(Part 3) Best notebooks & writing pads according to redditors
We found 2,603 Reddit comments discussing the best notebooks & writing pads. We ranked the 1,157 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
![MUJI Notebook B5 6mm Rule 30sheets - Pack of 5books [5colors Binding]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41T7-CLCTzL.jpg)
Amazon has them for $60
Edit: for anyone els who wants it here is a link.
https://www.amazon.com/sheets-Omoshiroi-Convenience-Stickers-Creative/dp/B07DZWQMNT
https://www.amazon.com/sheets-Building-Convenience-Stickers-Creative/dp/B07DZWQMNT
https://www.amazon.com/sheets-Omoshiroi-Convenience-Stickers-Creative/dp/B07DZWQMNT
This is the one I got. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01E9HP1SU/
LEATHER JOURNAL Writing Notebook - Antique Handmade Leather Bound Daily Notepad For Men & Women Unlined Paper Medium 7 x 5 Inches, Best Gift for Art Sketchbook, Travel Diary & Notebooks to Write in https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E9HP1SU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i1E6Ab936PR4R
Sorry about the list, Reddit does not like links to Instagram.
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They've got some cool ones on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E9HP1SU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_e9GbAbR8QHWAW
I've found a few more on Etsy from time to time that are smaller, but they've been hit or miss on the quality.
A really nice graph paper or dotted paper notebook. Sort of like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Classic-Notebook-Sketching-Journaling/dp/B015NG44GG?th=1
They are really nice for problem-solving and writing pseudo-code in. I am almost never without one. Also, I always have a little passport-sized one in my back pocket at all times because you never know when you will solve a problem and need to jot it down.
It would also probably be nice to include some nice pens or pencils with a notebook. Maybe a box of Blackwing pencils, which are excellent. Or maybe one of those space pens, they are pretty nice.
The most important thing you can do is to set yourself up an environment conducive to working, where the chance of becoming distracted is as low as possible. Make it comfortable and enjoyable so that entering that environment doesn't feel punishing. Bring yourself some drinks and snacks so that you don't end up with excuses to get up and wander around, and good headphones for listening to motivating music (and drowning out environmental distractions). Wear comfortable clothes. Make sure to have plenty of pens or pencils (with plenty of lead and erasers) and a good notebook for scratchwork (even we professionals tend to work a lot of stuff out on paper). Finally, and probably most importantly, go in with some kind of plan so you don't just end up dicking around on reddit.
Sidenote: As a software engineer, I highly recommend:
Hello, I like your selection. The grey Kakuno is so cool! I recommend you this nice A4 notebooks. Are made by the French brand Rhodia. The price is very fair. Rhodia Wirebound Notebook 8.8 X11.75 Inches Black Grid, Satin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DCBMQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Jw8Xzb7TG5XFS
This is what I use. I love them! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002C4KL8I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02
Call me low class, but I use military memo books. No feathering or bleeding issues from a LAMY Safari or Vac 700 running Parker Quink. Cheap and damn durable too. Use them for years per and no damage besides the covers bending from carelessly shoving them in my pocket.
Muji B5?
https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Notebook-6mm-Rule-30sheets/dp/B00I6XY068/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542484885&sr=8-1&keywords=muji+b5
Campus B5?
https://www.amazon.com/Kokuyo-Campus-Todai-Pre-Dotted-Notebook/dp/B002C4KL8I/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1542484860&sr=8-7&keywords=campus+b5
I got it on Amazon, its this:
Miquelrius Soft Bound Medium Journal, 300 Sheets/600 Graph Pages, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019PVSRBI/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_2YzCybR2EZHPM
It's also available at Barns and Nobles for cheaper, but since I live far away from one the cost was the same either way.
The binding can come loose if you use it heavily, I just tossed in elmers glue into the bit and let it dry. Haven't had another issue yet. Hope this helps!
I have quite an extensive collection of yard and shop tools that I use for their specific tasks and there are several great resources on what you should have in your shop and shed on both youtube and here on reddit. The items below are things I use daily on my homestead and would suggest looking into for yours as well.
Taking from the popular EDC EveryDay Carry folks, I propose HSC, HomeStead Carry:
Have some stuff Muji coming in as well but decided to post now :)
List of items - Uni Kuru Toga Roulette: https://www.jetpens.com/Uni-Kuru-Toga-Roulette-Mechanical-Pencil-0.5-mm-Gun-Metallic-Body/pd/6547
Tombow Mono Graph: https://www.jetpens.com/Tombow-Mono-Graph-Shaker-Mechanical-Pencil-0.3-mm-Black/pd/16825
Arch Eraser: https://www.jetpens.com/Sakura-Arch-Foam-Eraser-60-Black/pd/18452
Shitajiki Writing Board: https://www.jetpens.com/Kyoei-Orions-Clear-Shitajiki-Writing-Board-B5/pd/19479
Pilot Hi-Tec-C Maica: https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Hi-Tec-C-Maica-Gel-Pen-0.4-mm-Black/pd/10197
Pilot G-Tec-C Gel Pen: https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-G-Tec-C-Gel-Pen-0.25-mm-Black/pd/4561
Mono Eraser: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IFXJSW0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Kokuyo Campus Loose Leaf Paper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017JWQ5H8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Stalogy A6 Editors Notebook: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TYDSQS2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Kokuyo Campus Notebook Set: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002C4KL8I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Rotring 600: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZWYUA4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Kiki’s Delivery Service Kuru Toga Pencil: https://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-Delivery-Ballpoint-KURUTOGA-Guchokipanya/dp/B01LYDYVZE
Pilot Hi-Tec-C: https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Hi-Tec-C-Gel-Pen-0.25-mm-Black/pd/41
Link for those interested:
DIY Indispensable US Military Memo Books
If you're going for a composition-notebook style, I'd recommend getting one with graph-ruled paper, rather than plain lined. You can still use the horizontals to write on, but you can also use it for drawing maps, etc, without having to use separate pages.
