on saleMaruman Mnemosyne N193 Notepad - Lined

In today's tech world, the art of writing has truly become an "Art". Though pads still do exist, it warms my heart to see that there are companies out there that still focus on quality paper for those of us who actually enjoy the experience of writing coupled with the tools that allow for individualistic flair. This A7 sized pad can not fit into any sized pocket, but is large enough to jot down complete thoughts, or a quick grocery shopping list. It's perforated sheets leaves crisp lines that actually lends toward the esthetic "personal note" feeling...... possibly even a "keepsake message" tucked away in someone's treasure box.

This is how it starts: You start getting chose about what you write with. (For me, it happened in grade school in the mid-1960s when a schoolmate lent me his Parker Jotter; goodbye, 19-cent Bic!) Then came my first fountain pen, which was cheap-and-sorta-cheerful (not long after the Jotter experience). Skip a few decades and I'm into high-end rollerballs, then better fountain pens, and I'm starting to pay attention to paper quality as well. Notebooks, journals, legal padsand finally pocket notepads. Now, I'm spoiled rotten, and the stuff at the local stationery shop or big-box office supply has long since ceased to cut it. The Mnemosyne (don't worry, once you try one, you'll figure out how to pronounce ithint: the 'M' is silent) is right up there with the best, and if you're a copious short-note taker, you'll want to have a few on-hand. Recommended.

Notebook used to take interviews. Perfect size for pocket, handles ink great and has a blogger page in front.

The paper quality is just like in the larger pads but I found them to be too narrow to really write effectively on - at least with a fountain pen. If there were another cm wider they would be perfect!! - and 5 stars. They certainly fit into any pocket so that is a plus.

This little notepad is adorable. Perfectly sized for my very small purse. The paper is very smooth, fountain pen friendly, and ink dries fairly fast on the pages. My favorite feature is the microperforations that allow you to easily tear out a page to give to someone.