Considerations

Rhodia notebooks and pads come in many different forms. Here are some characteristics to consider when selecting a Rhodia product.

Page Styles Rhodia paper is available in different sheet styles. Rhodia page ruling is typically a pale violet color, although sometimes dark gray or brown depending on the product line. It spans between 5-8mm. Consider wider ruling if you have bigger handwriting. Below, we explain the different page styles. Blank : Blank paper suits free-form thought or illustrations.

: Blank paper suits free-form thought or illustrations. Graph : Graph paper gives structure for creating symmetrical boxes and planning out the spacing between letters.

: Graph paper gives structure for creating symmetrical boxes and planning out the spacing between letters. Dot : Dot guides are great for designs and illustrations since they offer structure without being too noticeable. Rhodia’s main line for dot paper is the DotPad.

: Dot guides are great for designs and illustrations since they offer structure without being too noticeable. Rhodia’s main line for dot paper is the DotPad. Lined: Lined paper works best for textual notes. Some horizontally lined Rhodia paper has a left-aligned vertical line that indicates the margin.

Paper Weight Paper Weight: A : A paper’s weight does not necessarily correlate with the quality of the paper, but we did notice differences between Rhodia’s 80 gsm and 90 gsm paper. Pure white 80 gsm paper is standard for most basic Rhodia pads. It feels relatively smooth to the touch and is a medium that facilitates fast ink drying time. The cream-colored 90 gsm Rhodia paper is distinguished as “premium” paper. It feels even smoother than 80 gsm paper and is not prone to bleedthrough or showthrough. Ink takes a slightly longer time to dry on this paper.

Binding Stapled: Stapled pads tend to be more difficult to lay flat and use. Rhodia’s stapled pads are a different story because of their clever design. The typical Rhodia notepad is bound with heavy duty staples and holds between 70 to 80 microperforated sheets. The staples do not go The binding is the structure that holds any notepad or notebook together. Rhodia’s pads have high-quality binding that generally holds between 60 to 96 sheets of thick paper. Here are some characteristics of each binding type. through the back cover, so no accidental unbinding or finger injuries occur. The coated cardstock covers are flexible, and the front cover is scored so that it is easy to neatly fold back. Note that Rhodia Pocket Size notebooks, though stapled, do not have this folding feature and do not contain microperforated sheets. Twin Ring : Rhodia’s sturdy black twin ring binding is not cumbersomely bulky. It’s just big enough to snugly fit 80 sheets. It is easy to flip through and lays flat. Rhodia’s twin ring notebooks have microperforated sheets so that you can tear pages out without getting jagged edges.

: Rhodia’s sturdy black twin ring binding is not cumbersomely bulky. It’s just big enough to snugly fit 80 sheets. It is easy to flip through and lays flat. Rhodia’s twin ring notebooks have microperforated sheets so that you can tear pages out without getting jagged edges. Stitched: Stitched Rhodia notebooks sport a secure thread and glue binding. They feature premium paper, more sheets (96 total), and luxurious leatherette covers. They also include an expandable pocket, page ribbon, and strap. One drawback of a stitched notebook is that you can’t tear out the sheets.

Size: Rhodia notebooks and notepads cover a range of sizes. The pad number usually indicates the size—the larger the bloc pad number, the bigger the notebook. For example, Rhodia No. 10 is 2 x 2.9” whereas the Rhodia No. 19 is A4+ sized or 8.75 x 12.4”. (The one exception is the Rhodia No. 80 notebook. 80 indicates Rhodia’s 80th anniversary.) Different sizes fit different needs. An A4 or A4+ pad accommodates large sketches or blueprints whereas a 2 x 2.9” pad is appropriate for jotting down a grocery list.

Now that you know a little more about the varying characteristics within Rhodia, read on for suggestions on how to use different Rhodia notebooks, whether you’re a fountain pen lover or an engineer.