I definitely like it. I felt a couple inches shorter and wider might suit me better. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. 90g paper is Clairefontaine. Ready?
This includes a collection of the. Im in love with the Dingbats cover, but the Neo Dot looks like the better version of Rhodia. Ive been having a hell of a time figuring out all the brands and all the paper weights. I tried the normal TN size and style and thought I would love it multiple notebook options, folder options etc. It's a well-made notebook, with lots of pages (368 pages, so one a day for a year, with a couple of spares). Sometimes ghosting is minor and unobtrusive. 80g is Rhodia. Personally, page count isnt a major factor for me because I love notebooks and seem to collect a lot of them (oh wait, Im sure you already realize that.
They seem to hold up very well with even watercolors. We made it to the end. I wish PPP had more cover options for dotted/grid. Some that you might want me to review in a future post, maybe. Superior art paper from a 450 year old company! I also have the Victorias Journals Kraft from Aliexpress coming on the slow boat from China Its pages are 120gsm but the cover seems to be very, very thick card rather than a proper hardback so Ill have to see how it holds up once I start using it. You get the idea. for the purposes of this review, Ill be using these two terms interchangeably.
I will keep coming back here to ready any future articles as well :). The paper color is a very slightly creamy white, with a subtle gray grid It seems on their sit they have different covers for different types ofmnotebooks. But that seems like splitting hairs here, so were just going to pretend they mean the same thing for now. Its why I started bujo in the first place! Why am I so passionate about this aspect of Stationery Nerd?
And yes, the Lemomoe Bullet Journal in A5 size will fit in the Galen Leather A5 cover perfectly.
Each notebook will obviously fit into more than one category, so pay attention to the section titles below to find the features of the journal you want. Both Tekukor, Scribbles, and Rhodia are smooth compared to LT. Super smooth! Something weird is going on with a couple brands that I either purchased and had planned to purchase more of or just planned to purchase. I absolutely understand that there are major fans of the LT notebooks and that they will defend them to the death (very similar with Apple products and their fans).
review. Rollerballs use similar ink to fountain pens (water-based) as far as Ive understood it. when you can see the writing from the previous page on the next blank page.
Some might require a bit of breaking in or massaging, but there wasnt any hardcover book that I recall having a problem with not lying flat on the desk. I already have that notebook in my hot little hands and my preliminary review is that I like it very much. Once again, thank you for the article. I was a bit disappointed you didnt focus on where the products are made. We love the considerate details of this stationery award-winning notebook. As much as I love Ghost Grid spiral notebooks, Im not sure Im in love with the construction of their hardbound books compared to some of the others. I also get bored with notebooks and want something new once Ive been in one for a few months Im already feeling that way about my Tekukor. Personally i encourage using a Dingbats Notebooks for having masteted an exceptional quality.
Were NOT going to discuss my obsession with leather in this post. So now lets do some wrap-up and announce the winners of this epic journal review. THis is so interesting. I bought the Lemome cork more by accident than anything else after finding it on a blog. This usually happens when you have uncoated (matte) paper. I appreciate all the insights you gave for ALL the journals. Youre amazing! There are even spiral-bound notebooks in the mix. The Rhodia held up with watercolor, acrylic, prismacolor pencils, tombow, crayola, EVERYTHING. Hi Kerry: Thanks so much for the suggested list of journals for me to try. If you want to get technical about the etymology of the words, journal is derived from the French term jour meaning day. Greetings from a fellow stationerey nerd from Sweden :). ", Press J to jump to the feed.
How does the smoothness of the paper compare between those two brands? Its gorgeous leather and such great craftsmanship. There are no calendar pages, but Stalogy would probably like us to remind you that they make handy sticky-note style calendar sheets that could stick inside on any page. Stalogy - Japanese design at its best. I can use a fountain pen as a lefty and not smear!). Hello! So the Rhodia didnt make the cut. Amy oh yes! Youll find most of the well-known brands that many journalers talk about, but there are also a lot of notebooks brands that are lesser-known. The paper is so smooth! After reading your post I ordered the SuperiorMaker thank you! But now that theyre back. I prefer thinner pages also because it gives the option to have a lot of pages in a relatively compact journal. Thank you for taking the time to do this unbiased review!
That might be a research project for me at some point in the future as I believe theres a real to uncover those hidden gems of that size.
