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We found 36 Reddit mentions of Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 Dotted Hardcover Notebook (Black) - 249 Numbered Pages. Here are the top ones.

Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 Dotted Hardcover Notebook (Black) - 249 Numbered Pages #2
    Features:
  • The A5 MEDIUM notebooks are the perfect size with a wide range of colors making them ideal companions for all walks of life — this notebook series is perfect for midnight ramblings, daily entries, thoughtful reflection, careful chronicling and illuminating life stories
  • Thread-bound to open flat which helps make reading the contents easy and adds efficiency to note-taking
  • Features 80g/m² acid-free paper with high ink compatibility to help prevent bleed through, an expandable gusseted pocket on the back cover, 2 page markers / bookmarks and an elastic closure band
  • Includes 251 numbered pages of DOTTED paper (punktkariertes / pointillées) with 8 perforated detachable sheets, a blank table of contents for easy organization and notes, also includes stickers for labeling and archiving
  • Durable hardcover notebook in a lovely BLACK color with FSC MIX paper made from responsible sources — measures approximately 5¾ inches by 8¼ inches (145x210 mm)
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height8.25 Inches
Length5.75 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateNovember 2019
Weight0.93475999088 Pounds
Width0.67 Inches
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Found 36 comments on Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 Dotted Hardcover Notebook (Black) - 249 Numbered Pages:

u/flushedfish · 9 pointsr/Journaling

Well, the journal I use is a Leuchtturm1917. It's wonderful and I don't mind the ghosting at all :)

u/explodingalpacas · 8 pointsr/MakeupAddiction

It looks like it's the Leuchtturm bullet journal.

u/Kr1ss · 7 pointsr/graphic_design

Leuchtturm1917 always left me satisfied. Smooth, great quality paper and subtle dotted matrix on the pages. A nice, hardcover, leathery effect on the outside. Got mine for 15€ back in Germany.

An interesting NY sketchbook company has also caught my eye - Baron Fig, they have pretty cool high-quality notebooks.

A Moleskine is always a safe bet too.

u/cdb3492 · 6 pointsr/GradSchool

Good call on adopting something. I discovered bullet journal late in my PhD, and I don't think I would have found a job if I hadn't- there were just too many moving parts.

I used a moleskine, but they have gotten worse over time (cheaper paper and poorer quality. I now used a Leuchtturm 1917. It's like a moleskine on steroids.

u/CreditBewilderment · 4 pointsr/bulletjournal

Here's a few off the top of my head-- I have no idea how available they are in Canada.

Leuchtturm 1917: https://www.amazon.com/Leuchtturm-Notebook-Hardcover-Dotted-Medium/dp/B002TSIMW4

Rhodia webnotebook:
https://www.amazon.com/Rhodia-Black-Webnotebook-inch-Grid/dp/B006CQSRDS/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1478388563&sr=1-1&keywords=rhodia

Cognitive Surplus dot grid: https://cognitive-surplus.com/collections/dot-grid

Cognitive Surplus line and grid: https://cognitive-surplus.com/collections/lined-grid

If these don't work for you, you'd probably have better luck over at r/notebooks.

u/[deleted] · 4 pointsr/bulletjournal


Hope this helps!

The Leuchtturm1917-
Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 Dotted Hardcover Notebook (Black) - 249 Numbered Pages https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002TSIMW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lRZnDbD4Q1V4V

Scribbles that Matter-
A5 Dotted Journal by Scribbles That Matter - Bullet Dot Grid Notebook - No Bleed Thick Fountain Pens Friendly Paper - Hardcover with Large Inner Pocket - Pro Version - Teal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LL2W46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kSZnDb365QNXR

Archer and Olive-
https://www.archerandolive.com/collections/signature-dot-grid-journals

u/californiamoonbase · 3 pointsr/bulletjournal

Pilot pens are my favorite. I think the G-2 0.38mm ones write the best, but I also like the Percise V5 .

As far as a notebook, Leuchtturm1917 dotted A5 books are my favorite.

