Have been using these for years, they are a pleasure to write on, sturdy, smooth, and lay flat. Promptly delivered and well-packaged.

Pages write super smooth with a preppy, for the price and quantity of pages I don't know how you could go wrong. Perfect for a journal and will be buying more when it's used up.

I found exactly what I wanted at a reasonable price and received exactly what I ordered with a friendly note about Goulet Pens and a nice request to please shop with them again, which I will!

love these notebooks!

I have had one of these in my messenger bag since the mid-1990s, when I got some at a university in Japan. I saw some Japanese colleagues using them and I noticed they looked perfect for size, page layout, and flexibility. They are perfect for a running log of meeting notes, lists of things to do or remember, or records of technical measurements. It turns out the paper takes fountain pen ink really well.

These are my favorite notebooks, by far. The paper quality is the highest and the books hold up over time. I also like that they come in 100 page books and have no spiral binder.

I love everything about this notebook. I was searching for a notebook with paper that would accept the various Noodler inks and pens I use. My main concerns were high ghosting, slow dry time. high bleeding, and having paper that was not somewhat toothy. Certain Noodler inks are very wet, in particular the Polar Blue and Polar Black. My primary writing pens have M-nibs but I do have 2 F-nib pens. The only Noodler's ink that was consistently having ghosting and bleeding was the Polar Blue. The Polar Blue in the M-nib was worse than in the F-nib. So, I use the F-nib in this notebook when I want to use Polar Blue as my writing ink. All the other inks, Polar Black, Marine Green, Napalm, Apache, and Yellow performed well in this notebook. The notebook itself does lay flat, has a thing cover, and has a place in the top right of the page for page numbers and a date. I have the lined paper and I find the paper pleasant to write on and of an off-white color with a low sheen. At first, I was not sure if I would like the notebook because of the flimsy-looking cover. However, I really appreciate that it is because I can actually fold the notebook in half if I need to in order for a better writing position. The more I used this notebook the more I appreciate its simplistic design and now favor it over other notebooks. In fact, I plan on ordering 3 more right after I finish this review.With regards to my experience with Goulet Pens, they are not only a class-act company, but the owners are passionate about what they sell and serving the needs of their customers. They are not just a retailer but are more like a trusted friend that shares the same passion about things you do. My entire experience with Goulet Pens, from shopping, shipping, and receiving was exceptional. It was a nostalgic experience. It was like a breath of fresh air.

I love these notebooks. They have become my go-to journaling notebooks over the last 3 years. This is the tenth one I've bought. Everything about them�size, line-width, binding, lack of bleed & show-through�is perfect for daily journaling with a fountain pen. I especially love how easy it is to make it lie flat. Also, if it gets wet, the lines on the pages do not bleed like they would on cheap notebook paper. My only complaints are I wish they offered different color options for the cover. I would also note the covers are a bit flimsy and can wear around the edges if you are regularly pulling it in and out of a bag, so these are best to keep in one place, like an office desk. But the quality for the price cannot be beat.

Just great, painless and rewarding.

This A6-100 Basic Notebook does compare favorably with other Apica Notebooks. Recent testings compared the A6-100 with the CD25 and the Premium CD notebook across several nib/ink combinations. The A6-100 is a thinner paper stock. My guess is around 58-64 gm, but definitely > 70 gm. It would be nice to see that in Technical Specs. It is very smooth and performs well. The only issue seen was some minor ghosting, definitely more ghosting than either of the other two notebooks tested. All testing was prose handwriting; no drawings, doodles or other typically wetter ink applications.Nib/Ink Combinations:TWSBI Fine with Diamine Imperial PurplePilot Fine with Diamine Imperial PurpleGoulet (JoWo) extra fine with De Artramentis Document BrownNemosine 0.6 Stub with Noodler's Bad Belted Blue KingfisherMonteverde 1.1 Stub with Noodler's Bad Belted Blue KingfisherLamy 1.5 Stud with Lamy BlueSailor Fine with Sailor Blue Black.Even with the Warden and Document inks there was no bleed through. Feathering, not much, and dry times, not an issue, were mostly consistent across all the sample pages, but not scientifically timed and documented. They work for normal journal writing activities. The ghosting was minor and was less noticable than the ghosting I get on the Luechtturm 1917. The A6-100 is a good value with its 7 mm line spacing, but I think I prefer the paper in the CD25. The 70 gm paper in the CD25 virtually eliminated ghosting and I like the 6.5 mm spacing. The issue with the CD25 is the page count which is the lowest of the three. The A6-100 does lay flat, but the first and last pages can be an issue. The ring binding on the CD25 can always present a flat writing surface. Some final thoughts: IMO the A6-100 is a reasonably priced and highly functional notebook with a significant page count. It compares favorably with the higher gram count papers from APICA. The B5 (7 x 10 inch) format is becoming my favorite journal size. After trying 5 mm dot grid, 6 mm lined, 6.5 mm lined and 7 mm lined papers, the 6.5 mm lined of the CD25 is my favorite for journaling given my writing style with Fine nibs and document ink. I will continue to use the A6-100 with its 7 mm line for a more thorough evaluation of its value price per performance.4 Stars because I like the CD25 better, but it should really be like 4.5 stars. Its that close.

