joy to use and to also read later. They’re minimalist, compact, and the paper quality lets my extra fine nibs glide over them like a hot knife cutting butter, minus the cutting part. Highly recommend for someone trying out a top notch paper at an incredibly affordable price.

Great quality paper. Paper is significantly thicker than any other paper and will not show any writing on the other side of the page. Great for fountain pens, it has no bleeding or ghosting.

I am a heavy journaler who uses very juicy fountain pens so as you can imagine I am extremely finicky about notebooks. The paper quality in these is absolutely lovely with very little ghosting and no bleed-through or feathering, the line spacing is my preferred 7 mm, and the binding style allows them to lie perfectly flat while remaining durable. If I had any tiny critique it's that I would love if the pages were numbered (not the end of the world to number them myself) and I would personally prefer not to have the heavier line in the center of the page because I use these for long form journaling and don't need it to divide up my pages (but it's not that big of a deal to just ignore it). The covers are a fairly stiff plain cardstock which can be decorated but I prefer to use these in my A6 size fabric covers from Hobonichi, in which they fit perfectly. The paper quality and elegantly simple form factor make them a very good buy for the price.

Wonderful A6 size notebook. Really nice paper and perfect for use with my fountain pens.

This is a joy to write on. A great price. It is bleed resistant for fountain pens.

I find these work well with fountain pens. I’ve purchased the A6 and A5 several times.

I've grown to truly love the Midori brand, and this MD Notebook is no exception. One of its standout features is how flat it lies open, which makes it incredibly easy to write in from any angle. As someone who often angles their notebooks in odd directions while writing, this design is a game-changer. While it's not advertised as customizable, there's ample opportunity to personalize the notebook. The front and back covers, along with the spine, are simple and understated, making them perfect for adding your own touches. Whether you like to decorate with stickers, drawings, or even paint, this notebook can become uniquely yours. Overall, the Midori 1380006 MD Notebook is a superb choice for anyone looking for a reliable, easy-to-use notebook that also allows for creative expression. It's durable, practical, and aesthetically pleasing—ideal for both casual and serious writers.

Probably my favorite paper. Inks look great, the pages aren’t too white, and the texture allows for a good amount of feedback so it doesn’t feel like you’re writing on glass. The actual design is great too.