The notebook uses wood-based, recyclable paper protected by a patented coating the company has been innovating for more than 100 years. Pros: Weather-resistant, ideal size for travel, archival-quality paperĬons: Paper only works with certain writing instrumentsĭesigned specifically for outdoor use, Rite in the Rain notebooks are the ideal travel companions for writers on the go.

The Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Hard Cover Notebook uses a special paper that repels water, sweat, grease, and mud. At 88 pages, the notebook is the perfect length to dedicate to a class or work project. It's also available in A4, A6, and a slimmer B4, but not all versions are easy to find in the United States. Midori offers this version in the lined, gridded, and blank varieties. This feature also keeps your writing hand at a comfortable angle, allowing you to take notes over a period of time without cramping up. It's only covered by a strip of cheesecloth mesh tape, so you can crease the binding, just like you would a paperback novel. The thread-stitched binding, however, is quite durable. Although the coverless design is attractive, this isn't a good notebook for extended use outside of the classroom or office space. The exterior consists of a blank sheet of paraffin paper instead of a traditional cover. Midori notebooks are known for their clean, minimalist aesthetic. It also has a unique bold centerline in the middle of each page, so you can divide the upper and lower sections and organize your writing accordingly.

When I'm writing fast, my handwriting gets much larger, and the wide margins help reduce sloppy notes. Students and professionals who need to jot down information quickly will appreciate the fact that Midori's paper is made from broad-leaved trees instead of more common conifer trees, which gives an added smoothness.Īfter continuous use, I found that the paper is the main reason why the Midori MD Notebook is the best for note-taking. When it comes to note-taking, speed is the name of the game. Pros: Smooth paper for writing fast, large margins, attractive design The ultra-smooth texture and wide margins inside the Midori MD Notebook make note-taking fast and easy. This format gives you just the right amount of space on the page - anything larger would make the notebook bulky, given its hefty page-count. We recommend the larger option (A5 sheet size). This size comes with lined and graph paper. The Miquelrius Flexible Handmade Leather Journal comes in two different sizes: 6-by-8.2 inches and a smaller 4-by-5.75 inches. And since the binding isn't stiff, you don't need to keep your writing hand grounded in order to keep the pages from turning. This ensures the notebook will lay flat when opened to any page. But at the same time, the material is elastic, so the cover and binding fold in half with ease. The recycled leather has a coarse surface that is virtually impenetrable to scratches and scuff marks. This isn't always the most dependable method, but my notebook has survived for more than two years without the binding showing any signs of wear, and I take it with me everywhere I go. The paper is bound by glue, as opposed to the more traditional thread-stitching. I prefer to use a felt-tip with this notebook because I think it complements the smoothness of the paper and makes it easier to write quickly. The lightweight, extra-opaque paper (70 gsm) is smooth to the touch, and the margins are wider than some of its more popular competitors like Moleskine.Īlthough the paper is thinner than other notebooks, the strong opacity allows you to write with any style of pen, without your words 'ghosting' the back of the page. The Miquelrius Flexible Handmade Leather Journal is handcrafted in Spain by a company that has been making stationery for 179 years. Miquelrius notebooks are certainly not cheap, but they're good investments. Pros: Durable leather cover, smooth pages, generous page countĬons: Expensive, may incur international shipping costs The Miquelrius Flexible Handmade Leather Journal is bound by bendable but tough recycled leather and packed thick with 300 sheets of smooth, wide-ruled paper.

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