If that appeals, you can also get something like this,where the pages are pre-numbered, and there's an included index section at the front. Or if you don't want to keep all your notes in one place (different campaigns, etc), a three-pack of Moleskine grid-ruled notebooks is pretty cheap ($13 at the Barnes & Noble where I picked mine up)
As for what to put in it, I'm with everyone else:
And, for fun, litter your notes with rulebook page number references that refer to abilities, monsters, NPCs, etc that your players either really want or really don't want to encounter, just in case someone goes snooping. Only you know which ones actually matter
Actually here is the one I have, looked it up on my amazon orders
https://www.amazon.com/LEATHER-JOURNAL-Writing-Notebook-Sketchbook/dp/B01E9HP1SU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541465773&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=leather+journals+for+men&dpPl=1&dpID=41ptX4L5h6L&ref=plSrch
I haven’t found any hardcover books that thick but I did find this softbound one by Miquel Rius
Amazon Link for the lazy.
If you're willing to try a slightly different style of notebook, I found I prefer Rhodia's paper over Leuchtturm. Rhodia has a wirebound notebook that is larger, but at a good price. I've tried many notebooks, but keep coming back to Rhodia. I even got some coworkers onto them as well. I work in academia, so we use a lot of notebooks. Rhodia uses Clairfontaine paper, and they make notebooks as well. Something similarly sized/shaped as the Leuchtturm is their clothbound notebook.
You can buy them on amazon! That’s where I got mine. It’s yellow, hardcover and has dotted pages. :)
Leuchtturm1917 Medium Size... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWQXVS0?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
>A paper memo pad that excavates objects as it gets used
Not for the points, the person above led to the find but here is a direct amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/sheets-Building-Convenience-Stickers-Creative/dp/B07DZWQMNT
I can swear by [Black N' Red notebooks] (https://www.amazon.com/Black-Red-Hardcover-Casebound-D66174/dp/B00015YOR4). They are 5-7 bucks, and they work great for all my pens.
It's "engineering paper".
https://www.amazon.com/sheets-Building-Convenience-Stickers-Creative/dp/B07DZWQMNT
These are the ones I used last semester and they were really nice. Probably my favorite notebook I've used recently. Might not have the most amount of pages but I never ran out of room- always wrote small enough to keep each lecture to about a single page each.
I've been using a Lemome from Amazon for a couple months now, and I love it. $12.99
What is your journal for exactly?
This is the journal that I use for my investments that I make I write about every little detail. Such as what im thinking and why I made purchase's/ sales. also the prices and market prices.
This is the journal I use for My websites. I carry it to my workplace every day now. If i get an idea for a blog post or recipe I want to try, then I write it down and later add details to it. Then eventually its transfered to my actual blog.
I guess what im trying to convey is that depending on the type of journal, you should perhaps bring it too your work? I am comfortable leaving mine un-attended at times. I trust my co-workers to not take it. They may have gone through it, but they wouldnt take it. Even so, they wont understand shit about my website journals becuase it doesnt state its for a website. Its just a list of random shit that pops into my mind.
Anyways... I think the answer to your question would be solved if you bring your journal to work. Perhaps take a 15 mintues break at the end of your shift and write? Of course you can do it durring, but you may not be able to depending on your workplace.
I work in kitchens, so people think my book is for recipes and I can get away with writing in it for a bit of time if im not slammed.
Hope I helped!
From left to right.
Trashed Acer netbook running Kali
Wifi pineapple. https://www.wifipineapple.com/pages/nano
Moleskin notebook. https://www.amazon.com/dp/8883701135/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.kyHAbDE2KYS4
Gerber harsey air ranger fine point aluminum body classic style (discontinued. You can still buy shitty versions of the same thing)
Amity bifold wallet. (Discontinued. From the 70's)
Chessex black d20. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00115WV6O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RpyHAb07FH723
Sharpie for graffiti. Stolen.
OnePlus 3 phone case. Phone not pictured. https://oneplus.net/3
King of spades. Found.
Sparrows lockpick set with added bypass tool. Kit includes picks from multiple different sets.
http://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/scon.htm
http://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/mj.htm
Keys. Nothing super interesting besides an o-ring between each key which muffles jingling and can be used to replace the o-ring on my flask.
There's also a Gerber shard from when they were made of titanium.
Ring is from https://www.etsy.com/shop/RomasBanaitis
I use Rhodia Webnotebooks and haven't turned back.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DN8TCEU/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CSPZK4/
... and:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_lab
I gotchu fam.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002TEADOS/
Rhodia Wirebound Notebook 8.8 X11.75 Inches Black Grid, Satin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DCBMQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wXABzb83KM4Z8
So long as you're not looking for perforated paper, I like the Kokuyo Campus notebooks. They're fountain pen friendly (though I've never tested them with anything larger than medium nibs), have different colors, and have a very convenient "dotted-ruled" layout.
