(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best paper & printable media products
We found 3,289 Reddit comments discussing the best paper & printable media products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 1,578 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Refillable Leather Journal Vintage Travelers Notebook Set, 4.7" x 8.6" &3.9" x 5.2", with Pen Holder, for Men Women Writing Gift, by ZLYC, Dark Coffee
- Fine Leather Cover: Handcarfted of 100% genuine full grain cow leather. The more you use, the better and softer it will be
- Perfect Size: Standard size 4.7" x 8.6"x 1.1"; Passport size 3.9" x 5.2" x 0.9"; Pencil case 1.4" x 5.9". 2 travelers notebooks in different size, easy to carry with you in your daily life or journey, to suit any needs
- Set of Three: 1 standard size notebook (3 inserts + 1 plastic credit card /zip pocket + 2 elastic in black /orange); a passport size notebook(3 inserts + 2 elastic in black/orange); 1 leather pen holder
- Refillable: Our each journal come with 3 decent kraft inserts - 32 sheets /64 pages of lined, black and calendar pages. The calendar pages have 31 months for you to record. They work well for writing, sketching, planning and coloring. And our journals are refillable, so you can use the notebook for lifetime with new pages. Save your money!
- Wonderful Gift: Come with our ZLYC cloth bag, great for giving as a unique and meaningful gift for travelers. writers or students. Surprise them with this amazing gift!
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Color | Dark coffee |
Height | 1.1 Inches |
Length | 8.6 Inches |
Number of items | 3 |
Weight | 1.212542441 Pounds |
Width | 4.7 Inches |
22. Minimalism Art, Classic Notebook Journal, A5 Size 5 X 8.3 inches, Yellow, Dotted Grid Page, 192 Pages, Hard Cover, Fine PU Leather, Inner Pocket, Quality Paper-100gsm, Designed in San Francisco
Size: 5"X8.3"; A5; 192 Pages (96 Sheets); Page Layout: Dotted Grid ; Paper Weight: 100 gsmPremium Smooth PU leather Hard Cover with elastic closure and bookmark ribbon; Internal Accordion Pocket; Sturdy design ensures your journal will last for years to comeQuality Paper - 100 gsm: Excellent for fou...
Specs:
Color | Amber |
Height | 0.9 Inches |
Length | 8.3 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Small |
Width | 6.1 Inches |
23. Roaring Spring 5x5 Grid Engineering Pad, 15# Buff, 3 Hole Punched, 8.5" x 11" 100 Sheets, Buff Paper
Sold as a single engineering pad5x5 grid 15# buff paperDimensions: 8.5" x 11" 100 Sheets3 Hole punchedMade in the USA
Specs:
Color | Buff |
Height | 8.5 Inches |
Length | 11 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | February 2014 |
Size | Single |
Weight | 0.91666666666667 Pounds |
Width | 0.33 Inches |
24. Dotted Bullet Grid Journal - Lemome A5 Hardcover Dot Grid Notebook with Pen Loop - Premium Thick Paper - Page Dividers Gifts
DURABLE HARDCOVER JOURNAL - Touched comfortably, sturdy hard cover protects your art for years. The elastic pen loop is always available for your pen and kept well.LAY-FLAT 180° LARGECLASSIC NOTEBOOK - Let you reading more easy and note-taking efficiency. The tight band of journal keeps it securely...
Specs:
Color | Brown |
Height | 0.9 Inches |
Length | 8.4 Inches |
Size | 8.4''x5.7'' |
Weight | 0.94 Pounds |
Width | 5.7 Inches |
25. NATIONAL Brand Computation Pad, Plain on Front Side / 5 X 5 Quad on Back Side, Green Paper, 8.5 x 11" 200 Sheets (42389)
- Computation paper
- One side quad-ruled, one side plain
- Green Eye-Ease paper to help avoid eye strain
- 200 Sheets/400 Pages
- 5 x 5 quad ruling, 5 squares to an inch
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Color | Green |
Height | 8.5 Inches |
Length | 11 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 200 Sheets |
Weight | 1.7 Pounds |
Width | 0.63 Inches |
26. Thick Classic Notebook with Pen Loop - Lemome A5 Wide Ruled Hardcover Writing Notebook with Pocket + Page Dividers Gifts, Banded, Large, 180 Pages, 8.4 x 5.7 in
- DURABLE HARDCOVER JOURNAL - Touched comfortably, sturdy hard cover protects your art for year. The elastic pen loop is always available for your pen and kept well.
- LAY-FLAT 180° LARGE RULED NOTEBOOK - Let you reading more easy and note-taking efficiency. The tight band of journal keeps it securely closed. And firm binding ensures pages don't get peeled away from the cover. Enjoy your writing by hand with no distractions.
- COME WITH 180 PAGES HIGH QUALITY PAPER - Thicker paper resistant to passionate artist. Perfect as travel notebook, business notebook, teen journals. Let your creation more freedom on the wide ruled journal to write in.
- GREAT JOURNAL WITH POCKET - Can hold business cards, notes, receipts and other small paper treasures. Awesome dividers presented help you mark important milestones and events.
- VERSATILITY - A special shares with your friends and family. Ideal for notebooks. It is also a great decoration for your desktop. Excellent for journal, school, college, meeting, travelling, writing workshop, etc.
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Color | Brown |
Height | 0.9 Inches |
Length | 8.4 Inches |
Number of items | 0 |
Size | 8.4 x 5.7 |
Weight | 0.9375 Pounds |
Width | 5.7 Inches |
27. MUJI Notebook A5 6mm Rule 30sheets - Pack of 5books [5colors Binding]
- MUJI brand notebook B5-size(approx.148mm210mm)
- 5 colors binding books set.
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Height | 5.8 Inches |
Length | 8.2 Inches |
Weight | 1.1 Pounds |
Width | 0.8 Inches |
28. Mead Composition Book, Wide Ruled Comp Book, Writing Journal Notebook with Lined Paper, Home School Supplies for College Students & K-12, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets, Black Marble (09910)
- Mead Composition Book is ready for any assignment, Grab it and go! Great for school and journaling. Book has 9.75 x 7.50 inch wide ruled white sheets, black marble cover.
- Class schedule on inside cover; multiplication table, conversion table and grammar rules on inside back cover are tailored to today's busy students
- Durable covers with secure sewn binding and stitched in sheets; One subject; 100 sheets per book (200 pages), 9.75 x 7.50 x .44 inches overall
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Color | Black |
Height | 9.75 Inches |
Length | 0.44 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | January 2019 |
Size | Pack of 1 |
Weight | 0.05 Pounds |
Width | 7.5 Inches |
29. Midori MD Notebook - A5 Grid Paper
- The notebook is comfortable to write. Ruled grid with the feel of the original paper
- Size (H x W x D): 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches (210 x 148
- Specifications: 176 pages, 0.2 inch (5 mm) grid rule, book binding, thread binding, cover/glass paper, with bookmark cord, index sticker included
- Made with an original writing paper "MD paper" that is resistant to bleeding and bleeding. Sewn binding allows for easy opening and stress-free writing
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Height | 0.59 Inches |
Length | 8.39 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | A5 |
Weight | 0.000625 Pounds |
Width | 6.26 Inches |
30. School Smart Chart Table Pad, 24 x 32 Inches, 1 Inch Grids, 25 Sheets
- Provides endless opportunities for helping to guide and refine kids' writing and drawing practices
- Spiral bound pad provides sturdy writing surface and great for transporting to and from home, school, or work
- Great resource for teaching counting, number lines, fractions, decimals, skip counting, geometry, and more
- Smart and affordable tool for helping to sketch out landscape or home renovation projects by scaling dimensions
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Color | White |
Height | 0.2 Inches |
Length | 32 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 24 x 32 Inches |
Width | 24 Inches |
31. Traveler's Company : Traveler's Notebook : Leather Cover : Brown
- Fine Brown hand made leather cover from Chiangmai, a northern city of Thailand
- Fine Midori paper inside is blank (refills are available)
- Enclosed in a fine fabric bag
- Wonderful gift for a traveler or writer
- Beautifully packaged and presented
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Color | tea |
Height | 8.6614 Inches |
Length | 4.7244 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | レギュラー |
Weight | 0.4 Pounds |
Width | 0.3937 Inches |
32. Moleskine Classic Notebook, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Plain/Blank, Black, 240 Pages
CLASSIC MOLESKINE NOTEBOOK: Moleskine classic notebooks are perfect notebooks for writing journals, a daily diary, or note taking in college classes or meetings. Moleskine notebooks are beloved by travelers & bullet journalists for their slim design.DURABLE COVER & ELASTIC CLOSURE: Hold writing proj...
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 8.25 Inches |
Length | 5.25 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | January 2008 |
Weight | 0.74 Pounds |
Width | 0.625 Inches |
33. Black n' Red Hardcover Notebook, Casebound, Medium, Black, 96 Ruled Sheets, Pack of 1 (E66857)
PERSONAL BUSINESS BOOK – 8-1/4" x 5-5/8", 96 sheets/192 pages of ruled, high-quality paper bound together in a book to provide an unsurpassed writing experience for the professional business person or the industrious creative soul.PREMIUM PAPER RESISTS INK BLEED – Write on both sides of the smoo...
