Thank you so much for your nice review and site! EDIT: Just got a Tomoe River paper notebook from gouletpens a few days ago. I truly appreciate your feedback and insight. I chose a dotted notebook in size L and a square sketchbook. im coming close to finishing my first bullet journal, which I started in a brand that even I cant remember the name of it did the job and I hate to waste a purchase, so im taking it to the end despite some pretty drastic ghosting and bleeding with my pens. great as a daily carry. And they make really awesome notebooks with 100 GSM paper. As someone who doesnt use fountain pens or wet ink (left handed + fountain pen = messy disaster), Rhodias hardbound dot grid webnotebook has become my go-to notebook for my quasi bullet journal. Stalogy - Japanese design at its best. Thanks also for weighing in on the Lemome notebooks. THis is so interesting. But in the interest of supporting my stationery hoarding habit, some of the links in these reviews are actually affiliate links to Amazon or elsewhere. It seems on their sit they have different covers for different types ofmnotebooks. and one of them is the Rhodia. would drive me nuts! I use mine for general note-taking away from my desk: Look for that soon! Heavily coated paper wont let the ink soak into the fibers of the paper that would create feathering and bleeding. I do understand that there are those who are not bothered by ghosting, so the paper choice doesnt make as much of a difference for them. I noticed at the end that you mentioned that you wont review the Rhodia notebooks because theyre under the 100g/m2 threshold. I want a place where we can all get detailed information about the products we want to use without feeling like well be attacked or looked down upon for our own opinions. Usually I prefer real white to ivory/cream colours but I find the creamy paper much more pleasing to the eye and not so harsh. Something weird is going on with a couple brands that I either purchased and had planned to purchase more of or just planned to purchase. The journal I was carrying was just one I already had in my stash and just pulled off the shelf and started using it (the Green Inspired Journal in the photo below also has a full review on the list). It also led to me to the Superior Maker as my new journal- I love the slimmer, Moleskine-esque width and the gsm is very impressive. Its gorgeous leather and such great craftsmanship. Im glad you like it though! I like what you said >>> What I did in the past has consequences on my present/future. <<<< what a great way to explain your love (or tolerance) of ghosting on the page of your journal. In fact, the creator of the Bullet Journal system, Ryder Carroll, even had a special edition version of the Leuchtturm1917 with the Bullet Journal branding on the cover. xD. I might need a journal intervention. Yes, LT1917 has a lot of pages and thats great for people who want to extend the life of their notebook for an entire year or longer. honestly, its between a Rhodia or STM though I loved that Pentalic Metallic Journal, dismayed to find out the one I wanted (in copper) only came in blank. I want a clean, fresh, unblemished page to write on. I may try one of the thicker 160g/m2 notebooks in the future though to see if its more enjoyable. Everything here is my honest personal opinion. Okay? If you have any question about this notation or if anything is unclear, please reach out to me and ask. I wanted to say, if youre looking at it for long-term heavy use, Lemome isnt a good choice. Asking too much of a single notebook? Im glad I was able to help you pick the journal you love. And because so many folks have requested journal types besides just the standard A5 size that most bullet journals are in, Ive added a whole range of different sizes and notebook types. You are not obligated to click on any link I include here, but if you do, thank you! Let me know which one you decide to try next and how you like it. DaycraftJournals Bullet Journal Notebook Review Inspiro | Pentalic Art Traveler Pocket Journal Bullet Journal Notebook Alibabette Editions Paris La Vie Est BelleJournal Bullet Clairefontaine Basic Cloth Bound Notebook Bullet Journal Whew! sections and remove unneeded ones on the fly, and maybe fit in a few doodles and The only thing to be aware of us that because the paper isn't very absorbent, it might take longer for ink to dry. I want to chuck my Walmart notebook in the trash and get that gold pentalic beauty. NOTEBOOK vs. JOURNAL for the purposes of this review, Ill be using these two terms interchangeably. For more, see our Delivery Information page. This is a truly wonderful notebook. But theyre expensive And Im always sceptical when I cant find any critic on a product. Thank you so much! It is also less smooth, and the dots are harder for me to see. pattern. I had to split up the full journal