SweetCatStationery (20% off), ad by KuscoStudio Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Ad from shop VCDIGITALSHOP Ad from shop SpeakToInspire Even more, the small, yet strong spiral binding makes it easy to write on both sides of the page. Spiral notebooks are an alternative to traditional binders. I really wish every notebook came with the option of French or Seyes-ruled paper. Ad from shop APullOnHeartStrings swaygirls UniqueCreationzbyRG Click the compare checkbox by 1 to 4 items and click the 'Compare' link again. From shop ColleensOutpost, $23.80 In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. From shop TheJuniperHome, ad by RhondaLuluArt Personally, while I don't dislike Rhodia, and use their A5 and A4 pads extensively, I find Clairefontaine and Write Notepads paper to be more consistent. GalileiaDesigns Ad from shop MarigoldEdith FREE shipping, ad by thefashionplanner From shop swaygirls, ad by DesignEdgy FREE shipping, ad by plaidnymphs From shop BirdyShopFinds, Sale Price $19.00 170886, Item Some students prefer using a spiral notebook because it can lie flat, providing an even surface for writing or drawing. And with the strong but unobtrusive spiral binding (which also doubles as a pen holder), you can neatly write on both sides of the page. Before they were widely available in the United States, I used to lug suitcases full of these notebooks back from France whenever I visited, which would be enough to get me through the year or two between trips. From shop VCDIGITALSHOP, $16.99 617453, Item OddBallAnimal From shop SweetCatStationery, ad by rodeoromeo Designed for three-subject use, the spiral notebook has pocketed dividers that can store everything from loose sheets to handouts. ColleensOutpost 885419, Item lovelythoughtshome From shop GalileiaDesigns, ad by McBethsTeesandGifts From shop nemki, $25.51 From shop KuteKatsCo, ad by AllegroCreativeCo The pockets are even reinforced to prevent tearing. Ad from shop McBethsTeesandGifts You can check out my full review here. Ad from shop ColleensOutpost Ad from shop KuscoStudio While I prefer the Seyes or "French" ruling, Clairefontaine also makes graph and lined paper. KayKPrints FREE shipping, ad by SpeakToInspire There are 200 pages in each book, all made from 100 percent recycled materials. MinistryOfFrogs We may receive commissions from purchases made after visiting links within our content. Ad from shop Polylush Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. BirdyShopFinds remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. From shop PatternCabin, $18.95 (50% off), ad by CrystalLightCouture Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. From shop AllegroCreativeCo, Sale Price $19.99 (15% off), ad by HappyPigStore EsdeeDesigns Ad from shop AWickedLifeLLC Since it also features dot grid paper, you can change the orientation of the Panobook and use the notebook vertically, transforming it into an extra-large steno pad or reporter's notebook. Ad from shop BreatheNBloom Ad from shop Kowakuro From shop Kowakuro, $20.59 CrystalLightCouture MarigoldEdith As remarked above, Doane Paper isn't as suitable for fountain pens as some of the other options on this list, but generally handles fine and extra-fine nibs well enough. Its bound with a metal coil, making it easy to turn the pages. FREE shipping, ad by BirdyShopFinds FREE shipping, ad by PaperBunnyPressCo Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. The "Think Different" pack has a grey background and blue writing, while the "Think Free" pack features a cheerful pink on pink design. Studio Neat Panobook. FREE shipping, ad by ColleensOutpost Looks like you already have an account! From shop InspiredBoldLife, Sale Price $8.18 2022 Five Star, a division of ACCO Brands. $16.35, $19.23 From shop UniqueCreationzbyRG, ad by Polylush $13.09, $18.70 There are extra features here that you wont find in most pocket-sized notebooks, including a gratitude page. Doane Paper Idea Journal. RhondaLuluArt Choose from three grids: the field grid has small squares on every page, the level style features larger rectangles, and the metric has larger grids of gridded squares. From shop MarigoldEdith, ad by KayKPrints Looks aside, these spiral notebooks are designed to help keep you as organized as possible. DesignByMerriment From shop andsotheymade, Sale Price $13.59 SpeakToInspire From shop DesignByMerriment, Sale Price $13.09 Ad from shop PuffinLime Try contacting them via Messages to find out! Ad from shop InspiredBoldLife Even more, the simple, yet modern cover is virtually indestructible at 700gsm. 759639, Item Students use spiral-bound notebooks to complete writing assignments, take notes, or solve math problems. From shop TulsiBoutiqueShop, $21.99 