I think that’s the same one I bought! On amazon it’s the travelers journal by Wanderings. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01C6MRKLG?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
I was going to buy this Minimalism Art notebook instead of buying an expensive Leuchtturm notebook for $20. thanks for the answer
Muji notebooks are pretty nice, and the B5 size is about the same size as the XL: https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Notebook-6mm-Rule-30sheets/dp/B00I6XY068
I think Baron Fig has one of their soft cover notebooks in that size too.
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My friend uses this for AP calc: https://www.amazon.com/Rhodia-Wirebound-Notebook-X11-75-Inches/dp/B001DCBMQK/ref=sr_1_5?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1495688883&sr=1-5&keywords=rhodia+graph+notebook. It's quite pricey but the paper is amazing.
I'm not the best artist...and when I do artistic things, I use acrylic paints, however, in order to give you first-hand advice, I did my drawing using an ink pen. [Here is it] (http://i.imgur.com/tFoet3O.jpg).
Now that I've drawn with ink, I can for sure tell you that you're going to want a fine-tip pen. Maybe [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/Sakura-Pigma-Sensei-bullet-fiber/dp/B00DUGZE7A/ref=sr_1_5?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1415657750&sr=1-5&keywords=fiber-tip+pen). It has a fiber tip which is good according to my research.
I also like to keep a Moleskine notebook handy for ideas and doodles.
Oh, and based on my little foray into pen and ink, you're going to want [bleed-proof paper] (http://www.amazon.com/Paris-Paper-For-Pens-9X12/dp/B0007PC9C0/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1415658228&sr=1-1&keywords=bleedproof+paper) for sure!
Happy drawing :)
Large as in size of paper?
Large in terms of number of pages? That's more difficult.
Kokuyo Campus notebooks.
https://www.amazon.com/Kokuyo-Campus-Todai-Pre-Dotted-Notebook/dp/B002C4KL8I/ref=sr_1_1
Not *exactly what you're looking for, but I'm very happy with my system. I have a Saddleback Leather notebook cover filled with a Rhodia Webnotebook.
https://www.amazon.com/Miquelrius-Bound-Medium-Journal-Sheets/dp/B019PVSRBI/
Comes in black, red, blue flexible covers.
these boyz. Check out the view of the inside with the graph. Good for sketching out things like this bc the grid is already there (plus I love the feel and texture of moleskines! They're my fave tbh
Lemome
Scribbles that Matter Pro
Are supposed be good for no ghosting....120gsm on the Lemome and 100gsm on the STM (I think)
The STM will be my next/first proper dotted Journal as it has an index and numbered pages......shame the Lemome doesn't as I really like it's spine pen loop and has thicker paper and it's £6 cheaper
As others have said, I would encourage you to have practiced enough in advance so that you don't need to reference anything to answer their questions.
One thing I have done for interviews in the past is to bring a nice looking notebook (something like this). I usually have a few questions I want to ask the interviewer written down ahead of time. During the interview I may open it and jot down a note or 2 based off of their answers or things they expect of me (1 or 2 words, keep it brief as your attention should always be on the interviewer). Near the end of the interview I ask them questions from memory (or anywhere it flows naturally in the conversation). At the end of the interview they usually ask if you have any other questions for them and at this point I may quickly reference my notes to ensure I covered everything I wanted to. Again, everything should have already been covered by memory So you can thank them and head out. Afterwards I usually get contact info from a secretary if I don't have it already and send a thank you card for their time.
I think this strategy makes you look more organized and professional. I have received an offer every time I have used it. I want to stress one more time that practicing ahead of you time is the most important part of any interview though.
Moleskine notepads aren't as great with fountain pens. Rhodia notepads are among the best, but ink may take a little longer to dry on them (also depends on the ink you choose to use).
Black 'n Red notebooks are what I would recommend--very affordable, good looking, and they work great with most fountain pen ink.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B0F33W/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00015YOR4/
I've heard good things about Scribbles that Matter notebooks (I'm thinking about getting one for my new journal), though those are a little on the expensive side.
The journal I'm currently using is a Minimalism Art A5. It's not the fanciest, but I think it's really good quality for less than $10. I would recommend it because I think it hits all your criteria.
It doesn't bleed as long as you're not too heavy with your markers (I've even been able to use light watercolor without any bleeding - just some slight buckling).
There is some ghosting, but again as long as you're not heavy on it with the markers or pens, it's hardly noticeable.
It comes in a range of sizes, has a bookmark, and comes in a variety of pretty colors. The only thing it doesn't have is the pen loop, but I don't think it would be hard to add one yourself if you really wanted to.
EDIT: To add more info cuz I hit submit too soon 😅
I would advise Moleskine. Extremely good quality, at a pretty decent price.
So I started a year ago (feb 2018) and I found that I was so bad at keeping at it for the first 3 months. I had to remind myself to write my tasks and stuff but eventually I got the hang of it and started enjoying writing everything in my bullet journal.
I’m on my second bujo (bullet journal) now and love it so much. I track my mood every day like this. I do weekly plans with different themes.
