While the paper is objectively Fountain Pen Friendly(™©®), it isn’t really a pleasure to write upon after that strong first impression. This trait is highly irregular in occurrence, I couldn’t even confidently say it’s something you’ll even encounter. Occasionally the ink will seem to bead up and dry inconsistently.

Sometimes though, it does something a little odd with the ink. What to say about the paper? Well, it’s good for fountain pens It holds ink well, shows some of the interesting characteristics of more expressive inks, and it’s very smooth and slightly tactile to write on. The Cosmo Note perhaps the most popular entry point for the Cosmo Air Light paper platform.Structurally, the Cosmo Note is fantastic. Inside, the notebook has no integrated bookmarks, pockets, or loops, and the pages are completely blank and unformatted. The sewn binding is lightweight, durable, and opens flat for very comfortable use in any section. The covers are a thick paper stock in a smooth gray shade, which give it a clean and subtle appearance. The Cosmo Note is an A5 (actual, 148x210mm) soft-cover book with 176 pages of the 83gsm paper. Let me explain.įirst things first, let’s talk about the structure of the notebook.

I’ve had the Cosmo Note for a few months, trying off and on to use it regularly, but I just cant find room for it in my usual rotation. Enter the Cosmo Note from Yamamoto Paper named ‘The Best Paper’ by the 2019 SF Pen Show “Find your Fountain Pen Friendly Paper” event. Naturally, I felt compelled to track down some of this paper for my own trial. Cosmo Air Light was gaining a lot of attention over the past several months as being a fresh new alternative to the premium Tomoe River paper.

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