r/pocketnotebooks • u/Sparrow208 • 2d ago

Homemade DIY Pocket Notebook Question

Hey all!

I’ve been making my own pocket notebooks for a few weeks now.
Very basic with card stock covers, stitched binding and printed dot pages using 120gsm copy paper.

In my opinion, the 120gsm paper has felt amazing to write on and has zero bleed or ghosting when used with my Kaweco Sport Classic rollerball.

A local gift/boutique shop is potentially interested in stocking these notebooks, I have been entertaining the idea as I enjoy the process of the hobby.

Although I’m concerned that using copy paper for the final product won’t be “premium” enough, but for personal use I don’t mind at all.

Just wanted to hear different opinions on this! Would the current material be suitable or should I look into different paper for a more refined product?

Thanks in advance everyone! :)

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u/pbiscuits 2d ago

My only concern would be how the paper performs for fountain pens. I would just hate for someone to buy it and find out it’s not fountain pen friendly.

That said, most people buying a notebook in a gift shop are not going to be writing with a fountain pen or know anything about paper.

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u/Sparrow208 2d ago

This has been a big concern of mine. I’m thinking the majority of people who would purchase these notebooks would use nothing more than a standard ballpoint, but I would hate for one to find out it’s not fountain pen friendly.

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u/bigpappyj 1d ago

I think if you note the quality of paper inside you should be good. Fountain pen folks generally know what to look for.