Click to view our Accessibility Statement or contact us with accessibility-related questions
Clairefontaine 1951 Clothbound (5 or 10-Pack)
01 / 11
Clairefontaine 1951 Clothbound (5 or 10-Pack)
bookmark_border
Where's the price?
To negotiate the best possible price for our customers, we agree to hide prices prior to logging in.
1K requests
Product Description
Wrapped in colorful, heavy cardstock covers and the durable namesake clothbound spine, each Clairfontaine 1951 Clothbound notebook contains 96 sheets of smooth French-milled vellum paper. Acid-free and pH-neutral, the 90 gsm pages are highly resistant to bleed-through and offer excellent performance with most fountain pens and bottled inks Read More
search
close
Sort by: Top Conversations
keyboard_arrow_downrobert.harris
147
Dec 4, 2014
OK ... while there's nothing wrong with having this offered as a drop, in no way is it "One of the winning options from the Fountain Pen Friendly Paper for Students poll". (which were almost exclusively A4 sized notebooks)
These notebooks weren't even mentioned in the poll and as far as I am concerned the A5 paper format is never going to be used for taking notes in lectures. By all means say it was inspired by the poll, but frankly, a little truth in advertising please! (And I personally feel that you obviously think I'm an idiot).
Frankly, this is a complaint I have about a lot of drops (and their portrayal of their relationship to polls).
These notebooks weren't even mentioned in the poll and as far as I am concerned the A5 paper format is never going to be used for taking notes in lectures. By all means say it was inspired by the poll, but frankly, a little truth in advertising please! (And I personally feel that you obviously think I'm an idiot).
Frankly, this is a complaint I have about a lot of drops (and their portrayal of their relationship to polls).
robert.harris
147
Dec 12, 2014
@JonasHeineman - I really appreciate you addressing my concerns. At least I know someone heard!
I certainly have no problem receiving an e-mail alert for something "similar" to something I voted for.
And while this drop was not for me, I was glad to see it, and I'm glad that you're working hard with vendors. Hopefully the (relative?) success of this drop will persuade Clairefontaine that you are worthwhile working with.
It may just be that I'm a stickler for language (and total and complete honesty), but really the only thing that irked me was statement itself.
Thanks again!
Behike54
18
Jan 7, 2015
Robert, I have noticed this exact thing happen more than once myself, and it is disenchanting, so say the least. I will keep looking but stepping back and doing my own buying. Paper can be so important depending on the task.
Btw, thanks for clarifying and sorry about the delay in responding. Despite it being the holiday season, the offerings have been so lackluster, wouldn't you say?
Cheers!
Btw, thanks for clarifying and sorry about the delay in responding. Despite it being the holiday season, the offerings have been so lackluster, wouldn't you say?
Cheers!
Esteldin
59
Jun 2, 2017
$8.75 shipping for notebooks!?
Massdrop has a bunch of idiots building these "Deals"
Goulet is less Andersonpens is leas Fountainpenhospital is less Amazon is less
AND SHIPPING IS SUPER FAST
so why the heck would I buy here?
Massdrop has a bunch of idiots building these "Deals"
Goulet is less Andersonpens is leas Fountainpenhospital is less Amazon is less
AND SHIPPING IS SUPER FAST
so why the heck would I buy here?
pengsnail
17
Dec 4, 2014
Too bad about the A5 size. I was excited to be able to get my school notebooks for next semester, but I prefer A4 or B5 for that.
A community member
Jun 2, 2017
These are excellent notebooks, just questionable prices. Also, it's important to note that Clairefontaine owns Rhodia, and Rhodia notebooks use Clairefontaine paper. Difference is that Rhodia notebooks have more texture while these are smoother.
Beastleviath
5
Feb 16, 2017
You can get them for $7 each at Gouletpens, this doesn't seem like a good deal at all...