Scribbles That Matter doesnt manufacture journals they buy from a factory that already makes journals. The link between stationery and people began when people first used a stick to draw on the ground. Thank you so much for doing all the reviews, its difficult to find a lot of these with pen tests and such as well, especially since everybody just defaults to LT.
After giving it some thought, we're going to go with 'yes'. You can read the all of the reviews in their epicness, or you can take the road of sanity and only jump to a specific brand youre considering. Here are a few that I already know youve asked for and why they arent on this list. In keeping with Stalogy's minimalist style, there's nothing extra. Just look at this notebook cover. I love white paper and am grateful you included color in your spreadsheet. I do understand that there are those who are not bothered by ghosting, so the paper choice doesnt make as much of a difference for them. You cant go wrong with Scribbles or Pentalic.
And yes, Ive got more coming. I actually found that virtually all hardcover journals with a sewn binding opened flat and stayed put. Ended up going with a rhodia after seeing paper tests of the lt1917 and how much ghosting it showed! I just found your blog and can I just say I really enjoy your voice?! Yes Tracy. The actual address book I was testing was 5 x 8 even. Ive just ordered the pentalic art traveler journal And yes, I read the whole article. Thanks for clearing that up for me Pam. I hate ghosting!!! Well, if Tomorrow River Paper doesn't sound like your thing, you can find some onionskin paper notebooks here, and some India paper notebooks here. Ignore them if your notes aren't date-specific, but if they are, it'll only take you a few seconds to underline today's date and turn a page into a journal entry or a plan for the day. Just click the photo of the journal you want to learn more about and it will open the full review in a new tab. I only recently heard of the Tekukor (sp?) Make a spread of location I really enjoyed. I want a clean, fresh, unblemished page to write on. I like the grey with the elephant I dont have a cover at the moment, but Ive thought about getting one so thats something to consider. Based on what youve said you like/dont like I am not sure youll like the Dingbats paper. When searching for a good comparison between notebooks, Google led me to your site and this article. I came to this page because I was looking for a notebook that could stand the beating I plan to put it through. Midori/Travelers Company lightweight notebooks aren't marketed as Tomoe River, but I've compared them and couldn't find any differences myself so that's also a (slightly cheaper) option. It has 68 GSM Tomoe River paper, which holds up to watercolor (Ive given it a workout in a pocket-sized notebook) and displays a level of ghosting with fountain pen inks that is acceptable to me. LOL!) Hi Pam, Thanks for the reply. Im using a moleskine at the moment, but I want to start a new journal in 2018. Then I fell victim to the same notebook experts who were raving about UberWorks notebooks. STLOGY is now rethinking this evolutiona stationery design collaboration between Nitto Group and Manabu Mizuno, a leading creative director in Japanendeavoring to createstationerywith good design and function at a reasonable price, improving the "standard" level of stationery.. However, I am on the same page with you that I probably would not trust the recommendations of a heavily monetized, marketing oriented blog.
Those are not sold in Northern Europe where I live, and they look like perhaps they speak to the US market more.
COATED PAPER this term is one used in the paper manufacturing industry and is different than the same term used during the printing process. Their standard notebook is the Confidant (https://www.baronfig.com/tools/confidant) but they also do special editions (guided editions) that use the same paper but contain various kinds of extra features, like their Clear Habit Journal, which is really nice. (Sorry if I made any mistakes in grammar and spelling :)). Look for the pen first, and then check the 'Refills & Spares' tab for links to the right refills. That was exactly what I was hoping, because I really like the smoothness of the Rhodia paper. I think I will wait a bit and see what shakes out. Which one(s) would you recommend? Royal Mail Special Delivery available for 6.95 extra, or FREE with any order over 100 - but note that coronavirus means the usual guarantee doesn't apply - sorry.
