I use both the A4 and A5 Clairefontaine notebooks, which feature a sturdy wire binding and relatively durable covers.
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Of all the notebooks on this list, the Doane Paper Idea Journal offers the best value proposition, with 100 sheets/200 pages of Doane's signature "Grid+Lines" paper.
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Personally, the ability to fold the notebook over and easily tear sheets out even if the pages aren't perforated outweighs any inconvenience. Read through our best day planners article. 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. Ad from shop HomeRemediesStore With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses.
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The dots provide alignment guidance but dont distract from a students creation as solid lines do. 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. 779444, Item
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2022 Five Star, a division of ACCO Brands. Perforated spiral-bound notebook paper also makes it easier for students to remove a piece of paper cleanly. The sizing between these types of notebooks is also usually different.
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Spiral notebooks can also be folded in half, taking up less space on a table or desk than other notebooks.
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While I prefer the Seyes or "French" ruling, Clairefontaine also makes graph and lined paper.
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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. From shop PatternCabin, $18.95
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. Some students prefer using a spiral notebook because it can lie flat, providing an even surface for writing or drawing.
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The high-quality book boasts extra-heavyweight paper at 100gsm, and the ink won't bleed through from one side of the page to the other. From shop OddBallAnimal, Sale Price $20.00 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. $8.18, $16.35 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.
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Whether youre using one to jot down ideas for work or journaling your thoughts, here are the best spiral notebooks to consider.
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I love these two versatile rulings, and not only does the paper in both notebooks handle pretty much any fountain pen nib or ink, but it also works well with rollerballs, gel pens, ballpoints, and, of course, pencils.
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