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1. The only notebook I use anymore

   Posted by Judy on 11th Mar 2016

   This paper brought back my love for fountain pens when I was in a slump. I first ordered it to give it a try and see what the fuss was about. Now I sit on a small stockpile of them because, well, what will I do if I run out between shipments? The binding is what makes it absolutely fantastic.

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2. Worth it!

   Posted by Cecilia on 9th Mar 2016

   The ink sheen is unreal! The paper feels so soft and thin but its incredibly resilient. Zero bleed through even using wet flex nibs. You can write on both sides of the page easily, without the back page compromising the legibility. The notebook construction is extremely well done and I have no worries about pages falling out. Just the feeling of holding the writer is much different than other notebooks. It feels luxurious! I'm going to grab two next time.

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3. Throw out all of your other journals. You won't be needing those anymore.

   Posted by Michelle on 7th Mar 2016

   I can't say enough about how amazing these are. I have 2 writers and one Crossfield. The paper is smooth and takes any fountain pen ink and makes it look better. The thin Tomoe River paper packs quite a punch. I love my Seven Seas journals.
   
   I am also very impressed with the level of customer service that I have received. Awesome all around!

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4. Best of the best

   Posted by Andre on 6th Jan 2016

   If you're looking at this notebook you likely already appreciate the unique feel and superlative performance of tomoe river paper. If not, I'd recommend reading some of the glowing reviews of it that are scattered about the internet. Its a thin and lightweight paper that feels incredible under a fountain pen and that suffers from no bleed through or feathering.
   
   Paper aside though, the notebook is excllent. It's design is refined and functional - from the clean design of the box to the sturdy lie flat binding. I've tried many notebooks, and this one is in a class of its own. I expect to purchase many more in the future.
   
   

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5. The Clark Kent of notebooks.

   Posted by Kristina on 4th Jan 2016

   At first glance, it seems so simple and unassuming.
   
   Then, you see what's on the inside and it becomes amazing. I love how soft the sheets feel. But how well they hold up to large amounts of ink.
   
   And it's the first notebook that I feel can stand up to the brutal beating I tend to give my books.
   
   Thanks, Dave for an unmatched product. I think I'm in love.

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6. a notebook descends from the clouds on a glittering ray of light

   Posted by abadidea on 26th Dec 2015

   This is what you have been searching for, friend. I am a novelist and essayist. I am 53 pages in two weeks into this notebook with fountain pen longhand, mechanical and colored pencil sketching, and even a little watercoloring. This is Hobonichi Techo Cousin except an endless sea of of plainly ruled paper that is both impossibly thin and impossibly ink-resistant and yet still wonderful to pencil with unlike glossier thin papers. I have it inside a canvas Kokuyo cover from jetpens and I do recommend a writing board. Even with shipping costs it is utterly worth it for this much nicely bound Tomoe River. The only reason this wouldn't be the long-hand writing notebook for you is if you specifically want thick, no-show-through paper such as Clairefontaine, in which case go get a Rhodia. But really. This is great. The notebook the world needs.

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7. Amazing journal

   Posted by Aaron on 25th Dec 2015

   I haven't had it long, but I can tell that it is very high quality and will stand the test of time. The paper is amazing and the cover is top notch. I love how flat it lays. My only regret is that I have to fill my current notebook before starting in this one!

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8. Understated Perfection

   Posted by Joanna on 20th Dec 2015

   I've been pining after this forever and even hassled Dave with multiple emails about its availability (Sorry!). I finally bought it this time around and let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint.
   
   After buying the Midori MD, I worried this would also feel slightly too delicate. It really does not. The buckram cover, though thin, feels very sturdy and secure. The individual Tomoe River sheet feels thin and delicate, but since there are 240, they still feel substantial and sturdy. Nevertheless, I added a Clear Plastic Cover and for just 2.50 more, the book feels infinitely more approachable and functional.
   
   The paper. Oh the godly Tomoe River paper. It surpasses every high expectation I had. It feels buttery smooth, takes ink like a boss (even my 6.0mm Pilot Parallel!), and is wonderfully thin. The drying times are really long, but the ink blotting sheet works like a charm. As someone else noticed, the lines don't line up across the pages and it is very noticeable because the paper is quite see-through. However, I feel this makes the journal feel less perfect and intimidating, so it is a non-issue for me.
   
   Obviously, we all wish there were no availability issues, but I'm sure Dave is doing all that can be done. Besides, quality over quantity.

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9. Best journal, hands down

   Posted by Carolyn on 16th Dec 2015

   I am a journal junkie. Well, I WAS a journal junkie, searching for the "perfect" journal. My quest is over. I'm on my 5th or 6th Seven Seas and I am never going back to anything else.
   
   They take fountain pens beautifully. I adore Tomoe River Paper. I have a couple of nice covers and use one for my daily to do/work journal and another as a commonplace book.
   
   They hold up well -- they can really take a beating in a bag.

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10. Practically Perfect

    Posted by Luke on 16th Dec 2015

    This is my second Seven Seas notebook, and the quality is once again exceptional. I am finishing up with a Standard, which I loved, but wanted to try working in a slightly more structured environment, and the Writer perfectly meets that need.
    
    As with all Seven Seas notebooks, the binding is just astonishingly good. I have never handled a better bound product. As for the paper — my only (very minor) complaint lies here: the lines on the pages do not really line up. If it weren't for the translucent quality of the paper, this would be a total non-issue. As is, I can sometimes see ghosts of lines above and below the actual line. If there is some writing on the previous pages to provide some background noise, though, the ghost lines disappear. Besides this, the paper is a delight. If you've ever tried the wonder that is Tomoe River paper, you'll have some idea what a sensuous experience is bound between these buckram covers. But the Writer remains delightfully unpretentious, without grandiose frills, isn't too "pretty" — it invites real work. I've been spoiled now, and can't really bear to go back to any other brands. These are simply the best A5 notebooks you can get.
    
    And remember: although a vastly (unbelievably, superlatively) superior product, page for page, these are cheaper than Moleskines. Don't be any more precious with these than you would any other notebook. There are nearly 500 pages here for goodness sake. Now if only this came in other sizes...

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