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June 28, 2019

Comparison of 30 Dot Grid Notebooks for Bullet Journaling (Buying Guide)

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.

  1. Leuchtturm 1917
  2. Moleskine
  3. Little More
  4. Scribbles that Matter
  5. Rhodia Goalbook
  6. One Love Paper
  7. Dingbats
  8. Artist’s Loft
  9. Lemone
  10. Scrivwell
  11. Minimalism Art
  12. Otto
  13. Point Journal
  14. Nuuna
  15. Archer and Olive
  16. Hustle Co.
  17. Peter Pauper Press Essentials Dot Matrix
  18. Siwengde
  19. Karst Stone Paper
  20. Northbooks
  21. Agendio
  22. Inkwell Press 360
  23. Personal Planner
  24. Letter Love Designs
  25. Plum Paper
  26. Purple Trail
  27. Limelife Planners
  28. Erin Condren
  29. Carrie Elle
  30. 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
  • Pocket
  • 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.

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