Choosing fountain pen paper & notebooks starts with a practical fork: buy a dedicated journal for writing, or choose a set that also supplies the pen and ink essentials. Nanami and Speedball solve different problems. The Nanami is notebook-led; Speedball is kit-led. That distinction should decide the buy before page style or price becomes the tie-breaker.
Quick verdict
Choose the Nanami A6 Tomoe River Notebook when the purchase is mainly about a writing journal. Choose the Speedball Executive Fountain Pen & Journal Kit when receiving a complete writing set is more useful. The listed prices differ by $12.99: Speedball is the lower-priced route, while Nanami is the higher-priced route built around a notebook. There is no universal winner; the right pick follows whether you are expanding an existing pen setup or starting with a bundled one.
At a glance
| Product | Listed price | Listed format |
|---|---|---|
| Nanami A6 Notebook | $24.99 | Notebook |
| Speedball Executive Fountain Pen & Journal Kit | $12.00 | Pen-and-journal kit |
Where each product wins
Nanami wins for paper-first journaling
Nanami's case is specific: Tomoe River paper and a lined format make the notebook a direct fit for shoppers who prioritize named paper material and organized journal pages. The A6 notebook identity keeps the choice focused on writing rather than accessories. If the desired purchase is a dedicated fountain pen journal, Nanami's paper-focused title phrase is the clearest match.
Speedball wins for an all-in-one start
Speedball's case is different. The kit includes an Executive Fountain Pen, a journal, two black-ink cartridges, and an ink converter that allows your own ink. That is a concrete advantage for someone assembling a first setup or choosing a gift centered on calligraphy and illustration. The product title also makes the pen-and-journal pairing explicit, so the appeal is the coordinated set rather than paper alone.
Product notes
Nanami A6 Notebook
The Nanami A6 Notebook suits a shopper who wants the journal itself to be the centerpiece. Its 384 pages give a writing project plenty of room, while its design to open flat at 180 degrees supports a broad, usable spread during a session. The beige color and Japanese language add a distinctive touch to the format. At $24.99, it carries the higher listed price in this comparison. The limitation is scope: the purchase is centered on one notebook rather than a pen-and-journal kit, so it is less suitable when the goal is to receive writing components together. Choose Nanami for page capacity, flat opening, and a notebook-led fountain pen journal.
Speedball Executive Fountain Pen & Journal Kit
The Speedball Calligraphy & Illustration Executive Fountain Pen & Journal Kit fits a shopper who wants a multi-piece starting point. Its journal has 152 blank pages in a 5.5 × 5.5-inch format, giving the writing surface an unruled layout. Calligraphy and illustration are explicit parts of the product title, so the kit has a clear creative-writing angle without needing a separate interpretation. At $12.00, it is the lower listed price in this comparison. The limitation is the blank journal format: anyone who specifically wants ruled lines may prefer the Nanami notebook. Speedball is the direct match when a compact blank journal and the kit format align with the intended use.
Final choice by use case
For a dedicated fountain pen journal, choose Nanami: the Tomoe River paper phrase and notebook format support a paper-first decision. For a complete writing bundle, choose Speedball: its kit includes the pen, journal, cartridges, and converter. If the $12.99 price spread is decisive, Speedball is the lower-listed-price choice. If the decision is about a 384-page notebook that opens flat at 180 degrees, Nanami is the direct match.
