This is a neat and attractive little notebook with a nice cover, and the band keeps it closed.  For fountain pen use, it would rate only about 3 stars for paper quality, but I didn't think it was fair to do that, as most everyone uses a ballpoint or roller ball pen.  For fountain pens, I like the paper of the Clairefontaine notebooks better, although the covers aren't as nice.  Otherwise, this Moleskine is fine.