Specs:
Color | White |
Height | 8.5 Inches |
Length | 0.63 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | August 2019 |
Size | 1 Count - Medium |
Weight | 0.8 Pounds |
Width | 6.13 Inches |
34. Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 Dotted Hardcover Notebook (Lemon) - 249 Numbered Pages
INKPROOF PAPER: Medium (A5) notebooks have 80 gsm paper, which is equatable to 60lb stock, and has 249 numbered pagesOPENS FLAT: This thread-bound notebook opens flat so you can write and draw at all angles without compromising the integrity of the spineELASTIC CLOSURE BAND: Secure...
Specs:
Color | Lemon |
Height | 0.74015747956 Inches |
Length | 8.267716527 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | November 2019 |
Size | Medium (A5) |
Weight | 0.5621787681 Pounds |
Width | 5.7086614115 Inches |
35. Moleskine Classic Notebook, Hard Cover, XS (2.5" x 4") Ruled/Lined, Black
CLASSIC MOLESKINE NOTEBOOK: Moleskine classic notebooks are perfect notebooks for writing journals, a daily diary, or note taking in college classes or meetings. Moleskine notebooks are beloved by travelers & bullet journalists for their slim design.DURABLE COVER & ELASTIC CLOSURE: Hold writing proj...
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 4.25 Inches |
Length | 2.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | February 2013 |
Weight | 68 Grams |
Width | 0.5 Inches |
36. Avery 3271 Printable Heat Fabric Transfers for DIY Projects on Light Fabrics -- Make Custom Gifts, Pack of 6
- Create, personalize and customize your own fabric transfers - transfer paper is ideal for t-shirts, aprons, pillowcases, bags, tank tops, face masks, and more
- Let them see the face under the mask - print a picture of your smiling face and apply to your scrubs or uniform
- No cracking and color lasts longer so you can enjoy your creations even more; All you need is a computer, an inkjet printer and a household iron
- For use on white or light-colored 100% cotton or cotton/polyester blend fabrics
- Easy to customize with free templates and designs using Avery Design & Print (Avery/templates)
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Color | 0 |
Height | 0.1 Inches |
Length | 11.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 8.5"x11" |
Weight | 0.315 Pounds |
Width | 9.31 Inches |
37. Miliko Transparent Hardcover A5 Size Dot Grid Wirebound/Spiral Notebook-2 Per Pack (Dot Grid), A5 8.27inX5.67in
- Measurement: 8.27" x 5.67", A5 Size
- 2 notebooks value pack makes it a ideal gift for everyone.
- Transparent Hardcover well protects the notebook. 80g high-quality acid-free ivory white paper makes writing an enjoyable thing.
- 80 sheets/160 pages per notebook. The 0.5cm/0.2" dot grid inner paper makes it an ideal notebook for daily uses.
- Satisfaction guaranteed. We are trying to provide a better shopping experience. If you are not happy with your order or have any questions, please let us know.
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Color | Transparent Hardcover |
Height | 0.39 Inches |
Length | 8.27 Inches |
Number of items | 2 |
Size | A5 Dot Grid |
Weight | 1.15 Pounds |
Width | 5.67 Inches |
38. Hammermill Premium Laser Gloss 32lb Copy Paper, 8.5 x 11, 1 Pack, 300 Total Sheets, Made in USA, Sustainably Sourced From American Family Tree Farms, 94 Bright, Acid Free, 163110R
- PREMIUM LASER GLOSS COPY PAPER: Hammermill 8.5” x 11” 32lb Premium Laser Gloss Paper provides optimum imaging and trouble-free performance on all color laser printers and color copiers. This gloss coat paper is not suitable for inkjet printers
- GLOSS FINISH: The glossy finish of this printer paper produces impressive photo-quality color documents. The slick coated paper surface provides professional print-like quality while the bright 94 brightness creates sharp, clear text and vivid colors
- SUSTAINABLY MADE IN THE USA: Hammermill paper is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified which means it is made with renewable resources from third-party certified, sustainably managed forests
- ACID-FREE PAPER FOR COLOR PRINTING: This Premium gloss laser copy paper is ideal for printing image rich presentations, flyers, short run collateral, brochures, photographs and more. Plus. it’s acid-free to prevent yellowing over time
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Color | White |
Height | 11 Inches |
Length | 1.4 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | July 2018 |
Size | 1 Pack | 300 Sheets |
Weight | 4.88 Pounds |
Width | 8.5 Inches |
39. Moleskine Classic Notebook, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Squared/Grid, Black, 240 Pages
CLASSIC MOLESKINE NOTEBOOK: Moleskine classic notebooks are perfect notebooks for writing journals, a daily diary, or note taking in college classes or meetings. Moleskine notebooks are beloved by travelers & bullet journalists for their slim design.DURABLE COVER & ELASTIC CLOSURE: Hold writing proj...
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 8.125 Inches |
Length | 5.25 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Weight | 0.75 Pounds |
Width | 0.625 Inches |
40. Moleskine Art Watercolor Album, Hard Cover, Pocket (3.5" x 5.5") Plain/Blank, Black, 60 Pages
- MOLESKINE ART COLLECTION: From sketchbooks and sketchpads to watercolor notebooks with heavy paper, to music notebooks with plain and pentagram pages, to storyboard layout notebooks, Moleskine's art collection of notebooks offer the quality you need.
- DURABLE COVER & ELASTIC CLOSURE: Hold writing projects & notes in your Moleskine notebook with an elastic closure band & inner storage folders. Leather-like classic Moleskine cover & thick, ivory paper pages are perfect for writing with fountain pens.
- GIFT QUALITY NOTEBOOKS: Moleskine planners, journals and notebooks come in hardcover or softcover and colors like black, red, blue, green and brown. The binding and cover have a durable finish, designed for daily journaling, writing and sketching.
- DELUXE QUALITY PAGES: Moleskine's thick, ivory paper pages in a hardcover Moleskine notebook, softcover Moleskine notebook, cahier or volant journal, or Moleskine planner are perfectly textured for writing with a ballpoint pen, fountain pen, or pencil.
- MOLESKINE QUALITY: We're dedicated to culture, travel, memory, imagination, & personal identity—both physical & digital. We bring this commitment to our notebooks, bags, apps & smart pens & notebooks.
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Color | Black |
Height | 5.75 Inches |
Length | 3.75 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | |
Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
Width | 0.625 Inches |
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This was so much fun! Thanks for posting :)
1 [Something Blue](Playshoes 408566 Girl's Rain Coat Blue 5-6 Years https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001PDN1O8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-CR5AbJ14TEGH). In Scotland April Showers don’t just finish in April! At all points of the year we can expect anything from a light drizzle to torrential rain!
2 Something that says summer. Watermelons totally make me think of summer, and sippy cups are perfect to keep bugs out of your drinks in the summer!
3 food related. A carrot sharpener! I saw these in a local store and couldn’t stop laughing at the thought of someone wanting a really sharp carrot.
4 a gift for someone else. My fiancé is obsessed with this album and I recently bought him a record player so I think he would love having it in this format too!
5 book suggestion. So I don’t know what types of books you are into but this is a YA Fantasy. It follows three sisters who were each born with a power. Now that they are of age, they must use their powers to kill their other sisters and become queen! It’s pretty kick ass :)
6 under $1. Okay so I’m from Scotland and I don’t know if this actually works out to be less than $1 but it is less than £1 so I hope that counts!! And they are really cute :)
7 Doggo related. My spaniel loves things like this! And I think it would work for any dog :)
8 useless but awesome. I’d love for my cats to wear this around Christmas!! Although they’d probably break it within a second haha.
9great movie The LOTRs! Great friendships, a lot of laughs and just a fab story. My all time favourite films!
10Zombie attack. I’m going to be the type of person who hides during the apocalypse and hope for the best! So I think if I find somewhere with some water nearby I could kinda camp out for a while!
11 complete goals. My main goal right now is to be more organised, and to do more creative things. I want to have fun and do more hobbies. So I think a diary where I can be creative and plan all my spare time would be great!
12 add on. WHY ARE PENS ALWAYS ADD ONS????!!!!
13 fandom. This would match my Alice tattoo! And who doesn’t need a purse :)
14 super expensive Jesus!! Who knew you could buy such expensive rings on amazon??
15 sharks or unicorns. Shark cat bed! I can only imagine how my two would react this this haha!
16 wonderful smell. I love this candle! Probably my favourite smell ever!
17 cool toy. I couldn’t find the game I always wanted as a kid, mostly because I couldn’t really remember what it was called! Although here is a Jared Funko pop that I’ve been eyeing up for months!
18 helpful for writers. I thought this was kinda cool. It gives tips on how to get out of writers block as well as mix up characters!
19 current obsession. Musicals are my currently my favourite obsession (see what I did their RHPS fans?)!
20 weird!. I’m just really not sure why these would ever be needed but at the same time I really want a pair haha!
So I started a year ago (feb 2018) and I found that I was so bad at keeping at it for the first 3 months. I had to remind myself to write my tasks and stuff but eventually I got the hang of it and started enjoying writing everything in my bullet journal.
