Your choice of notebook will depend heavily on how you intend to use it; for example, if taking notes in class or journaling is on your agenda, selecting one with lined or dot pages may work better.
Notebooks come with sewn, glued and spiral bindings – some even feature soft covers which lie flat for writing!
Size
No matter if you need to jot notes quickly on-the-go, doodle sketches on vacation, or keep a diary, finding the appropriate notebook size is key to fulfilling all of these purposes. Sheet capacity should always be taken into consideration, particularly among prolific writers; no one wants their masterpiece unfinished before finishing writing!
If you prefer an agenda-style of organizing, consider getting a lined notebook that allows for dates. However, for those who enjoy writing in pencil, an unlined journal such as Baltic Club’s Kraft Spiral Pad could be more suitable.
If you love writing with fountain pens, consider purchasing a Moleskine softcover notebook. Boasting luxurious leather covers and smooth paper that can withstand most fountain pen weight without bleeding through, Moleskine notebooks feature case binding that allows pages to lie flat while their case binding keeps their pages flat – plus they come equipped with both ruled pages as well as dot grid and grid options – perfect for many writing and drawing needs!
Paper
No matter if you need to take notes in class or record daily events in a diary, the paper in your notebook should be smooth enough to accommodate pens of various sizes – fountain pens prefer high capacity papers without showing through while those using mechanical pencils prefer light but sturdy options.
Print type can also play an integral role in your notebook: plain paper is great for freeform brainstorming sessions while ruled and gridded pages provide structure and help keep work neatly organized. Graph paper may prove particularly helpful to designers and engineers who frequently create diagrams or mock-ups.
Binding method should also be carefully considered when purchasing a notebook. Spiral, glue, thread, or ring bindings all affect how flat a notebook lies when open and how well it holds together; soft binding options like this Moleskine notebook offer superior writing comfort without needing to press it open for hours at a time.
Perforation
Perforation refers to the process of creating holes or slits in paper or plastic that allows it to be more easily torn along one line, making tearing more efficient for products like postage stamps and envelopes. When applied to notebook pages, perforation allows you to pull them apart easily and store them easily into binder or file cabinets.
This notebook was specifically created with lefties in mind, featuring spiral binding on its right side and wide-ruled pages to allow you space to write or think freely. Plus, its acid free paper and hard cover provide long-term use in your bag!
Muji’s simple spiral notebooks are great everyday companions, offering various colors and ruling options so you can find one to fit your workflow perfectly. This journal boasts heavy-duty recycled paper that allows highlighters and markers to remain on its pages without bleeding through, plus includes an index of contents with labeling stickers for easy organization.
Capacity
For some people, the size and number of pages in their notebook are key considerations. You might require just a few pages for keeping track of thoughts while taking class notes, writing lists of to-do’s or creating to-do lists are more essential needs.
A standard legal-sized notebook fits comfortably on most lecture hall desks and can hold an entire semester’s worth of notes without overloading even the largest backpack. Furthermore, its flexible binding options (from sewn to twin ring) enable it to easily flip through pages quickly so you can find what you’re looking for without ripping out entire books!
If you prefer fountain pens, consider Apica CD Notebooks which feature smooth paper that works well with fountain pens. Or for something smaller and portable with outstanding writing experience consider the reMarkable 2, featuring its large e-ink display and customizable notebook system with inserts for dotted, lined, blank, or graph paper inserts.