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January 21, 2020

Paperstore Dot Grid Notebook Review (from Belgium!)

If you’re looking for a dot grid notebook with bright white paper and a sturdy hardcover with a pretty pattern, the Paperstore dot grid notebook may be the right fit for you.

Read more: Favorite stationery shops in Belgium

This notebook is from my 2nd Europe stationery haul – see what else I found here!

Quick facts

  • Size: 5.5″ wide x 7.75″ high
  • Hardcover
  • Sewn bound
  • Bright white paper
  • Page numbers
  • 3 Ribbon Bookmarks
  • 4 Index pages
  • Legend page
  • Contents page

Price: 16.95 EURO

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The Cover

The hardcover is really strong. There were other patterns to choose from too!

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Approx 0.75″ thick

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I found this notebook in Belgium… hence the lack of English.

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Index

A generous 4 index pages are included

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Dot Grid Pages

The pages are bright white!

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With 5mm dot spacing

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I’m not a fan of the page number in the middle of the page. It’s quicker to find the page you’re looking for when the numbers are in the corner. Plus, it wastes a lot of space awkwardly being in the middle of your spreads.

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The key / legend is at the back with the Index at the front. Much easier to find what you’re looking for than clustering it all together at the front.

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Pen Testing

I tried all my usual ballpoint, gel, fine tip and marker pens etc. – there was some minor ghosting on the back side of the page but no bleed through except for one of the marker pens and MAMBI stamps.

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Pros of the Planner

  • Bright white paper
  • 3 Ribbon bookmarks
  • Index & legend pages
  • Paper quality is good
  • Sturdy hardcover

Cons of the Planner

  • On the pricey end for a dot grid notebook (converts to about $28 AUD)
  • Page numbers are in the middle of the page
  • Hard to find (have only seen this notebook in Belgium)

Would I use this notebook?

Yes. I like the bright white paper, the pages lay flat and the fact that the dots extend right to the edges of the pages – no wasted space.

More dot grid notebook reviews:

  • Flying Tiger Copenhagen Bullet Journal Notebook
  • Buke stationery dot grid notebook
  • Plum Paper Bullet Journal Custom Notebook

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Comments

  1. Ken Sexe says

    January 21, 2020 at 21:32

    Hello Rachael!

    This is a great review as I had been seeing these around Poland (where I live) and I have been on the fence about buying it.

    I have seen these with English inside and I have seen them at airports through Poland so I assume you can find them elsewhere.

    After seeing your review I would buy it as an emergency planner if I am at the airport and need a quick journal. It’s price (it is similar in price even in Poland) does discourage me though.

    Thanks again!

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