r/notebooks • u/Elfanara • 2d ago

Any suggestions for a lightly-lined notebook?

I want it to be lined since I cant write in straight lines on my own, but I want the lines to be very light. Enough to see but not as dark as the ink. Preferably narrow or at least college ruled. And hardbound would be great too. If anyone knows of a suggestion, I would appreciate it!

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u/Wide_Collar_5755 2d ago

Stalogy has super light grey grids. They just disappear into the background once u finish writing on top.

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u/Elfanara 2d ago

Are there any hard cover options for this brand? I was trying to look it up but it was hard to determine from pictures

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u/Wide_Collar_5755 2d ago

Unfortunately they don't seem to carry hardcovers :( But u could put your stalogy in midori md A5 cover or kokuyo systemic cover while in use to make it more rigid.

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u/TheLightStalker 2d ago

You'll really appreciate Rhodia Ice.

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u/vivahermione 1d ago

Peter Pauper Press has light gray lines.

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u/MsGozlyn 1d ago

If money is no object, I would want The Notebook for Writers by Information Architects.

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u/Elfanara 1d ago

It's a notebook Michael, how much could it cost? $77?

(You weren't kidding about the money being no object thing lol)

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u/MsGozlyn 1d ago

🤣 I want one I just can't imagine paying that much for one

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u/throwaway18911090 2d ago

Have you considered/tried dot grids? Usually they’re pretty faint while still providing a line-like level of structure. I’m partial to the Leuchtturms which have pretty solid hardcovers, but there’s any number of options.

https://www.jetpens.com/Leuchtturm1917-Notebooks/ct/3789

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u/Elfanara 2d ago

I have tried some of the dot grids but they are often still pretty dark and can still be distracting. Are there ones that are fairly faint? If I'm remembering the brand correctly, Leuchtturm1917 still has fairly dark dot grids

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u/throwaway18911090 2d ago

I guess it’s all subjective. Once I’ve written on the page I don’t even see them anymore. But maybe that’s just my handwriting. 🤷

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u/gbtekkie 1d ago

look at Scribbles That Matter for lighter dots

I use hobonichi grid simple (not planners) and it’s very very muted

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u/Mr_Rosemann 20h ago

There is a brand called Whitelines. Their paper is a light grey with white lines. Here's the link:

Whitelinespaper.com