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Franklin-Christoph Firma-Flex Journal (3-Pack)
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Smooth, absorbent, and resistant to feathering and bleed through, the Franklin-Christoph Firma-Flex Journal is designed with fountain pens in mind but also performs well with ballpoints, rollerballs, and mechanical pencils. Filled with 96 sheets of pH neutral, acid free, 90 gsm paper that’s made from sugar cane extract, the pages may have a light lavender hue in certain types of indoor light Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downWinterForge
21
May 17, 2016
Just as a note for future purchasers, if this Massdrop happens again. One thing the pictures don't show is exactly how purple the paper is in the journal. It was quite a surprise. That aside, the journals are of excellent quality, the paper is very smooth, and I'd buy them again.. I just wish I'd known about the color of the paper ahead of time.
Liz
1159
May 19, 2016
Hi @Theroc,
I'm not sure if you have already, but please make sure to contact Support about these issues with your Firma-Flex Journals. We'll be sure to flag this as Franklin-Christoph is committed to the quality of their products, and this is something they would want to know about.
I'm not sure if you have already, but please make sure to contact Support about these issues with your Firma-Flex Journals. We'll be sure to flag this as Franklin-Christoph is committed to the quality of their products, and this is something they would want to know about.
Theroc
2325
Keyboard Club Member
May 19, 2016
LizThanks Liz, but I do not intend to return the notebooks. I do like them, and the damage is not bad enough to warrant the hassle.
However, as you said, I figured F-C would want to know about these issues.
aissatou_sunjata
42
Mar 18, 2015
It's o.k. I have had moleskines and they bleed through really bad. The bleed through on these do not seem as bad as several others I have used. I also write with XF nibs exclusively so there may not be as much bleed through as say the last pen he used. Also, he used pens whose nibs are wider than XF nibs. In any case, with regards to seeking or looking for the perfect fountain pen journal, it is in the quest I enjoy, not so much in whether I actually find it.
Glassjaw003
4
Mar 24, 2015
aissatou_sunjataIt does not bleed through rarely at all. I've used nibs up to B and semi-flex Pd nibs. Although, if you go super flexy, it can happen.
XF nibs, you will be fine!
XF nibs, you will be fine!
ravkesef
198
Jul 1, 2017
When I read here about the purple tint, I looked at my books, and sure enough--it's there. I guess I thought it was one of those "easy on the eyes" things. At any rate, I have found this paper particularly easy to write on, and I have yet to encounter a single instance of the ink bleeding through to the other side, and that's always my first criterion. I have to acknowledge that the paper is somewhat toothy, and this has been my experience with a couple of Franklin-Christopher pens, a Pelikan M600, a Lamy Studio, and a Lamy 2000. Perhaps that's linked to the overall performance issues of the paper. At any rate, this is a great price, and my only issue right now is whether to order one or two drops.
ravkesef
198
Jul 4, 2017
I will not be as harsh as MeanEYE in my characterization. I did not say that I do not enjoy them. Clearly, I do, since I own several and am debating whether to order one or two drops. As to the paper being toothy, that's my opinion, and I didn't mention it in a bad way. I enjoy a paper that grips the nib in a certain way. Clearly I don't experience that with other papers, e.g., Rhodia or Clairefontaine, which, as you so correctly noted, are a bit slick to the touch, and that is what I meant when I described this paper as "toothy," so perhaps we mean the same thing. As to how many pens I own, that's really my business. If I run a close second to Stephen Brown, well, perhaps I enjoy the acquisition of fountain pens, and especially, writing with them. How many pens does anyone need? I could deliver my basic fountain pen lecture, but this isn't the place for it. Oh, and BTW, last week I added a Streseman M800 and a Cult Pens Mini. Be still, my heart! As for requiring the services of a nibmeister, well, I do employ the services of more than one, Masuyama among them. My nibs are in fine shape, thank you for your concern.
SmithRay: As to where the paper is made, I can't say. As noted, it's made from sugar cane to their proprietary formula, and so it feels a bit different than conventional papers, and that may be why I like it so much. The company is located in North Carolina, so you might phone and ask. They're quite friendly and are more than willing to discuss their products and services with you.
SmithRay: As to where the paper is made, I can't say. As noted, it's made from sugar cane to their proprietary formula, and so it feels a bit different than conventional papers, and that may be why I like it so much. The company is located in North Carolina, so you might phone and ask. They're quite friendly and are more than willing to discuss their products and services with you.
fountainpenlady
9
Jul 4, 2017
ravkesefTechnology entices many people with some degree of mental illness believing they too comprehend the skills needed to communicate before first comprehending what was written and they have the skill and ability to respond accordingly. Simply, stated how I felt, my opinions of why I enjoy the journals. Simply, I was saying how their paper content differs from both Rhodia and Clairefontaine. Simply, it was a suggestion that as I understood the pens you own by your own admission do not seem to be perfect, a Nibmeister skills was suggested. I did not in anyway make any affront to your pens or you.