I’m on my second bujo (bullet journal) now and love it so much. I track my mood every day like this. I do weekly plans with different themes.
Some tips I have to get started is to view other examples online of bujo weekly spreads. Instagram’s #bujo and #bulletjournal is really helpful!!! To keep consistent, I just say that takes time.
For tools, I recommend you use a bullet journal that has good paper. Thicker paper is ideal so your pen or markers don’t bleed through. The Leuchtterm 1917 Dotted is a popular bullet journal and it is amazing. This Minimalism Journal is also a really inexpensive and good option. The only bad thing is that it’s a little skinnier/less wide than the leuchtterm. The paper is still great. It was my first bullet journal. I think Michaels also has a journal that is the least expensive. The one I’m using now is from Michaels—it’s a Canvas Art dotted journal (i got it as a gift, but I also have a leuchtterm for next year :)
As for pens and markers, if you’re very interested in lettering and stuff, I can give you suggestions for that. For basics, any waterproof pen is good. Sharpie pens (the no bleed ones) are waterproof and good. This is good because you can highlight them or color over them and they don’t bleed at all. Staedler’s color fine tip pens are also good but they tend to bleed/blend when colored over. Zebra Mildliners are good pastel highlighters that can double as markers too. Those are great.
Overall, you could use crayola’s basic markers and any waterproof pen/pens you have. You don’t need anything super fancy! I also recommend washi tape from michael’s. They have a 3-for-$1 deal with assorted washi tapes (don’t get the expensive packs!!!) and can be found near the front / wherever the dollar/cheap goods section is.
Whoo! That was a lot. I hope I didn’t scare you off >.<
Tell me what you do to make the world a better place. Saying that you don't is not acceptable. We all change the world with every single interaction, and if you are here, I know you've changed someone's world for the better at least a little.
Tell me someone or something that changes your world for the better.
Tell me a dream/fantasy/goal you have that you work toward.
While this contest is going on, I will clean, organize, and then the people who are annoying me will come back to my house. Tell me that I have the strength and grace to be excellent to them.
Please link me to something you'd like. My total contest budget is $16. I don't say that I will not go over. I don't say that it's $16 to one person. I don't say that it's not. If there are 10 entries I absolutely love, and I can buy something that two people really, really want, that's great. If not, well, $16 doesn't go all that far, ya know! edited to add: I have priiiiiiimmmmeeeee
(I've provided several different options, as I can't narrow it down to one lol. All are under $16 and have prime eligibility)
Starting from the upper right hand corner and working my way around in clockwise direction.
Pens – 3 Disposable Bic pens – When it comes to pens I leave them everywhere. I leave them in class, the lab, the machine shop, etc. Because of this I buy them in bulk and then just carry a bunch of disposable pens with me. They are cheap so if I lose one or someone asks to borrow one I don’t worry about getting them back. I like these pens because I find they are comfortable to write with, wont break from me carrying them around or treating them like shit, and have a pen cap to prevent them from making a mess in my pocket. Why no pencils? I haven’t found a mechanical pencil that is both cheap and will survive in my pocket. If you know of one that fits those two requirements let me know in the comments!
Highlighter – Used for marking up academic papers I am reading. I’ll usually carry one or two with me but I keep several different colors at home for heavy markup. The colors I like carrying on me are odd colors, not yellow, like green and pink because they let my markups stand out from other peoples markups.
Sharpie – Used for marking up things that pens and highlighters can’t like metal, ceramics, and sleeping lab mates.
USB Drive – I don’t use it all that often thanks to free services like Google Drive and Dropbox but everyone in a while when you don’t have access to other options these can really save you. For example like when you need to print out a final report that’s due in 15 minutes and the internet is down. (That example definitely hasn’t happened to me)
Letherman Skeletool – The Skeletool is a good all around multi-tool. It has a knife, pliers, wire cutters,/strippers, screwdriver (both flat an Philips), and a bottle opener. It’s slim so its easy to carry without giving up a lot of functionality.
Timex Weekender Chrono – Useful for telling time if durring both meetings and tests when you cant check your phone. Taking a peek at your watch durring a meeting is unnoticeable unlike when you check your phone which can be considered rude.
TI-84 – The second most useful tool in my entire engineering education after a pen. I’ll often use the calculator instead of Matlab or Wolfram Alpha for doing homework that require simple computations just because I’m so familiar with it that I can operate it extremely quickly just from muscle memory.
Planner – It’s useful for writing down assignment due dates and meetings. Everyone has a different way of organizing events/work an I find havving a written copy helps me visualize where everything is.
Muji Recycle Paper Bind Notebook – Useful for taking notes in meetings and they can fit in my back pocket
Allett Slim Bifold Wallet – It’s an ultra thin bifold wallet that I love. It’s so thin I never even notice it in my pocket. I can sit on it all day without being uncomfortable. My last one became worn out after two years and I bought another one immediately. I highly recommend them!
Keys – For opening doors/stuff. Note: I just grabbed some unused keys for this pic and put them on a carabiner.
Google Pixel – It’s taking the photo. Lately its mostly been used for snap chat
$0-$5: Avengers Temporary Tattoos Temporary Tattoos of the Avengers, I mean...WHY NOT, THEY'RE AWESOME. make a sleeve out of them, that's what I'd do!
$5-$10: BLK Beverages: Fulvic Acid Enriched Water I have never tried this, but I have heard from many people that it taste like regular water, but black. I see it more as a novelty, but it could be interesting!
$10-$20: Moleskine Watercolor Notebook Moleskines are the best sketchbooks i ever used. I used to be cheap and get the lesser quality one because i though "Can't be THAT much of a difference". But it is worth every penny more than the cheaper ones. Especially the watercolor series, which can still be used to take notes and sketch, but with the added bonus of being able to apply beautiful watercolor to them!
$20-$50: Mussini Crema Balsamic Vinegar of Modena I'm not a very big fan of balsamic vinegar. In fact I didn't like it, but when I went to Italy I had the opportunity to try this and it was amazing. It was thick and sweet. The guy we were tasting it from said he loves to put some on his desserts. This is one of the things I miss from Italy, and you guys should try it as well!
Engineering paper is like graph paper, but the graph is only printed on the back of the paper (and it's printed very dark on the back). This means that you can see the graph from the front of the paper, but it's very faint and isn't distracting like graph paper normally is when you write on it. The top of it is also usually divided into 3 sections for your header, which is nice for including the date, the subject, and the page number for notes. The downsides are that it can be a bit more expensive (depending on what brand you get) and it really can only be used on one side for the most part (because the graph is printed very dark on the back).
I personally prefer the Roaring Springs pads in "buff" color (not a gross green-yellow, but a more aesthetically pleasing brown-yellow) because it's some nice quality paper with good weight to it and the pads are solid. You can buy it on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Spring-Engineering-Enclosed-95182/dp/B001TJ5JZM), but I instead bought a full case of 24 pads for ~$120 ($5 per pad) in the middle of my freshmen year when I found the kind of paper I liked best. I've gone through about 2-3 pads a semester up to this point, which isn't terrible in terms of cost (pirate/don't buy one textbook and you come out a long ways ahead) and I get to write on nice paper.
There are also some classes that mandate you to use engineering paper, not so much in EE, but I've seen some mech e classes where the professor requires all assignments to be handed in on it. I'm guessing it mostly is for assignments with drawings and such included, since the graph background on the paper would make the drawings neater to look at. It's also pretty great for math notes/assignments, since it makes graphs easy without the super thick lines of most graph papers.
Well, heres some tools I like to use and/or think might be a good choice for someone:
For sketching and whatnot this
pencil set is good.
Also Erasers and Blenders are useful
Charcoal pencils are cool too, but maybe not the best starting point. heres a link anyway
Oh, and drawing paper
I realize all this is getting expensive so maybe its best to get her this drawing set. The quality isn't as high in these complete sets, but it does gives her a wide variety of tools to experiment with. (including coloring pencils) The paper sucks in this set, so I would still probably get that separately.
The same folks also make a beginners set of acrylic here. Which seems pretty cool. Again though, it would probably be a good idea to get more paper. I've used this acrylic paper and it seems to be pretty good.
Also, If you want, it might be better to go for watercolor over acrylic.
If so, here is some decent stuff:
Paint or Cheaper Paint
Brushes
Paper
Well, that's all that springs to mind. Let me know if you have any questions that I might be able to answer.
The most important thing you can do is to set yourself up an environment conducive to working, where the chance of becoming distracted is as low as possible. Make it comfortable and enjoyable so that entering that environment doesn't feel punishing. Bring yourself some drinks and snacks so that you don't end up with excuses to get up and wander around, and good headphones for listening to motivating music (and drowning out environmental distractions). Wear comfortable clothes. Make sure to have plenty of pens or pencils (with plenty of lead and erasers) and a good notebook for scratchwork (even we professionals tend to work a lot of stuff out on paper). Finally, and probably most importantly, go in with some kind of plan so you don't just end up dicking around on reddit.
Sidenote: As a software engineer, I highly recommend:
This is a fantastic idea! You are such a thoughtful friend. Here's a list of cheap items that I would include:
• Nice pens. I am extremely partial to Uni-Ball Jetstreams
• A set of colored markers for studying and making diagrams
• Small Moleskine notebooks that easily fit into pockets for taking notes on rounds
• Ibuprofen for headaches that happen during residency. Again something small she can carry in her purse. I would suggest 200mg and maybe in a 20 count container. She can refill it as needed with her home ibuprofen. DayQuil or NyQuil are also good.