Some tips I have to get started is to view other examples online of bujo weekly spreads. Instagram’s #bujo and #bulletjournal is really helpful!!! To keep consistent, I just say that takes time.
For tools, I recommend you use a bullet journal that has good paper. Thicker paper is ideal so your pen or markers don’t bleed through. The Leuchtterm 1917 Dotted is a popular bullet journal and it is amazing. This Minimalism Journal is also a really inexpensive and good option. The only bad thing is that it’s a little skinnier/less wide than the leuchtterm. The paper is still great. It was my first bullet journal. I think Michaels also has a journal that is the least expensive. The one I’m using now is from Michaels—it’s a Canvas Art dotted journal (i got it as a gift, but I also have a leuchtterm for next year :)
As for pens and markers, if you’re very interested in lettering and stuff, I can give you suggestions for that. For basics, any waterproof pen is good. Sharpie pens (the no bleed ones) are waterproof and good. This is good because you can highlight them or color over them and they don’t bleed at all. Staedler’s color fine tip pens are also good but they tend to bleed/blend when colored over. Zebra Mildliners are good pastel highlighters that can double as markers too. Those are great.
Overall, you could use crayola’s basic markers and any waterproof pen/pens you have. You don’t need anything super fancy! I also recommend washi tape from michael’s. They have a 3-for-$1 deal with assorted washi tapes (don’t get the expensive packs!!!) and can be found near the front / wherever the dollar/cheap goods section is.
Whoo! That was a lot. I hope I didn’t scare you off >.<
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018YH76BG/ref=pd_aw_sim_229_3?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=WBM5DY4KHRB7E34CN7DZ&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=81Ekkn0BVjL
Hi! I've been wanting to get a decent fountain pen for a while but I always get kind of scared away by all the different things (how to pick a nib, a pen, what kind of refill strategy to use, etc). I'm hoping someone can recommend me everything I need.
Here's everything I can think to mention to help:
Thanks to anyone that can help me out!
I realy like notbookes with 5mm dotted paper. You have squares to draw maps and can you the dots as reference for things you write. Also the dots are not as distracting as lines or squares.
Something like this.
These are the ones I've been ordering from Amazon.
I like the Leuchtturm1917 hardbacks. There's lots of colors and sizes.
I remember looking for one a while back, and the only thing I could find was the crappy blue Moleskin that's 3.5" x 5.5".
I ended up ordering a Rhodia Webnotebook from Amazon. They're pretty nice. The pages are a little smooth for my taste but they handle pen and ink pretty well. They've also got a webbed sleeve in the back for holding misc.
The Leuchtturm 1917 is also very popular for dotted notebooks.
If you're patient, I believe you can also find TN-like notebooks that are made such that there is no (or at least minimal) knots. I believe the "wanderings notebook" has its elastics arranged to avoid the knots.
The official website seems down now, but you can find them on amazon.
Notebooks are on sale this time of year. It's one idea I really wanted to do with one of my friends, but we couldn't get the campaign started.
I definitely second Lovecraft, me and my friends played Archam Horror and really enjoyed it. You could send them on a more personal mission to kill an innocent scholar to suck up his knowledge or research or something.
The Black n' Red Business Notebook seems to meet your requirements (although I can't tell the width of the ruling):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00015YOR4/ref=psdc_490756011_t2_B0006HVGSC
I found this, this, and this. They're each very close to A5. I've no idea where you can find exactly A5 unless you're buying a Moleskine, at least near the price range we're looking at.
There seems to be good reviews of this TN clone here on Reddit. ZLYC Leather Travelers Notebook - no affiliation. You could then print out your own inserts if you want to go the TN route.
5x8" = A5 size, roughly. Jet Pens has the most comprehensive notebook buying guide. It and Goulet have a notebook search with the "size=A5" filter that would be a great way to see what's out there.
I got my brother a Leuchtturm 1917 and he thinks it's pretty nice. Dot grid with page numbers too. You'll hear a lot of people say it's inferior paper for fountain pens compared to the Rhodia Webnotebook, but it does absorb and dry ink quicker so when you have to close the book and go, the ink doesn't smear onto the opposite page. I personally love my webnotebook but it does take a little while before I'm comfortable flipping onto the next page. The ultimate A5 notebook is the Nanami Seven Seas Writer with 480 pages of Tomoe River paper (the fountain pen holy grail paper), but it always sells out when it comes on sale. I just checked their website and they're restocking "Late May" which could be any time in the next couple of weeks, so keep your eye out!
Edit: didn't see your college budget: Black n Red notebooks are budget- and fountain pen-friendly. They're $6-7 a pop, available in twin-wire or hardcover, so go hog wild.
VELA Series-E2, Engineer Research Notebook.
VELA Series-E2, Engineer Research Notebook, 8.5 x 11 inches, 128 Pages, Hardcover, Permanent Smyth Sewn Binding, Class-2 'Optimized' Notebook (5x5 Grid Variation)
NOTE: The Amazon page makes no mention of this notebook meeting any ISO standards for archival-quality paper, and only says "acid-free for archiving".
If you want the really good stuff, here it is. It's the best quality engineering paper I've found.
