Bullet Journal Notebooks
Comparing bullet journal notebooks
These notebooks offer different ways to set up a bullet journal. Compare page size, paper, binding, and any printed reference pages with the way you like to write.
Northbooks Notebook
Northbooks became one of my favorites when I tried them. The editions described here offered blank, dotted, ruled, or squared pages, and I liked the smooth paper and simple design. Check the specifications of the edition you're considering.
Leuchtturm 1917
Leuchtturm1917 notebooks were used for the original branded Bullet Journal notebook. The edition I used had numbered pages and a slim format. Browse Leuchtturm1917 notebooks.
Rhodia
Rhodia is another stationery brand to compare for dotted notebooks and writing paper. Browse Rhodia notebooks.
Moleskine
I used Moleskine planners during my college years. Mine held up well in my backpack, which mattered more to me than a notebook that stayed pristine on a desk.
moleskine notebooks on Amazon | moleskine notebooks on Walmart.com
Filofax
Filofax's ring-bound format lets you arrange and replace inserts. If that flexibility appeals to you, check the ring spacing and page size for the model you choose. Browse Filofax notebooks.
Muji and similar notebook styles
I like Muji's simple stationery designs. Search for shops, visit the website, or compare listings on Amazon. Check the seller and product details when buying through a marketplace.
I bought several Daiso notebooks in Dallas and was happy with their quality for the price I paid. Search for Daiso stores if you'd like to look locally.
You can also compare similarly simple notebooks online.
Exceed
I've also tried Walmart's Exceed notebooks in different sizes and page styles.
The first Exceed notebook I bought didn't suit me as well as later ones. I noticed improvements in the versions I tried over the following years.
The most recent one in this review had a white cover, wider margins, an index, numbered pages, and dots that lined up across facing pages. Those details made it useful to me at its price then.
Check out Exceed Notebooks on Walmart.com
Scribbles That Matter Bullet Journals
The Scribbles That Matter edition described here included printed index pages.
It also had heavier paper and options that combined journal and planner layouts. Compare the current edition's paper and included pages, and test your pens on a spare page before using them throughout the notebook.
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Bullet Journal Notebooks - Summary
These examples range from a plain notebook to a ring binder or a journal with some pages already set up.
If you prefer a minimal layout, start by comparing the simpler page styles and covers.
You can also begin with a notebook you already own. Try a few pages before deciding which features you'd like in the next one.
