{"product_id":"rhodia-rhodiarama-softcover-notebook-a5-black","title":"Rhodia Rhodiarama Softcover Notebook A5 — Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRhodia is one of those stationery brands that earns genuine devotion — not through marketing but through the quiet, consistent excellence of its paper. The Rhodiarama Softcover is the notebook that brings that paper into a format that fountain pen enthusiasts, journallers, illustrators, and writers have made one of the most talked-about everyday notebooks on the market. The black faux leather cover is sleek, professional, and appropriately understated — letting the paper do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe paper is Rhodia's Premium R ivory vellum — 90gsm, acid-free, pH neutral, PEFC certified, and made in France by Clairefontaine. It is one of the smoothest writing papers available at any price point. Fountain pen ink flows across the surface without resistance, dries quickly, and does not feather or bleed through — even with wet, slow-drying inks that would cause problems on lesser paper. Rollerball, ballpoint, gel pen, and fineliner all perform beautifully on it too. The ivory tone is warm and easy on the eye over long writing sessions, and the opacity is excellent — show-through from the reverse side is minimal even with darker inks and broader nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe notebook contains 80 sheets — 160 pages — of dot grid paper, the format that has become the default for serious notebook users who want both structure and freedom on the page. The lay-flat sewn binding holds the book completely open without resistance, and the soft, flexible Italian faux leatherette cover means the notebook sits comfortably in the hand during use and flexes easily in a bag or coat pocket without damage. The orange elastic closure band keeps the book shut securely between uses, the orange ribbon marker keeps your place, and the expandable pocket inside the back cover provides useful storage for receipts, cards, photographs, and loose notes. The Rhodia logo is embossed on the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePaper made in France. Notebook handmade in Morocco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90gsm \u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 sheets \/ 160 pages \u003cstrong\u003eRuling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dot grid \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e A5 (148 x 210mm) \u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian faux leatherette, soft and flexible \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange elastic closure, orange ribbon marker, expandable back pocket, lay-flat sewn binding \u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e PEFC, acid-free, pH neutral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Rhodia Rhodiarama suitable for fountain pens?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the 90gsm Clairefontaine Premium R paper is among the most fountain pen friendly papers available. Ink flows smoothly without feathering or bleed-through, and even wet, slow-drying inks perform well on the surface. It is consistently rated as one of the best notebook papers for fountain pen users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ruling does the Rhodiarama come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our A5 Rhodiarama is available in dot grid — the most versatile ruling for writing, sketching, planning, and mixed use. The dots provide subtle guidance without imposing a strong visual structure on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Rhodiarama compare to a Moleskine or Leuchtturm1917?\u003c\/strong\u003e The paper quality in the Rhodiarama is widely regarded as superior to both for fountain pen use — smoother, less prone to feathering, and better at handling wet inks. The dot grid and lay-flat binding are comparable to the Leuchtturm1917. For writers and journallers who use fountain pens, the Rhodiarama is consistently the preferred choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the elastic band serve as a page marker?\u003c\/strong\u003e The orange ribbon marker is the dedicated page keeper. The elastic closure band secures the book when closed and can be used to hold a pen to the outside of the notebook during carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the cover durable?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Italian faux leatherette cover is soft, flexible, and resistant to the knocks and wear of daily bag life. 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