Moleskine Classic hardback with dotted pages (8.25” x 5”) link
This was so much fun! Thanks for posting :)
1 [Something Blue](Playshoes 408566 Girl's Rain Coat Blue 5-6 Years https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001PDN1O8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-CR5AbJ14TEGH). In Scotland April Showers don’t just finish in April! At all points of the year we can expect anything from a light drizzle to torrential rain!
2 Something that says summer. Watermelons totally make me think of summer, and sippy cups are perfect to keep bugs out of your drinks in the summer!
3 food related. A carrot sharpener! I saw these in a local store and couldn’t stop laughing at the thought of someone wanting a really sharp carrot.
4 a gift for someone else. My fiancé is obsessed with this album and I recently bought him a record player so I think he would love having it in this format too!
5 book suggestion. So I don’t know what types of books you are into but this is a YA Fantasy. It follows three sisters who were each born with a power. Now that they are of age, they must use their powers to kill their other sisters and become queen! It’s pretty kick ass :)
6 under $1. Okay so I’m from Scotland and I don’t know if this actually works out to be less than $1 but it is less than £1 so I hope that counts!! And they are really cute :)
7 Doggo related. My spaniel loves things like this! And I think it would work for any dog :)
8 useless but awesome. I’d love for my cats to wear this around Christmas!! Although they’d probably break it within a second haha.
9great movie The LOTRs! Great friendships, a lot of laughs and just a fab story. My all time favourite films!
10Zombie attack. I’m going to be the type of person who hides during the apocalypse and hope for the best! So I think if I find somewhere with some water nearby I could kinda camp out for a while!
11 complete goals. My main goal right now is to be more organised, and to do more creative things. I want to have fun and do more hobbies. So I think a diary where I can be creative and plan all my spare time would be great!
12 add on. WHY ARE PENS ALWAYS ADD ONS????!!!!
13 fandom. This would match my Alice tattoo! And who doesn’t need a purse :)
14 super expensive Jesus!! Who knew you could buy such expensive rings on amazon??
15 sharks or unicorns. Shark cat bed! I can only imagine how my two would react this this haha!
16 wonderful smell. I love this candle! Probably my favourite smell ever!
17 cool toy. I couldn’t find the game I always wanted as a kid, mostly because I couldn’t really remember what it was called! Although here is a Jared Funko pop that I’ve been eyeing up for months!
18 helpful for writers. I thought this was kinda cool. It gives tips on how to get out of writers block as well as mix up characters!
19 current obsession. Musicals are my currently my favourite obsession (see what I did their RHPS fans?)!
20 weird!. I’m just really not sure why these would ever be needed but at the same time I really want a pair haha!
Rhodia Wirebound Notebook 8.8 X11.75 Inches Black Grid, Satin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DCBMQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_VJXH7pKspugUb
Yep. I just finished engineering school this spring, and I've gone through my fair share of pads.
Green Paper is by far the most commonly used engineering paper. It's fairly thin, a little less than printer paper. I mostly used this paper for scratch calculations and everyday homework.
Buff is a bit thicker, but still has the same layout. I liked using this when doing hand calculations that would be included in reports or labs.
For notebooks, look for a Lab Notebook or Engineering Notebook. There are a few options out there, and it depends if you want a spiral or bound book. Computation Notebooks held up very well, and helped preserve my notes.
Yeah, it's the AmazonBasics Classic Ruled Notebook.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-NH130210120V-R-Classic-Notebook-Ruled/dp/B01DN8TCEU
Kokuyo Campus B5 semi dotted
No bleed through. Minimal ghosting. Paper thin and smooth Japanese paper goodness. And well priced. 10/10 would recommend.
These.
Lots of pages. Doesn’t deteriorate. Affordable. I hate taping notebooks back together or having the covers gradually deteriorate into a slaw of papery crap that ends up in my pockets, which, absurdly, is still an issue for many designer pocket notebook brands.
This one is pretty good, I would check the reviews though.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-NH130210120V-R-Classic-Notebook-Ruled/dp/B01DN8TCEU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1501338321&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=notebook
Knife - CRKT squid $17.99
Wallet - Recycled firefighter $19.00
Light - ThruNite T01 $9.95
Multitool - Leatherman Style PS $24.95
Pen - Fischer space pen bullet $19.67
Notebook- Rite in the rain $5.98
Lighter - bic mini $1 gas station
Total $98.54
Hard mode just get the knife wallet and light
Rhodia makes graph paper notebooks. Not the paper OP has, but still graph paper. I'm curious too as to what OP is using, as I would like to try it out.
https://www.amazon.com/Rhodia-Wirebound-Notebook-X11-75-Inches/dp/B001DCBMQK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1520070875&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=rhodia+grid+notebook
This is a hard one, I have a lot of ink, and I like the characteristics of a lot of my inks.. But a color that I go to a lot is Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-Shikibu, an amazing purple color.
As for paper, most of my inks perform very well on these notebooks you can frequently get them for around $8 for a 5 pack, $11.50 is a bit much.
This squared Moleskine notebook is my crack. I freaking love these notebooks. They are really classy, they come in different colors (make sure the notebook is the 'squared' type) and are just a lifesaver for me in terms of documenting everything that I need/want to do. DO IT.
Depending on what type of science courses you take, I'd recommend our stuff. Our paper is water-resistant, so you can spill on it without consequence. It works great with ballpoint pens, as well.
Let me know if you want a little sample book to try out.
