Stalogy Notebook 016 B5 red

The Stalogy 016 Notebook B5 in Red comes from Japan and combines a clear, functional approach with paper suited to a wide range of writing instruments. The vibrant red cover made from Gokanshi paper – a finely textured, slightly flexible paper variety – gives the notebook its distinctive character and makes it instantly identifiable in a stack. The format of 179 × 252 mm sits noticeably between A5 and A4: large enough for detailed notes, compact enough for everyday use.

Features

• Smooth writing paper, 81.5 g/m²: The surface is even and responds to fountain pen nibs with minimal resistance – inks flow smoothly without feathering. Ballpoints, gel pens and pencils also glide cleanly across the page.
• Thread binding: The pages lie completely flat when opened – no spine crease, no spring-back when closing. Particularly pleasant when writing with two hands or using a broad nib.
• Ruling in light grey, 7 mm line spacing: The lines recede visually and guide the eye without dominating. The free space at the top of each page provides room for dates, titles or margin notes.
• Rounded corners: Protect the pages from creasing and dog-ears – particularly relevant if the notebook travels frequently in a bag or pocket.
• Gokanshi cover in Red: Gokanshi paper is softer and more flexible than stiff cardboard covers. The vibrant colour makes quick identification easy when multiple notebooks are stacked or shelved.
• Label strip on the spine: An integrated label strip on the spine allows you to mark the notebook by topic, project or period – practical once multiple 016 notebooks are in use simultaneously.

Use & Tips

• Fountain pens with narrow to medium nibs: The paper takes water-based fountain pen inks well. An EF or F nib produces particularly sharp letterforms; with an M nib, rich inks dry slightly more slowly – a brief wait before turning the page is recommended.
• Brush pens and fibre-tip pens: For lettering or calligraphy with brush pens, the paper is solid; very wet inks may show through slightly without bleeding through – testing the ink on the last page before first use provides guidance.
• Thematic notebook system: The coloured cover and writable spine strip make the 016 B5 a natural building block for a colour-coded multi-notebook system – one notebook per project, course or area.
• Sketches and hand lettering: The free space at the top is ideal for small sketches, page titles or date stamps. The grey lines visually disappear when drawings dominate the page.
• Header area for dates or index: If you keep the notebook as a daily journal, you can consistently use the free area at the top as a date line – this creates a clear chronology without any additional supplies.

For Paper Enthusiasts

The Gokanshi cover is not ordinary cardboard: Gokanshi refers to a traditionally Japanese, multi-ply processed paper variety with a slightly velvety texture on the outside. Compared to smooth glossy cardboard, the notebook therefore sits more securely in the hand. The interior paper at 81.5 g/m² is remarkably smooth for this weight – calendered under pressure and heat to compact the surface, which reduces ink spread and makes the letterform more precise. For fountain pens with water-based inks, this weight is a good compromise: heavy enough to minimise ghosting, yet light enough for 104 pages in B5 format without excessive weight.

Technical Specifications