• Hot Chocolate and Hot Tea - something she can just mix with hot water and drink
• Quick snacks for when you're too busy to eat. I like Clif Bars since they're quick and filling. Special K bars and Luna Bars are also good.
• A candle to light while studying during residency can help set the mood to get work done. Or maybe that's just for me.
Hope this gives you some ideas!!
I've run through three of these Rhodia Meeting Books in the last couple years for work. The paper is great for fountain pens even with wet ink and the organization really worked well for me. I usually get the smaller size but I've linked the larger one here.
I also really love my travelers notebook for work with fountain pens but it meets none of your other requests.
Hope you find something!
edited to add I totally agree about leuchtturm. I've never understood why people like these for fountain pens. Too much show through.
Thought of another one that might be better for you. This is a bound full size Midori notebook. Midori makes travelers notebooks and the paper is generally great for fountain pens. No table of contents or page numbers but I've found those difficult to get right.
There's also this I've never used this brand but it hits all your requests and is heavy duty paper so it may work for fountain pens. No telling how smooth it is. Good price though. Dot Grid Version
You've gotten excellent advice on inks, and some on notebooks. You mentioned being overwhelmed by the choices, but wanting a sturdy notebook that can handle fountain pen ink. There are a few choices mentioned in here, but perhaps I can help summarize this. Key thing you will want is a high gsm (Grams per Square Meter), since a high gsm means thicker paper.
Wishing you and your daughter the best during these hard times.
I've tried several cheap Traveler's Journals like the one you posted and none of them worked well with fountain pens. That's not to say that none of them will ever work with fountain pens, I'm just done looking for cheap ones. The Midori Traveler's Notebook, outside what you want to pay, has been perfect.
You could try a cheap cover but pay more for nice paper inserts or make your own. HP Premium Choice Laser Paper 32 pound works very well with fountain pens and is cheap, something you can use to make your own inserts.
I have a few ZLYC Traveler's Notebooks, but there were three problems with it that I didn't like. The paper wasn't very fountain pen friendly, the leather was a little flimsy, and the orange stretchy cords used to hold it together were too thick preventing the inserts from laying down nicely to write on. Replace the elastic and you have a decent cheap notebook. The inserts didn't work very well with the medium nibs I often use, it would feather and bleed, but generally not much show through. With some of the more well-behaved inks and a fine nib, it worked well. Noodler's X-Feather works nicely with something like a Pilot Metropolitan fine nib.
OP, in addition to reading this link that /u/motherkos provided, please read these as well:
TL;DR version: The SMIL (stepmother-in-law) kept trying to usurp the role of the mother, due to her own unprocessed grief around not being able to have a child. Her attempts to step into the role keep escalating, and when confronted, she had a serious meltdown/possible psychotic break.
I'm NOT suggesting that your MIL has mental issues. But based on your post, I get the sense that:
I don't know what's going on with her. The good folks who post here will have a ton of good advice for you based on their own experiences, and it would be a good idea to give their advice careful consideration.
My own suggestion is that you get yourself a bound notebook that you can write in (something like a composition notebook), and start noting down every single time she does something that troubles you, along with date, time, place, who was present, what she did, how you responded, and her reaction to your response.
Why? Because (a) it will help you see what patterns of behavior are there, (b) it can help you explain very specifically to your DH what you're seeing and why it troubles you, and (c) if--God forbid--her behavior escalates to the point where you feel the need to take legal action, you now have a record of your behavior (that's why you use this sort of notebook, by the way--if someone rips out the pages, it's obvious).
Big hugs to you, OP. I can't imagine how upsetting this all is.
Paper options:
Gaming Paper has a lot of good options that are pretty affordable. I prefer their rolls that look like wrapping paper but they also have tiles, though I've never used them.
Easel Pads are more expensive but might fit your needs.
Other options:
Chessex Battlemaps are great. The maps are made of vinyl so they're portable. I bring one to game nights with water-soluble markers.
If you don't mind a project and don't plan on transporting your surface, dry erase wall paneling can be wonderful. If you trust yourself with a straight-edge and a box cutter, you can carve a 1 inch grid on the surface. I did this once before and it worked fine; I stored the board behind the couch and set it atop the coffee table for games.
Kepprage is no fun at all, but the symptoms will decrease as it leaves your system. Keppra -> Lyrica for me, because I almost got into a fistfight with a 70 year old man because he was shoveling snow off of his driveway too loudly, and I just snapped. Not happy AT ALL that I'm stuck on Lyrica, but incredibly relieved that I'm off of Keppra.
I went from 600mg of Lamictal to 450mg of Lamictal XR, and it helped immensely with the dizziness and word fishing side-effects. See what your neuro thinks about extended release meds. In my case, a slightly lower dosage of XR was more effective than upping my dosage of the regular stuff. Same thing happened with Tegretol vs. Tegretol XR. I went from 1400mg daily to 1200mg daily.
As for the forgetting tasks, I suggest note taking. I got a pocket-sized notebook and began writing everything down and crossing things off the list after I had completed the task. It was immensely helpful, and after a few months I noticed that I no longer had to check my notebook. Just the act of writing things down improved my short-term memory quite a bit.
Good luck with the meds, friend. Don't go punching stationary objects in anger. The stationary objects always win. ;)
Good post.
Maybe a good direction to take this thread would be the what can I get a lot of for cheap? direction.
Like stack_cats said, you can get printer paper reams and be set for a while.
Sketch books for practice?
As far as non-sketchbook writing.. I keep boxes from ordering things online and flatten them out. That's fun. Paper grocery bags work too. A big sheet of thin plywood is like $25 bucks and you can write on that forever. I've heard water on an old chalkboard is great practice too.
Occasionally I do some research about minimalistic leather journals because I always seem to have a reason to write things down but dislike the common 5-star notebooks and the like. There are lots of beautiful leather products out there especially with many upstarts through kickstarter and Etsy but it seems like the one everyone is trying to replicate is the good ol' Midori. Simple and beautiful and with people figuring out ways to cheaply get refills for the paper, I think some of you may enjoy it.
Also, the smaller "passport" size: http://www.amazon.com/Midori-Travelers-Notebook-Journal-Passport/dp/B003SNV0YQ
I'm in my second year of college and spent a lot of time trying to figure out what sort of set-up and format worked best for me and so far I've really enjoyed using an A5 notebook cover with a bunch of cahier notebooks in it (Midori Traveler's Notebook style, which allows you to put multiple cahiers in one cover). A5 is a good size for writing on tiny lecture desks and is generally a pretty good compromise between portability and writing space.
Specifically, I tend to use A5 Muji Journals which come in a variety of formats, but I use blank due to the way I take notes (mindmapping). You can get packs of 3 or more on Amazon depending on the format you prefer.
https://amzn.com/B00I6Y0MH8
https://amzn.com/B00I6Y0MH8
I enjoy taking notes this way because cahiers are generally pretty cheap and the Muji books have decent paper but the leather cover makes them look fancy and keeps them in good shape.
There are a couple areas of interest that might help narrow your field of search if the suggestions get too broad:
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I was partial to a comp pad and a Levenger Circa notebook myself, though I used ring bound notebooks or loose ring notebooks off and on. However my usual work spaces afforded a bit of size restriction on what I could use comfortably.
If you can use / have the classroom surface area to use a hardcover notebook, it's definitely a worthy option. Notebooks like the Vela you linked will probably wear better, don't have the risk of damaging the binding, and are easier to store between use or post class session than a comparable double-ring notebook. On the other hand, you'll need one for each area of study so carrying multiple on a busy day could be an issue.
A couple examples would be:
I normally use Coverartproject to reprint cover's, there have been some covers that were not available for gamecube that I had pretty much make from ps2 or xbox covers before. But most of them are pretty high quality scans. Sometimes I adjust the contrast and brightness but that's pretty much all I do.
I bought gloss paper and at first I used my ink jet printer but then I ended up just running out of ink after maybe 10 prints. Now I bring them to office depot and if you bring your own paper, color printing is I think 49 or 59 cents a print I'm not sure. But the quality is better and I don't have to waste money on color ink cartridges. They know me now but I ask to do a print preview and normally it's already perfect size for printing how I want.
Hmm, mine is actually fine and quite taught. Sorry to hear that though, I know it's only a few bucks but little things like that bug the shit out of me! Plus at around $13 for a notebook that small you'd think that there would be some decent quality control.
Just for clarification to be sure we're on the same page, or for others, the notebook is a Moleskine Classic Notebook, Extra Small, Ruled, Black, Hard Cover (2.5 x 4) (Classic Notebooks)
I also have the two pack of soft covers at the same size and specifications, but I like the hardcover much better, as it has the bookmark, elastic, triple the pages, and the little fold out folder thing in the back.
There seems to be good reviews of this TN clone here on Reddit. ZLYC Leather Travelers Notebook - no affiliation. You could then print out your own inserts if you want to go the TN route.