I've also heard good things about these types of notebooks (1, 2, 3). I've tried something very similar to the Scientific Notebook Factory one and liked the feel of the paper.
You've gotten excellent advice on inks, and some on notebooks. You mentioned being overwhelmed by the choices, but wanting a sturdy notebook that can handle fountain pen ink. There are a few choices mentioned in here, but perhaps I can help summarize this. Key thing you will want is a high gsm (Grams per Square Meter), since a high gsm means thicker paper.
Wishing you and your daughter the best during these hard times.
But they do...
I've heard that Black and Red notebooks are fountain pen friendly but reasonably priced. Worth a shot.
Black n' Red Casebound Hardcover Notebook, 11-3/4 x 8-1/4, Black/Red, 96 Ruled Sheets (D66174) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00015YOR4
Isn't it just cheaper to buy a notepad for 6$?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J535NY6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468202793&amp;sr=8-5&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=rite+in+the+rain&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41CM%2BDc3zIL&amp;ref=plSrch
I love notebooks, so forewarning - information overload incoming!
They're not knitting themed, but I like the Moleskine brand squared notebooks for my project books. The hardcover 5" x 8.25" size in particular. I get them on Amazon. Depending on which shipping method you choose, they're about $15-$16. I love that they have a pocket in the back.
I also got this one from Miquelrius because I wanted one with a shitton of pages. It's okay, but the soft cover is really thin and has curled a lot from regular humidity, so it's not very protective, and thus it lives at home on my desk rather than in a project bag.
One that I have which seems a bit gimmicky, but I actually really like is the Fashionary.
I have the Women's Sketchbook,
A4 size. It's not something I could make my sole project book, as it's just forms to help you sketch rather than grid lined, so disregard this suggestion if you're not interested in clothing design. It has some helpful charts on measuring garments and other fashion-related info, though.
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I organize my notebooks a lot like the project section in Ravelry - I give them a name, list yarn and needle info, make note if I'm referencing a particular book for techniques/stitches, etc. Next page or two will be any charts, followed by a bullet point, diary-style section for noting anything I feel I'll want to remember. I have a steel pencil case I keep pencils, pens, paper and binder clips, and other odds-and-ends in that goes wherever my notebook does.
After I've spent a little more time cutting and gluing, this will look perfect. I could even put some grip on the top cover such that it works as a stand.
I used this notebook for $12: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8883701143/
You can find them on Amazon for $4. I just ordered one for myself.
Link
and duh, a kick ass notebook to doodle in with your amazing new pens. might i suggest this https://www.amazon.com/Leuchtturm1917-Medium-Hardcover-Dotted-Notebook/dp/B00FWQXVS0/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483934671&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=leuchtturm1917+dotted
make sure you get the grid lines, because those make you tingle. im really into office products.
Amazon, Moleskine, or Leuchtturm1917 are the popular ones and are available online. But most bookstores or stationary stores will carry them (or the Moleskine journals at least).
I've had a lot of luck with "Black n' Red" hardcover notebooks. No feathering or ghosting with any inks I've used so far. Also theyre pretty cheap and you can get them online or at most office supply stores.
Amazon link
Hey there! It's a Minialism Art journal in yellow. I really do like it, it lays flat better than my old favorite, the Moleskine. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Y3N8NN
I got a Rhodia spiral bound grid ruled notebook recently and it has nice margin/header format too. The paper is smooth (not too smooth though) and bright. Bleed through hasnt happened yet. Using medium Pilot Varsity disposable fountain pens.
Good post.
Maybe a good direction to take this thread would be the what can I get a lot of for cheap? direction.
Like stack_cats said, you can get printer paper reams and be set for a while.
Sketch books for practice?
As far as non-sketchbook writing.. I keep boxes from ordering things online and flatten them out. That's fun. Paper grocery bags work too. A big sheet of thin plywood is like $25 bucks and you can write on that forever. I've heard water on an old chalkboard is great practice too.
Meet you halfway:
This is the de-facto standard. Single-Subject, spiral notebook. Tough. Functional. Available everywhere.
Two things I hate about spirals:
Crushed wires making it awkward to flip pages.
Lack of stiffness demands a table-top.
Ponder a not horribly expensive upgrade:
Black n' Red
Moleskine Extra Large Hardcover
No more spiral. Can write in your lap. Classier look.
Also available in graph-paper pages...
I prefer one-hundred-ninety-two note
There's this:
https://www.amazon.com/Miquelrius-Bound-Medium-Journal-Sheets/dp/B019PVSRBI/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=4S55TM2T3BGXMH8DY4X7
It's not precisely A5, but the dimensions are very close.
If you like the cahier-type journals, check out some Japanese notebooks. There are various size, colors and line styles but here are some examples:
Apica CD:
https://www.jetpens.com/Apica-CD-Notebook-CD11-A5-7-mm-Rule-Navy/pd/10946
Life Pistachio:
https://www.jetpens.com/Life-Pistachio-Notebook-B6-Lined/pd/13367
Kokuyo Campus:
https://www.amazon.com/Kokuyo-Campus-Grade-Paper-Notebook/dp/B002LRU6VS/ref=pd_sim_229_4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B002LRU6VS&amp;pd_rd_r=GVF7FAW426X7TV33C0AB&amp;pd_rd_w=ARCwC&amp;pd_rd_wg=Yg6KN&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=GVF7FAW426X7TV33C0AB
https://www.amazon.com/Kokuyo-Campus-Todai-Pre-Dotted-Notebook/dp/B002C4KL8I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495837335&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=Kokuyo
(These are the equivalents of composition books in Japan, but better paper than most comp books.)
