Traveler's Notebook Regular Size Refill "002" grid

The refill notebook “002” grid is an insert for the Traveler's Notebook Regular and is made from Japanese MD fine paper – a smooth, slightly cream-colored paper developed by Designphil (Traveler's Company) specifically for fountain pen writing. The 5 × 5 mm grid appears subtly on the page: gray, restrained, and structuring without being restrictive.

Features

• MD Paper – specially developed for fountain pens: The smooth, closed surface allows fountain pen ink to flow evenly, prevents feathering, and minimizes bleed-through. Gel pens, fineliners, and pencils also glide pleasantly.
• 5 × 5 mm grid – the grid is ideal for structured notes, tables, diagrams, hand lettering with guide lines, or bullet journal layouts. The gray lines recede behind your own writing.
• 64 pages (32 sheets) – compact page count that fills up quickly and invites regular refill changes – a feature of the Traveler's Notebook system that combines closure with continuity.
• Saddle stitching with brown cover – the thin, flexible notebook can be easily inserted into the leather cover without taking up space. In Regular format, two to three refills fit easily at the same time.
• Acid-free – the MD paper is acid-free, supporting long-term storage without yellowing.

Application & Tips

• Fountain pens with fine to medium nibs look particularly crisp on MD paper – the smooth surface shows shading and ink flows more beautifully than rough paper. Colored inks develop good depth here.
• Bullet journaling on the go: The grid allows quick layouts without pre-drawing – trackers, habit lists, weekly overviews emerge directly at the table or on the train.
• Tables and technical notes: For meetings, sketches with measurements, or structured minutes, the 5 mm grid is a reliable orientation aid.
• Combination with other refills: The “002” grid combines well with a lined “001” or a blank “003” – one notebook for structure, one for free text or sketches.
• White fountain pen ink has less contrast on the slightly cream-colored MD paper than on white paper – if you need contrast, it's better to choose paper with a white background.

For Fountain Pen Enthusiasts

MD paper is acid-free – a combination that benefits both the ink and long-term archival. The paper was developed by Designphil (Traveler's Company / formerly Midori) and is designed for controlled ink flow: it minimizes feathering and bleed-through even with water-based fountain pen ink and wetter nibs. For broad nibs or flex nibs, it's recommended to allow a short drying time, since MD paper is ink-friendly but not the fastest-drying surface.

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