Rhodia13600C - Stapled Notepad N°13 Orange - A6 - Lined - 80 Detachable Sheets - White Clairefontaine Paper 80 g/m - Soft, Resistant and Waterproof Coated Card Cover - Basics

I'm dyslexic and left handed. Notebooks bound on the side suck because my hand sits on the binding because of my leftie grip. Plain lined paper is sub-optimal both because I tilt my paper (leftie) and because my margins get messy (dyslexic). But I absolutely love the sensation of a good pen writing on smooth paper. This pad is fantastic. The paper is silky, a little on the glossy side. If you're using a pen with very wet ink you will want to write slowly and wait for it to dry or you will have smearing issues - some other reviewers noted that. But as a leftie I tend to use pens that dry fast anyway because my hand smears through what I've just written anyway. I find that with a porous point pen this paper is delightful to write on and my writing looks more organized and is easier to read.

Smooth paper, 21.3lb (80g)Nice bright white, vellum-like qualityUnintrusive gray dotsMicro-perforation tears pages cleanCover sturdy, folds over when using padHow did I ever live without this paper??!?!I just started trying out Zentangles. I wanted some kind of guidelines, but not actual graph lines. Here it be, peoples!The Rhodia pads come in a variety of selections. Many different sizes to choose from. Can get lined, graph, dot grid, blank.2 gripes-Wish the dots were a little more faded-Wish the backing on the pad was more rigidWould never hesitate to get Rhodia paper again. In fact, will order the big dotpad soon.Please see pictures for examples of marker ink on this paper-Alcohol-based markers WILL bleed through (like they bleed through all paper)-Water-based markers WILL NOT bleed through-Micron won't bleed through

I'm going to give you an actual REVIEW of this product, rather that just say "It's Good", which is terrible if you're actually trying to buy something for the first time. Yes, this is a pad of paper, but it's an expensive pad of paper (for a reason).First off, there is something different about this Ice pad when compared to the standard black/orange grid pad of the same size. I think they have the same specifications, but there's something definitely different in the paper, and I'm sad to say that I don't really enjoy it as much as I was hoping. I've included a photo, but it's hard capture the subtle differences. Here's a breakdown of my impression:ColorThe most obvious difference is that the grid lines are grey on this paper, instead of the ugly purple that somebody at Rhodia should have been fired over. This was the entire reason I bought this pad, because I just didn't like how weird and technical looking the purple grid was. I had somebody ask me if I was using some kind of architect pad or something for taking notes. Anyway, I don't actually like the grey lines on the Ice pad, either. They might be a little lighter than the purple, but they have a weird tone to them, almost olive-grey. My first thought when opening the box was "Oh, I don't think I like this". That's usually a bad sign for me personally. But, alas, I gave it a chance.This paper is also a slightly different color than the standard Rhodia grid pad. It's very subtle, but it's definitely whiter, and appears to be a bit more opaque. Comparing the two, the standard grid almost appears to have a slightly pinkish tone to the white (if you have one you know what I'm talking about), and the Ice pad is almost eggshell white.FeelingYou aren't going to believe me, but the Ice pad feels different and my inks behave differently on it. I don't particularly care for it. Note that it's a very subtle difference, but enough for me to immediately notice (and I'm just a regular guy, not a paper guru). My standard grid pad is smooth as glass, and is my favorite writing paper outside of Tomoe River. This Ice pad...does not have that exact same feel. All of my pens write in slightly finer lines, and they don't seem to write as wet on the Ice pad as they do on the standard grid. I tried Noodlers, Montblanc, and Pilot inks, all with the same exact results. The paper feels smooth, like my other pad, but it definitely behaves a bit different, almost like the nicer office copy paper that we have around my work. Not bad, but not what I was expecting.My first standard grid Rhodia pad was a great experience. I filled the entire thing up very quickly. This pad has taken some getting used to, but it's still good paper. I would probably recommend the standard grid over this pad any day, but if you absolutely hate the purple grid and weird slightly pinkish paper, then this is a good alternative. I'll most likely switch back to the standard grid.I feel like they were right on the money with the idea behind this pad, but something about it is different enough to change the overall writing experience.

