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[Fountain Pen-Friendly Notebook] Banditapple Carnet 4G (2)

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This is part 2 of my review on the Banditapple Carnet 4G notebook.   You can check out part 1 here:  https://inkleadpaper.blogspot.com/2023/01/fountain-pen-friendly-notebook.html Writing Experience As in part 1, I’ve compared Banditapple Carnet 4G and Midori Traveler’s Notebook. Banditapple Carnet 4G(top) compared to Midori Traveler's(bottom) Banditapple paper is a little bit thoothier than Midori, which provides a tactile sensation.  Drying speed slightly faster on Banditapple.  Neither of the two papers show any feathering.  You may notice that the ink looks brighter on Midori.  I think part of it has to do with the color of the paper and the extent to which the paper absorbs ink.  Banditapple Carnet 4G(top) compared to Midori Traveler's(bottom) I couldn’t find any of the ink I use bleed through any of the two papers. Both show slight ghosting, but it’s not very noticeable. I smeared Diamine Smoke of the Water on Banditapple Carnet...
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[Fountain Pen-Friendly Notebook] Banditapple Carnet 4G (1)

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Banditapple Carnet may be a lesser-known notebook brand for fountain pen users worldwide, but in South Korea (where the Banditapple Company is based), it's hugely popular among local paper enthusiasts.  They say,  “there are people who've never had a Banditapple Carnet, but there is no one who has used only one.” As an avid user myself, I can say from experience that Banditapple has matured in quality over generations. Banditapple Carnet has launced four generations to date.  They come in three sizes; from the smallest “Peewee” to the biggest, “Tablet”.  The middle size, “Handy” has the same demensions as Midori Traveler’s Notebook refills.  This is a review on Banditapple Carnet 4G Tablet.  If you are considering Banditapple as an alternative for Midori, I’ve done a comparison of the two as well.  Disclosure:   I  was not compensated for this review in any manner.  I purchased all of the notebooks shown here on my own.   ...
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