The unique part of this notebook (at least I haven’t seen it before) is 192 pages of what LAMY is calling “LAMY Ruling”. The ruling has 8mm solid lines in-between which are 4mm graph squares made with dotted lines. My first choice is dot grid but the softer lines of the graph ruling coupled with the solid line ruling will certainly be useful to some. Especially those that sketch (Bauhaus-inspired geometric lines‽) and also write in the same notebook.

The paper has some texture to it. It’s not rough paper but it’s got that little bit of pleasant (to me) feedback. If you have a misaligned nib or otherwise scratchy nib this paper might accentuate that but that isn’t an issue with the paper. At 90gsm the acid free paper is quite thick and heavy. This translates to a Notebook that is 365g in weight and 16.3mm thickness from cover to cover. This is comparable to other similar notebooks on the market.

The paper is ‘ivory’ which means an off-white colour. It isn’t a yellow paper, definitely still white but not perfectly white.