440 Years of Papermaking in One Notebook — Hahnemühle Iconic Review

Today on BlakesBroadcast, I'm reviewing the Hahnemühle Iconic Leather Notebook — a genuine leather-bound A5 notebook from a German company with a papermaking heritage stretching back to 1584. This notebook features 192 pages (96 sheets) of acid-free, 100 gsm dot-grid paper with a Hahnemühle watermark, a lay-flat 180° binding, ribbon bookmark, inner pocket, and rounded corners — all wrapped in a soft, textured leather cover. It even arrives in a premium gift box. But does it live up to the legacy? In this review I cover the paper quality, how it handles fountain pens and other inks, the build and binding, and whether it justifies its price point compared to competitors like Leuchtturm, Moleskine, and Montblanc. 🔗 Links & Resources My stationery store: https://thepapermind.com Hahnemuhle Iconic: https://www.hahnemuehle.store/us/iconic-notebook/18300101 Hahnemühle DiaryFlex Notebook: https://thepapermind.com/products/hahnemuhle-dairyflex-a5-slim-notebook-blank ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:13 Background 1:35 Walkthrough 4:27 Paper Test 5:43 Pros and Cons This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which mean if you buy something I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Connect with Blake's Broadcast on Social Media: https://blakesbroadcast.com https://twitter.com/BlakesBroadcast https://www.instagram.com/_blakesbroadcast/ ---------Fountain Pen Recommendations———— Top 5 Fountain Pens Under $50 : https://kit.co/BlakesBroadcast/top-5-fountain-pens-under-50 Top 5 Fountain Pens $50-$100 : https://kit.co/BlakesBroadcast/top-5-fountain-pens-50-100 Top 5 Fountain Pens $100-$200 : https://kit.co/BlakesBroadcast/top-5-fountain-pens-100-200 ---------Cameras and Gear Used To Shoot This Video ———— https://kit.co/BlakesBroadcast/blake-s-broadcast-video-kit Primary Camera: Sony A7IV https://amzn.to/3J7jQoI Secondary Camera: Sony A7CR https://amzn.to/3AwkWtZ General Purpose Lens: Zeiss Batis F 2.0 40mm https://amzn.to/3T7nDHg Zoom Lens: Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 https://amzn.to/3HWij2q Macro Lens: Sony 90mm f/2.8 https://amzn.to/2YAMbh1 Primary Microphone: Audio-Technica AT4053B https://amzn.to/3O6FSdU Secondary Microphone : Rode VideoMic NTG https://amzn.to/3O9Xy8y Tertiary Microphone: Sony ECM-B10 https://amzn.to/45EOf8W Audio Recorder: Zoom F3 https://amzn.to/3O7pyJZ Key Light: GVM YU200R https://amzn.to/45EOf8W Secondary Light: Neewer 24" Round Panel https://amzn.to/4fICGRA Overhead Light: Aperture Amaran F22c https://amzn.to/4ezlSvk C-stand (instead of tripod): Neewer Pro: https://amzn.to/3g2kAuW About Blake's Broadcast: Blake's Broadcast is a channel that reviews fountain pens, paper, and ink.