5x8" = A5 size, roughly. Jet Pens has the most comprehensive notebook buying guide. It and Goulet have a notebook search with the "size=A5" filter that would be a great way to see what's out there.
I got my brother a Leuchtturm 1917 and he thinks it's pretty nice. Dot grid with page numbers too. You'll hear a lot of people say it's inferior paper for fountain pens compared to the Rhodia Webnotebook, but it does absorb and dry ink quicker so when you have to close the book and go, the ink doesn't smear onto the opposite page. I personally love my webnotebook but it does take a little while before I'm comfortable flipping onto the next page. The ultimate A5 notebook is the Nanami Seven Seas Writer with 480 pages of Tomoe River paper (the fountain pen holy grail paper), but it always sells out when it comes on sale. I just checked their website and they're restocking "Late May" which could be any time in the next couple of weeks, so keep your eye out!
Edit: didn't see your college budget: Black n Red notebooks are budget- and fountain pen-friendly. They're $6-7 a pop, available in twin-wire or hardcover, so go hog wild.
Personally I am a huge fan of Moleskine products. I have several of their journals/ notebooks and love them. They have several sizes (I'm a big fan of the A4 sized notebooks) and they are pretty darn durable, plus I love the simple black.
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Moleskine watercolor journal
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Happy cake day and thanks for the contest!
I've heard good things about Scribbles that Matter notebooks (I'm thinking about getting one for my new journal), though those are a little on the expensive side.
The journal I'm currently using is a Minimalism Art A5. It's not the fanciest, but I think it's really good quality for less than $10. I would recommend it because I think it hits all your criteria.
It doesn't bleed as long as you're not too heavy with your markers (I've even been able to use light watercolor without any bleeding - just some slight buckling).
There is some ghosting, but again as long as you're not heavy on it with the markers or pens, it's hardly noticeable.
It comes in a range of sizes, has a bookmark, and comes in a variety of pretty colors. The only thing it doesn't have is the pen loop, but I don't think it would be hard to add one yourself if you really wanted to.
EDIT: To add more info cuz I hit submit too soon 😅
Dingbats-- they have a ruled version. On your list: yes, yes (unsure of the rule width), yes, yes, yes, not numbered, just one. Pages are perforated, though, and if you can get someone to send you a sheet to pen-test, that would be best (PM if you would like me to do so). I don't use pilot PBS or highlighters.
They have a bulletjournal version that's dot-grid and a yes on all the rest, but if you were willing to go for dot-grid, I would be here touting Scribbles That Matter, except, alas, no ruled.
I've liked Lamome's other products, so the ruled one should be fine too. No numbers, yes on everything else.
Also, I haven't tried the Amazon classic notebook, but I'm thinking with your pen choices, it couldn't hurt to try?
Let me know what you end up with. The ruled + page numbered challenge must be no fun to live with.
Yep. I just finished engineering school this spring, and I've gone through my fair share of pads.
Green Paper is by far the most commonly used engineering paper. It's fairly thin, a little less than printer paper. I mostly used this paper for scratch calculations and everyday homework.
Buff is a bit thicker, but still has the same layout. I liked using this when doing hand calculations that would be included in reports or labs.
For notebooks, look for a Lab Notebook or Engineering Notebook. There are a few options out there, and it depends if you want a spiral or bound book. Computation Notebooks held up very well, and helped preserve my notes.
I find a lot of comfort and catharsis in writing. I have a dot journal on my list to get me back in the habit while trying out bullet Journaling!
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Hmm. I think it mainly depends on the type of ink that you use. I purchased this notebook a while ago and it seems to hold most inks pretty well. My Iroshizuku ink stays pretty wet on the pages, but it might be the pen that I use. I haven't tested it with a dip nib to isolate it down. Overall, its a really nice notebook, though!
I've seen a lot of people recommend Rhodia brand notebooks, but I haven't gotten a chance to test them myself. Hope this helps! :D
My DMing system:
Step 1) Download GIMP (free)
Step 2) Make a grid of 1-inch circles that you can print out with pictures in them (I can send you the file I use)
Step 3) Buy one of these 1-inch hole punches (or use scissors), super glue, and 1-inch washers (grand total of maybe 15-30 bucks?)
Step 4) Print out tokens, cut them out, and superglue them to washers. You can also add numbers, and make the tokens double sided for a "bloodied" condition for monsters. Works out to like 5 cents per token, and a bit of time.
Step 5) Buy one of these pads of grid paper. Can shop around for a good price, can draw multiple maps on one sheet if they're small, use pencil so you can get multiple uses out of it, or just play on a grid. Also lets you draw on the fly, or take a piece of paper and pre-prepare a map before the session.
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Total cost should be less than 50$ for months of play. You can also buy different sized washers for small, large, or huge tokens, and they make hex grid paper as well. For fancy tokens (I do it for players and recurring NPCs) you can print on high quality photo paper, or laminate the page before cutting, or just put packing tape over the token.
Lot if people use Momeskin or leuchtturm1917. I personally use whatever notebook I find interesting. Barnes and Noble has a pretty good selection. The one I have now is Minimalism Art I found on Amazon. I really like it and plan on getting another for 2019.
https://www.amazon.com/Minimalism-Art-Classic-Notebook-Journal/dp/B077Y3N8NN/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538075845&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=minimalism+art&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41MwSXlkP%2BL&amp;ref=plSrch
This OR This and these would be great for me to take notes (which I will have a lot of because of my double major), and help keep me organized! Thank you for the contest, you are so wonderful!
If you decide to pick instead of use reddit raffle, choose someone else! I'll be fine! I'm going back to school, which means I am going back to cool.
Agreed with the Leuchtturm1917. I just got mine & it's heavenly. Best place to purchase (if you're looking for a good variety in color) seems to be Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWQXVS0?psc=1&amp;smid=A1E8AJDELN2AKR
I'm not the best artist...and when I do artistic things, I use acrylic paints, however, in order to give you first-hand advice, I did my drawing using an ink pen. [Here is it] (http://i.imgur.com/tFoet3O.jpg).
Now that I've drawn with ink, I can for sure tell you that you're going to want a fine-tip pen. Maybe [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/Sakura-Pigma-Sensei-bullet-fiber/dp/B00DUGZE7A/ref=sr_1_5?s=arts-crafts&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415657750&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=fiber-tip+pen). It has a fiber tip which is good according to my research.
I also like to keep a Moleskine notebook handy for ideas and doodles.
Oh, and based on my little foray into pen and ink, you're going to want [bleed-proof paper] (http://www.amazon.com/Paris-Paper-For-Pens-9X12/dp/B0007PC9C0/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415658228&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=bleedproof+paper) for sure!
Happy drawing :)
I'd recommend this notebook from Lemome on Amazon. These go for around 11-15 bucks and have 180 pages and great quality paper along with a penloop that is way more useful than you'd think. A lot of people are recommending notebooks with really heavy paper. I don't think that's necessary - especially for the price premium - unless you watercolor or use alcohol markers in your journal. I personally burn through journals extremely fast (I started my current one in August and I'll be done with it in November or half way through December) so I may be biased.
I currently use a 6 dollar hardcover dot journal from Walmart. The paper is not as good as the one I recommended, but it has over 200 pages and fulfills the job perfectly. It would be a step down from what you're used to, however.
You too, and congrats to your sister! I don't think I mentioned it, but you can probably glean it from the website, one of the four is light, then they range up to peaty, so she can explore her palate as well. For a cheap side gift, pick her up a Moleskin notebook so she can keep tasting notes... useful to come back and compare tastings of the same whiskey.
these boyz. Check out the view of the inside with the graph. Good for sketching out things like this bc the grid is already there (plus I love the feel and texture of moleskines! They're my fave tbh
Thanks for the reply! Here's an Amazon link to the thicker stuff, but either way, it's a great idea! I just always feel like I'm about to tear the green paper when I write on it, so I like the buff paper. When will they be available for purchase?
Haha. I appreciate that. I would be happy to teach you how to do them. It's shockingly easy. Once you have a onesie or shirt, etc:
I have been trying to compare the differences between Foxy Fix and Chic Sparrow myself. I have a standard TN in brown from Traveler's Company and was looking to expand into one of the softer leathers. Here is what I found out:
Chic Sparrow has sizing charts that are very well explained. The pocket version would be the size that most matches the TN Passport, though it will also fit field notes and moleskien small notebook
Foxy Fix has sizing charts that are done in measurements only. The No7 size is a standard TN size-ish. The No2 would match the passport/fieldnotes/moleskin small size.
As far as other shops, check etsy. There are a lot of them all over the place. In addition to that, you can look at Amazon.com and try the ZYLC line of TN's I think that for the price of one book you can get one of each size and a pen holder. I have one of these as well and just got the passport size for my husband. The leather is good. And it comes with inserts.
Let us know what you end up getting!
UPDATE:
I bought the corner rounder and photo paper similar to this.
Printing on photo paper did the trick: no need to do the gloss spray, and it came out in quality easily as good as the Pathfinder Pawns quality. VERY impressed and VERY highly recommended.
The corner rounder didn't work so well. The one I bought for $10 with a 10mm radius didn't cut through the 2mm board that I used. It was basically the same rounder that Vynx used, but they were cutting much thinner board.
