Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,368 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Art Supplies and Quality Notebooks
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Midori leads, named in 41% of answers, ahead of at 39% and at 36%.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A stable top contender, highly recommended for its bleed-resistant MD paper. | 41% | |
| 2 | Dropped from top rank, now a classic but less dominant choice. | 39% | |
| 3 | A consistent ‘gold standard’ recommendation, known for ultra-smooth paper. | 36% | |
| 4 | Often cited with | 36% | |
| 5 | A top sketchbook choice, but frequently warned against for fountain pens. | 27% | |
| 6 | 19% | ||
| 7 | 17% | ||
| 8 | A popular sketchbook choice, often recommended as a budget-friendly 'workhorse'. | 17% | |
| 9 | 16% | ||
| 10 | 14% | ||
| 11 | A leading recommendation for elegant, floral-themed stationery sets. | 14% | |
| 12 | 13% | ||
| 13 | New leader, frequently cited for its use of | 12% | |
| 14 | 12% | ||
| 15 | 11% | ||
| 16 | 11% | ||
| 17 | 11% | ||
| 18 | 10% | ||
| 19 | 10% | ||
| 20 | 10% | ||
| 21 | 10% | ||
| 22 | 9% | ||
| 23 | 8% | ||
| 24 | 8% | ||
| 25 | 7% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 51% of analyzed answers.
Dropped from the #1 spot in October 2025 to #7 by March 2026.
Rose to become a top-cited brand for sketchbooks from November 2025 onwards.
“A classic, stylish sketchbook option” → “The top choice for travel and general use, but explicitly not for fountain pens.”
Emerged in January 2026 and quickly became a top recommendation.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44% | 36% | ||
| 34% | 30% | ||
| 35% | 7% | ||
| 24% | 26% | ||
| 31% | 24% |
The two models disagree most about Leuchtturm1917 (ChatGPT #2, Google #22) and Strathmore (ChatGPT #10, Google #25).
Across 1,368 AI responses, Midori is mentioned most, named in 41% of them, followed by Leuchtturm1917 (39%) and Rhodia (36%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,368 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Recommendations evolved significantly during the observation period. While early answers highlighted Leuchtturm1917,
Midori, and
Rhodia, by January 2026
Bottle and Plume became the most cited brand. This change shows a new AI focus on specialized papers, like , over generalist notebooks.
What is the best notebook for fountain pens?
Recommendations evolved significantly during the observation period. While early answers highlighted Leuchtturm1917,
Midori, and
Rhodia, by January 2026 became the most cited brand. This change shows a new AI focus on specialized papers, like , over generalist notebooks.
Early responses favored Rhodia, , and as standards for fountain pen ink. A significant shift occurred in January 2026 when (and its Paper) emerged, quickly becoming the dominant recommendation for showcasing ink properties like sheen and shading.
Brands mentioned
Brands mentioned
What is the best notebook for fountain pen ink?
Early responses favored Rhodia,
Clairefontaine, and
Midori as standards for fountain pen ink. A significant shift occurred in January 2026 when
Bottle and Plume (and its
Tomoe River Paper) emerged, quickly becoming the dominant recommendation for showcasing ink properties like sheen and shading.