On the never ending quest for dot grid notebooks with decent paper I’ve come across quite a few. If you’re on the hunt for a new dot grid notebook (or your first!) I’ve compared 30 brands into a handy table for easy comparison to aid your decision.
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The 30 dot grid notebooks I’ve compared
If the name in the list below is pink, click the name of the notebook and it’ll take you to my detailed review including photos and a video walkthrough.
- Leuchtturm 1917
- Moleskine
- Little More
- Scribbles that Matter
- Rhodia Goalbook
- One Love Paper
- Dingbats
- Artist’s Loft
- Lemone
- Scrivwell
- Minimalism Art
- Otto
- Point Journal
- Nuuna
- Archer and Olive
- Hustle Co.
- Peter Pauper Press Essentials Dot Matrix
- Siwengde
- Karst Stone Paper
- Northbooks
- Agendio
- Inkwell Press 360
- Personal Planner
- Letter Love Designs
- Plum Paper
- Purple Trail
- Limelife Planners
- Erin Condren
- Carrie Elle
- Happy Notes (by Happy Planner) or the Happy Planner Dot Journaling Book
The criteria
- Price Range (USD) (Smallest page size to biggest)
- Page Sizes Available
- Binding
- Cover type
- Cover Options
- Cover Personalisation
- Numbered Pages
- Paper Weight (GSM)
- Paper Color
- Pen & Highlighter Ghosting
- # of Pages
- Page Type
- Index
- Future Log
- # of dots (counted with the book in portrait Page Orientation)
- Ribbon bookmarks
- Pen Loop?
- Elastic Enclosure Band
- My Review (includes video)
Comparison of 30 Dot Grid Notebooks
Since there are so many things to compare, I figured it would be easier to put into table format:
Please note that the information in these tables is current at the time of writing. New notebook sizes, cover colors, upgraded paper etc. are released all the time. This comparison table should provide a good starting point on your quest for the perfect dot grid notebook for you.
Download a PDF of the comparison here. Existing subscribers can find the PDF in the printables library.
Prefer a printable version? Click here to download a printable PDF of the comparison table
Prefer a printable version? Click here to download a printable PDF of the comparison table
Helpful links:
- Bullet journal pen test
- Bullet journal reviews
- Bullet journal spreads
- Bullet journal tips & ideas
- General planning tips
More bullet journal
- 12 Monthly planning bullet journal spreads (you can do in 5 minutes or less)
- 7 Tips to keep your bullet journal neat
- 20 Bullet Journal Weekly Spread Ideas (One Page Layouts)
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Vitali Roberts says
Thanks for the hard work Rachael. As a notebook nerd, I really enjoyed your review, especially appreciate the ghosting score. I have a PENchant for fountain pens and wasted money on Moleskins & other bleeders! Love your work 🙂