Pens are all well and good, but what are people's favorite notebooks? I've found that the paper is perhaps just as important as the pen in a satisfactory writing experience.
I've used Leuchtturm1917 notebooks (1) as my journals for several years and recommend them; the paper is smooth and good for writing and drawing. My local art store carries them, which is a plus - I love buying local.
I've settled on the B5 10"x7" size (2) with blank pages. I love that it has two ribbons for keeping my place, and a handy pocket (I keep stamps and stickers in mine). The hardcover versions are sturdy, which is perfect because my notebook goes everywhere with me.
At first I used the ruled and or dotted versions, but now prefer blank pages for drawing.
I've had couple of those popular ones, but settled (for at least couple of months now) on Kukuyo Campus A5 binder and Tomoe River Loose leaf sheets. I had to punch holes with a Carl 20 hole puncher but the combination is great. It gives you the way to sort your papers (eg remove temp ones) with the arguably best paper for fountain inks.
I've settled on the B5 10"x7" size (2) with blank pages. I love that it has two ribbons for keeping my place, and a handy pocket (I keep stamps and stickers in mine). The hardcover versions are sturdy, which is perfect because my notebook goes everywhere with me.
At first I used the ruled and or dotted versions, but now prefer blank pages for drawing.
1: https://www.jetpens.com/Leuchtturm1917/bd/254
2: https://www.jetpens.com/Leuchtturm1917-Hardcover-Notebook-Co...