[asciimov]

> Paper matters... a lot! A lot of feathering and bleeding issues are because of the paper

And paper doesn't have to be expensive either. You can find good paper even at walmart if you are willing to look up some reviews or try some various brands.

[polygotdomain]

Paper that mentions that it's fountain pen friendly is usually helpful. My go to "cheap" paper is Black & Red Notebooks. I tend to use Rhodia a lot, but that may be pricier for some. In general, a lot of the Japanese papers are great for fountain pens, and Jet Pens has a ton of options at different price ranges.