Almost everyone knows about the notebooks made by Moleskine, Kokuyo, and Stalogy,
but if you want to head off the beaten path, this video is for you.
We’ll show you six underrated notebooks that you should definitely check out.
Let's get started!
Fountain Pen Friendly Notebook
The Kobeha Graphilo Notebook is a great substitute
for those who want the extraordinary qualities of Tomoe River
in a more substantial paper weight.
Graphilo paper is extremely resistant to feathering and bleedthrough,
but it is better known for bringing out an ink’s sheen,
a metallic effect that occurs when the ink dries.
Sheen often appears as a different color: blue inks can have red sheen,
while purple inks can have a green-gold effect.
Each notebook comes with a sheet of blotting paper
so you can prevent slow-drying ink from transferring to the opposite page.
Journal
Similar in look to the classic Moleskine,
the Clairefontaine My Essential Notebook has a few upgrades.
It’s packed with 96 pages of Clairefontaine’s renowned fountain pen friendly paper.
You don’t have to worry about the notebook lacking features either:
it has a table of contents, numbered pages, bookmark, back pocket,
and elastic band.
Pocket Notebook
If the kraft paper covers or limited runs of Field Notes don’t interest you,
add a Word Notebook to your everyday carry instead!
These pocket-sized notebooks come with unique cover designs,
like this galaxy set.
Of course, there are also simple covers
for the minimalist writer who prefers a notebook that won’t draw attention.
Student Notebook
If you’re getting tired of using the same Kokuyo Campus notebook,
check out the Kyokuto Papeleur Brume.
This student-friendly notebook comes in a variety of contrasting cover colors
so you can assign them to different classes.
Plus, the rounded corners won’t get crumpled
when you throw the notebook in your backpack!
Travel Notebook
Those looking for alternatives to the leather TRAVELER’S notebook
will enjoy having a Yamamoto Ro-biki Notebook as their travel companion.
The notebook is slightly narrower than a TRAVELER’S notebook refill,
so it’s easy to hold in one hand while still providing plenty of space for writing.
The beautiful covers are made of wax-infused kraft paper that will burnish with use,
becoming just as unique as you are.
Of course, a travel notebook needs a handy cover,
and these canvas ones were specifically designed to accompany Ro-biki notebooks.
Each cover has pockets on the front and back
plus a zipper pouch to hold all the supplies you’ll need on your trip.
Undated Planner
For a no-frills way to plan your month,
the Apica CD Free Monthly Planner fits the bill.
This simple planner includes sixteen blank calendars
so you can fill it in with the right dates.
There are graph pages in the back so you can write additional notes too.
It uses the same paper found in Apica’s beloved CD notebooks,
so it performs well with all kinds of writing supplies.
What underrated stationery do you want to see covered next?
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