I am debating whether or not I want to get a heavy duty corner rounder or not.
EDIT: Got the heavy duty rounder, worked pretty well. Instructions have been updated.
For notes I buy a ream of copy/printer paper from the office supply store, they sell reams that are already 3-hole punched, it's not very much. I like having no lines interfering with anything I draw. Everything I lay down on the page really stands out against a pure white background. I suppose I take my time and write clearly, what simple sketches I do make, I take a second and do it clearly as well. The result is clean notes that are easy for me to review later.
I also write with .7mm pencil and use Staedtler pens in one or two colors to add emphasis.
All my homework gets done on National Brand engineering paper. ...Found a brand I liked and I stick to it I guess...
Each class has its own 3-ring binder and I load each one with a bit of this plain white paper, and a bit of my engineering paper.
I use Hammermill Color Laser Gloss. It was a little rough at first, but I can get perfect transfers with it every time now. Just need good heat (duration, not so much temperature) and good pressure.
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I just ordered one of these! I love notebooks and I normally buy all notebooks (moleskins), device covers etc. in lime green. But I'm going with the bright yellow this season! I'm a stationery addict and A5 is my favourite size. So neat.
This squared Moleskine notebook is my crack. I freaking love these notebooks. They are really classy, they come in different colors (make sure the notebook is the 'squared' type) and are just a lifesaver for me in terms of documenting everything that I need/want to do. DO IT.
Lemome! It's pretty good, thick pages with minimal bleed-through unless you use a lot of ink. Binding isn't holding up too great though.
My absolutely favorite for bullet journaling is the grid Midori MD Notebook A5 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Midori-MD-Notebook-Grid-Paper/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=midori+md&amp;qid=1557587047&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-2 only £11!)
I think it’s really cute, very aesthetically appealing and there isn’t much bleed through! I’ve actually used copics for an art spread in mind and honestly I didn’t mind the bleed through (although with copics it was obvious unsurprisingly)!
Looks like the Miliko Transparent Hardcover! I use that journal, too, and I love it :) There is visible ghosting depending on the pens you use, but I feel like the quality vs cost is worth it considering how cheap it is compared to other journals.
It's a Lemome! There are plenty of fun doodles and I'm super excited to make more!
you don't HAVE to buy anything fancy. a lot of BuJo like to have their journals be very pretty and decorated; to each their own, but functionally, all you need is a notebook and a pen. i do, however, prefer dot grid notebooks.
i got this
and then got this
i loved the aesthetic of my first one, but i'm rough with my notebooks and the paper cover ended up bending and getting torn up. the second was a plus too because it was spiral, not book bound. however, given the choice, if i got a book cover for the notebooks i would choose the second one for sure.
I can't find anywhere that indicates how wide the rule and grid pattern are. It looks quite wide to me. The design / packaging certainly matches that of the Leuchtturm (cream cardboard band and elastic to keep it closed).
While I was digging around, these popped up: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07168XGHT?psc=1
They look kinda interesting too. Good luck!
Ever consider one of these ZLYC fauxdori covers? I have the green one and it's awesome. Midori inserts fit perfectly. I also have a Word notebook in there which hangs over a tiny bit, but I actually sort of like it because the covers are so fun. These ZLYCs are shockingly great quality especially for the price. If you really want to go all in, you can get a set with a passport size and regular size for $40 total. The value is kind of insane.
Hey there! It's a Minialism Art journal in yellow. I really do like it, it lays flat better than my old favorite, the Moleskine. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Y3N8NN
I saw these on the fpnetwork but wasn't sold on them but your endorsement has convinced me to give them, thanks.
I thought they were 8.5x5 though for the hardcover. It was for these, no?
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Red-Casebound-Notebook-E66857/dp/B000JCPP9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1422400042&amp;sr=1-1
$20 map making
Map - draw them yourselves on graph paper
https://www.amazon.com/School-Smart-Grid-Chart-Tablet/dp/B003U6KWAY
Get pencil crayons from the dollar store. For color, use the black to deepen outlines.
Roll them up with an elastic or two for storage.
Tilesets are very limited for the cost and premade maps tend to focus on dungeons.
$80 miniatures or tokens.
Tokens for monster n enemies with pcs being minis is a cheaper way to start.
Token sets are not my thing, but you can find some on ebay or usually with starting box sets.
As for minis my average price is $5 a mini. With 2-3 being a good price (CAD) some stores have buck a mini bins where you can get peoples old minis or armies for cheeper.
Bones minis fall into that grouping
http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/Bones
Some of games workshop troops fall into that as well
https://www.games-workshop.com/en-CA/Goblin-Warriors
Even board games can sometimes have have decent cost per units.
https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-Coast-Dungeons-Dragons-Ashardalon/dp/0786955708/ref=pd_aw_fbt_21_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=W96KFH6R06XCE19JE79S
And the dnd HD collection by wizkids (unpainted) though a bit small are around 2 minis for $6.
As for paint, if your worried about cost you can go to your local dollar store and get acrylic painta for $1 each. Water them down and layer them when painting for best use.
To better keep the paintjob if you want a primer will do the trick. Or fuck it for your first batch. And use all purpose cleaner to rip the paint off them later.
Protip if your going in the more expensive direction or future use. A black primer hides your mistakes a white lets colors show. Use both to create shadows n color pops.
----- so now we're 100 in and have our minis where do we store the 30ish guys we got?
Usually on a shelf. You cannput them in a display case or cabnet if you have one but shoving them in a box for the time being wont hurt much.
I love Lemome notebooks. The paper is thick and smooth, I haven't had any ghosting at all (though I don't do anything intense or use anything but Staedtlers), and the quality and feel of the notebook is amazing and feels fancy for a $15 notebook.
If you want the really good stuff, here it is. It's the best quality engineering paper I've found.
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Personally, I enjoy using the Midori MD Notebook which you can get with grids, blank, or ruled. I also use the LIFE Notebook which you can get in ruled, gridded, or blank. Pay attention for the sheet size and number before you purchase them. A4 is approximately the standard American 8.5x11.2 inch sheet. Do you already have your preferred pens and pencils? You can get some good ones with tips as thin as 0.28mm (though I used 0.3mm and 0.5mm).
Edit: why did someone downvote me?
I got a set from Amazon instead by ZLYC: for $37 at the moment
When I got them, the original was still more expensive, but right now it would be similar (this is for one, not a set).
Quality-wise, the ZLYC ones were a bit disappointing. The leather is okay, but not great and the included elastics look nice but are quite large. Similarly, the included paper is okay for pencils, but rough and feathers with ink.
By comparison, I had a look at the Midori one at a local bookstore and it definitely felt much, much nicer.
Since the refills are a non-standard size, you can either order them online or cut down more standard sizes. Alternatively, the copies (also called fauxdori in reference to midori) can be found in standard sizes.
Personally, I went back to leuchtturm hardcover notebooks in A5, but that is personal preference.
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Weightloss is hard. a great goal! I need to get to the gym. maybe I will do that today. Thak you for the inspiration.
I had a game mat, still do somewhere, but I'll be honest there is a better alternative. Game mats will get dingy over time. I switched over to flip board size chart paper and never looked back, super cheap online.
https://www.amazon.com/School-Smart-Chart-Inches-Sheets/dp/B003U6KWAY/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_cr_simh__3/142-9065087-6464236?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003U6KWAY&pd_rd_r=c39acb58-c8ee-45a4-b765-a762fb121ec2&pd_rd_w=zeRIr&pd_rd_wg=GCRER&pf_rd_p=67aa5820-8762-4202-90ba-881bb99c913c&pf_rd_r=DH2Z3R24PFF8S7STR42T&psc=1&refRID=DH2Z3R24PFF8S7STR42T
I use easel pads with 1” grids. I think I pay like $8.00 for them on amazon. They work great for me. here
For anyone reading this that might be interested, I also just encountered these:
http://www.amazon.ca/Black-Red-Casebound-Notebook-E66857/dp/B000JCPP9A/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HFZ4EQ/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
They both look great!
I personally don’t have this yet but it’s on my wishlist! I’ve read many great reviews about this brand of notebooks.
Dotted Bullet Journal/Notebook - Lemome A5 Hardcover Dot Grid Notebook with Pen Loop... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07168XGHT/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_HOZVAb4AKBGN8
You may want to check out Black n'Red notebooks
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Red-Casebound-Notebook-E66857/dp/B000JCPP9A/
The paper is very nice, very FP friendly, and the price is appealing. Notice that this is A4 and for 96 sheets.
I like engineering computation paper, but I have only one pad remaining and I haven't used it since I consider it precious. However, I'm silly because I could get it on line easily, I'm just too lazy.
Get National brand. Maybe you can get them personalized somewhere.
Maybe this:https://www.amazon.com/NATIONAL-Brand-Computation-Sheets-42389/dp/B0017TMB64/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Engineering+Computation+Pad&amp;qid=1574173104&amp;s=office-products&amp;sr=1-5
Thanks! The idea was inspired by this, however, I didn't want to pay $15 for something he would grow out of in a week, so I just bought a cheap, plain, onesie and printed the image myself with iron-on transfer paper.
