I Wanted to Love This But

Описание: I wanted to love the Clairefontaine Back to Basics 1951 notebook, but it didn't work out the way I hoped.
There's a lot to love about this notebook. The price is reasonable, it's easy to find, the covers come in great colors, and the size is perfect for a month of morning pages. On paper, the Clairefontaine Back to Basics 1951 should be ideal for my daily writing practice.
But the paper itself is where it falls apart for me. The white, smooth paper just doesn't have that quality that makes me want to write. It's hard to explain, but some notebooks have a certain feel that draws you in, and the Clairefontaine 1951 doesn't have it. The writing experience lacks the texture and character I'm looking for.
It's frustrating because everything else about the Clairefontaine Back to Basics works. The format, the price point, the accessibility. But if the paper doesn't inspire you to actually use it, none of that matters. For fountain pen users especially, the paper quality makes or breaks the experience, and this one just doesn't deliver for me.
If you're considering the Clairefontaine 1951 for your journaling practice, maybe it'll work for you. But for me, I'll keep looking.