Choosing fountain pen paper & notebooks is really a format decision: do you want a substantial supply of loose paper for ongoing writing, or a compact setup that puts a pen and journal together? Kokuyo and Speedball take those two different approaches, so the better choice depends on how you plan to write.
Quick verdict
Kokuyo is the clearer fit for fountain-pen-friendly paper in quantity. Its A4 print/copy-paper format, smooth surface, 500-sheet count, and listed fountain-pen performance make it suited to regular writing, office pages, and custom journal inserts. Speedball is the more complete starter setup, pairing an Executive Fountain Pen with a journal, black cartridges, and a converter in one kit.
At a glance
| Factor | Kokuyo | Speedball |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | A4 print/copy paper | Pen & journal kit |
| Paper or journal detail | Smooth, acid-free paper | Lay-flat journal with blank pages |
| Listed price | USD 27.69 | USD 12.00 |
| Price difference | - | USD 15.69 lower than Kokuyo |
Where each product wins
- Kokuyo wins for paper-led routines: It is the more natural match for office printing, letter writing, custom planners, and journal inserts.
- Speedball wins for a compact start: The kit format makes sense when the writing instrument, journal, and ink accessories matter as much as the pages.
Product notes
Kokuyo A4 Fountain Pen Paper
Kokuyo A4 Fountain Pen Paper is the paper-first choice for someone who writes often and wants a ream rather than a finished notebook. The package contains 500 sheets in A4 format, with a listed 64 gsm weight and acid-free paper. Its fountain-pen focus includes minimal feathering, no bleed-through during everyday writing, and double-sided use alongside a smooth surface. That makes it a sensible match for letters, office pages, custom planners, or journal inserts. At USD 27.69, it is the higher-priced purchase here. The limitation is its listed type: Print Copy Paper, so it is less direct for anyone specifically seeking a bound journal and writing tools together.
Speedball Executive Fountain Pen & Journal Kit
Speedball Executive Fountain Pen & Journal Kit is aimed at a different buying job: starting with the writing tools and journal together. The set includes one Executive Fountain Pen, one 5.5 x 5.5-inch journal with 152 blank pages, two black ink cartridges, and one ink converter that allows your own ink. That bundle is the concrete reason to choose it for a compact journaling setup or a calligraphy and illustration kit. At USD 12.00, it is the lower-priced purchase in this comparison. The limitation is the journal format: 5.5 x 5.5 inches and 152 pages create a smaller, defined writing space rather than the loose-sheet A4 paper supply offered by Kokuyo.
Final choice by use case
Choose Kokuyo A4 Fountain Pen Paper if your priority is a large paper supply for office printing, letters, planners, or double-sided fountain-pen writing. Its 500-sheet format gives the purchase a paper-first purpose.
Choose Speedball Executive Fountain Pen & Journal Kit if you want a contained setup with a fountain pen, blank journal, black cartridges, and converter. It is the more direct fit for beginning a small journal or giving a calligraphy-focused writing set.
The simplest decision rule is paper volume versus included tools: Kokuyo is the better match for replenishing writing paper, while Speedball is the better match for starting with a journal and pen together.
