As a journal addict I am always on a quest for the perfect one. The cover, size and quality of paper are all very important to me. I’ve been known to spend a ridiculous amount of time searching the web for new brands. On one such search I discovered Code & Quill.
I contacted Code & Quill to inquire about their paper and the bleeding/ghosting of various inks, specifically Copic markers. They didn’t have the info but were kind enough to offer to send a sample so I could do my own ink testing. I was flippin’ excited!
The Monolith (the largest notebook Code & Quill offers) to is Hard Cover, 192 Pages, and measures 7.25″ x 10″. The right page is dot grid and the left is indentation rule. It has a lay flat binding. The paper is “100 gsm, acid-free, fine-grain stock”. The Monolith sells for $25 .
I tested a variety of different markers and pens. I intended to test a common yellow highlighter but that sucker must be hiding from me! I’m sure I’ll find it the minute I click publish!
Copic Sketch, Sharpie and Bic Mark It showed the most ghosting.
Since I use mixed media in my bullet journal, I tested the “marker watercolor technique’ too. I was pleasantly surprised at the minimal amount of rippling.
All in all this is by far my favorite notebook/journal now. The dot grid/indentation rule page combo is awesome! I’m not the most artistic person on the planet so I appreciate having both options in one notebook. I have already started my July Bujo layout. 🙂
If you’d like your very own Monolith or one of their other sizes. Here’s the link:
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