Ive been doing my own research as well and would be interested to hear about what you think of these brands: Archer and Olive have something ridiculous like 160gsm paper but only around 120 pages per book; Mossery cool customizable covers but mixed reviews on paper; and Compoco for those who are looking for a really eccentric cover. I am glad you included the information about the gsm. The Ultimate Comparison of 160gsm Bullet Journal Notebo Eclectic Scribbles 160gsm Mandala Notebook Review, Scribbles That Matter 160gsm Journal Review, Archer & Olive 160gsm Dotted Notebook Review, Green Inspired Chipboard Exposed Binding Journal, Alibabette Editions Paris La Vie Est Belle Journal, Clairefontaine Basic Cloth Bound Notebook, https://www.studioneat.com/products/markone, Bullet Journal Gift Wish List - Stationery Nerd, Tekukor my everyday carry bullet journal, Green Inspired my learning and notetaking notebook, Pentalic Travelers Notebook I think the lined journal will be my next handwritten diary, Daycraft my next bullet journal will be a lined journal, this might be the pick when Im done with the Tekukor, Lemome if I dont go with DayCraft for my next journal, it might be the Lemome Cork, Green Inspired Notebook available locally at Target (110gsm). I love your tone of voice, love your kitties, haha, and I like that you are not buying into the hype for trendy journals and stationery. When I followed the bread crumbs it said something about they were doing something to their lineup and as soon as the product was available it would be returned to Amazon. Ive heard the Rhodia Webnotebook is really great. I have been journaling not bullet journaling, just journaling for decades. Often its a major problem and can interfere with the writing you put on the following page. I tried the lemome, but it just didnt feel as good as the Rhodia. There are lots of other journaling / planning systems that will take refills such as the Travelers Notebook or Discbound or even a 3-ring notebook. Definitely check out the Stalogy 365 notebooks. But they sure are adorable! I am choosing to include those reviews here because I felt they were worthy enough to include. For the price, Im not even mad. If youve made it this far, let me know and Im going to send you a gold star for your bullet journal! So I went with a scribbles that matter instead and I love it! (The post does not mention how flat the books open for all revuewed books.)
Think of newspaper as uncoated but a glossy magazine as coated. I received it in less than 48 hours via Amazon, and love the slightly smaller spacing of the dot grid. Be aware, some random rambling is coming from this non-native English speaker. Hour numbers from 0 to 24 printed along the left margin, letting you use the pages as an hourly schedule. Finally! I did not. Have you tried Notebook Therapys Tsuki 160 gsm bullet journals?
But that raises the obvious question - yes, this is, but what is it? Nobody paid me to write nice things about them. keep it close if you add stuff in.
Hello! The planner holds a full year's worth of pages, but thanks to its thin paper it is slim enough to easily slip into a bag or backpack. To put it into context, if you purchase a notebook that costs $15, I will earn about 58-cents or so. Its awesome!!! It's light enough that it's not too difficult to ignore, though, if you don't need a grid for what you're doing. I keep buying more and more notebooks! Or feel free to skip all the individual reviews and jump to the bottom where I tell you which notebook I finally decided to use for my everyday bullet journal and what Im going to do with all the other ones. So yes, LT does open flat, but so do almost all of the others. Lets talk about pens.
Thanks for the review yes I read it all the way. A5 sizes cover all hours of the day, while the smaller sizes miss out the hours you're more likely to be asleep than planning events. I recently was trying to decide on a journal for my very first bullet journal and did a lot of online researchif only I had had this! None of those companies required me to write and publish a review in exchange for those free notebooks they simply asked if they could send me products to try. Its really easy to keep on reading. I didnt see it in your list but for my first official bujo its a perfect a5 for me. Keep posting! BTW, you dont have to worry about Rhodia papers being 90gsm (less than the required 100gsm standard youve set) especially since you like the Clairefontaine and made an exception for it. In fact, I think Lemome books (suede and cork covers) get the top prize for that feature.
Id like to address a couple of your points: I believe I may have unconsciously judged Leuchtturm more harshly than some other brands and most likely because the expectation had been set SO high by all those sponsored endorsements that I was expecting a product made from 24-carat gold plated magic. Thank you sooo much! P.S. Clairefontaine Basic Notebook (90gsm) a dream to write on! I had a nice square/graph paper Lemome chosen and in my cart and before I could purchase it, it became unavailable. The only thing I didnt like with the Rhodia was the fact that it didnt have numbered pages. Uncoated paper allows ink to soak in and dry quickly. So more research ensued and I ended up on your blog. Many brands are not available in Europe or not easily but if I need a separate journal for whatever (writing, learning a language,), Ill try one of the brands you recommend ? Its sustainable, vegan, has the right format, no printed page of any kind, I can just do whatever I want with it. Orders placed before midday Mondayto Friday will normally be sent out the same day. Rhodia I know a lot of people are raving about the new Rhodia Goal Book right now and Ive been tempted to give it a try. I definitely need to do a review and explore my feelings about the paper. I really like notebooks with very thin paper; I absolutely love the way the pages in a Bible feel! and the graph lining is nice. Love your extensive reviews! Looking for a refill for a pen we sell? i think this post and your spreadsheet will be like my bible when deciding what book to get next.
