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Hemlock & Oak

This brand from Canada is taking advantage of the fact their paper is milled in Canada to push for some environmental improvements to their product. This is a quality journal that is worth a look!

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I always love reviewing a sustainable journal. Tia is lifting expectations of what brands should be doing to ensure their notebooks are environmentally sustainable and ethically produced. This notebook has a beautiful aesthetic and good results with everything except watercolours, because the paper soaks everything up too fast. With a choice of pretty covers, or a planner if you prefer, this is definitely a brand to consider.

My in-depth review video looks at the construction of the journal, the quality of the paper, the environmental sustainability of the journal, interesting information about the company, and includes a pen test of a full range of pens and watercolour paints. See my pen test page for an explanation of each test.

Company based in

Canada

Manufactured in

Canada

Company website

hemlockandoak.com

Handle

@hemlockandoak

Price range

$$$

USD/page in 2025

$0.20

Pages

160

A5 paper dimensions (mm)

210 x 142

Journal size options

A5, B5, Travelers

Journal weight (g)

493

Cover type

Hardcover, Linen

Cover artwork

Foil, Stamped

Cover options

Many

Paper GSM

150

Acid-free paper

Yes

Paper colour

White

Dots across and down

27 x 39

Perforated pages

No

Paper smoothness

3.5 – some tooth

Dot darkness

3 – average

Bleed

3 – wetter inks

Ghosting

1 – none

Feathering

1 – none

Erase 2B pencil

2 – shadow

Drying time (seconds)

3

Highlight after ink

1 – no smear

Page wrinkle

3 – noticeable

Return to owner

Yes

Key page

No

Index

No

Pen test page

No

Page numbers

No

Page dividers

No

Grid size (mm)

5

Dot alignment across pages (mm)

0-1

Ribbons

2

Pocket

For separate purchase, No

Pen loop

No

Closure

No, Purchased separately

Page edges

Plain

Specialty purpose

No

Free gifts

No

FSC paper

Yes

Recycled content

Ribbon 100% recycled PET bottles, Endpapers 100% post consumer waste

Packaging

Paper wrap

Social or environmental responsibility

Implementing closed loop production

Buyer incentives

No

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