The Best Paper for Everyday Writing, Part III: The Best Spiral Notebooks, Part II: Top Five Slim Softcover Notebooks. Ad from shop EsdeeDesigns Those looking for dot grid will have to go with Write Notepads or Rhodia. LifetimeCanvas $15.20, $16.89 andsotheymade Choose from two sizes: the letter size, which measures 8.5 x 11 inches and has 32 pages, or the executive size, which measures 6 x 8.8 inches and has 36 pages. From shop DesignSmallArt, Sale Price $14.25 In terms of versatility, my longtime favorite spiral notebook comes from French paper company Clairefontaine. From shop MinistryOfFrogs, ad by APullOnHeartStrings Students might have one spiral notebook per class or purchase a larger multi-subject notebook with dividers between each school subject. FREE shipping, ad by LiliputStore I do love that Rhodia makes spiral notebooks with microperforated sheets that can easily be removed. The dots provide alignment guidance but dont distract from a students creation as solid lines do. (50% off), ad by MarigoldEdith Students use dotted spiral notebooks to sketch, draw, and make lists. From shop APullOnHeartStrings, ad by TheStationaryPlanet When it comes to office supplies - as in, supplies that actually get used in the office - the traits I value most are (1) versatility and (2) cost effectiveness. From shop EsdeeDesigns, $22.00 New subscribers only. FREE shipping, ad by AvenueofGraceDesigns Ad from shop DesignByMerriment Original Price $38.00 From shop PensNMoreStore, $8.99 From shop lovelythoughtshome, ad by TheSakuraDesign In Pursuit of the Perfect Patina: The Schon DSGN Machined Pen v2 Anniversary Edition, Pen Case Review: Lochby Quattro Four-Pen Case. From shop LeBrazen, $18.00 redbubble artist Unlike many digital notebooks, this one is designed to give you the traditional pen to paper feel and will also backup to most popular cloud services. The notebook also wins points for style, with a red and orange-colored cover and the bold statement, Be Present. Featuring a thick cover and metal spiral binding, it's also durable enough to throw into any handbag or backpack. From shop LMYPaperDesignStudio, $8.75 From shop PlumbumBindery, ad by andsotheymade This spiral notebook comes as a set of two: one notebook is college-ruled while the other has a dot grid. Whether you accidentally spill coffee on the notebook or you get caught in a storm, you wont have to worry about ruining the pages because theyre designed to hold onto the ink. Ad from shop RhondaLuluArt FREE shipping, ad by OddBallAnimal Yes! 4084170, Item 794297, Item name hello stickers sticker redbubble While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. Clairefontaines thicker paper also stands up better to the wear and tear of a spiral binding, and Ive noticed fewer sheets coming loose over time. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. The sizing between these types of notebooks is also usually different. TheStationaryPlanet Better yet, this notebook has a tough cover made of Polydura, which is weatherproof and will repel everything from water to mud. Ad from shop PensNMoreStore AllegroCreativeCo HappyPigStore Ad from shop LMYPaperDesignStudio From shop RabbitPrint, $20.99 Ad from shop rodeoromeo If you like the benefits of gridded paper for staying organized, writing down charts and data, or for bullet journaling, consider the Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Side Spiral Notebook. And the brand has a lot to offer: It's widely available (often found in local art supply stores), relatively inexpensive, and high quality. Write Notepads Spiral Notebooks. Ad from shop HappyPigStore These spiral notebooks are available in A4, A5, and B6 sizes, as well as in single or 4-subject format. Taking notes in a durable Five Star spiral notebook makes keeping up with the busy school day stress free! Personally, the ability to fold the notebook over and easily tear sheets out even if the pages aren't perforated outweighs any inconvenience. The best notebook for a student depends on class requirements or preference. Captcha failed to load. Like Doane Paper, the Studio Neat Panobook isn't the most fountain-pen friendly option out there, but if you're judicious with the nibs and ink you use, it should be workable. $20.00, $25.00 For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Each pack comes with two notebooks of which there are two styles to choose from: "Think Different" and "Think Free." (20% off), ad by LMYPaperDesignStudio Clairefontaine Side Wirebound Notebooks. Curated Shop and donations via Patreon. This set is available with two different paper choices (A5 dot grid or A5 ruled) and has 100 sheets (200 pages) of high-quality 80gsm paper. Ad from shop swaygirls LiliputStore BreatheNBloom