The paper is extremely smooth to write with, never bleeds with normal writing, and you can't see writing on the back of the sheet

Received the notebooks in excellent condition and in a timely manner.

I purchased this notebook a month or so ago. I started out using it as a journal, but also use it for handwriting practice now. The paper is high quality and the notebook is strongly bound. Great purchase!

If you don't mind the plain cover, this is a brilliant notebook! I got it for use inside my Levenger bomber jacket zip folio in the junior size and I couldn't believe this fits - just. One thing, I did have to trim the bottom edge of the back cover. Since I don't see it, it's a non-issue. The A5 sized fit easily but actually left wasted space, not to mention that A5 notebooks were really too small for what I needed, so I am very glad I tried this. Because it has 100 sheets and is larger in size, it works perfectly for my needs. I'm a real fan of the paper, which I'm supposed to be reviewing, so as a huge Rhodia and Clairefontaine fan, I'm pretty picky. Oddly, I had tried the Apica CD Premium notebook but was disappointed in the paper. I had feathering with most of my favorite inks! Had I not purchased the Apica standard wire-bound notebook, I'd never have tried this one! I was really surprised that their standard paper should function much better, in my opinion, than their high-end paper; and I save a lot of money. It is soft white not quite ivory; reminds me of an off-white newsprint type paper and very thin, so if you write with a heavy hand you will see the indentations on the side of the page. So far, I've only had one ink that had a slight bleed through, a permanent ink, otherwise no problem. Very happy with this as a journal, it just fits my needs and does so a great price.

I'm using the Apica basic notebook as my quasi bullet journal/teacher's notebook. The paper reminds me of Clairfontaine. I'm used to lines instead of dots, so this is working well. The cover is thin, but has been holding up to a month of daily usage. This is my second one in fact...keeping one in reserve for coffee incidents.

This notebook is absolutely the best for writing. Super smooth paper. I also have the cd 11. Apica puts out a great product. I highly recommend it.

love the notebook. Paper is thick and cover is stiff not flimsy. Works well with wet writing fountain pens. Can write on both sides of paper with no bleed thru.

Bought a couple of these to make notes in on research articles I read, but am today going to be buying a stack of them. I am amazed at the paper. The ruling is light grey, and at top and bottom across width of page are tiny tick marks to help you create columns if you wish, and local bullets for lists. While it is slightly off-white-grey it takes ink better than my Rhoda dot pads and other high-quality papers. Using a Pilot Metal Falcon w/ F nib, Noodle's Upper Ganges Blue, normally an ink I find spreading on just about any paper, behaves best on this paper; Lexington Gray, another spreader, works BEAUtifully on this paper! And in fact, since I am writing the first draft of an important document that will be lengthy, I want to use water-proof ink and Lex Gray & UGB are two preferred colors for me -- and they work BEST in this notebook! I am frankly flabbergasted. Other pen/ink combos: Lamy Al-Star EF nib with Liberty Elysium - less line spread here; Habanero, beautiful thin line; Noodler's Ottoman Azure in Pilot Metro, pressed hard for slight flex = the first SLIGHT hint of bleed-through (so for those of you who want to write with a big fat nib, this might not work so well for you); Diamine Classic Green, also pressed hard for slight flex - zip, zero, zilch bleed-through; Black Swan in Australian Roses also in Pilot Metro (all Fs) - beautiful, no bleed, no shadowing, etc. Even Noodler's GI Green, normally a very wet ink, in an Ahab with flex nib = NO bleed-through. I think the only bleeding I got was from the times I had to press hard on a non-flex nib to try and get some variation. The Ahab I didn't need to press hard, but the ink still made a fat wet line, and all was well. This is a workhorse workbook. I don't even mind the lightness of the cover -- I actually like it. And where my bulldog clip may wear it a bit, I just wrap over the edge a piece of wide transparent packing tape, and that takes care of that. I also lay a flat piece of that tape on the outer edge of the inside of the cover, and slap one of those Leuchtturm pen loop thingies on there. The tape holds the loop well, and the loop is then removable for use in the next notebook. Regrettably, the page with all the ink trials was removed, I don't remember why, so if there was any feathering I cannot tell you with which ink/pen. I use primarily PMF/PF pens with soft XF or SF nibs; Pilot Metros in F, Ahabs and Konrads with a few Nib Creapers, and a couple of Waterman F and Ms. Also use primarily Noodler's inks for their water-resistance, but they have a wide range of characteristics. Rabaul Red, for example, works well on here in an Ahab, no feathering, no bleeding unless you super-ultra-hard flex. And yes, the inks -- most of them - dry fairly well better on this paper than on others.While I use other Apica notebooks (have also used Rhodia, Clairefontain but hate the fat wide ruled lines, Moleskine, and lots of Leuchtturn) including the Premium series, this notebook is the one I use for heavy working. I would LOVE it if they made a half-the-number-of-pages version so I could carry it in my daily pack -- the paper, high quality, weighs a big and this notebook is slightly heavier than I'd want for every day carry. Then again, I'm not 30 anymore, either. If your needs and pen use are similar to what I've written above -- I recommend this entirely without reservation. If slightly grey paper will put you off -- don't buy this. Otherwise, IMO worth every penny, in fact the value is superb.

