Is Tomoe River paper worth it?

For ink lovers, yes without hesitation: 52 gsm Tomoe River shows sheen and shading better than any paper made, takes broad wet nibs without bleed, and packs 400+ pages into a slim journal.

The trades are real: long dry times (lefties beware), noticeable ghosting, and a delicate hand-feel some writers dislike. If you write fast utilitarian notes, buy Rhodia; if you savor what ink does on a page, Tomoe River is the destination.