The paper is so good to practice hand lettering with Dual Brush Tombow pens. It doesn't bleed to the other side and doesn't damage the pens as well.

Do you want to be the kind of person who carries a recognizably expensive pad of paper around with you, or are you so into treating yourself that you don't even care who sneers at your stationery? If it's the first thing, well, this will do the trick. If it's the second, this paper really is very, very nice. I like it with a super fine Hi-Tec-C Maica, and with my stainless sharpie pen. Smooth as can be, and the dot pattern is where it's at. Used to be embarrassed carrying a conspicuous orange pad around, but you know, I'm worth it.

I'm learning brush lettering. Most art paper catches the brush and according to what I've read, a rough surface also wears the brushes out. This paper is super-smooth and makes drawing clean letters so much easier. The subtle dot grid provides structure without being intrusive. I just got the pad yesterday and have already covered both sides of 6 pages with practice strokes. It's wonderful!

One of the best papers I've used for dip pen writing so far.Even though I am a beginner, some of my work looks pretty decent on this paper. I'm still not too sure about the angles and height letters should be since you are using dots instead of lines but eventually i think it's something i will get used to.The pages also tear away easily.Note: I can only write on one side since the ink does bleed through a little.

I use Rhodia pads for pointed pen calligraphy, mainly with sumi, walnut and iron gall inks. Liquid watercolours do not do so well on this paper wotb pointed pen, and it will bleed quite badly. The nibs rarely snag on the paper unless they are damaged. This paper is just translucent enough that I can see a guideline sheet through it. The same review goes for other Rhodia pads I have used, including the black version of this pad (the only difference is the colour of the cover) and the lined Rhodia pad

What can I say? It's a Rhodia A5 Dot Pad! Rhodia/Clairefontaine produce some of the best paper around for notepads, especially if you're a fountain pen user. The paper doesn't bleed, the ink never soaks through to the next page and there's very little ghosting, allowing you to write on both sides of the paper.The dots are fantastic, as they give you both a horizontal and vertical guide but without being overbearing, like grid paper can sometimes be. It's enough of a guide but not a distraction.If all you're used to is a Staples bog standard notepad, I STRONGLY suggest that you pick up one of these. They're a little more expensive but a thousand times better.

If, like me, you're a creative person that tends to scribble down ideas and sketches that then lead to other ideas and 'variations on a theme' galore, then this is the pad for you! Instead of being left with pages of scribbles that have become so complex that they're almost illegible, even to you, you'll find you can get a huge amount of brainstorming on one sheet in an orderly fashion and in a much less frustrating manner than with smaller pads. The dots provide very subtle guidance that allows you to line things up and write straight (if you want to), whilst at the same time still giving the feeling of freedom a blank sheet does: even if you scribble manically all over the paper it still looks good. I also love to use fountain pens to sketch and write out my ideas - for me, it just makes the creative process more enjoyable - and this paper takes every ink I've tried on it so far without bleeding or seeping through, and it's smooth to write on. Using these pads to get my initial ideas out of my head and onto paper, and then to develop various aspects of those ideas, has made me much more organised and productive. There are 80 sheets so plenty to get a lot of work done. I roll up the sheets when I'm finished for future reference, put a rubber band on to secure them, and feel I've accomplished something. It's sort of old-fashioned and quaint. Makes my work fun. :-)

I'm a fan of the Rhodia brand of stationery and have their pads in a number of different sizes. I usually buy the squared stationery, I like to be able to write/draw landscape or portrait and long ago decided I preferred squares to lines. I have recently been experimenting with Rhodia's dots stationery, also a good choice and neat if you like a plain page.I saw this A3+ pad in a London store and came home with it to use as a desk pad, it sits under my laptop and I write around it. With COVID-19, I was really pleased to see that Amazon have them as it was running out so I was able to replace my existing pad. The paper is nice and smooth, I tend to write on one side only, but I think you could use fountain pen on both sides - you might get a bit of shadowing but no bleed through.