RHODIA Side-Stapled Notepad - Orange - A5 - Ruled

A compact, everyday Rhodia notebook 

A classic A5 staple-bound Cahier notebook designed for reliable daily writing. With Rhodia’s lightly coated 80gsm paper, a flexible card cover and clean ruled pages, it’s a simple notebook for notes, lists, journaling and work. 

What sets it apart

• Smooth 80gsm Clairefontaine quality paper 
• A5 format is portable but spacious
  
• Staple-bound spine keeps it lightweight and flexible
  
• Iconic orange card cover that is durable and easy to identify
• 48 sheets (96 pages) for short to medium use cycles

Feel in the hand

This is a “no friction” notebook. The pages stay flat enough for quick capture, and the smooth surface keeps handwriting clean and controlled. 

Who it's for

• Students needing a reliable lecture or study notebook
• Professionals taking meeting notes or daily work logs
• Writers and planners who prefer loose, archivable pages
• Fountain pen users wanting consistent, low-bleed paper
• Anyone who prefers simple, functional stationery over decorative journals

Who it's not for

• People wanting a hardcover or long-term archival journal
  
• Those who want thick paper for heavy wet media or marker work
• Anyone looking for a premium “luxury notebook” feel over practicality

Practical tips

• Use the light ruling as a natural guide for structured note hierarchy, adding headings, bullets, actions
• Keep one notebook per project or client to maintain clarity without digital tools

FAQs

Is this fountain pen friendly?
Yes. Rhodia’s 80gsm Clairefontaine paper is widely regarded as fountain pen friendly, with good resistance to feathering and bleed-through for most inks.

How many pages does it have?
48 sheets (96 pages total).

Is it A5 size?
Yes, standard A5 (approximately 148 × 210mm).

Are the pages removable?
No, it's more like a school exercise book.

What's included

• 1 × Rhodia Cahier Notebook
• 48 ruled sheets (96 pages)
• Cardboard orange 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: 3037921191880
• Format: A5 (148 × 210mm)
• Pages: 96 (48 sheets)
• Paper: 80gsm Clairefontaine-style paper
• Ruling: Ruled
• Binding: Staple-bound
• Cover: Orange card cover
• Origin: France

A straightforward Rhodia notebook built for one job: capturing ideas cleanly, quickly, and without distraction.