It's a dot grid notebook, pretty popular rn among the bullet journal crowd. I got mine from Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B01ECY4X8O?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I bought these Muji notebooks for my fountain pens and type on them all the time. The paper looks pretty similar and tears out easily. Good quality too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I6Y0MH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_doPEzbT7PSQ74
I just DM'd my first session of the starter adventure on Saturday. I ended up using this graph paper pad to draw out battle maps, and I got these blank dice to use for minis.
First combat, I had everyone choose a color, then gave them an extra to keep in front of them so I could easily see who was who. There are 9 total colors, so depending on how many players you have, that gives you some wiggle room for your own NPC's and monsters.
You can get bulk dice pretty cheap on Amazon as well (I think I paid around $11 for 6 sets), and pencils are a good idea.
Lemome sells one on Amazon with an elastic band on the spine that you can attach a pen into, but storing 3 pens might be difficult depending on how big the pens are
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01NAT49WS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511616412&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=lemome+notebook
I think FPR also sells a pen pouch that you can use on a Rhodia Webbie. It's a 2-pen pouch but you can buy multiple
https://fprevolutionusa.com/collections/pen-pouches/products/fpr-two-pen-notebook-pouch-leather
That's pretty much all I can think of off the top of my head. If I find any other solution I'll update my post
Buy one of these and never go anywhere without it and a pen. Whenever you say something that makes someone laugh, write it down. It doesn't matter how silly, just jot it down. Then read it later and see if you can try to tease any situations or jokes out of it and develop it from there. You'll probably develop a good system as you keep going, but for me just keeping a record of little funny things I heard or said through my day allowed me to get some ideas.
Luckily, that is also quite easy.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AQOAK/
I would advise Moleskine. Extremely good quality, at a pretty decent price.
Like any other, you kind of want a keyboard that matches the way you type. Also, realize, that android specific bluetooth keyboards tend to be "quirky". I've found that I can never get the sort of speed that I can get over a proper keyboard.
That said, I've had experience with a few devices. My favorite has been the Asus Transformer keyboard attachment. Obviously, you'd get the Transformer instead of the Galaxy. (Not what you're looking for, but I'd still recommend it since it comes with extended battery life and additional flash storage.)
I've also got a folding bluetooth keyboard that I occasionally use with my laptop. www.amazon.com/dp/B004L9LT2E/ Battery life on it is fairly good, I'd toss a spare pair of rechargable AAA batteries in your bag so that when it dies you're not screwed.
I've also heard good things about the periboard www.amazon.com/dp/B005MJ6F80/ although I've not used it.
All that aside...
I'd also suggest that going with a tablet may not be a great idea. If you're just looking for something to write on, I'd suggest a laptop. While probably way the hell out of your price range, I'd recommend something like a Toshiba Protege http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006GTDPYM/ or even a used Mac Air. For no other reason than swapping between notes and references is possible. Hell, you could even go for an Acer Timelinex www.amazon.com/dp/B006SONX74/ get about 8 hours of battery life and pack a spare battery for an additional 8.
If nothing else, you won't have to worry about getting a stand for the tablet.
If you do go for a tablet, I'd also recommend packing an old fashioned tablet and stylus http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IDM7/
After trying a bunch of habit tracking apps (e.g. productive), I switched to a journal because it allowed me the flexibility of each day deciding what I would feasibly try to do of my list of habits and it's been working quite well.
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I end every day by finishing checking off any remaining items as needed and then writing out what I will try to do the following day based on schedule etc as well as make any notes in the margins below. I look at my list of habits every morning after I finish my morning routine to remind me of what I'm trying to do that day.
I use [this notebook] (https://www.amazon.com/Travelers-Notebook-Brown-Leather-LB/dp/B000ZYF22M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1521596891&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=traveler%27s+notebook) with this insert
The Seven Seas notebook is great for the number of pages you get. They sell out fast though so you have to be on top of it.
Midori also makes an a5 book with lots of pages: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=2K885P3IMHHG8&amp;coliid=I1ODW8QAO7UDUZ
I like the moleskine notebooks, also the "Black n' Red" (which I personally use) notebook which you can get at officemax has a nice form factor
amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Red-Casebound-Notebook-E66857/dp/B000JCPP9A/ref=pd_sbs_op_1
I got these from Amazon a while back and I really like them: https://www.amazon.com/Transparent-Hardcover-Wirebound-Notebook-2-8-27inX5-67in/dp/B01ECY4X8O
It's a 2-pack, and I like the spiral-bound feature. They're inexpensive so if you're just getting started with bujo, you don't have to spend a ton of money to find out that you aren't keeping up with it.
Those bic gel pens write wonderfully smooth.
http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Velocity-Retractable-Refillable-Medium/dp/B0000AQPTO
And a simple composition book is both sturdy and flexible.
http://www.amazon.com/Mead-Composition-Marble-Bookbound-Sheets/dp/B00006IDM7
I've been using a Zlyc brand Fauxdori, been quite happy with it. Quality is ace and fits all the Midori brand inserts fine. Default package comes with a large size, passport size and pen sleeve for $40.
https://www.amazon.com/ZLYC-Refillable-Handmade-Travelers-Notebook/dp/B00ME26WYU/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478469510&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=zlyc+traveler%27s+notebook
YES!!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TJ5JZM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Midori MD is fountain pen friendly, A5, gridded, and comes in packs of notebooks as well. It’s cheaper than both Rhodia/Leuchtterm in the short and long term.
I have this one and love it
https://www.amazon.com/Refillable-Leather-Travelers-Notebook-ZLYC/dp/B00ME26WYU
I think this is the best deal of them
I'm obsessed with my Lemome notebook. It has even less bleeding than a leuchtturm and it has a really nice heavy duty hard cover. I also prefer the color but that's just preference. It's also only $15 so not nearly as expensive even though I actually think it's a better notebook. The only downside is it only has one ribbon but I think that's an okay trade-off.
This is the yellow engineering pad. Slightly more expensive. 100% worth the extra price.
The buff paper is nice and thick it doesn't feel like I'm writing on tissue paper and it's very mistake friendly since erasing doesn't tear a hole straight through it.
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Actually, in my wishlist you can find a durable sturdy journal to do exactly that. Works for drawing and work stuff.
And it has a small pocket on the end. Great for some receipts and sleeves.
Just FYI Rustico makes a leather cover that fits standard composition notebooks. Whatever you make, do it to fit that size and you can refill if for two or three bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/Mead-Composition-Ruled-Sheets-Inches/dp/B00006IDM7
http://www.rusticoleather.com/leather-binder-and-cover/leather-covers/large-composition-cover-machine-sewn.html
After I've spent a little more time cutting and gluing, this will look perfect. I could even put some grip on the top cover such that it works as a stand.
I used this notebook for $12: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8883701143/
Midori MD is a great option. It opens flat as soon as you open the book - no need to break the spine. The catch is that is has 88 sheets = 176 pages.
The paper is toothier than most FP-friendly paper I've used, but it holds up to Western medium nibs very well.
I have a slight notebook obsession
Let's celebrate!
You can buy them on amazon! That’s where I got mine. It’s yellow, hardcover and has dotted pages. :)
Leuchtturm1917 Medium Size... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWQXVS0?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
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I've filled a few of them. Kinda sad my current has about 10 pages left. I've used it since 9/2011 :(. It'll be like putting an old friend down.
http://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Spring-Engineering-Inches-95182/dp/B001TJ5JZM/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1417909218&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=engineering+paper+buff
Get him this engineering paper instead. It's a nice crisp paper, and it's a 'buff' color that makes it really easy to find your assignments in a stack of green tissue paper. There's only one student in my classes who has it and I envy him every time I'm trying to find my graded work in a stack of paper.
I love the muji A5 notebooks that come in 5packs lined (6mm). They're pretty amazing...They're cardboard covers and not black, but they're really cheap so you can probably get a cover or something
https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Notebook-6mm-Rule-30sheets/dp/B00I6Y0MH8
https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Paper-Notebook-Rule-72sheets/dp/B00IQUFBJG/ref=sr_1_48?s=office-products&amp;srs=9373349011&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504660762&amp;sr=1-48
Edit: Second link is a thicker notebook, first link is a 5pack of smaller notebooks
If you're going to buy him engineering paper - which may well be a very practical present, as in my school any non-typed assignment pretty much has to be done on it - don't get Tops or Ampad. Get National brand.
Both Tops and Ampad I've had tend to come with misalignment, bad binding, and are thinner paper. National is superfantastic.
Get this and a grey t-shirt. and save yourself 10 bucks
Im on to my second of this journal which is $15, but i think they make a different version wish is around 11 or 12. The pages don't bleed at all, and i use watercolors and such in my journal. The only downside is occasionally one gets sent out where the binding isn't the best, but if you contact customer support they'll send you a new one right away.
Also, use a composition notebook like this, where it’s obvious if you’ve ripped out a page, and write in blue or black ink. From what I’ve read this is helpful for legal purposes.
I love the design! I don't own a 3D printer so I can't be sure, but using printable iron-on sheets like these might be cheaper!
Wreck This Journal ($8.92)Avery T-Shirt Transfer Paper ($7.97)The Midori Traveler's Notebook -- only gets better with time.