Like many of us I have tried hundreds of journals, but nothing comes close to Yoshino's work. I really dont enjoy writing on ultra smooth paper no matter what pen Im using (have not tried fountains yet though.) Its a million times better than LT. Ghosting is my worst enemy because Im an artist and I like to include that sometimes as well in my bullet journals. It is all of these things. pattern. Months, dates, and days of the week printed at the top of each page, letting you circle or highlight the date for that page. All the Sizes: A5 B5 A6 B6 and more.
And I apologize in advance for the long comment that will follow. Later, I discovered that Barnes & Noble also has that particular journal in stock. I think Ill go for the Black Out one, once Ive had a go at a more artistic journal, but with white paper to start with. Thank you for such a detailed and thorough journal review!! I noticed at the end that you mentioned that you wont review the Rhodia notebooks because theyre under the 100g/m2 threshold. Some people arent bothered by ghosting, Personally, I hate it. The vast majority of notebooks here are ones I purchased myself with my own hard earn (and quickly spent) money.
I broke the binding of my Lemome 3 months into using it. But it doesnt stop at notebook sizes, of course. So a notebook is a blank book whereas a journal is a notebook that you write in each day.
Not a big deal, but just curious if theyre all like that. Thank you so much for creating this little notebook tournament! And, almost unnoticeable at first, there are times in tiny digits down the edge of the grid.
I have had an all things stationery and creative obsession since I was a child. I didnt read your reviews on every journal as it depended on whether I could obtain it down here in Australia with reasonable shipping costs. Sometimes ghosting is minor and unobtrusive. LOTS more (Im so behind!). Thank you so much for your nice review and site! I fixed the binding with some precisely laid packing tape and am still using it as if nothing happened. Hello Melissa! So the obsession began, and I started to read and watch all the reviews I could put my hand on. Sara: Thank you for your thoughtful and in-depth comments. There's no expanding rear pocket. And comes in A6, B6, and A5 sizes. In my quest to find the perfect bullet journal notebook I ended up buying, Theres a lot here and you might need a map to navigate this page. The journal I was carrying was just one I already had in my stash and just pulled off the shelf and started using it (the Green Inspired Journal in the photo below also has a full review on the list). Absolutely love it! I will tell you if I paid for it with my own money or if the notebook was sent to me for free. If you read all of that, thank you haha, as its more me rambling about myself that saying anything constructive. For more, see our Delivery Information page. I chose a dotted notebook in size L and a square sketchbook. This is a truly wonderful notebook. I am choosing to include those reviews here because I felt they were worthy enough to include. And now the mega bullet journal notebook review, in alphabetical order by brand name. Those are the only papers I have and can compare to. I absolutely want to try Tomoe River paper. Nuuna has the same number of pages but is 1 cm thicker than LT with its 90g Munken paper.
. Ive looked at some pen tests on the Bondibook and know its not one that Id enjoy. I think I need to try to look for better paper as I like my Fineliners and Pitt Artist Pens which are India Ink. Baby steps! I use a fountain pen, no bleed through. It is fantastic to write on and the overall quality of the notebooks in general does not disappoint either. FREE First Class Royal Mail delivery for orders over 30, and just 2.95 for smaller orders.
So I dug in and did what I did best. As an up and coming stationary enthusiast, I really appreciate the material you are putting out.
The dates and hours printed in the top and left-hand margins are also subtle, letting you easily use it as a journal or idea book instead of a planner. Otherwise, check the standard types first - many pens use one of those. It looks better with use and age, and quickly becomes a reliable volume you can depend on for your writing and creative needs. My promise to you is that everything you read here is honest, true, raw and real. Please let me know where i need to put my email address in to be able to download this link.
(: Thanks!! I already know that there are some popular notebook options that didnt make the list.
I knew my next journal needed to meet a specific set of requirements to even make it to my shopping cart. I would like to chime in about the Leuchtturm. LT maximises the pages in a compact journal. Some people arent bothered by ghosting, Personally, I hate it. OMG! I too prefer Clairefontaine paper to all that I have tried. Hi Pam, amazing post.
I think thats whats held me back from trying it out. .