The owning of fountain pens apparently does not lend itself to the control of one's ability to comprehend what was meant versus what you read apparently and obviously failed to actually comprehend. I don't follow Stephen Brown, he must be YOUR God of pens. He is not mine, as I have my own sense of why, what and when I collect what I enjoy. I have been doing so for many, many years no doubt before your Stephen Brown. In a few words, good for you that you follow him. Dropping names of what pens you own or purchase may do something for you, but it does not impress me one bit. As someone who owns a Marcel Proust, Medici, M800 Green Demonstrator, Omas Ogiva Alba, M800 red/black striation, for instance and other high end collectibles, what you buy has no bearing nor offers any impressions. I am a long time pen collector and this is not the forum to compare, pull out and brag about fountain pens owned. Too juvenile.
As for Franklin-Christoph I know full well they are located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This discussion has morphed into becoming beyond ridiculous. Nothing written was meant to offend and if by chance it did the ownership belongs not to me at all. Even those who profess to own fountain pens are not above suffering some ego issues owning writing instruments can not address or apparently mend in others. For instance, your inability to comprehend my responses is purely personal and nothing whatsoever to do with what was written or meant on my part. The drop has become an even better deal, I am going to go ahead and place mine before it ends. Since I own the leather notebook cover, I think having several more for when my most current one runs out in a few days would be great to anticipate. Moving on now, don't bother to follow. There is really nothing else to this discussion warranting any further communication between us.
The owning of fountain pens apparently does not lend itself to the control of one's ability to comprehend what was meant versus what you read apparently and obviously failed to actually comprehend. I don't follow Stephen Brown, he must be YOUR God of pens. He is not mine, as I have my own sense of why, what and when I collect what I enjoy. I have been doing so for many, many years no doubt before your Stephen Brown. In a few words, good for you that you follow him. Dropping names of what pens you own or purchase may do something for you, but it does not impress me one bit. As someone who owns a Marcel Proust, Medici, M800 Green Demonstrator, Omas Ogiva Alba, M800 red/black striation, for instance and other high end collectibles, what you buy has no bearing nor offers any impressions. I am a long time pen collector and this is not the forum to compare, pull out and brag about fountain pens owned. Too juvenile.
As for Franklin-Christoph I know full well they are located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This discussion has morphed into becoming beyond ridiculous. Nothing written was meant to offend and if by chance it did the ownership belongs not to me at all. Even those who profess to own fountain pens are not above suffering some ego issues owning writing instruments can not address or apparently mend in others. For instance, your inability to comprehend my responses is purely personal and nothing whatsoever to do with what was written or meant on my part. The drop has become an even better deal, I am going to go ahead and place mine before it ends. Since I own the leather notebook cover, I think having several more for when my most current one runs out in a few days would be great to anticipate. Moving on now, don't bother to follow. There is really nothing else to this discussion warranting any further communication between us.
AABCDS
337
Mar 17, 2015
I really like FC's notebooks for my fountain pens. I've used Moleskine, Rhodia, and Clairefontaine, and FC is my favorite paper.
This is a decent discount too. The regular price is $14.50 for the A5s and then there is $5.50 shipping for a total of $49.00. If the lowest price tier is reached, then the total price is only $37.27 resulting in a discount of $11.73 or 23.9%.
This is a decent discount too. The regular price is $14.50 for the A5s and then there is $5.50 shipping for a total of $49.00. If the lowest price tier is reached, then the total price is only $37.27 resulting in a discount of $11.73 or 23.9%.
silverthornne
279
Apr 14, 2015
UPS Surepost for the win.... not :(
On April 7, my package from UPS made it to Jacksonville, FL, and it was transferred to the USPS there. That makes sense; I'm in PR, and that's where the port is to make it to PR the cheapest way possible. So I check on the USPS tracking number that UPS provided and instead of getting to PR, the item is heading north to... New Jersey? First time I see that happen with a Surepost package...
On April 7, my package from UPS made it to Jacksonville, FL, and it was transferred to the USPS there. That makes sense; I'm in PR, and that's where the port is to make it to PR the cheapest way possible. So I check on the USPS tracking number that UPS provided and instead of getting to PR, the item is heading north to... New Jersey? First time I see that happen with a Surepost package...
Inkybeads
4
Apr 13, 2016
Thanks for bringing in the a5 size!! I'm extra excited about it! I appreciate the work you do here!!
JonasHeineman
5987
Apr 13, 2016
InkybeadsHey @Inkybeads -- Thanks, that's really nice to hear! I do have to give credit to @liz on this one, she's been doing a great job of working with Franklin-Christoph while I have been focusing more on our EDC community. I absolutely LOVE this paper - perfect balance of smooth and toothy, somehow dries quickly without any feathering using all the inks I've tried. I'm pretty sure they sprinkle magic fairy dust in with the sugarcane fibers.
scalablecory
71
Jul 4, 2017
Tried these a few years ago. Was impressed with how good they looked and felt, but the paper was lackluster for many of my fountain pen inks: so much feathering! It seems to be uncoated.
I've since moved to Apica Premium CD, which is a happy medium between drying time and Rhodia R anti-feathering.
I've since moved to Apica Premium CD, which is a happy medium between drying time and Rhodia R anti-feathering.
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