I've been using the standard company issued composition notebooks but ink bleeds too much when using some of my pens. As soon as I received my 6A notebook I tried it out with my wettest medium point pen and my fine point pens. None of them bled through. Now I can use both sides of the paper. The pages lay nice and flat and the off-white color is easy on my eyes. Having a quick dry time helps this left hander.

I use these for writing in English class and I've never been happier with an affordable notebook. They're flexible yet sturdy, and I receive no feathering with extra fine or fine nibs, a little with medium nibs.

I use a lot of paper to feed my fountain pen addiction, and while I rely on Rhodia dot pads for jotting, I was very uncomfortable with the high price tag for the Rhodia webbook, but because it is far superior to other similar brands I continued using it. While I was making an order for some ink and empty ink bottles, I decided to see if there was anything new or maybe a sale price for the webbooks. I saw the Apica line and the Apica 6A-10 Basic Notebook caught my eye. Not only was it substantially priced lower in comparison to Rhodia, but the little video that Brian has mentioned it had a very similar feel to Rhodia, and because it was priced substantially lower, I was willing to try it out!As soon as my order arrived I pulled out the book that was packaged very neatly in the bottom of the box and took it to my desk for some quick writing. I had only written about half of a page before I knew this was a winner! The paper is soft but has that slick and polished feel of my Rhodia #16 Dot pad. the only thing I don't like is the thin cover, but with such a low price for high-quality paper, I can forgive the absence of a thicker cover!I began using my current line of pens to see how each pen and ink would be represented on this luxury paper. I began my initial writing with a 1950 fine nib Pelikan 400 with Noodlers Zhivago, and except for the typical feedback I always get with this pen the ink seemed to jump right out as it dried letting some beautiful green hues show through the off black color of the ink. next I used a Waterman Phileas fitting with a broad L'etalon nib loaded with Waterman Absolute Brown ink. To me, this would be the real test. Cheap paper always seems to block or hide the multi brown hues that Absolute Brown displays, but the Apica paper not only let those hues shine as the Rhodia paper does, but it seemed the browns were richer and more dynamic! I finished my little mini test with my Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 fitted with a medium nib and inked with Levenger Empyrean. The sweetness of this ink seemed to remain even after it had fully dried, and was all I needed to see to know I wouldn't be buying any more Rhodia Webbooks!Again the only thing I would change on this book is a thicker cover!!!

I bought two of these notebook some weeks ago to compare with other notebooks intended for use with fountain pens (my preferred method of writing). This notebook is my favorite by far. It takes the LAMY Safari in-pen ink like a champ with no show-through and I can't wait to try out other inks. The book itself is just nice enough that you don't feel like you're wasting your time/materials, but not so nice that you balk at really going to work on it. The cover is sturdy enough to stand up to some abuse but light enough not to be unwieldy. The lines are well-inked and non-distracting. I plan to buy quite a few more, and I am delighted to have found a notebook which so readily fits my needs.

I really love how it lays completely flat - not common in a notebook with this type of binding. I was also pleased to find that my J. Herbin Refillable Rollerball, which doesn't work well with the smoother paper of my normal Clairfontaine notebooks, works well with this paper. My only wish might be that it had a slightly sturdier cover.

I actually bought an Apica Basic Notebook in Vancouver, but left it in a taxi, so I was so excited to find the same brand on The Goulet Pen. I ordered TWO of them, in case I end up leaving one in another taxi! Have been using it every day for work.

The color of the paper in mine are a off white grey and the paper is not real smooth. The paper also has a thin/cheap feel. I will find some use for these, not good journal material.

I love this notebook, and am thrilled Goulet is carrying it again. If you're averse to messing up a pretty notebook with your imperfect first drafts, you'll be happy with the workaday lab book feel of the Apica 6A-10. It's a notebook for getting some real work done. Its paper is very fountain-pen friendly, yet ink dries faster on this paper than on the Clairefontaine and Rhodia notebooks I've tried.