What paper options work best with fountain pen ink?

Fountain pen ink writes best on an uncoated paper stock. The uncoated surface absorbs ink cleanly instead of letting it sit on top, which reduces two common problems.

• Less feathering: ink stays in crisp lines rather than spidering out into the fibers.
• Less ghosting: writing shows through less on the reverse side.
• Better absorption: the porous, uncoated surface takes wet ink and dries it evenly.

Coated or glossy stock resists absorption and can leave ink smearing or beading. When ordering letterhead or stationery for fountain pen use, ask specifically about uncoated stock options.