For pens/markers I would recommend going to an arts store and try to test some out. It is such a personal thing in my eyes.

u/unixygirl · 3 pointsr/EDC

I take daily notes... But I found Field Notes frustrating to use and instead opted for one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Leuchtturm1917-Medium-Size-Hardcover-Notebook/dp/B002TSIMW4

Paperweight is solid, it's well bound, can't rave enough.

But anyway, I find the benefit in that I'm less likely to forget important things and that (for me) writing something complicated helps me really think about it, where otherwise if I did it on a machine I'd just bang away at the keyboard and then move on, or worse, copy paste.

u/TheRemedialPolymath · 3 pointsr/bujo

It's the basic Leuchtturm1917 A5 in dotted. Suits my needs, feels good in my hands and under my pen, and the paper is 80 weight. I'd like heavier, but I don't need it. What do you use?

u/steveXray · 2 pointsr/EDC

Items listed below with links in case anybody is interested:

Persol Sunglasses https://amzn.to/2H6piK2

Leuchtturm1917 Hardcover Dotted Journal https://amzn.to/2EAFcL8 (I try to journal daily)

Distilunion Card Minimalist Card Wallet https://amzn.to/2XqUc5z (This is probably the best slim card wallet i've every had. Hard to beat)

Seiko SKX013 https://amzn.to/2Ube5vt

Parker Ink Pen https://amzn.to/2ECKvK6

Leather Journal Cover https://amzn.to/2Xrsg1w (I love the smell of this thing! ha)

Explore Notebook https://amzn.to/2EBETje (This notebook is more of a to-do list v my daily journal. Helps me stay organized)

Leatherman Squirt https://amzn.to/2H708eu (This thing always comes in handy)

Mophie Powerstation https://amzn.to/2T8dqP7

Kershaw Clash https://amzn.to/2SvSbkV

iPad Air 2 https://amzn.to/2UbA99j

iPad Air 2 Keyboard Case https://amzn.to/2H3fn80

Speck iPhone 7Plus Case https://amzn.to/2H7YEAj

iPhone 7Plus (Not Pictured) https://amzn.to/2SvrvAD







u/Tod_Gottes · 2 pointsr/fountainpens

Leuchtturm1917 makes some awesome journals. 125 sheets of paper. A bit more sheets than rhodias webnotebooks, but the rhodia webnotebooks are 90gsm and leuchtturm1917 is only 70gsm. I think I would probably go with the rhodia because its a bit cheaper and if Im gonna be paying $20 for a notebook then I want the higher quality of paper. But who knows. Im pretty new to fountain pens and fancy paper, so I really cant compare 70, 80, or 90 gsm paper.

u/LollyLikesTeaAndCake · 2 pointsr/bulletjournal

I use the leuchtturm1917 journal

LEUCHTTURM1917 (329398) Notebook Medium (A5), Hardcover, 251 Numbered Pages, Dotted, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002TSIMW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nRPVDbPYX6ETJ

u/MoonPrisimPower · 2 pointsr/bulletjournal

I will swear by my Leuchtturm 1917 , a set of Microns, and a small ruler.

But in reality, Start with anything you have.

u/xorgol · 2 pointsr/italy

La copertina non è rigidissima, ma mi ci ero trovato bene: https://www.amazon.it/Fabriano-19821852-Block-Notes-Azzuro-Scuro/dp/B00PGR4NE6/

Invece adesso sto provando un Leuchtturm 1917 A5 dotted: https://www.amazon.it/Leuchtturm-taccuino-copertina-rigida-puntini/dp/B002TSIMW4/
La carta non è bella come il Fabriano, ma la puntinatura è comoda.

u/DRUMS_ · 2 pointsr/productivity

I use Zotero to keep track of my sources for research projects. I use Trello to track game development. I use my own version of journaling in a Leuchtturm 1917 to annotate readings and make lists of all my assignments. Writing with real pen/paper notes helps me remember what I read..plus I kind've miss real writing. Most importantly, for productivity I drink a lot of coffee. I prefer an Iced Red Eye.

u/barriss · 2 pointsr/bulletjournal

Leuchtturm1917 Medium Size Hardcover A5 Notebook - Dotted Pages - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002TSIMW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0CTQyb36AAH9T

Scroll down to customer questions! But maybe your journal is a different size

u/EphemeralGallbladder · 2 pointsr/ADHD

I think the best way to get into it is to just do it and see how it works out for you.

