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A NOTEBOOK (also known as a notepad, writing pad, drawing pad, or legal pad) is a book or stack of paper pages that are often ruled and used for purposes such as note-taking, journaling or other writing, drawing, or scrapbooking.

Principal types of binding are padding, perfect, spiral, comb, sewn, clasp, disc, and pressure, some of which can be combined. Binding methods can affect whether a notebook can lie flat when open and whether the pages are likely to remain attached. The cover material is usually distinct from the writing surface material, more durable, more decorative, and more firmly attached. It also is stiffer than the pages, even taken together. Cover materials should not contribute to damage or discomfort.

Notebook pages can be recycled via standard paper recycling. Recycled notebooks are available, differing in recycled percentage and paper quality.

According to a legend, Thomas W. Holley of Holyoke, Massachusetts, invented the LEGAL PAD around the year 1888 when he innovated the idea to collect all the sortings, various sorts of sub-standard paper scraps from various factories, and stitch them together in order to sell them as pads at an affordable and fair price. In about 1900, the latter then evolved into the modern, traditionally yellow legal pad when a local judge requested for a margin to be drawn on the left side of the paper. This was the first legal pad. The only technical requirement for this type of stationery to be considered a true "legal pad" is that it must have margins of 1.25 inches (3.17 centimeters) from the left edge. Here, the margin, also known as down lines, is room used to write notes or comments. Legal pads usually have a gum binding at the top instead of a spiral or stitched binding.

