Traveler's Notebook Passport Size Refill - 005 Lightweight Paper

I don’t use the Midori or Traveler’s notebook system. I bought these refills for the Tomoe River paper inside, and their small footprint on my desk.

I wound up buying the 013 and 005 notebooks. I did find them a bit thick for what I wanted to do with them, so I divided each refill into two notebooks; for the first one, I replaced the staples with stitching since the holes were already there. For the other one, I cut some cardstock and made holes in it by pushing a needle into the pre-existing ones already in the paper; then I stitched it.

I like that they’re blank, but wouldn’t have minded if they came with dot or grid ruling. I printed several guides, which I plasticized, and I can easily use them under the page as 1) well, a guide; and 2) a pencil board.

It is TR paper, so there is some ghosting, but I only use one side of the paper, so this is not an issue for me. Expect a longer drying time, which is not a huge inconvenience since the paper brings out an ink’s characteristics.

I only use one side of the paper, so ghosting is not an issue for me. I use these refills as stand-alone and couldn’t be happier with the quality.