review into two main sections. Erin Condren (super customizable covers, 118gsm) Well look at pen test results, count dots, measure lines, compare paper color and weight and endure lots of nerdy commentary about all these notebooks. . Sometimes ghosting is minor and unobtrusive. Uncoated paper allows ink to soak in and dry quickly. The paper color is a very slightly creamy white, with a subtle gray grid I was a bit disappointed you didnt focus on where the products are made. This compilation that youve made is incredible. I can use a fountain pen as a lefty and not smear!). Im now a loyal reader and fan! Rhodia I know a lot of people are raving about the new Rhodia Goal Book right now and Ive been tempted to give it a try. I love the flexibility of disc system books. Every little bit helps me to purchase more and more stationery supplies so I can continue providing in-depth nerdy reviews here for you. Usually just pink and green (you can learn more about why highlighters are so important in my journaling process by checking out the Pastel Highlighter Showdown). Based on the original requirements I named earlier (size, lines or dots, cover quality, and paperweight) I have some favorites. The vast majority of notebooks here are ones I purchased myself with my own hard earn (and quickly spent) money. There are no calendar pages, but Stalogy would probably like us to remind you that they make handy sticky-note style calendar sheets that could stick inside on any page. Look for paper thats heavy weight (100gsm) so your pen or markers dont bleed through. I havent tried the Rhodia, so not sure how that stands up to the others. The Difference Between Ballpoint, Gel, and Rollerball Pens. (When you subscribe to your newsletter because of legal stuffs MailChimp reveals your biz location, thats the only reason I know :)). We are all different! Drop me a comment below and let me know which journal youre going to try out from this list. Right now on amazon they are only shipping to the US and Canada, I believe, BUT I just messaged the company and they said they plan on selling overseas on amazon starting this summer. Absolutely love this journal. Lauren yes! I absolutely understand that there are major fans of the LT notebooks and that they will defend them to the death (very similar with Apple products and their fans). I use Levenger disc-bound notebooks, for the lovely leather covers and ease of moving different size pages from one notebook to another. ? Gibson Bulleting Log Journal Bullet Journal Dingbats Wildlife Medium A5+ Notebook Bullet Journal Notebook Ghost Grid Dot Hardcover Journal Bullet Journal Notebook JoyNote Hardcover Executive Notebook Bullet Journal Notebook Little More Notebook Bullet Journal Notebook Review Key Lemome Planner Journal Review, Flip Through and Pen Test We bullet Because this review is so epic no really, its truly amazing! Both times I clicked on seller as they mentioned store fronts and the offerings were different and actually more limited. OMG! I just wanted to help others avoid that disappointment. Ive heard the Rhodia Webnotebook is really great. I know a lot of you struggle with finding the perfect journal. One thing that I would've like, if it came with a elastic band to I am just finishing with my first bullet journal, the Leuchtturm1917 and am wanting so much more out of my next journal. The pages are thin basically see through when you write on them. Im really thankful you provided all this info in one place! I have been playing around with mixed media art journaling for the last couple of years and find it very therapeutic (and messy which is the good bit) but I would really like to begin to try to journal in a more Travelers Notebook type of way. Superior art paper from a 450 year old company! Check it out on Amazon. Make a spread of location I really enjoyed. So the obsession began, and I started to read and watch all the reviews I could put my hand on. My first serious journal, which Im still currently using, is the InTempo Firenze; the black, soft-cover made in Italy. Just to add, I was not trying to look down on anybody or anything in my comment, I am not a native english speaker and cannot always finetune the nuances in my text. They aim to raise the standard of stationery by removing whatever is unnecessary, leaving behind products so good, they should have already existed. So if you have not tried any of Baron Figs products yet, I would really recommend that you do. If I were to order from the companys website, the total price would come in around $30-45 not exactly budget-friendly. But you made clear in so many instances that this is your subjective analysis and open up your reasoning in a transparent way, so that is more than fine. Available on Etsy or through Hippo Noto, I brush letter, use wet writing fountain pens without any issues. I liked the rustic design and