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title: Stationery
created: 2026-09-25
updated: 2026-09-25
type: concept
tags: [kb, stationery, domain-concept]
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  - raw/articles/best-stationery-uk-2026.md
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# Stationery

Domain: notebooks, pens, ink, paper, planners — UK market. This page is the entry point for all stationery content in the wiki.

## Core principle (from source)
Paper weight (gsm) determines what pens work. Below 80 gsm = fountain pens ghost. 90+ gsm = everything works cleanly.

## UK picks (2026-06, verified in stock)

| Item | Type | Price | Paper | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [[Leuchtturm1917]] A5 Hardcover | Notebook | ~£20–25 | 80 gsm | Numbered pages, index, flat-bound — best serious use |
| [[Moleskine]] Classic Hardcover | Notebook | ~£20 | 70 gsm | Slimmer, traditional; fountain pens ghost |
| [[Rhodia]] Spiral A5 Dot Pad | Notepad | ~£12 | 90 gsm Clairefontaine | Best dot-grid; flat spiral |
| [[Parker Jotter]] Ballpoint | Pen | ~£11 | — | Everyday pen since 1954; refillable |
| [[Lamy Safari]] Fountain Pen | Pen | ~£21 | — | Best fountain pen under £25; fine nib |
| [[Filofax]] Eco Essential A5 | Planner | ~£19 | — | 6-ring system; swap refills yearly |

## Paper weight guide

| gsm | Where found | Pens it handles |
|---|---|---|
| 60–70 | Cheap pads, Moleskine | Ballpoint, pencil, gel; fountain pens ghost |
| 80 | Leuchtturm, mid-range | Ballpoint, pencil, gel, most fountain pens |
| 90 | Rhodia Clairefontaine | Everything cleanly, brush pens |
| 100+ | Watercolour pads | Everything including washes |

## Related
- [[Field Notes]] — 3.5" × 5.5" memo books, 48pp, 3-staple; cheapest UK 3-pack £10.42 (Pure Pens, plain or dot-grid)
- [[Plotter]] — 6-ring leather binder system; refills Bible/A5 size; no dedicated UK store (import from OMOI or punch own)
- [[Rubber Stamp]] — 75×75mm 15×15 5mm grid spec (UK custom suppliers)

## Sources
- `raw/articles/best-stationery-uk-2026.md` — Danbury & Lovejoy, Jun 2026