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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