I've been using this. The paper quality could be better, but it takes every ink I've thrown at it without feathering and only the occasional bleed. And it's sexy as hell.
Wanderings on Amazon is a guy from Victoria.
Wanderings Leather Notebook Journal - Refillable, Perfect for Writing, Gifts, Fountain Pen Users, Travelers, Professional, Diary. Classic Vintage Style https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C6MRKLG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cbFEzbTSYBHNQ
Edit: Name of journal, added link.
Cargo pants pocket dump:
Retractable key holder
Keychain I made
Olight tiny flashlight
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife
Paracord braclet I made
Casio wristwatch
Rite in the Rain Pen
Rite in the Rain Notebook
Shitty old phone
Burt's Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm, Ultra Conditioning with Kokum Butter, Shea Butter & Cocoa Butter
Case for my WiFi-only mobile device - Samsung Galaxy S4.
I used to get anxiety about not having my keys on me and getting locked out of my apartment, so I made the bulky key chain so I'd be able to easily feel it's mass in my pocket. Well, I was still getting anxiety, so I took the next step and bought the retractable key holder. I love this thing! I always know where my keys are (on my belt) and I'm never going to drop them or anything, it's great.
Hey,
cool, dass du dich für EDC interessierst!
Wie viele hier bereits geschrieben haben, in deinem Alter ist etwas mit einem Messer wohl eher suboptimal. In meinen Augen passt das Leatherman Style PS wohl am besten.(Alternativ ginge sicherlich auch ein Schweizer Armeemesser,. aber da weiß ich nicht, obs da welche ohne Messer aber mit anständiger Ausrüstung gibt).
Als Tasche weiß ich nicht genau, was du meinst: Einen Rucksack oder eher etwas Richtung Bauchtasche. Ich für meinen Teil nehme einfach, wenn ich mehr platz benötige, aber keinen Rucksack mitnehmen möchte, eine Molle-kompatible Tasche und befestige die einfach an meinem Gürtel. Die verlinkte Tasche könnte aber vielleicht noch etwas groß sein.
Bei Taschenlampen gibt es auch viele Sachen, auf die man achten kann, vielleicht schaust du mal in r/flashlight nach, die können dir für genau deine Voraussetzungen ne Lampe empfehlen. ich für meinen Teil komme super mit der Nitecore Tube klar, die fällt an einem Schlüsselbund kaum auf und lässt sich per micro-USB laden.
Ansonsten kann ich dir empfehlen, mal nach einem Schreibmaterial zu gucken, was dir gefällt (ich für meinen Teil habe immer einen Parker Jotter Kuli und einen Rite in the Rain Notizblock dabei).
Falls es dich interessierst, mein (etwas veraltetes) EDC findest du hier.
Whoops. Sorry to assume gender. Yeah I was really disappointed by the leuchterm's ghosting. I think the hype over it set me up for disappointment. I am currently using a cheaper lemome. It has good thick pages and virtually no ghosting.
https://www.amazon.com/Bullet-Journal-Notebook-Pen-Loop/dp/B077P4GLMH/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538710577&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=lemome+dotted+journal&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51jKYTBIJHL&amp;ref=plSrch
DIY Indispensables US Military Memo Book (3 Pack) Side Bound 3-3/8 x 5-5/8 Inch with Durable Sewn Binding College Ruled 72 Sheet 144 Page Notebook NSN 7530-00-222-0078 Made in USA
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https://www.amazon.com/DIY-Indispensables-Military-Notebook-7530-00-222-0078/dp/B018YH76BG/
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FLEXIBLE but DURABLE - Military spec sewn binding plus vinyl coated cover means months of daily use without breaking down.
Rereading your post, I realize that Lemome is the better fit, even without the page numbers.
https://www.amazon.com/Bullet-Journal-Notebook-Pen-Loop/dp/B077P4GLMH?crid=11HQOLMUXIZOZ&amp;keywords=lemome%2Bnotebook&amp;qid=1536039770&amp;sprefix=Lemome%2B&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa&amp;psc=1&amp;th=1
It looks like a Moleskine notebook. Super pretty notebooks btw.
Moleskine Classic Notebook, Large, Dotted, Black, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015NG44GG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jWnlzbJ8A1195
Moleskine grid lined, versatile and nice size.
http://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Classic-Notebook-Squared-Notebooks/dp/8883701135
Congrats on the new job! And that is awesome news. It means a lot that you are so excited for the notebook. And yes I do! You can find the Wanderings Notebook on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C6MRKLG
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Or in Canada at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01C6MRKLG/
Here is the first listing I found of it on Amazon. May be able to find it cheaper.
Edit: just realized it isn't the exact same
All you really need to start is a pen, a journal and maybe a ruler. I got this Journal from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077P4GLMH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_maGOAb7SWG9ED. I really am loving it.
Im about to order this beauty. If you're looking for something really nice, this one has good reviews.
