Which Is Best: Staple Bound, Wire Bound Or Cloth Bound?

[JonB55198]

Hi Group,

 

I'm wondering which binding I should get and why. I'm going to purchase a clairefontaine french ruled notebook to practice writing in. I was wondering which is best: Staple bound, wire bound or cloth bound? I am mostly going to be writing on a desk, so I think wirebound would be best since it lays flat... thoughts? Thanks.

 

-Jonathan

[limesally]

Hi Group,

 

I'm wondering which binding I should get and why. I'm going to purchase a clairefontaine french ruled notebook to practice writing in. I was wondering which is best: Staple bound, wire bound or cloth bound? I am mostly going to be writing on a desk, so I think wirebound would be best since it lays flat... thoughts? Thanks.

 

-Jonathan

 

Well, I've used all these at some point or another, and I would say it's personal preference. Wire bound does lie the most flat, but I absolutely abhor writing on the left hand page and having my hand move towards the coils (of course if you're left handed this might not matter). Staple bound lies flat enough, and I like it, and cloth bound is not bad. It needs some breaking in, but it lies flat enough for my purposes.

 

But in the end, there's no real "best", just personal preference.

[Ghost Plane]

Staple bound will even lay flat on itself like a wire. It's my favorite, followed by cloth bound. I hate the wire as they get tangled with everything and scratch up my nice furniture. Plus they don't stack well.

[cellmatrix]

I personally like the wirebound at the top. The top wirebound does not get in the way of writing at either edge of the paper. Clairefontaine and rhodia both make some good top wired notebooks.

Edited February 12, 2011 by cellmatrix

[nightwing]

I personally like the wirebound at the top. The top wirebound does not get in the way of writing at either edge of the paper. Clairefontaine and rhodia both make some good top wired notebooks.

 

+1. I love using top wirebounds, as well. Pity they're not always stocked at my local pen shop!

[scribere]

Personally, I like all three. Been using wire lately, though. I've been known to turn the A5 wire so the coil's at the top and write two or three columns across the page, which resolves the issue of striking the coil while writing (for me, anyways).

[JonB55198]

wow this is all good advice. I ended up buying many types and i'm going to test them out. I bought some of the rhodia and some of the clairefontaine.

[PAKMAN]

I like wirebound because they seem to lay flatter.

[Black Rose]

I bought my wife a Clairefontaine top wire bound ruled notebook a few weeks ago.

 

She had the option of picking several different ones and opted for the top wire bound style.

 

She uses it for keeping here crochet information in it, and the wire at the top works best for her.

[JonB55198]

I'm eager to try these out. Refillmonster.com had really good prices [no affiliation]

Edited February 14, 2011 by JonB55198

[jdooney]

I'm eager to try these out. Refillmonster.com had really good prices [no affiliation]

 

 

Question about staple versus cloth clariefontaine..... is the staple bound strong enough or does it fall apart?

[Ghost Plane]

I bend them back on themselves for my manuscripts and they take all kinds of abuse. About the worst thing I've ever had happen is some of the clear seal on the cover try to peel back at the corners. And that was after abuse above and beyond the call of what most users will ever subject them to, i.e. writing on a pool deck in 100% humidity.

[JonB55198]

I've used mine a little and the staples haven't failed yet. But I'm gentle with my belongings generally.

[thibaulthalpern]

Hi Group,

 

I'm wondering which binding I should get and why. I'm going to purchase a clairefontaine french ruled notebook to practice writing in. I was wondering which is best: Staple bound, wire bound or cloth bound? I am mostly going to be writing on a desk, so I think wirebound would be best since it lays flat... thoughts? Thanks.

 

-Jonathan

 

Depending on how the notebook is cloth-bound, cloth-bound could be "best" in that if done properly, it can lay flat and is most durable. I absolutely dislike spiral bound notebooks not only because of the spine that is bulky but because the perforations easily rip up over time.

[JonB55198]

dislike spiral bound...the perforations easily rip up over time.

 

good point. I've noticed that too.

Edited April 11, 2011 by JonB55198