r/notebooks

I currently have an ox&pine passport size as an EDC and an Etsy leather A5 for my Hobonichis. I really want the Paper Republic portfolio in an A6 as my new EDC but it's been sold out 😩 I'm willing to get the Louis Carmen Organizer but from my understanding it's an A5 slim? What would be comparable to the PR portfolio A6 in Louis Carmen?

i recently have gotten back into journaling very intensely. i’m also an english major at my college, so writing as a whole is very important to me, both education wise and personally. i have been looking into the paper republic leather journals, and have been wondering if it’s actually worth the investment. to any owners of any paper republic notebooks, do you regret your purchase, or are you glad you made the leap? i know everyone’s needs are different, i’m just curious if anyone has an opinion they’d be open to sharing. thank you!

Should fit in a jeans pocket, so it should be very small and thin smaller than a field note. i will use it just for some daily notes.

Any ideas what could fit? Should be available in du or through Ali express.

As much as I like Field Notes, I’m looking for alternatives with better, fountain pen friendly paper in the 3.5 x 5.5“ or respectively 90 x 140 mm format. Preferably dotted, graph paper would be okay as well.

Clairefontaine makes awesome paper and great looking pocket notebooks … unfortunately though they only come blank or lined. There are tons of Field Notes rip-offs on Amazon, most of them aren’t fountain pen friendly though.

Rhodia apparently doesn’t make dotted „Field Notes sized“ notebooks either and Leuchtturms Bullet Journal Pocket or Jotbook A6 won’t fit my notebook covers (Bellroy notebook cover and a DIY Paper Republic/TN cover).

Any tips or recommendations?

I've got an A5 & an A6 already, but I keep hearing about B6 Slim, and Travellers Notebooks, and others that I'm interested in but can't easily compare.

Sure, there's plenty of pictures online already, and I could probably just go to the stationary isle and hold them in my hands, but I had a bit extra time while stuck at home so I made this Notebook Size Visualiser:

https://jesstelford.github.io/notebook-size-guide/

• Compare different sizes (or all of them at once!)
• Links to Amazon (non-affiliate!)
• Info on brand / standard / sizing
• Auto-detect if you prefer in or cm
• Includes popular custom brand sizes ("B6 Slim", Field Notes, etc)

Let me know what you think - did I miss any common sizes? Anything else you'd like to see added?

AI Disclosure - the entire tool was built by AI. This post was written by my human brain & hands only.

I am a lefty. So, this means that unless a notebook is a true lie-flat, 180 degrees, I cannot comfortably use it.

I am in search of recommendations of lie-flat journals that are blank, dot grid, or lined.

My journal uses vary from casual sketches, taking notes, writing lists, and abstract as well as landscape artwork. My medium of choice is pencil and colored pencil with the occasional acrylic paint and paint markers.

I have used Peter Pauper Press, which I like, but I am also interested in testing other bands.

Thank you in advance.

Edit: Removed request for direct links as I reviewed rules of sub.

So I’ve been making my own notebooks and pocket notebooks for a while now and I always have at least one person ask if I sell them. Generally the answer is no and I just gift them one. But it got me thinking, what do people look for when buying pocket notebooks? (Field note size)

Cover art?
Cover material?
Paper type (if fountain pen user are you looking for fountain pen friendly or fountain pen focused)
Lay out (dot, graph, lined, blank?)
Sewn or stapled
Others looks wants needs?
What do you generally look to spend per book ?
What would make you be willing to spend a little more?
Other considerations I’ve not thought of?

Mostly asking out of curiosity and a little to see if it’s worth it to me to possibly sell some of my surplus

Wanting to get something for my uncle and have been seeing so many notebook ads on Facebook. Any company you guys would recommend. Willis to spend 100 to 300 dollars. Thanks