Notebook for taking.... notes?

[LogicX]

Are there high quality notebooks that function the same as my plain old spiral notebooks? I want to get the ultimate writing experience when I'm taking notes in math

[ExcaliburZ]

nope

[LogicX]

nope

 

Wow that was really helpful thanks!

 

/SARCASM

[RayMan]

It depends on how much you want it to function like your spiral notebook. There are high quality notebooks, but I'm not aware of any high quality spiral notebooks. Clairefontaine makes some superb cloth bound glossy cardboard cover notebooks. I've used the 21 x 29.7 cm version, with 90 g paper and 96 sheets. Smooth, and absolutely no feathering or bleeding with FPs. I don't believe you'll find a better notebook from the standpoint of paper quality. It does not quite lay flat, however. A Rhodia writing pad might be more functional for taking notes, because the paper folds over the top. The Rhodia paper is a bit lighter (80 g), but I still have no problem with feathering or bleeding.

[Imzadi]

Clairefontaine and Rhodia are favorites of many here. These papers are very good with FPs and are available in many different styles. Each has good and bad points however. Some think the smoothness of the paper, an applies coating I think, can cause a long drying time with some smearing. Read the paper reviews, especially Biffybeans and her blog for better insight into the various papers that might meet your needs.

[leprechaun]

The Clairefontaine spiral notebooks are a dream to write in.

[Joe in Seattle]

Apica makes some very nice class-sized notebooks with good paper. CD15 is what they're called and I bought a dozen of them from Ebay for around $45 shipped.

[cfclark]

I use the Black 'n' Red spiral notebooks for taking notes at work--I fill up one, go grab another and fill that one up. Good paper, sturdy construction, and they look neither cheap nor expensive and pretentious.

[globetrotterjon]

I also really like Black n' Red spirals. They're classy, have great aper at the price, and are quite fountain pen compatible. I get em for free at work, but when I use them for personal use, they're very cheap from Staples or the like.

[cfclark]

I also really like Black n' Red spirals....I get em for free at work

 

If I could just talk our admin into ordering them... :hmm1:

 

[bphollin]

Miquelrius notebooks are great! I like the DCK and Kukuxumusu books. They are sold under a few other names in the US. Barnes & Noble usually carries them in my neck of the woods.

 

ETA: Since you mention math, you might also check out Ampad Gold-Fibre planning pads. I picked up one that has ivory paper. It has a spiral top, though, not on the side.

Edited March 24, 2009 by bphollin

[mtraug11]

I'll third the Red n Black. I use them for note taking at work and they are very nice. The spiral bound is all I have tried but they are very FP friendly. No bleedthrough or see through. I use both sides of the paper with no problems. It's 24lb paper. The covers are very sturdy.

[MattN]

Rhodia and Clairefontaine are two of the most widely-lauded paper brands out there (they happen to be made by the same company). Clairefontaine has both top-edge and side-edge spiral-bound notebooks, and Rhodia has top-edge spiral bound notebooks. Both also have "regular" notebooks, but I like being able to fold one side over, so spirals are good for me. If you like graph paper for your math notes, Rhodia also makes a "reversible" notebook: a square tablet of graph paper bound on one edge that can be written on either vertically or horizontally. The other notebooks also come in graph paper if you wish.

[AndyHayes]

I sent my son Rhodia A4 grid pads for his Maths degree course. He likes them and rings me up to order more for him when he runs low. The paper is superb.

[Chris]

Oxford "Office Book" notebook with Optik paper - A4 and A5 sizes, reasonable price, 90g/m2 paper, ruled with margin - like Clairfontaine but with tougher (plastic) but still not rigid cover.

I use them for... taking notes.

Available sometimes at Ryman and WH Smith but stock is not constant or reliable. I buy a couple when available.

I've found nothing better... yet.

 

Chris

[drawlikemad]

I, too, like Red & Black. Spiral versions come in poly and hard covers. In my experience, the paper in the hard version works better with FPs.

 

Doug

[cmenice]

The Apica 6A10 is a nice notebook. 100 sheets, recycled paper and very fountain pen friendly. Only comes in lined pages though.

[gyasko]

If you want spiral notebooks, go with the Clairfontaine. I prefer Rhodia paper, but if you must have that wire in the middle, you're stuck with Clairfontaine.

 

But if you're asking about notebooks for taking notes (what sort of notes?) i would suggest Rhodia & Clairfontaine stapled or bound books, or Japanese daigaku nohto. I have whole bookshelves full of these.

[devorenm]

I find the Clairfontain sprail to be ideal for notetaking in class. They are small enough to be carried around easily, crazy bright white papter and lines that are just the right size for writing, even in Hindi. The best part is that they lay flat and you can fold them over which makes writing on small lecture hall desks easy as well. All that for around 6 bucks. My only complaint is that the coating which makes them so pleasurable to write on also makes some inks take a long time to dry. Still, the best I've found and beats the hell out of moleskin.

 

 

[ExcaliburZ]

nope

 

Wow that was really helpful thanks!

 

/SARCASM

 

you want the "the ultimate writing experience"...aim lower.