The Wearingeul Reservoir Thread B6 Memo & Notebooks ($12 each, available in blank, 7mm lined and 4mm grid) was interesting to me for an assortment of reasons. First, its a B6 notebook which I am a sucker for. Second, its using Wearinguel’s “Reservoir” paper which is described as 140gsm with a subtle texture and minimal show through. Finally, the books feature an exposed thread binding to be layflat. Each book includes 104 pages.
The lined notebooks has a navy blue cover, the blank has a stone colored cover and the gird has a green cover. Other than an indication in the cover of the covers of the paper style inside, there is nothing printed on the cover so you can cover it in stickers, draw or paint all over it or leave it clean and svelte.
The covers are simple cardstock so I think these were designed to be in a leather cover or plastic protective cover. I was hoping to use the lined book as a new Commonplace Book (AKA Zibaldone) that could fit into my leather cover or at least be the same size (it’s getting crowded in there with my planner and sticker book). I could use the Yuru Log cover that I have? Maybe I’ll just invest in a B6 PVC notebook cover to keep the cover clean and protected.
The paper is a thicker white stock which is a little lighter weight than some of the popular bullet journaling notebooks like Leuchtturm1917 120gsm, Olive & Archer and similar.
Pen Testing
In writing, I had no issues with any pen. No bleeding or feathering. The paper is smooth with a little bit of tooth. Its not glassy nor too toothy. Its really nice paper. The 7mm lines in the lined notebook is light and thin enough to be easy to ignore but provides a little guidance if you need it.
I tried stamping and ink testing just to see if the stock bled. The stamp ink is permanent so there is a tiny bit of showthrough but its quite minimal.
My final opinion
The square corners have a very crisp look but I think, without a cover, they will become dinged and bent. I would have preferred rounded corners but its a good excuse to use an added cover.
These books are extremely affordable, beautifully constructed with good paper for fountain pens, markers and an array of other tools. They are available in the most popular formats. I recommend you grab one (or all three) today.
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