Can cheap paper cause the scratchiness? I bought a note pad for the dollar store. I new this cheap paper but didn' want to spend to much if I did not like journaling. I do like journaling. I have since bought a Rhoda note pad. It should be here tomorrow. At least the ghosting through will stop.
The note pad arrived and I have given it a trial run Ink does not ghost through and has a smoother texture. The pen does seem to write smoother. I might just be wishful thinking but I am happy believing in that wish.