# RHODIA Premium R No. 16 Top-Stapled Pad - Black - A5 - Ruled

## The feel is surprisingly premium

The Rhodia No.18 R Pad takes the popular Rhodia pad to the next level with even better paper. Featuring smooth ivory 90gsm paper and microperforated sheets, it's designed for people who write a lot and appreciate good paper. Whether you're planning projects, taking meeting notes or drafting your next idea, this pad brings a little more pleasure to every page. 

## What sets it apart

-   Premium ivory 90gsm Clairefontaine paper
-   Exceptionally smooth writing surface
-   Fountain pen friendly with excellent ink presentation  
    
-   Clean tearing microperforated sheets  
    
-   Top-stapled format keeps pages secure and flat  
    

### Feel in the hand

A good notebook disappears while you're using it. The Rhodia No.18 does exactly that. Your pen glides smoothly across the page, ideas flow without interruption, and your notes look cleaner.

### Who it's for

-   Fountain pen enthusiasts
-   Professionals who take regular notes
-   Writers and journal keepers
-   Students who appreciate premium stationery
-   Anyone who spends significant time writing by hand

### Who it's not for

-   People looking for a pocket notebook
-   Those who prefer bright white paper
-   Users wanting a permanently bound notebook

### Practical tips

-   Some users like to leave a margin on the left side to create a project notebook system, adding margin notes that serve as titles and references for later use

### FAQs

**Is the paper fountain pen friendly?  
**Yes. The No.18 uses Rhodia's premium paper that is well regarded by experienced fountain pen users for handling ink well with minimal feathering and bleed-through. 

**What size is the perforated sheet?  
**The pad is A4 size, measuring 210 × 297mm, so the perforated sheet is slightly shorter at 280mm.

**What colour is the paper?  
**The No.18 R Pad uses ivory paper rather than bright white, creating a softer and less fatiguing writing experience.

**What size is the spacing between lines?  
**Line spacing is 8mm, which is a good mid size for comfortable writing.

### What's included

-   1 × Rhodia No.16 R Pad
-   70 ruled A5 sheets
-   Soft-touch black cover  
    

### Build your practice

-   Works well with dye-heavy inks including Pilot Iroshizuku, Sailor and Pilot Blue-Black
-   Match with Herbin inks, also from Clairefontaine
-   Pair with a fountain pen and pencil case to create a desk setup you'll look forward to using. 

### Specifications

-   **Brand:** Rhodia
-   **Product Code:** 162012C
-   **Barcode:** 3037921620120
-   **Format:** A5
-   **Dimensions:** 148 × 210mm
-   **Paper Weight:** 90gsm
-   **Paper Colour:** Ivory
-   **Paper Type:** Premium "R" Clairefontaine paper
-   **Ruling:** Lined (8mm spacing)
-   **Sheets:** 70
-   **Binding:** Top stapled
-   **Features:** Microperforated sheets
-   **Backing:** Stiff cardboard backing
-   **Cover:** Soft-touch black cover
-   **Country of Manufacture:** France

For anyone who enjoys writing by hand, the Rhodia Premium "R" No.16 is a simple reminder that paper matters.

## Details

- **Price:** 14.95 AUD
- **Vendor:** RHODIA
- **Type:** Stapled Pad
- **Tags:** Category_LarryPOST/Brands/RHODIA, Category_LarryPOST/Brands/RHODIA/RHODIA Pad, new

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 14.95 AUD | In stock |

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- RHODIA Premium R No. 16 Top-Stapled Pad - Black - A5 - Ruled
- RHODIA Premium R No. 16 Top-Stapled Pad - Black - A5 - Ruled

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> Updated: 2026-07-17