Fp Filler Paper (Colloquially Looseleaf Paper)

[Scintillation]

Well, in school teachers usually make us use binders (1-1.5inch), and thus we must use looseleaf paper. Of course, I am a budget conscious student, because I need to use my parent's money, but I want some decent paper for my FPs.

 

Currently, I'm using a Staples Bagasse notebook for my daily schedule/checklist. Writing with a Noodler's Piston filler, the front of the paper is manageable, but the back is very scratchy. I actually want to have a meeting with some members here, so that I can learn how to calibrate my pens, and use them properly. Perhaps I can even try higher end pens, and know what to expect from smoothness.

 

In any case, I need some looseleaf paper that is smooth with FPs. What I used to use last year, before I started using FPs, was staples college ruled paper, which is 15lbs, and NOT smooth with FPs. They are only manageable for ballpoints, which I don't want to use (except for exams, when I need to write quickly). I know that the paper that I'm seeking is going to cost more, but I hope the price is at least reasonable. I don't know of any paper manufacturers that make looseleaf, other than cheap ones like mead or office supply companies.

 

Any help?

[ParkerBeta]

A popular recommendation here is for HP's Laserjet 32lbs paper. You can buy a ream (500 sheets) for about $16. Do a search on articles in this forum and you should be able to get the exact SKU code for the product.

[Moagy]

I don't know if it's available stateside but the Oxford brand is very FP friendly.

 

I use the wirebound notebooks whch have sheets which can be torn out with pre-punched holes, but I know you can get the straightforward pads without the wire too, which are cheaper.

 

I think there may be a fairly high proportion of china clay in them which makes them very smooth to write on and unless you are a very wet writer, no bleedthrough.

[Scintillation]

A popular recommendation here is for HP's Laserjet 32lbs paper. You can buy a ream (500 sheets) for about $16. Do a search on articles in this forum and you should be able to get the exact SKU code for the product.

Hmm, are there other options? I'd rather not use printer paper.

[stonezebra]

A popular recommendation here is for HP's Laserjet 32lbs paper. You can buy a ream (500 sheets) for about $16. Do a search on articles in this forum and you should be able to get the exact SKU code for the product.

Hmm, are there other options? I'd rather not use printer paper.

 

This is not just ordinary printer paper, this is paper that works really well with fountain pens and is much cheaper than most of the fancier papers(read expensive for your purposes)you hear about on here (such as Rhodia, Clairfontaine and others), and it's pretty easy to find in office supply stores. (in the US)

[DET]

A popular recommendation here is for HP's Laserjet 32lbs paper. You can buy a ream (500 sheets) for about $16. Do a search on articles in this forum and you should be able to get the exact SKU code for the product.

Hmm, are there other options? I'd rather not use printer paper.

 

This is not just ordinary printer paper, this is paper that works really well with fountain pens and is much cheaper than most of the fancier papers(read expensive for your purposes)you hear about on here (such as Rhodia, Clairfontaine and others), and it's pretty easy to find in office supply stores. (in the US)

 

But is it pre-punched with three holes and lined, as notebook filler paper usually is? I believe that's what Scintillation is seeking.

[stonezebra]

A popular recommendation here is for HP's Laserjet 32lbs paper. You can buy a ream (500 sheets) for about $16. Do a search on articles in this forum and you should be able to get the exact SKU code for the product.

Hmm, are there other options? I'd rather not use printer paper.

 

This is not just ordinary printer paper, this is paper that works really well with fountain pens and is much cheaper than most of the fancier papers(read expensive for your purposes)you hear about on here (such as Rhodia, Clairfontaine and others), and it's pretty easy to find in office supply stores. (in the US)

 

But is it pre-punched with three holes and lined, as notebook filler paper usually is? I believe that's what Scintillation is seeking.

 

Ah, that's true - it's not punched (easy to do if you have a punch) but it's also not lined. Didn't realize those features were required, sorry. Good luck on your search.

[Blizzard42]

Clairefontaine offers loose sheets of paper. Clairefontaine is very famous here for making very FP friendly paper. It's available in either graph or lined.

You can get them lined here: http://www.shopwritersbloc.com/clairefontaine-loose-sheets--a4-lined-w-margin-200-p4200.html

or graphed here: http://www.shopwritersbloc.com/clairefontaine-loose-sheets--a4-graph-200-p4200.html

[D B Holtz]

I've had good results with Mead looseleaf paper. Smooth, doesn't feather, and I use both sides with no problems. It is probably available locally for anyone; I think I bought mine at either KMart or Target.

[DanF]

Clairefontaine uses the European size format, A4 I think, so will stick out of the top and bottom of a regular 3 ring binder. You can take it to some place to have it trimmed for a small fee. If I recall, it's pretty spendy, something like $10:00 for 100 sheets, and then add shipping. . Nice paper if you can find it though.

 

Dan

[Blizzard42]

Clairefontaine uses the European size format, A4 I think, so will stick out of the top and bottom of a regular 3 ring binder. You can take it to some place to have it trimmed for a small fee. If I recall, it's pretty spendy, something like $10:00 for 100 sheets, and then add shipping. . Nice paper if you can find it though.

 

Dan

 

If you look at the Clairefontaine punches, they are made to internationally fit with all kinds of holes, including for the 3 hole binder.