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  • Alfred Dunhill Boston Leather Notebook: US$450.
  • ALFRED DUNHILL - since 1893. All models.
  • Bellroy Field Notes Notebook Cover Mini.
  • Bellroy - since 2010. All models.
  • Onyx Boox Nova Air: US$349.99.
  • Boox Nova Air - Paper Tablet Android 10 Front Light 32GB 300dpi OTG USB-C ePaper E INK Notepad. "ONYX BOOX Nova Air is an e-book reader with an increased screen diagonal and high resolution. The model has a 7.8-inch E Ink Carta Plus screen with double touch controls, the MOON Light 2 front light system, support for the SNOW Field function and Asahi protective glass. The stylus that comes with the device allows you not only to take notes in a separate application, but also directly in the text of documents. The body of the reader is made of magnesium alloy, which makes it lightweight and durable. The NOVA Air model is based on the Android 10.0 operating system which allows you to use various third-party applications and makes the device more multipurpose. Thanks to the increased screen diagonal and double touch control, the e-reader will be an ideal choice for those who read fiction books and work with technical documents."
  • Caran d'Ache Beige Leather A5 Notebook: US$240.
  • Caran d'Ache - since 1915. All models.
  • Europa Minor Notepads: US$22.43.
  • EUROPA MINOR NOTEPADS - contains 60 leaves of 80 g ruled paper; multicoloured elastic strap keeps notes safe; size: 127×76 mm.
  • Field Notes 48-page memo books.
  • Field Notes - since 2007. "Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners. Proudly Printed in the U.S.A.". Collection of smartly-designed, vintage-styled pocket notebooks, calendars, and various office accoutrements.
  • Filofax Notebook Classic Executive Aqua: US$22.95.
  • Filofax - since 1921. "Filofax Notebooks offer more than just a notebook. Featuring repositionable and refillable paper and accessories in a range of classic and fashion colours to suit all. And unlike traditional notebooks, they can also be folded back and lay perfectly flat when open to create a beautiful writing surface." All models.
  • Five Minute Journal: US$28.80.
  • Five Minute Journal - "Intelligent Change: The Five Minute Journal - Original Daily Gratitude Journal 2024 for Happiness, Mindfulness, and Reflection - Daily Affirmations with Simple Guided Format - Undated Life Planner."
  • They Think You Should Be Grateful - "Alex and Mimi Ikonn are the duo behind the popular 'Five Minute Journal,' which has become ubiquitous on night stands and on social media."
  • La Compagnie du Kraft A5 Leather Notebook - Cobalt: €59.90.
  • La Compagnie du Kraft - since 1930. "The objects you find for sale on La Compagnie du Kraft are far more than everyday notebooks or journals. At Compagnie du Kraft, we combine high-quality oiled leather covers with natural Kraft paper to build rare, unique objects. The leather notebooks are elegant, robust, refillable and completely personalisable - you choose the format, cover colour, binding screw finish and page finish. Most of the notebooks for sale at La Compagnie du Kraft can also be personalised by engraving your initials on the cover or printing a short message at the bottom of each page. This is a long-term investment in an object filled with (your) character. Inside the personalised cover of your notebook, you will find all your thoughts and words, the traces of your touch on the leather ... a part of you!"
  • Leuchtturm1917 Classic Master A4+ Size Hardcover Notebook, Dotted Pages, Azure Blue: US$29.95.
  • leuchtturm1917 - since 1917. "Details make all the difference." Notebooks & Planners.
  • Linley A5 Churchill Notebook - Blue: £25.
  • Linley - since 1985. Notebooks.
  • Little Black Book: £35.
  • Little Black Book - Made in England; Black pocket address and telephone book bound in cross-grain lambskin; 96 leaves of gilt-edged, pale blue Featherweight paper; Dimensions: W7 × H10.5cm / W3 × D4-inches.
  • Louis Vuitton Notebook Cover Paul MM (GI0238): US$590.
  • Louis Vuitton - since 1854. "This must-have branded notebook cover will last a lifetime as a work and travel companion. Its iconic lock provides a luxurious guarantee that your secrets will remain yours forever."
  • Maruman 1 Hardcover Executive Notebook (N195A): US$7.76.
  • Maruman 1 Hardcover Executive Notebook - 80 micro perforated white papers with 7 mm (0.28 inch) college ruled lines, bound with double wire binding system.
  • Moleskine classic notebooks.
  • Moleskine - "Timeless Tools For Timesless Stories." Italian manufacturer, papermaker & product designer founded in 1997. It produces and designs luxury notebooks.
  • Moleskine Smart Writing System - "Our complete system for bringing paper and digital together."
  • Montblanc MeisterstĂck Notebook Medium.
  • Montblanc - since 1906. MeisterstĂck Notebook Medium.
  • Muji Notebook A5 6mm Rule 30sheets - Pack of 5books: US$10.92.
  • Muji - since 1979. Notebook A5 6mm Rule 30sheets - Pack of 5books.
  • Pantone: 10 Notebooks: US$18.85.
  • Pantone: 10 Notebooks - "The Pantone: 10 Notebooks collection from Chronicle Books is a gorgeous set of notebooks in 10 brilliant Pantone shades. Each notebook features a Pantone's iconic color chip design in ten sumptuous shades. They will bring a burst of color and fun to any desk or tote. Grid-dot interior pages and a sturdy slipcase make these notebooks eminently practical and chic for on-the-go note-taking when used solo, and an eye-catching desktop display when grouped together. Each one measures 4" x 5.5"."
  • Paper Republic leather journals.
  • Paper Republic - since 2012. "Personalised Leather Journals & Notebooks." Paper Republic create beautiful, personalised leather notebooks using the highest quality vegetable-tanned Italian leather and acid free paper.
  • Portage Reporter’s Notebook #200 Gregg Ruled 4” × 8” Professional Spiral Notebook for Taking Notes in the Field - 140 Pages (12 Pack): US$19.50.
  • Portage Reporter’s Notebook - "Portage Notebooks has been the Journalism industry's standard notebook since 1955." #200 Gregg Ruled 4" × 8" Professional Spiral Notebook for Taking Notes in the Field - 140 Pages (12 Pack).
  • Brooklyn Tailors Public-Supply 3-Pack 3.5-inch × 5.5-inch Notebooks in Blue: US$14.
  • Public - Supply - since 2013. "Our notebooks are printed in neighboring New Jersey and come stocked with rich 60# natural cream paper. For when you’re feeling expansive. Fits in your back pocket; sold in packs of 3."
  • reMarkable 2: US$299.
  • reMarkable 2 - "The next-generation paper tablet." Replace your notebooks and printed documents with the only tablet that feels like paper.
  • RETTACY Dotted Bullet Grid Journal 2 Pack: US$16.99.
  • RETTACY Dotted Bullet Grid Journal 2 Pack - Dot Grid Hard Cover Notebook with 320 Pages,120gsm Thick Paper,8 Perforated Sheets,Smooth PU Leather,Inner Pocket,5.75" × 8.38" (Black Black).
  • Rhodia Wirebound Notebook 8.8 × 11.75 Inches Black Grid, Satin: US$17.51.
  • Rhodia Wirebound Notebook - "A modern notebook since 1934." 8.8 × 11.75 Inches Black Grid, Satin.
  • Ritz Paris Blue A6 Notebook: €39.
  • Ritz Paris A6 Notebook - "Notebooks in Ritz blue or white leather that go with you everywhere for your thoughts, travels and appointments. They are designed to fit in a pocket or handbag and always within ease of reach and they all come with lined vellum pages. The tear-off pages can also be used to leave a message or a quick note."
  • Rocketbook Everlast Reusable Smart Notebook, Executive Size: US$29.97.
  • Rocketbook Everlast Reusable Smart Notebook, Executive Size - since 2014. "The Rocketbook Smart Notebook instantly connects and stores notes and doodles in the cloud with our free app." 36 reusable pages wipe clean with a damp cloth when used with Pilot FriXion pens. Letter Size: 21.59 × 27.94 centimeter. Blast your notes to Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, Box, OneNote, Slack, iCloud and email.
  • Smythson of Bond Street Legend Panama Notebook: £45.
  • Smythson of Bond Street - since 1887. "Keep your notes in order with our luxury handcrafted notebooks in classic leathers." All models.
  • Staedtler Diary DIN A6, Longevity.
  • STAEDTLER Premium - founded 1835. All models.
  • TOPS Reporter's Notebook, Gregg Rule, 4 × 8 Inches, White, 70 Sheets Each, 4-Count: US$15.99.
  • TOPS Reporter's Notebook - Gregg Rule, 4 × 8 Inches, White, 70 Sheets Each, 4-Count.
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