Still, there are practical customizations available, along with a choice of paper types including classic ruled, productivity style, sketchbook, and dot grid. Take a look at other product reviews and shop for the best bullet journals available online. FREE shipping, ad by Kowakuro While students might use spiral notebooks for journaling in the classroom, it differs from a typical journal notebook. Ad from shop PaperBunnyPressCo Ad from shop UniqueCreationzbyRG We've updated our Privacy Policy, which will go in to effect on September 1, 2022. A spiral-bound notebook contains lined, dotted, or graph paper. Specifically designed to fit beneath an Apple keyboard, Studio Neats Panobook is a landscape or "panoramic" notebook that's a bit narrower than the Write Notepads version. From shop SesameSpaceStuff, $14.99 Ad from shop OddBallAnimal From shop SpeakToInspire, ad by PuffinLime FREE shipping. Ad from shop AllegroCreativeCo From shop PaperBunnyPressCo, ad by PatternCabin Original Price $23.52 plaidnymphs From shop CrystalLightCouture, ad by LeBrazen 6465380, Item From shop thefashionplanner, ad by EsdeeDesigns $14.25, $17.81 From shop AvenueofGraceDesigns, ad by HomeRemediesStore From shop plaidnymphs, ad by nemki These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. The Best Paper For Everyday Writing, Part IV: How Do People Actually Use Pocket Notebooks? (10% off), ad by SweetCatStationery And, compared to wireless notebooks, spiral notebooks can easily lay flat and prevent pages from creasing. DesignSmallArt From shop AWickedLifeLLC, ad by RisingAboveThought $15.78, $19.73 9698056, Item $8.18, $16.35 KuscoStudio McBethsTeesandGifts HomeRemediesStore We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! Lefties complain about how the binding gets in the way and hurts their hand, and even righties aren't immune to this problem if, like me, you always write on both sides of the page and wind up with a right-sided binding when you flip the notebook. KuteKatsCo To the extent any content may contain paid advertising, affiliate links, or sponsored content, it will be plainly disclosed by a disclaimer when/if featured. Whats the difference between a notebook and a spiral notebook? We are committed to researching, testing, and recommending the best products. The dots provide alignment guidance but dont distract from a students creation as solid lines do. Ad from shop DesignEdgy Choose the options youd like for the order. All content is the exclusive property of Digital Divide Media, LLC, including The Gentleman Stationer website and trademark, and should not be reproduced without express written permission. Original Price $19.73 From shop rodeoromeo, ad by DesignSmallArt I use both the A4 and A5 Clairefontaine notebooks, which feature a sturdy wire binding and relatively durable covers. $19.99, $23.52 (15% off), ad by Kawaiihug From shop DesignEdgy, Sale Price $16.35 From shop LifetimeCanvas, ad by DesignByMerriment Read through our best day planners article. https://www.officedepot.com/images/us/od/refineloading.gif, Item From shop TheSakuraDesign, $12.00 All 160 pages are perforated, making it easy to tear and share. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. 206321, Item Welcome to Part III of my ongoing series, "Everyday Writers: The Best Paper for Everyday Writing," in which I've been taking an extended look at the different types of paper I use in my daily life, with a focus on work. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Ad from shop PlumbumBindery Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. Write Notepads makes a dot grid version, and also added a lined "Landscape" notebook that fits well in the space on your desk below the keyboard. Multiple subject spiral notebooks often feature convenient dividers with folder pockets so that students can keep all their work in a single book. (25% off), ad by AWickedLifeLLC Ad from shop andsotheymade FREE shipping, ad by lovelythoughtshome 337104, Item Last year, Write Notepads revamped their spiral bound notebook offerings to include more fountain pen friendly paper, which is among some of the best I've used. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. 161360. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. From shop Kawaiihug, ad by MinistryOfFrogs All rights reserved. 9779145, Item From shop BreatheNBloom, $15.95 If you use your notebooks in the same way I do, this paper doesn't need to be the most fountain-pen friendly, further helping to reduce cost, and both Doane Paper and Studio Neat make excellent spiral notebook options if you can tolerate a little bit of bleedthrough with wider nibs and/or wetter inks. 498915, Item PlumbumBindery The seller might still be able to personalize your item.