Where To Find An A7 Notebook?

[PocketNotebook]

Hello everyone,

 

I've been searching for a pocket notebook, but the 'standard size' is to big for me.

It needs to be smaller then the pocket sized moleskine, about 4.5''x3.5'', softcover, and reasonably thick.

 

One like this would be ideal: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DKMPUK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

International shipping is also important.

 

Thanks so much,

 

PocketNotebook

[gsalazar]

For the price, why not try the one you've posted? 80gsm is a fair weight, although I'm not sure if they mean 96 sheets or just 96 writing pages (thus 43 sheets).

Most A7 papers I know of are in the form of pads, rather than notebooks, except for Apica Mini CD and Kokuyo, but it only has 30 sheets per notebook. Mine did well with my fountain pens, a lamy and a pilot with cartridge inks. I buy mine locally at Kinokuniya, but Rakuten sells them and ships worldwide.

 

However, for that size, I prefer a notepad since it's easier to cup in my hand and write. For that, there's Rhodia pads, and for your size, they have 2x3 or 3x4 sizes, both having quality paper, and there are plenty of stores that will ship internationally, like European Paper. I have used a few, but I didn't really like the large staple bind.

 

My favourite small carry is either the Kokuyo A7 Pad, which has a plastic cover guard to protect the front (only 40 sheets, though), or the Maruman Mnemosyne, which has 70 sheets. For this size, I actually prefer a ring bound.

 

Not sure if any of these will work for you, but good luck in your search!

 

Edit: I just wanted to add that I've shopped at all the links I've put in my post; JetPens is my favourite since it's in the US and ships much faster, but I don't know how long the shipping time is to NZ.

Edited January 16, 2013 by gsalazar

[jimhughes]

Rhodia Webbies come in A7 size. I don't recall if it's, lined, grid or dot. My best guess is lined. They make a regular Bound book style and a reporter style, IIRC. I believe I had to order them from Notemaker in Australia and Bureau Direct in UK. You might google both shops and see what they have in stock. 5-6 years ago I got some from a German manufacturer, I just don't recall who it was. Good luck, let us know what you find out, Jim

[jimhughes]

Rhodia Webbies come in A7 size. I don't recall if it's, lined, grid or dot. My best guess is lined. They make a regular Bound book style and a reporter style, IIRC. I believe I had to order them from Notemaker in Australia and Bureau Direct in UK. You might google both shops and see what they have in stock. 5-6 years ago I got some from a German manufacturer, I just don't recall who it was. Inkypete, do you know anytrhing about Notemaker stocking these?

Maybe I'm smoking rope tonight and this is all a dream. Good luck, let us know what you find out, Jim

[PocketNotebook]

Thanks guys!

 

Gsalazar, I can't get that one because for some reason they won't ship that particular item overseas. Very annoying.

 

I did look at Rhodia, but they're hard cover. If I can't find anything else, then I might get one.

[daTomoT]

The Rhodia Webbies are very good quality and that would be my choice. I have an A5 and an A6 one, and I find the A6 one small!

[PocketNotebook]

Yes, the Rhodia's are perfect, except for the hard cover.

Anyone know of one similar, but with a soft cover?

[Terry Brack]

The Rhodia Webbies are very good quality and that would be my choice. I have an A5 and an A6 one, and I find the A6 one small!

 

 

Rhodia makes a small A7 staplebound notebook with 24 pages with soft covers. They are Black - Ref. 119159

Orange - Ref. 119158 and can be seen at www.exaclair.com

[mAnuscript69]

Rhodia makes a small A7 staplebound notebook with 24 pages with soft covers. They are Black - Ref. 119159

Orange - Ref. 119158 and can be seen at www.exaclair.com

I can vouch for the quality of these notebooks. Great size (8 x 12 cm) to slip into a shirt pocket or even front jeans pocket. Covers are soft and have sort of a rubbery feel which is very durable. With only 48 pages, the notebook is very compact and portable. Being staple bound, the notebook folds back on itself effortlessly should you want to write while standing.

I wouldn't use it as a journal but it has held up well with use as a daily pocket notebook.