I was going to buy this Minimalism Art notebook instead of buying an expensive Leuchtturm notebook for $20. thanks for the answer
This is a good budget choice imo https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I6Y0MH8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494481826&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=muji+notebook&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41v-k4fx6ML&amp;ref=plSrch
How much wear is it going to get? One option is to make a tag with printable iron-on transfer paper, like this- http://www.amazon.com/Avery-T-shirt-Transfers-Printers-03271/dp/B00006B8FS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1449862939&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=iron+on+transfer+paper+clear
Amazon, Moleskine, or Leuchtturm1917 are the popular ones and are available online. But most bookstores or stationary stores will carry them (or the Moleskine journals at least).
Moleskine grid lined, versatile and nice size.
http://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Classic-Notebook-Squared-Notebooks/dp/8883701135
I've never tried one myself, but Redbubble has a good selection of hardcover journals! Unfortunately, there's no dot grids as far as I'm aware of- lined, graph, and blank are the only options I saw available.
I looked up "dot grid journal" on Amazon though and a bunch of hardcover ones came up! Here are a few:
Miliko Transparent Hardcover A5 Size Dot Grid Wirebound/Spiral Notebook-2 Per Pack (Dot Grid), A5 8.27inX5.67in https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ECY4X8O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fWIWBbNPWJMNR
Bullet Journal/Notebook (2 Pack) - Hardcover Dot Grid Notebook, Premium Thick Paper Faux Leather with Fine Inner Pocket (5 x 8.25) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0778KGTTB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AWIWBbQK7RE2N
Dotted Bullet Journal Notebook Dot Grid BuJo Pages | Hardcover Sewn w Bookmark | Premium Thick Paper | 5x8 Made in USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8TMQV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kYIWBbQJ598C9
Here is what I typically carry on a normal day.
I would rather them focus on content when this awesome DLC exists for $2.41 that provides support for this feature.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00006IDM7/ref=s9_top_hm_awbw_bs7tz_g229_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-11&amp;pf_rd_r=4KW63K4VA9MQVX8D0TK5&amp;pf_rd_t=30901&amp;pf_rd_p=807721be-610a-5658-a76b-d8cb13983e78&amp;pf_rd_i=12900091
and duh, a kick ass notebook to doodle in with your amazing new pens. might i suggest this https://www.amazon.com/Leuchtturm1917-Medium-Hardcover-Dotted-Notebook/dp/B00FWQXVS0/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483934671&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=leuchtturm1917+dotted
make sure you get the grid lines, because those make you tingle. im really into office products.
I got these when they were on sale for 6.99
Hammermill Color Laser Gloss Paper, 94 Brightness, 32lb, Letter Size, 300 Sheets per Pack (16311-0) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AQOAK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_kKndub1W2H0HG
I have used www.vistaprint.com or you can buy printable iron on labels you make at home like these from Avery.
My apologies, I mean the interior paper being something other than the standard green engineering paper. Some color like this , which is apparently called buff. I always called it tan engineering paper.
Less than 10 bux. 25 huge sheets. I use it for mine and it gets the job done
Im using Miliko Transparent Hardcover
Forgive me if that didn't link right, I'm usually a lurker, not a poster. And I'm on my mobile
https://www.amazon.com/Midori-notebook-jacket-H220-W310mm-light/dp/B00UX6S6VQ
https://www.amazon.com/Midori-MD-Notebook-Grid-Paper/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_229_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YTSQ5W1JGBD3AZQYSPFY
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Comes out to 19.46 and has Prime & Amazon customer service. I dunno about this one.
5x8ish! Here’s the link to it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07168XGHT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4GhVAbR5PFXG5
100 gsm I don't know what that means lol but I bought this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B077Y3N8NN?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
These Miliko ones from Amazon look very similar. https://www.amazon.com/Transparent-Hardcover-Wirebound-Notebook-2-8-27inX5-67in/dp/B01ECY4X8O
found it on Amazon, here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAT49WS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_knZCCb2VFRXGF
Ordered from Amazon seller UJC Mart Japan
Traveler's Notebook Brown Leather (1, 1 LB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZYF22M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_D5ROAbGXWF50G
Recently bought a Lemome to avoid ghosting and get something a little more durable.
120gsm ivory paper, I haven’t had any sort of ghosting or bleed though. The pages are a bit wider too, helps for larger spreads!
https://www.amazon.com/Dotted-Bullet-Notebook-Journal-Hardcover/dp/B07168XGHT
On amazon. I think the green version is more commonly used, but here's the red version
Pay for a chunk of your new Pilot Vanishing Point. OR, buy yourself a Midori Traveler's Notebook in brown leather if you already have a decent fountain pen or two. My two cents, or what I would do with $50 on Amazon.
This seems to be the right one!
It’s the Midori md a5 notebook. I’ll add a link: Midori MD Notebook - A5 Grid Paper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qczADbGVAMHVP
Then this must be the selling notebook in history!
ZLYC Vintage Handmade Refillable Leather Travelers Journals Pencil Case Set of Three Dark Coffee https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ME26WYU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_w46Bub1S1A37R
Travelers Notebook Brown Leather (1, 1 LB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZYF22M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bps2BbNS911TS
Try these out next time: https://www.amazon.com/Miliko-Transparent-Hardcover-Wirebound-Notebook-2/dp/B01ECY4X8O/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1492874624&sr=1-1&keywords=miliko+dot
It's "engineering paper".
I'm in the same situation. The Rhodia Dot and Muji notebooks.
Miliko Transparent Hardcover A5 Size Dot Grid Wirebound/Spiral Notebook-2 Per Pack (Dot Grid), A5 8.27inX5.67in (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ECY4X8O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SXaPAb50TRWHS)
> Lemome A5 Hardcove
Is this the one you are referring to?
Non-affiliate-link and link to graph paper moleskins
Muji makes thinner A5 notebooks that might work: https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Notebook-6mm-Rule-30sheets/dp/B00I6Y0MH8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503364878&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=muji+a5
and a thicker one that's slightly more expensive https://www.amazon.com/MUJI-Paper-Notebook-Rule-72sheets/dp/B00IQUFBJG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503364895&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=muji+a5
I use those black and white composition notebooks (like this: https://www.amazon.com/Mead-Composition-Notebook-Ruled-Sheets/dp/B00006IDM7) because our supply cabinet is full of them.
Yes
Like this.
They're the 5 pack of Muji notebooks. You can get them in stores if you live near them, on their website but that hasn't been working lately, and even on amazon.
Funny you mention that. I just picked up the spiral and cloth bound versions in 8.25 x 5.875 inches. It's odd that one says it's 24 lb paper and other other says 90 g/cm^2. I'm not sure if they're actually different or not. I've only written in the spiral thus far. It's much better than the public supply recycled paper dot book I had lying around.
I make use of the Chessex Wet-Erase battlemat (comes in 2 sizes and is reversible for hexes vs squares) which works well for my games.
Alternatively you can buy some large 1" grid paper. Which is great if you want to do prep work for your dungeon and draw out nice looking maps ahead of time. Typically this allows you to have more detailed maps because you're not under the pressure of doing it at the table before combat starts. I want to start doing this more often, but even more so I want to get some props and do more elaborate battle sets.
I made them all (Except the star made of guns, that's from and Anti-Flag Show) Though I feel like I did cheat a little bit and used printable iron-on transfers to make the patches rather than screen printing them.
I steal 24 x 32 inch grided meeting pads from work like this
https://www.amazon.com/School-Smart-Chart-Inches-Sheets/dp/B003U6KWAY/ref=pd_cp_328_2?pd_rd_w=9dPz4&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=MHP1S83ABTYRVRKCVCD6&pd_rd_r=2cdaec87-82e4-11e9-b4c5-ef907af3647f&pd_rd_wg=z5UG2&pd_rd_i=B003U6KWAY&psc=1&refRID=MHP1S83ABTYRVRKCVCD6
I found this, this, and this. They're each very close to A5. I've no idea where you can find exactly A5 unless you're buying a Moleskine, at least near the price range we're looking at.
https://smile.amazon.com/Thick-Classic-Notebook-Pen-Loop/dp/B01NAT49WS?sa-no-redirect=1
Really thick pages, no bleeding or ghosting at all for me.
From left to right.
Trashed Acer netbook running Kali
Wifi pineapple. https://www.wifipineapple.com/pages/nano
Moleskin notebook. https://www.amazon.com/dp/8883701135/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.kyHAbDE2KYS4
Gerber harsey air ranger fine point aluminum body classic style (discontinued. You can still buy shitty versions of the same thing)
Amity bifold wallet. (Discontinued. From the 70's)
Chessex black d20. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00115WV6O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RpyHAb07FH723
Sharpie for graffiti. Stolen.
OnePlus 3 phone case. Phone not pictured. https://oneplus.net/3
King of spades. Found.
Sparrows lockpick set with added bypass tool. Kit includes picks from multiple different sets.
http://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/scon.htm
http://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/mj.htm
Keys. Nothing super interesting besides an o-ring between each key which muffles jingling and can be used to replace the o-ring on my flask.
There's also a Gerber shard from when they were made of titanium.
Ring is from https://www.etsy.com/shop/RomasBanaitis