The Apica CD Notebook in Charcoal (CD15BK) is a semi B5 Japanese ruled notebook with a deep charcoal cover, the darkest and most discreet of the range.

Key highlights

• Size: semi B5, 252 x 179mm
• Pages: 34 sheets / 68 pages
• Ruling: 6.5mm, 32 lines per page
• Paper: Apica 81.4gsm, acid-free
• Binding: reinforced side-stitched
• Cover colour: Charcoal

What is the Charcoal CD15BK like to write on?

Very smooth. The Charcoal CD15BK uses Apica’s 81.4gsm paper, which lets pens glide and keeps ink lines neat, making long note-taking sessions comfortable.

Ruling and layout

Each page of the CD15BK has 32 lines at 6.5mm spacing, a comfortable middle ground between tight and wide ruling that suits most handwriting.

Who is the Charcoal CD-15 for?

Fountain pen beginners looking for affordable, ink-friendly paper should try the Charcoal CD15BK.

Frequently asked questions

How many pages are in the Apica CD15BK?

The CD15BK has 34 sheets, which is 68 pages.

What size is the Charcoal Apica CD-15?

The Charcoal CD15BK is semi B5, about 252 x 179mm, a popular Japanese notebook size a little smaller than A4.

Is the CD15BK good for fountain pens?

Yes. The smooth 81.4gsm paper in the Charcoal CD-15 handles most fountain pen inks well, particularly with fine and medium nibs.

Apica CD Notebook CD15BK: specifications

• Brand: Apica (Japan)
• Collection: CD Notebook (CD-15)
• Code: CD15BK
• Cover colour: Charcoal
• Size: semi B5, 252 x 179mm
• Pages: 68 (34 sheets)
• Ruling: 6.5mm, 32 lines
• Paper: 81.4gsm
• Binding: side-stitched
• Origin: Japan

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