Notebook Guide

Finding the right notebook can be overwhelming when there are so many sizes, papers, rulings, and other features to choose from. So we’ve created some resources to help you find your way around the wonderful world of notebooks.

Notebook Sizes

Many notebooks come in standard international paper sizes, but the sizing system can look a bit like gibberish to the average person. To help you out, here’s a key to a few of the most common sizes.

Notebook Guides

Looking for the right notebook to use with a fountain pen? A good gift notebook? The perfect planner? Check out our notebook guides for some help navigating the options.

Out-of-the-Ordinary Notebooks
Out-of-the-Ordinary Notebooks
If the classic lined notebook has never quite worked for you, check out these fun alternatives: they're not your average notebook.   Grids and Guides Eco Notebook For those who think outside the lines, Grids and Guides features 8 different...
Sketchbook Gallery
Sketchbook Gallery
Love to draw and paint? Take a look through our sketchbook gallery to find one that's right for you! Drawing Graf'book 360 The Graf'book 360 is an excellent classic sketchbook, with soft covers and acid-free paper that works well with...
Dateless Planner Gallery
Dateless Planner Gallery
We all need some help staying organized at times. Luckily, we've got a planner for just about every need! Learn about our selection of dateless planners, which you can start using at any time of year, on any date you...
Fountain-Pen-Friendly Notebooks
Fountain-Pen-Friendly Notebooks
For fountain pen lovers, there's an extra component to choosing the right notebook: finding fountain-pen-friendly paper. These notebooks are all great choices to use with a fountain pen. Nebula Notebooks Nebula notebooks are designed to be used with fountain pens....
A Guide to the Traveler's Notebook
A Guide to the Traveler's Notebook
The popular Japanese Traveler's Notebook is a world unto itself. A beautiful leather-covered notebook that's refillable and customizable, it's made to be tailored to you and carried with you everywhere. Learn more about the Traveler's Notebook system. Starter Kit Every...
Choosing a Journal
Choosing a Journal
There's no right or wrong notebook to use as a journal. Journals are highly personal, and so is choosing a notebook that feels right for you! But if you're not sure how to choose, here are some popular notebooks for...
Best Notebooks for Everyday Use
Best Notebooks for Everyday Use
Many of us rely on a notebook as a key everyday tool - for taking notes in class or at work, for writing to-do lists and reminders, for keeping us organized and aiding our memory. We fly through the pages....
Our Favorite Gift Notebooks
Our Favorite Gift Notebooks
Those of us who love paper know that notebooks can be objects of beauty as much as they are functional tools. A special notebook and pen is a thoughtful and lovely gift to inspire someone to write. Here are some...