These US Military Memoranda. 3 72-sheet notebooks with nice green cover for $9.79 and free prime shipping. Don't fold as flat on the back side of the page, but much more paper/heavier duty.
Agreed with the Leuchtturm1917. I just got mine & it's heavenly. Best place to purchase (if you're looking for a good variety in color) seems to be Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWQXVS0?psc=1&amp;smid=A1E8AJDELN2AKR
Non-affiliate-link and link to graph paper moleskins
You can get Traveler's notebooks in different sizes if you're willing to look outside Midori. I'm rather fond of the Wandering's company designs. I have the large and traveler's notebook sizes and an A5 size from another brand.
I found Moleskine's dot grid to be very light, to the point where I stopped using mine because I couldn't see the dots very well.
I like engineering computation paper, but I have only one pad remaining and I haven't used it since I consider it precious. However, I'm silly because I could get it on line easily, I'm just too lazy.
Get National brand. Maybe you can get them personalized somewhere.
Maybe this:https://www.amazon.com/NATIONAL-Brand-Computation-Sheets-42389/dp/B0017TMB64/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Engineering+Computation+Pad&amp;qid=1574173104&amp;s=office-products&amp;sr=1-5
This OR This and these would be great for me to take notes (which I will have a lot of because of my double major), and help keep me organized! Thank you for the contest, you are so wonderful!
If you decide to pick instead of use reddit raffle, choose someone else! I'll be fine! I'm going back to school, which means I am going back to cool.
I find a lot of comfort and catharsis in writing. I have a dot journal on my list to get me back in the habit while trying out bullet Journaling!
Thanks 💟💗
Personally I am a huge fan of Moleskine products. I have several of their journals/ notebooks and love them. They have several sizes (I'm a big fan of the A4 sized notebooks) and they are pretty darn durable, plus I love the simple black.
~ Social Work ~
Actually, in my wishlist you can find a durable sturdy journal to do exactly that. Works for drawing and work stuff.
And it has a small pocket on the end. Great for some receipts and sleeves.
You too, and congrats to your sister! I don't think I mentioned it, but you can probably glean it from the website, one of the four is light, then they range up to peaty, so she can explore her palate as well. For a cheap side gift, pick her up a Moleskin notebook so she can keep tasting notes... useful to come back and compare tastings of the same whiskey.
> Leuchturm
I just ordered one of these! I love notebooks and I normally buy all notebooks (moleskins), device covers etc. in lime green. But I'm going with the bright yellow this season! I'm a stationery addict and A5 is my favourite size. So neat.
Yes
100 gsm I don't know what that means lol but I bought this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B077Y3N8NN?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
I just got a three-pack of these military memo books. I'm eager to find out how well they hold up.
If you're going to buy him engineering paper - which may well be a very practical present, as in my school any non-typed assignment pretty much has to be done on it - don't get Tops or Ampad. Get National brand.
Both Tops and Ampad I've had tend to come with misalignment, bad binding, and are thinner paper. National is superfantastic.
Size is the main reason. I have larger notebooks for other things. In fact, for projects and the like, I use lab notebooks with sewn in pages that are already numbered, etc. (Something like this.)
I keep a small field notes notebook in my back pocket to scribble down lists or make notes of things that I need to transfer to my larger notebook if I don't happen to have that one with me.
I bought a couple of larger size Field Notes notebooks and they tend not to get used because if I'm carrying something large enough to hold them, I just carry my project notebooks instead.
For notes I buy a ream of copy/printer paper from the office supply store, they sell reams that are already 3-hole punched, it's not very much. I like having no lines interfering with anything I draw. Everything I lay down on the page really stands out against a pure white background. I suppose I take my time and write clearly, what simple sketches I do make, I take a second and do it clearly as well. The result is clean notes that are easy for me to review later.
I also write with .7mm pencil and use Staedtler pens in one or two colors to add emphasis.
All my homework gets done on National Brand engineering paper. ...Found a brand I liked and I stick to it I guess...
Each class has its own 3-ring binder and I load each one with a bit of this plain white paper, and a bit of my engineering paper.
The trifecta of glorious tech rabbit holes for rapidly draining your bank account is fountainpens, headphones (I’m a Bose QC35 guy), and keyboards: https://www.reddit.com/r/mechanicalheadpens/
Here’s your map:
Fountain pens: https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/ -> https://www.gouletpens.com/ -> http://www.andersonpens.com/ -> https://www.jetpens.com/ -> http://ipenstore.com/ -> https://www.birminghampens.com/ For paper you’ll start with a Red and Black http://amzn.to/2twmuRs and rapidly move to Tomoe River which will lead you to Hobonichi Techos https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/lineup/ (but buy it from Jet Pens).
Keyboards: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/ -> https://www.reddit.com/r/olkb/ -> … this hole has too many branches to continue to document. It is deep. But satisfying!
Headphones: I plead the fifth. Friendships have been lost.
Welcome to our rabbit hole.
Lot if people use Momeskin or leuchtturm1917. I personally use whatever notebook I find interesting. Barnes and Noble has a pretty good selection. The one I have now is Minimalism Art I found on Amazon. I really like it and plan on getting another for 2019.
https://www.amazon.com/Minimalism-Art-Classic-Notebook-Journal/dp/B077Y3N8NN/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538075845&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=minimalism+art&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41MwSXlkP%2BL&amp;ref=plSrch