Simple on the outside, exceptional on the inside: the Tsubame W3013 Semi B5 Notebook packs 200 sheets (400 pages) of Tsubame Fools paper, a favourite of fountain pen users for its smoothness and low show-through.
Key highlights
- Size: semi B5, about 252 x 179mm
- Pages: 200 sheets / 400 pages
- Ruling: 8mm A-ruled, 28 lines per page
- Paper: Tsubame Fools paper, 81.4gsm, acid-free, no fluorescent dye
- Binding: thread-sewn (ito-toji), lies flat
- Made in: Japan
Why choose the W3013?
An extra-thick notebook that can hold a whole year of notes, a novel draft or a long-running journal.
The famous Fools paper
Tsubame Note, the Tokyo maker of the W3013, has made its own notebooks since the 1940s, and its Fools paper, named after the English 'foolscap', was developed to rival the best writing papers of its day. In the W3013, the 81.4gsm acid-free sheets are smooth under the nib, hold fountain pen ink with crisp edges and show very little through to the other side.
Sewn to last
The W3013 is bound with thread (ito-toji) rather than staples or glue alone, so it opens flat on the desk and stays together through heavy use. The 8mm ruling of the W3013, with 28 lines per page, gives comfortable space for handwriting.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages does the W3013 have?
200 sheets, which is 400 pages.
Is the W3013 good for fountain pens?
Yes, the W3013 uses Tsubame Fools paper, one of Japan's best-known fountain-pen-friendly papers.
What size is semi B5?
The W3013 measures about 252 x 179mm, the standard Japanese school notebook size, slightly smaller than A4.
Tsubame W3013 Semi B5 Notebook: specifications
- Brand: Tsubame Note (Japan)
- Code: W3013
- Size: semi B5, about 252 x 179mm
- Sheets: 200 (400 pages)
- Ruling: 8mm A-ruled, 28 lines
- Paper: Fools paper, 81.4gsm
- Binding: thread-sewn
- Made in: Japan
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- Brand leader: Makoba sells more Tsubame than any other store in India
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