The Fabriano EcoQua stapled notebook is a simple, no-frills notebook with high-quality eco-friendly paper. It’s slim and understated, but the textured cover pops with Italian style. One of the best value notebooks out there for fountain pen aficionados.
Quick Stats
Brand: Fabriano Boutique
Model: EcoQua Stapled Notebook
Sizes:
- Pocket (sub-A6)
- A5
- A4
Page styles:
- 4mm squared grid
- 5mm squared grid
- Ruled
- Blank
- Dot grid (pocket only)
RRP: AUD $5.95 – $12.95
Origin: Made in Italy
Features:
- Scratch-resistant cover
- 100% recycled paper
- Title page
Colours:
- Black
- Grey
- Green
- Orange
- Red
- Turquoise
- Violet
- Yellow
Pages: 80 pages, trimmed corners
Cost per page: 7c per page
Cover type: 290gsm recycled “eco cardboard”
Dimensions: A5 size (210mm x 148mm x 5mm)
Binding/lay flat: Stapled, lays flat with some manipulation
Environmental footprint: 100% recycled paper, FSC-certified, sustainable. Acid-free, chlorine-free.
The Paper
- 80 pages of 80 or 85gsm pale ivory paper (back cover says 80gsm, information page says 85gsm).
- 5mm squared grid in grey. 42 cells vertically, 29 cells horizontally.
- Smooth to touch and write on.
- Some ghosting, heavy pens do show through. (The page here has been imaged on a flatbed scanner, which exaggerates the amount of show-through).
- No ink feathering with fountain pens.