My suggestions would be:

  1. Watch this video if you haven't already
  2. Buy this notebook
  3. Buy Frixion pens (or some other erasable pen, I make too many mistakes personally)
  4. Receive items
  5. Start trying the bullet journal method

    If you get the pens above, be careful! Don't leave your journal in a hot car (I haven't yet, thank goodness) and if you do you can put it in the freezer for a bit.

    Bullet journaling is not the end-all be-all solution for me, my other primary tool is Habitica. I use Bujo as a calendar and a place to put my ideas down, as well as some important notes.
u/unproportionaterice · 2 pointsr/bulletjournal

I'm using a moleskine grid in A5 and it's been working great as a functional bujo for me. Love that it flips open to every page easily, and that the pages are not completely white! Pretty hardy imo. They have dot journals too, like what you're looking for.

I would say Leuchtturm1917 is one of the most popular options for bullet journals though. Here's the link for one A5 dotted I found on Amazon. Link

u/implicitly_bonsai · 2 pointsr/Denver

I remember looking for one a while back, and the only thing I could find was the crappy blue Moleskin that's 3.5" x 5.5".

I ended up ordering a Rhodia Webnotebook from Amazon. They're pretty nice. The pages are a little smooth for my taste but they handle pen and ink pretty well. They've also got a webbed sleeve in the back for holding misc.

The Leuchtturm 1917 is also very popular for dotted notebooks.

u/nero147 · 1 pointr/onebag

I always travel with a notebook. It's very nice too. Leuchtturm. I also travel with a fountain pen. However I use those for work. I bullet journal for my work stuff. For other stuff I have a rain proof memo pad and a fisher space pen (the little bullet one). That's been fine for just jotting down notes and stuff. That notebook has held up to a lot of abuse though. I only go through maybe one a year, but they are a pain to replace overseas (I wasn't able to), just FYI.

u/Deusis · 1 pointr/goodyearwelt

This is a custom order for a cover for this notebook. Shoot me an email/PM if you're interested in a cover of some sort.

u/UUBBBRR · 1 pointr/goodyearwelt

This is the notebook I use. Its fancier but I like a bigger notebook, indexable pages, and multiple little ribbon bookmarks.

u/Dog-head · 1 pointr/fountainpens

Sure.

Rhodia pads: Most people will mention these. Extremely smooth, very fountain pen friendly. So smooth, however, that inks like Noodler's Black that are formulated for crappy paper take forever to dry on it. They also come in books. Most people get used to the dots and never go back.

Clairefontaine: I'm not familiar but people mention them a lot and they seem like a very economical choice. I think they're more popular in Europe as school notebooks.

Midori: The Japanese don't mess around when it comes to writing. While basically naked compared to Leuchtturm or Moleskine, these have buttery smooth paper that while thin, feels fantastic to write on and doesn't bleed. There's a coveted cotton version (important because cotton is archival and good for watercolor) but I've never been able to track one down. It doesn't help that the online american outlets are poorly translated and usually don't know what they're packing since they look the same. See also: Apica

Leuchtturm 1917: A great journal or idea book, basically a Moleskine with better paper and perks. I used this as a daily journal. The pages are thin enough that you get ghosting especially with darker black inks but I write on both sides anyway.

If you're looking for a sketchbook I've spent a little too much time researching them and I think Stillman & Birn are really the one and only choice. Not only are they cheap by a price/sheet ratio but the quality is outstanding - extremely durable binding that tolerates being turned inside-out, thick paper with a variety of finishes so you can make a decision of what suits your medium. Epsilon or Gamma are the way to go for pure line ink work, though I've gotten away with light washes.

Hope this helps, enjoy your pen.

u/thefaderist · 1 pointr/bulletjournal

I currently use a gridded Moleskine, which has been great so far.