the fact it was dotted and eco-friendly. with a more rigid planner I had issues staying engaged, and part of it was that Do you think the Scribbles paper and the Tekukor paper are smoother than the Leuchtturm paper? STM dosent appeal to me at all to be honest, I dont like the outside or the fonts in the inside. review. I want a clean, fresh, unblemished page to write on. Ive made the decision to only buy journals with at least 100gsm paper since I hate ghosting so badly. Definitely check out the Stalogy 365 notebooks. Thats not really the case as I understand it. Bleeding is always bad. I think Ill go for the Black Out one, once Ive had a go at a more artistic journal, but with white paper to start with. Thank you for taking the time to do this unbiased review! FEATHERING when the ink spreads along the fibers of the paper and creates a feathered appearance along the line you drew. The dots are just dark enough to see without being obnoxious. For the price, Im not even mad. My full review is below. Hi Rheana Im actually working on a comparison review of several journals with 160gsm paper. Well, if Tomorrow River Paper doesn't sound like your thing, you can find some onionskin paper notebooks here, and some India paper notebooks here. I found a Minimalism Art Journal in dot grid and I love the soft cover and pink color, but it is a little bigger than I had hoped to find (I like chunky too) and they dont have an actual grid optionvery limited options I guess. This includes a collection of the. Have you had a chance to try it? Does this review even matter? I tried the lemome, but it just didnt feel as good as the Rhodia. Look for the pen first, and then check the 'Refills & Spares' tab for links to the right refills. It has some nice qualities which were not the focus of this review. Thanks! I had to go back and look at my Amazon receipts, but I can confirm that between the time I bought my first journal in this quest to the date Im publishing this review its been a long FIVE MONTHS! STLOGYstationery, standard & technology, HOURS11AMto 7PMMondaySaturday12PM to 5PM Sundays, LOCATION41 S 3rd StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106, Cart But here in the United State, these notebooks arent easy to come by. Im the same way with aggregating and analyzing data points, so endeavor really specks to me! The Editor's Notebook by STLOGY is a handsome, unassuming notebook-planner that can stand up to rigorous use. I think I need to try to look for better paper as I like my Fineliners and Pitt Artist Pens which are India Ink. Of course choosing and loving a journal depends on your preferences and your criteria, the LT is obviously not your first choice and of course its fine. Wow this is awesome! Im not so much a feelings writer or anything but I love all things Japanese stationary and analog letter writing. I also thought the stone book is ridiculous when I saw it advertised. I didnt read your reviews on every journal as it depended on whether I could obtain it down here in Australia with reasonable shipping costs. Which I love. After reading your post I ordered the SuperiorMaker thank you! I know there are a lot of people who are not bothered by ghosting and some who actually love it. A notebook? Text for the days and months is really teeny tiny but the paper is pretty good I use fountain pens almost exclusively and I really prefer the smoother paper. I promise. We love the considerate details of this stationery award-winning notebook. Love your blog by the way. I was just looking for a book in a brick and mortar shop, and I found many books that did not open fully. However, I am on the same page with you that I probably would not trust the recommendations of a heavily monetized, marketing oriented blog. The pages are slightly bigger but it is 300g heavier than LT. Thats a lot of space and weight in my back pack with laptop and other stuff I need to carry. And now the mega bullet journal notebook review, in alphabetical order by brand name. Lets review it anyway. Karolina: Im so sorry about your experience with the LT1917 I wish I could help more people before they made that mistake. Ghostly (I actually found your page when looking for a review of this notebook). Before we jump in I want to tell you what the criteria were as I was searching for a notebook as I was on my initial quest to find the perfect notebook for myself. The LT paper is thinner, so ghosting is more of a problem. Hi Nolwenn thanks so much for your insight and sharing your experience with your LT journal. Stalogy is amazing! And comes in A6, B6, and A5 sizes. Regarding the lay-flat design of LT1917. With this notebook I've been able to add in new It has 2 ribbons, with different colours and durable material. So more research ensued and I ended up on your blog. Thank you for all of this! I keep buying more and more notebooks! Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. A5 sizes cover all hours of the day, while the smaller sizes miss out the hours you're more likely to be asleep than planning events. Thank you so much for doing all the reviews, its difficult to find a lot of these with pen tests and such as well, especially since everybody just defaults to LT. Tomoe River paper as others have mentioned, it comes in two thicknesses but I'd go with 52 gsm over 68 if you like the feeling of thin paper. Thanks! And I have to thank you even more for mentioning the NUUNA notebooks, because Im from Germany and theyre perfect for me! Its really easy to keep on reading. I also get bored with notebooks and want something new once Ive been in one for a few months Im already feeling that way about my Tekukor. Thank you for the comment about enjoying my voice I totally get what you mean and its something Ive been working on over the years and feel like Ive finally found my groove. Hello! Midori/Travelers Company lightweight notebooks aren't marketed as Tomoe River, but I've compared them and couldn't find any differences myself so that's also a (slightly cheaper) option. Do you know of a 160 gsm journal that has a square grid? To be completely fair, I use my notebook a lot. Archer & Olive As I rediscovered my love for stationery during this crazy year, I also started bullet journaling. Does anyone know anything as of June 2020? The Rhodia held up with watercolor, acrylic, prismacolor pencils, tombow, crayola, EVERYTHING. feel like they'll be with me for quite some time. And Im very glad I ended up here :). STLOGY is now rethinking this evolutiona stationery design collaboration between Nitto Group and Manabu Mizuno, a leading creative director in Japanendeavoring to createstationerywith good design and function at a reasonable price, improving the "standard" level of stationery.. The paper is so smooth! Also would love to see your review of rhodia sometime . So now lets do some wrap-up and announce the winners of this epic journal review. Just look at this notebook cover. LOTS more (Im so behind!). I watched review videos on YouTube, I read reviews on individual notebook listings on Amazon, and I even scoured all of the bullet journal guru websites to find out which journal they were using. I always check the reviews to make sure Im not missing anything that doesnt make perfect sense in the product description. But now that theyre back. Perfect for any page-a-day use, but also Ive been doing my own research as well and would be interested to hear about what you think of these brands: Archer and Olive have something ridiculous like 160gsm paper but only around 120 pages per book; Mossery cool customizable covers but mixed reviews on paper; and Compoco for those who are looking for a really eccentric cover. Amy oh yes! Ive looked at some pen tests on the Bondibook and know its not one that Id enjoy. Its in and out of my laptop bag constantly. Orders placed before midday Mondayto Friday will normally be sent out the same day. I know Archer & Olive journals have been all over the interwebs lately but as much as I love the look of them, I just dont think theyre an economical choice for me and I dont need paper thats 160gsm. Absolutely love it! It truly opens flat and stays open. when the ink spreads along the fibers of the paper and creates a feathered appearance along the line you drew. No bleed, minimal ghost with some pens. After giving it some thought, we're going to go with 'yes'. Honest. I just finished using a Rhodia Webnotebook and started a Leuchtturm. Besides the actual journal reviews below, Im also going to cover my method for reviewing and choosing my favorites as well as a list of the pens I used and also a little vocabulary lesson. Thanks for the review! Your question about all one ultimate brand is interesting. So yeah, if you love white paper thats similar to Rhodia and want a book-like feel then Neo Dot is the way to go. The Ultimate Comparison of 160gsm Bullet Journal Notebo Eclectic Scribbles 160gsm Mandala Notebook Review, Scribbles That Matter 160gsm Journal Review, Archer & Olive 160gsm Dotted Notebook Review, Green Inspired Chipboard Exposed Binding Journal, Alibabette Editions Paris La Vie Est Belle Journal, Clairefontaine Basic Cloth Bound Notebook, https://www.studioneat.com/products/markone, Bullet Journal Gift Wish List - Stationery Nerd, Tekukor my everyday carry bullet journal, Green Inspired my learning and notetaking notebook, Pentalic Travelers Notebook I think the lined journal will be my next handwritten diary, Daycraft my next bullet journal will be a lined journal, this might be the pick when Im done with the Tekukor, Lemome if I dont go with DayCraft for my next journal, it might be the Lemome Cork, Green Inspired Notebook available locally at Target (110gsm).
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