Journals & Notebooks

A notebook is a commitment. The right one makes you want to show up to the page every day. At Glyph Stationers in Havre de Grace, Maryland, we carry notebooks and journals chosen for paper that behaves, bindings that lie flat, and covers worth keeping on a desk.

What’s the difference between a journal and a notebook?

In practice, the terms are interchangeable. Journals tend to imply reflective or personal writing; notebooks suggest utility and task-orientation. What matters more is paper quality, format (lined, dot grid, blank), binding (hardcover, softcover, spiral), and size.

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  • Paperblanks — Covers drawn from historical manuscripts. Available in mini, midi, and ultra. Fountain pen-friendly paper.
  • Field Notes — Pocket-sized kraft notebooks for everyday carry. Unpretentious, durable, collectible.
  • All brands — Rhodia, Clairefontaine, Peter Pauper Press, Rifle Paper Co., and more.

Paper that doesn’t bleed

Fountain pen users: look for paper rated 80gsm or higher. Rhodia, Clairefontaine, Paperblanks, and Tomoe River all perform excellently. Field Notes Expedition is waterproof for outdoor use.

Frequently asked questions

What notebook is best for fountain pens?

Rhodia, Clairefontaine, and Paperblanks all have paper that handles fountain pen ink without feathering or bleed-through. Tomoe River is the gold standard for ink enthusiasts.

What’s the best notebook for bullet journaling?

Dot grid format in a lay-flat binding. Paperblanks and Leuchtturm1917 are popular choices. The Leuchtturm is numbered and indexed; Paperblanks has the most beautiful covers.

Do you carry left-handed notebooks?

Field Notes makes a left-handed edition. Many spiral notebooks also work well for left-handed writers.

Can I see notebooks in person?

Yes. Glyph Stationers in Havre de Grace, Maryland is open Friday through Sunday. We encourage you to flip through covers and feel the paper before you commit.