However, I just received a dot grid Confidant from Baron Fig for the coming year and it seems an awful lot like it might permanently replace my Moleskine. Thicker paper, shorter and wider. No pocket or elastic strap, but goddamn it's simple and gorgeous.

The Leuchtturm 1917 is also popular. If I decide I like my Moleskine better than my Confidant, this is probably what I'll switch to. I get the impression that it's quite similar to a Moleskine, but maybe built a bit better, heavier with the pages, and also is available in dot grid.

u/krokodilmannchen · 1 pointr/ethfinance

Sure! How old is she? I highly recommend she start with a dotted Leuchtturm A5 (https://www.amazon.com/Leuchtturm1917-Medium-Dotted-Hardcover-Notebook/dp/B002TSIMW4) and maybe some pocket notebook like the Moleskine (https://www.amazon.com/Moleskine-Notizhefte-Kartoneinband-3-er-Set-packpapierbraun/dp/8883704940/) ones - great for field notes! I use this setup. Also, get her some pencils and stuff to draw! Just the other day I put this in my small notebook: https://i.imgur.com/8BXh2BQ.jpg. It's about having fun!

I'd love to talk to her about it!

u/b3k · 1 pointr/Reformed

I'm not really sure what the difference is the single column journaling format looks like how I'd imagine a wide margin Bible, but with lines for writing. Do you want lines?

Depending on what you mean by "extensive note-taking" you could also look at an interleaved journaling Bible, or do what I do and find a Bible that you like and put your notes in a notebook.

u/CashewGuy · 1 pointr/notebooks

I have no issues with the Moleskine paper, and quite enjoy writing on it. The only product that has some bleed-through is my soft-cover, and even that is negligible.

The Leuchtturm doesn't have a bleed-through problem, but a drying-speed problem. It dries so incredibly slowly that I had to sit for nearly 30 seconds to let some of the ink dry. This isn't a problem the Moleskines have. Writing with the pen turned upside down (finer point) shortens drying time, but is also annoying. I can't write in paragraphs without smudging, a problem I don't have with Moleskine.

These galleries may or may not demonstrate what I'm talking about, I don't have a great place to setup for photos at the moment (plotting for NaNo and some freelance work has my desk full of papers). It's also 3AM and I haven't slept in slightly over 48 hours. I'm adding Amazon links, but only because I have a tough time differentiating, and figure some others might as well. Interestingly, I had to take these pictures on my music table - the notebooks were all laying on "The Ink Spots" album.

Moleskine Classic Large, Ruled A

Moleskine Classic Extra Large, Ruled A

Moleskine Folio A4, Squared A

Leuchtturm1917 Medium, Dots A

I can write in the Leuchtturm (I'll never remember how to spell that) when I hold the pen (Sheaffer Imperial 440 - not my pic) upside down, but I really dislike doing that.

It could be the ink, I use Waterman Intense Black (Encre Noir - so much better that way). I am almost out of my 50mls, so I'll need new ink soon. If anyone wants to recommend a good ink for the Leuchtturm, I'll give it a go.

I will say that I do prefer a rougher texture. I enjoy the sound a rougher paper makes, and I like the feel of it under the pen. If I can't hear or feel the pen, I don't enjoy writing.

I personally find all this talk of "leagues" to be ridiculous. It shouldn't matter how expensive your notebook is. All that matters are these two questions:

  1. Does it cooperate with the pen?
  2. Do you like it?

    For me, Moleskine notebooks are both "Yes." For Leuchtturm, it fails on the first. If it's an ink problem, I'd very likely convert if I found an ink that cooperated.
u/d65vid · 1 pointr/notebooks

A5 is my preferred form factor and it seems like there is a definite lacking in that size for good notebooks that aren't lined or blank. I'm currently using some random shitty one I found on clearance at Target that is gridded, which is sort of almost as good as dots or crossfield. Leuchtturm is probably your best bet.

u/annaleaf · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

So I use a blank moleskin, but I know a lot of people RAVE about the Leuchtturm 1917 with the dotted grid, so I may upgrade to that soon. Apparently the grid is a life changer.

Edited to add link so you can add it to your wishlist if you want