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January 19, 2021

Peter Pauper Press Essentials Dot Matrix Notebook Review (Including Pen Test)

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Another affordable dot grid notebook… But are you better off spending extra? Let’s see how the quality of the Peter Pauper Press notebook compares to more expensive options. Quick facts Size: A5 (comes in an A4 page size version too)…

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August 12, 2020

Bullet Keeper dot grid notebook review (including pen test)

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Another day, another bullet journal notebook to review! This one is slightly more expensive ($15 USD) than the cheapest dot grid notebooks (that cost around $10 like the Artfan, Poluma and Minimalism Art). So let’s see what you get for…

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May 4, 2020

Paper Ideas Dot Grid Notebook Review & Pen Test (and comparison with the Leuchtturm)

If you like the Leuchtturm dot grid notebooks but want a cheaper alternative, the Paper Ideas notebook is eerily similar to the Leuchtturm but for about $15 cheaper. Quick facts Size: 5.75″ wide x 8.5″ high (14.5cm wide x 21.5cm…

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April 2, 2020

CEDON Dot Grid Notebook Review (Pros, Cons & Pen Testing)

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Germany was a treasure trove of unique dot grid notebooks, one of which I was most excited about due to the different cover, is the CEDON dot grid notebook. See the rest of my Europe stationery haul in this post…

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February 12, 2020

List makers weekly spread in the PAIPUR Hybrid Notebook

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When I bought the PAIPUR notebook I knew I wanted to use it right away – it’s only the second hybrid notebook I’ve come across (the other being the Siwengde) & the dot grid and line spacing are perfect! This…

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February 3, 2020

PAIPUR Dot Grid & Lined Hybrid Notebook Review (Including Pen Test)

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Having reviewed many dot grid notebooks, it’s not very often I find one that’s different… except for the PAIPUR notebook. Rather than just another dot grid notebook, this one is a hybrid notebook – the left side had dot grid…

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January 27, 2020

Dingbats* Notebook for Bullet Journaling Review (super smooth paper!)

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It’s not very often I find a dot grid notebook with good paper. The Dingbats notebook…  the paper is SO SMOOTH to write on. This is not a sponsored post. I purchased the notebook myself and all opinions are my…

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August 22, 2019

Practical Paper Co. Custom Dot Grid Notebook Review (Pros, Cons & Pen Test)

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Lately there seems to be more and more dot grid notebooks with coil binding and pretty personalised covers. The Practical Paper Co notebook is one of them! Quick facts Cover Size: 7.5″ wide x 9.5″ high Page size: 7″ wide x 9″…

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May 1, 2019

Leuchtturm Slim dot grid notebook review (Pros, cons & pen test)

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Most stitched notebooks come in 1 size: A5. But I tend to find this isn’t quite enough space some weeks, so went on the quest for bigger dot grid notebooks (yes I am always shopping for stationery!). It didn’t take long…

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March 20, 2019

Siwengde Bullet Journal Notebook Review (Pros, Cons and Pen Test)

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If you follow my blog, you may have picked up on the fact that I’m not a fan of typical dot grid notebooks.  So while on the quest for something different I stumbled across the Siwengde notebook. Not only is it…

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March 15, 2019

Artist’s Loft Dot Grid Journal Review (Pros, Cons and Pen Test)

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I’m on a seeming never-ending quest for dot grid notebooks with white paper (not yellow) and that aren’t prone to pen ghosting or bleed through. Which was how I came across the Artist’s Loft Notebook. Quick Facts Size 6″ wide…

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January 31, 2019

7 Reasons why I don’t use stitched notebooks for bullet journaling

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If you follow my blog it probably won’t come as a surprise to you when I say: I hate stitched notebooks. Why do I hate them so much? 1. Pages don’t tend to lay flat It drives me mental having to…

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