There are notepads, and then there are notepads you reach for first. The Rhodia Premium R No. 18 is firmly in the second category. Head-stapled, A4, and finished in a matte black soft-touch cover, it is the kind of writing pad that makes the act of putting pen to paper feel considered rather than incidental.
Rhodia has been making paper in France since 1934, and this pad reflects that heritage without being sentimental about it. The materials are simply very good, and the design gets out of the way.
The Paper
The pad contains 70 sheets of ivory-coloured, 90gsm paper. That weight matters. It is substantial enough to resist bleed-through from fountain pens, rollerballs, and felt tips, while remaining smooth enough that a fine or extra-fine nib glides without drag. Fountain pen users in particular will notice the difference immediately.
The paper is acid-free and pH neutral, which means your notes and sketches resist yellowing over time. The ruling is lined in a quiet, light grey that is easy on the eye and does not compete with your ink. Each sheet is micro-perforated for a clean, straight tear when you need to remove a page.
The Cover and Construction
The soft-touch cover is made from thick card with a velvety matte coating that is both pleasant to handle and water-resistant enough to survive a bag or briefcase without suffering. Scored fold lines at the top allow the cover to fold cleanly back on itself, which is useful when you are writing on a single flipped-back sheet rather than the full pad.
The thick cardboard backing provides a firm, stable writing surface wherever you are working. Whether at a desk or away from one, there is no flex or give when you write. The integrated staple binding is concealed on the back, which means no exposed metal catching on clothing or the inside of a bag.
Specifications
Who It Is For
This pad suits anyone who writes seriously and wants their materials to match. It works equally well for meeting notes, long-form drafting, journaling, and daily planning. If you use a fountain pen, the 90gsm paper is one of the better surfaces you will find at this price point. If you prefer a rollerball or gel pen, it will perform just as well.
The A4 format gives you room to write at length without feeling cramped, and the lined ruling keeps things ordered without imposing on your handwriting style.
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