Hi Pam, great review youve covered some great notebooks, a good chunk of which Ive got sat on my shelf at home :-). I feel the same way the ghosting dosent bother me at all and i love that the pages are thinner. Thanks for the review! Will print photos of events and make a nice little spread with doodles, washi tapes and stickers. Its not all that different than generic foods you get at the grocery store Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Walmart brand peanut butter are both made by the same factory, but when a label is put on the jar there are two different brand labels. The vast majority of notebooks here are ones I purchased myself with my own hard earn (and quickly spent) money. I love the colourful hard covers, I love the index, the numbered pages, the paper colour and quality, the fact that the binding doesnt break despite everything I do with it, the many pages and that the LT doesnt take too much space in my bag. I must admit that LTs are very well made notebooks but the paper is atrocious. (Other favourites of mine include Rhodia and Dingbats). The list of requirements for my perfect notebook are: So now that the requirements were settled I started searching. But theyre expensive And Im always sceptical when I cant find any critic on a product. Im definitely planning to do some testing and experimenting. with a more rigid planner I had issues staying engaged, and part of it was that Thanks guys. A big thank you for collating all the info on the various journals in one place. Im glad I was able to help you pick the journal you love. Thank you for the comment about enjoying my voice I totally get what you mean and its something Ive been working on over the years and feel like Ive finally found my groove. I need to do some testing on the paper and run the specs for the full review, but look for that journal to be added to the list of options in this blog post soon. I had to split up the full journal review into two main sections. From here on out I was not going to try any notebook that had less than 100 GSM paper. Ghosting and bleeding are major disappointment. NUUNA this European notebook looks like an absolute dream! In the interest of full transparency with my reviewing process, I have updated all the reviews in this series to include a notation of how I acquired the notebook. Happy to see another Michigander on the internet! Besides the actual journal reviews below, Im also going to cover my method for reviewing and choosing my favorites as well as a list of the, I want to be very clear about this part before we dive into the reviews. But the Rhodia paper comes in at 90gsm and after a while, I made the rule that Id never buy any notebook with less than 100gsm at a minimum. Please take a look, do the math with Taroko and Hippo Noto and you will come to an conclussion. But I loved the paper; it is smooth and ghosting is minimal. Do you know of a 160 gsm journal that has a square grid? is derived from the French term jour meaning day. To be completely fair, I use my notebook a lot. directly impacts how the ink behaves on the page.
Thanks for helping me figure that out. I think Tekukor is my last choice.
A&O are very attractive, with their design, marketing and story telling. I personally think Id go for a pack of loose leaf paper in the 64gsm and make my own notebook.
I agree that the field of A4 (or even U.S. letter-sized) notebooks with good quality paper and high page count are hard to find. I know a lot of you struggle with finding the perfect journal. But also remember that there are several brands that have high page counts with exceptional quality paper Scribbles That Matter comes to mind with 201 pages. I read it all! I like a dark black ink not heavy or wet, but true black. and one of them is the Rhodia. But here in the United State, these notebooks arent easy to come by. Text for the days and months is really teeny tiny but the paper is pretty good LOL!
I think the thickness made it feel like it wasnt a journal anymore and more like flipping boards of wood (a slight exaggeration maybe, but I really like that book feeling). EDIT: Just got a Tomoe River paper notebook from gouletpens a few days ago. Are A5 and you can buy dot, grid, lined or blank. Im so glad that Scirbbles just came out with their new size options and seem to be releasing new products at the speed of lightning based on what their customers want and need. I think I just figured out that I would prefer the Tekukor (although I love the colors of the Scribbles). And seeing pen test results online concerned me because of the ghosting and bleeding.
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Hi! After a couple unhappy starts to my notebook hunt I decided to get serious about specs. would drive me nuts! Some hard work you have done! I guess I imagine that paper being a written journal or diary rather than a full blown bullet journal. Drop me a comment below and let me know which journal youre going to try out from this list. They marketed it as eco-friendly, but in comparison to paper books I dont see the eco there. So far, my top contenders for my next notebook are: I cant really tell of any difference in the three. |ct_1320|ct_2815|ct_5581|ct_3658|ct_762|ct_6541|ct_6185|. Lance Funderburk. I plan to go back through in more depth later though!
The pages are lightly gridded, so it could be a squared notebook. YouTubers and bloggers were so excited about how great these notebooks were, so I jumped on that bandwagon too.
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