Paper Tasting Writing Pad Set – Silky vol.4

The Paper Tasting Writing Pad Set – Silky vol.4 is built around exceptionally smooth, silky-surfaced Japanese papers that offer minimal resistance to the pen tip and let ink glide effortlessly. Each of the three included pads holds 25 sheets of a different paper, chosen to show how smooth Japanese papers can flatter fountain pens, ballpoints, gel pens, and pencils alike. The set also includes a short insert card sharing a piece of paper knowledge, such as what paper grain is or where standard paper sizes come from.

TATEYAMA (B7) – A high-bulk book paper named for the brilliant silver-white snow of the Tateyama mountain range. Among book papers it stands out for its high whiteness, which makes color inks look brighter on the page. In Yamamoto Paper's own writing tests, even low-viscosity inks stay put without feathering and do not bleed through, giving clean, sharp lines on a bright sheet.

Canopus (A6) – Named after the second brightest star in the night sky, Canopus was developed by Yamamoto Paper over three years as a successor to the discontinued Cosmo Air Light. Its micro-coated, high-bulk surface controls absorption precisely, so ink sits long enough to reveal its shading and sheen before drying cleanly.

Sheep Clouds Bond (B6) – Released by Yamamoto Paper in 2024, this sturdy 70 gsm bond paper blends broadleaf and conifer pulp for strength and smoothness, and resists bleed-through with fountain pens. Held up to the light, its fibers intertwine to reveal the soft sheep clouds pattern that gives the paper its name.

Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to paper, and even the same sheet feels different depending on the nib or tip of a pen. Exploring how these silky-surfaced writing pads respond to different writing tools is one of the true joys of stationery. The Paper Tasting Writing Pad Set series is designed to satisfy that curiosity, an engaging way to compare, discover, and celebrate the diversity of Japanese paper stationery.

Check out our other writing pads for more designs and paper styles you might love.

Details

• Quantity: 3 writing pads
• Total Sheets: 75 (25 × 3)
• Sheet Type: Blank
• Paper Types: B7: TATEYAMA (65 gsm) / A6: Canopus (73 gsm) / B6: Sheep Clouds Bond (70 gsm)
• Includes: paper-knowledge insert card
• Weight: 4.2 oz (118 g)
• Origin: Japan
• Brand: Yamamoto Paper

The Story of Yamamoto Paper

Based in Sakai, Osaka, Yamamoto Paper was founded in 1972 as a paper specialist. Drawing on decades of experience connecting paper manufacturers with end users, they now design and produce their own original stationery, guided by a belief in sharing the joy and warmth of paper with confidence for generations to come.

Rather than simply selling beautiful paper, Yamamoto Paper values delivering the full character of each sheet, its writing feel, texture, and the way it changes over time. They are also known as custodians of paper culture, reviving legendary papers that have gone out of production and passing them on to the next generation.

Their Paper Tasting series lets you sample different types of paper as if you were tasting wine, turning the exploration of paper into a delightful experience. It is this combination of uncompromising quality and creative spirit that has earned them loyal fans among stationery lovers and fountain pen enthusiasts around the world.