A community member
Feb 19, 2017
BeastleviathCultpens has them for $5.9 ($4.89 if you are outside of UK) with $12 shipping abroad (as opposed to $22 on MD).
http://www.cultpens.com/i/q/CF43061/clairefontaine-1951-clothbound-notebook-a5-(148-x-210)
http://www.cultpens.com/i/q/CF43061/clairefontaine-1951-clothbound-notebook-a5-(148-x-210)
crosshatch
11
Nov 16, 2018
helpfulThe paper is NOT the same as Rhodia. It's much smoother and noticeably heavier. While Exacompta owns both Clairefontaine and Rhodia now, they used to be different companies entirely, and the different brands are still made in their original separate factories [EDIT: not the same factories, but the same machines] and retain their own character. The exception is Rhodia's "R" premium line, which was launched after Exacompta acquired the brand. That line, and that line only, is the same paper as ivory-colored Clairefontaine paper. Both brands have great paper, so it comes down to personal preference. I personally find Rhodia an excellent paper, and I love it and use it all the time, but it's not luxurious to write on the way Clairefontaine paper is.
A community member
Nov 17, 2018
crosshatchThanks for the additional info. I thought they shared paper across all lines of products.
Karmabim
40
Sep 6, 2017
I am perfectly happy to buy at a reduced price but after only checking one other source ( Cult Pens)
https://www.cultpens.com/i/q/CF43061/clairefontaine-1951-clothbound-notebook-a5-(148-x-210)
I thought at first this must be the price for 10 # but I'm afraid, like some others this isn't quite such a bargain for only 5 # pads.
I recently had comments from another member pooh poohing me for pointing out lower cost options for offers. I am often looking out for a bargain and I expect others are too, so what's wrong if I point others to where I find a better bargain than the one offered.
I feel a bit sorry for anyone who has already paid and then sees the same item at a lower cost but I'm afraid that's life for you - as the late, great Sir Terry Wogan said 'As one door shuts another one closes'.
MorePie
37
Sep 7, 2017
KarmabimIf you're in the US like me, I recommend buying only 5 at a time, as the postage will be a default of €10 instead of the €35 for 6 or more notebooks. Then if you're trying to go for a pack of 10, just buy 2 orders of 5. Additionally, they have a notepad for free if you spend more than €15 on Clairefontaine. So you can go a pack of 5 1951 clothbound with 1 free notepad each time.
stinkyinky
20
Sep 9, 2016
I found them at PenChalet.com for $4.50 each . I got Four with $5.99 shipping on all.
But I do like MassDrop! They show me things I didn't know about and WANT give them to me now.
jpelham
5
Jan 25, 2018
stinkyinkyThe ones sold by Pen Chalet are staple bound, not glued into a cloth spine as these are. Neither is ideal, but these will lie a little more flatly and allow you to neatly tear out pages, i.e., the paper is sturdy enough and the glue just submissive enough to release the sheet edge intact if you want to remove it.
soapboxrhythm
6
Dec 3, 2017
This drop sounded like a good deal before I saw the shipping & handling cost. I really wouldn't end up saving much over choosing my own assortment of singles at a store like Goulet. How disappointing.
bdean50
3
Sep 25, 2017
I just received my ordered pack of five, but only received one. I have sent an email to the support team. Perhaps the packer didn't realize that the quantity of 1 meant either one five-or one ten-set of books?? Any one else?
BlueCrowned
5305
Oct 3, 2017
not an employee, just well researched :) i'm just not sure that MD is a ponzi scheme lol
Liz
1159
Oct 3, 2017
Thanks for your feedback, @Luke5403. I know this situation is extremely frustrating, and we're working on getting this resolved as soon as possible.
I've just learned from our logistics team that we are sourcing the remaining units now. Those who have opted to wait will receive the rest of their order. Anyone who does not want to wait can reach out to our Community Support team for a refund.
Apologies again for this error, and thanks for your continued patience!
I've just learned from our logistics team that we are sourcing the remaining units now. Those who have opted to wait will receive the rest of their order. Anyone who does not want to wait can reach out to our Community Support team for a refund.
Apologies again for this error, and thanks for your continued patience!
Showing 39 of 173
Recent Activity
Related Products
Drop Refurbished
Like-new products you can trustDrop Rewards
Get $5 for every 500 points you earn! Learn more
Drop Keyboard Club
Become a member and expand your keycap collectionCollaborate With Us
For Brands & DesignersFollow Drop