Is fountain pen paper a scam? Tomoe River vs Pen+Gear (Walmart)

Is fountain pen friendly paper a scam? That's what one of my viewers claimed a long time ago, and it's a question I've been thinking about ever since. In this video, I attempt to answer that question by comparing my Tomoe River notebook from Lochby with a very similar Pen+Gear notebook from Walmart. Tomoe River is legendary in the fountain pen community for making thinner papers that handle ink extremely well. Pen+Gear, on the other hand, is known for being cheap. But is it worth paying up for the luxury notebook? Or is the $1 notebook good enough? Let's find out! CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:30 Why would someone think fountain pen paper is scammy? 1:25 Intro to Pen+Gear notebooks from Walmart 2:30 Pen+Gear vs Tomoe River 3:22 Comparing design and build quality 4:23 The paper inside the notebooks 4:59 Is Pen+Gear good for fountain pens? Writing test! 5:32 Final thoughts: Scam or not a scam? PERSONAL LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downthebreatherhole/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/downthebreatherhole/ Email: downthebreatherhole at gmail dot com My website: https://www.brianwallacebaker.com/ LOCHBY JOURNALS I LOVE (paid affiliate links*) Field Journal: https://www.lochby.com/o1pqwu Pocket Journal: https://www.lochby.com/4x619o PEN+GEAR NOTEBOOK A5:https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pen-Gear-Personal-Notebook-College-Ruled-30-Sheets-Brown/228951450?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&selectedOfferId=4940D1E1FAE143D4BEF3836ADF4D40DB&conditionGroupCode=1&wl13=3380&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=22222222277228951450_117755028669_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-394283752452&wl5=9033810&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=228951450&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12420145346&gclid=CjwKCAjwk43ABhBIEiwAvvMEB2uNTL471oXEzD3xtkFzyKPkyOS4Ah-0aaaMfWCRsmG0cdyJxnEXbhoCTIQQAvD_BwE&sid=5f7216e1-6137-4c43-a8e5-50c687e96b12 MY FAVORTIVE PEN STUFF (paid affiliate links*) Favorite ballpoint: Andhand Method - https://www.andhand.co.uk/products/method-pen-black?ref=downthebreatherhole --- use discount code "downthebreatherhole" Favorite fountain pen: Lamy Safari -https://amzn.to/42jMlc6 Favorite fountain pen ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro - https://amzn.to/42sjjaG Favorite pen case: Kaco 20-pen case - https://amzn.to/3Ef4Gz9 Favorite EDC Bag: Lochby Venture Pouch - https://www.lochby.com/yhrfy5 *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I also have affiliate accounts with Andhand and Lochby. Using my affiliate links doesn't cost you any extra, but it means I get a small commission if you make a purchase using these links.