Moleskine Classic notebook vs Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm)
Which is better for fountain pens? Only the published ratings, side by side.
Short answer
In the sourced ratings, Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm) came out ahead on 2 measures to 1.
- Bleed-through: Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm) did better (Common vs Occasional).
- Feathering: only one of them is rated.
- Ghosting: Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm) did better (Heavy vs Moderate).
- Dry time: Moleskine Classic notebook did better (Fast vs Moderate).
- Sheen: only one of them is rated.
Both are rated in a shared source, which makes this a fairer comparison.
Side by side
| Moleskine Classic notebook | Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Paper weight (gsm) | ~70 | 80 |
| Bleed-through | Common | Occasional |
| Feathering | Common | — |
| Ghosting | Heavy | Moderate |
| Dry time | Fast | Moderate |
| Sheen | None | — |
Where to buy
Moleskine Classic notebook
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Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm)
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Sources
- timeandink.com (Moleskine Classic notebook)
- lefthookpens.com (Moleskine Classic notebook)
- wired.com (Moleskine Classic notebook)
- thejournalshop.com (Moleskine Classic notebook)
- thepenarchive.com (Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm))
- pen-to-paper.blog (Leuchtturm1917 Classic hardcover notebook (80gsm))