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Description
Ask Japanese fountain pen users which notebook they reach for, and many will say Tsubame. The Tsubame W3009 Semi B5 Notebook gives you 160 pages of smooth 81.4gsm Fools paper with 8mm ruling and a traditional thread-sewn binding.
Key highlights
- Size: semi B5, about 252 x 179mm
- Pages: 80 sheets / 160 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 W3009?
The everyday size: plenty of pages for a semester or a long project, while staying light in a bag.
The famous Fools paper
Tsubame Note, the Tokyo maker of the W3009, 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 W3009, 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 W3009 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 W3009, with 28 lines per page, gives comfortable space for handwriting.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages does the W3009 have?
80 sheets, which is 160 pages.
Is the W3009 good for fountain pens?
Yes, the W3009 uses Tsubame Fools paper, one of Japan's best-known fountain-pen-friendly papers.
What size is semi B5?
The W3009 measures about 252 x 179mm, the standard Japanese school notebook size, slightly smaller than A4.
Tsubame W3009 Semi B5 Notebook: specifications
- Brand: Tsubame Note (Japan)
- Code: W3009
- Size: semi B5, about 252 x 179mm
- Sheets: 80 (160 pages)
- Ruling: 8mm A-ruled, 28 lines
- Paper: Fools paper, 81.4gsm
- Binding: thread-sewn
- Made in: Japan
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Technical Specification
Title
Tsubame W3009 White 8mm Line Notebook - Semi B5 - Ruled
Brand
Tsubame
Collection
8mm
Product Origin
Japan
Product Type
Notebook
No. Of Pages
160
Paper Thickness
81.4 gsm
Material
Thick Paper
Colour
White
Size
252mm (L) x 179mm (W)
Layout
Ruled
Binding Type
Threadbound
Packaging
Original brand packaging
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