[Moagy]

Clairefontaine uses the European size format, A4 I think, so will stick out of the top and bottom of a regular 3 ring binder. You can take it to some place to have it trimmed for a small fee. If I recall, it's pretty spendy, something like $10:00 for 100 sheets, and then add shipping. . Nice paper if you can find it though.

 

Dan

 

If you look at the Clairefontaine punches, they are made to internationally fit with all kinds of holes, including for the 3 hole binder.

 

 

But A4 is still bigger than American Letter size (it is Letter, isn't it?), even if the holes are in the same place it will still stick out of the top/bottom of the folder. I've often wished the USA & Canada used A4 sizes, so many pretty folders and binders - and none of them fit my paper!

[WASP]

This is good information. I am watching closely

[karynv]

I'm a math teacher, and I have similar needs. I've settled on Rhodia A4 pads, pre-punched. 2 problems: they are expensive, and they are A4 size. They fit OK in a 3-hole binder, but they won't match other handouts and things, and your teacher may get annoyed at the odd size. On the other hand, they are a lot less annoying than paper ripped out of spiral notebooks with curlies on them, and plenty of students use smaller, odd size paper.

 

Personally, I would love it if all my students used FP-friendly paper! Making notes on their crummy binder paper is not as much fun.

 

If you do decide on the Rhodia pads, shop the sales for a box of them. I bought my last set of 6 from http://www.dickblick.com.

[DanF]

Clairefontaine uses the European size format, A4 I think, so will stick out of the top and bottom of a regular 3 ring binder. You can take it to some place to have it trimmed for a small fee. If I recall, it's pretty spendy, something like $10:00 for 100 sheets, and then add shipping. . Nice paper if you can find it though.

 

Dan

 

If you look at the Clairefontaine punches, they are made to internationally fit with all kinds of holes, including for the 3 hole binder.

 

 

But A4 is still bigger than American Letter size (it is Letter, isn't it?), even if the holes are in the same place it will still stick out of the top/bottom of the folder. I've often wished the USA & Canada used A4 sizes, so many pretty folders and binders - and none of them fit my paper!

 

That was my experience too, even with the proper holes, the pages stuck out on top a small amount, and just enough on the bottom too that they could be damaged.

 

Dan

[Scintillation]

I'm a math teacher, and I have similar needs. I've settled on Rhodia A4 pads, pre-punched. 2 problems: they are expensive, and they are A4 size. They fit OK in a 3-hole binder, but they won't match other handouts and things, and your teacher may get annoyed at the odd size. On the other hand, they are a lot less annoying than paper ripped out of spiral notebooks with curlies on them, and plenty of students use smaller, odd size paper.

 

Personally, I would love it if all my students used FP-friendly paper! Making notes on their crummy binder paper is not as much fun.

 

If you do decide on the Rhodia pads, shop the sales for a box of them. I bought my last set of 6 from http://www.dickblick.com.

 

hmm, unfortunately, it is most likely that expensive won't work for me, since as a student, it needs to be as affordable as possible. If I am used to using 50cent/200 sheets paper, then $9 for 200 sheets is exponentially more expensive. Maybe if it was $2-3, that would still be manageable, but $9 is very expensive.

[apatel]

I use the Media branded paper that I found at Walmart (I think). Smooth, does not feather, and show/bleedthrough are not present. It's what I use daily for my notes.

[FLZapped]

I happened to notice that Staples has their house brand 20 lb reinforced college ruled filler paper on sale until 8/13. It's a little over $3 for 100sheets.

 

Staples loose leaf

 

-Bruce

[Bookman]

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A popular recommendation here is for HP's Laserjet 32lbs paper. You can buy a ream (500 sheets) for about $16. Do a search on articles in this forum and you should be able to get the exact SKU code for the product.

Hmm, are there other options? I'd rather not use printer paper.

 

This is not just ordinary printer paper, this is paper that works really well with fountain pens and is much cheaper than most of the fancier papers(read expensive for your purposes)you hear about on here (such as Rhodia, Clairfontaine and others), and it's pretty easy to find in office supply stores. (in the US)

 

But is it pre-punched with three holes and lined, as notebook filler paper usually is? I believe that's what Scintillation is seeking.

 

Ah, that's true - it's not punched (easy to do if you have a punch) but it's also not lined. Didn't realize those features were required, sorry. Good luck on your search.

 

Go here to download your own lined-paper templates in PDFs free of charge. You can even download a notebook-paper template with the left-margin line. Then use your ordinary inkjet printer to print. Yes, you'll have to three-hole punch the paper yourself. It's extra work, but well worth it. I also recommend HP 24lb. LaserJet paper, which costs less than the 32lb, and which I prefer anyway. And if there's an Office Depot nearby you should buy a box (5 reams) of Double A 22lb paper for under $20, less than a penny a sheet for FP-friendly paper. They're a closeout item, so get there quickly. I was skeptical, but now I'm a big fan.

[Judybug]

I've had good results with Mead looseleaf paper. Smooth, doesn't feather, and I use both sides with no problems. It is probably available locally for anyone; I think I bought mine at either KMart or Target.

 

It's good to know that Mead still makes FP friendly paper. I recently discovered a Mead tablet among my late mother's things. This tablet is probably 50 years old. It works very well with all my pens.

 

Judybug