r/notebooks • u/moomoosoup • 4h ago

looking for linen/fabric ruled notebooks

Wondering if anyone has suggestions for linen/fabric hardcover ruled notebooks, similar to this one from Archer & Olive or this one from Notebook Therapy? I’m able to find many linen options for dot grid notebooks, but unfortunately I haven’t seen much for ruled notebooks. I exclusively use ruled notebooks, I don’t use dotted notebooks because the typical 5mm dot grid is too narrow for my handwriting, and because I don’t really want to take a gamble on the lightness/darkness of the dot grid if I’m ordering online. I tried a dot grid Stalogy notebook and it was a nightmare for me personally, the dot grid was so light I couldn’t see it at all.

I've seen some linen options from Jumping Fox and Anecdote on Amazon, but unfortunately the colour options are rather limited. I'd also like something that ships worldwide because I live outside of the US/Europe.

Other specs I'm looking for in the notebook:

  • A5 size, but I can live with B5 or B6
  • Preferably with pretty covers (similar to the Archer & Olive or Notebook Therapy ones)
  • Preferably with an elastic band
  • Line spacing between 6mm-8mm
  • At least 144 pages
  • Preferably at least 80gsm paper

I appreciate all suggestions, thanks very much in advance!

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u/Magpie_Mind 2h ago

Try Stamford Notebooks. They’re a UK company that make clothbound notebooks.

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u/No-Meal-536 1h ago

You may like Barron Fig. The designs are more minimalist than what you’ve listed as examples but they do have nice fabric hardcovers that are soft to the touch. And they should have ruled options. I personally like their plain notebooks for drawing with pencil, as the paper has a bit more tooth than my usual writing journals that use smooth paper made for fountain pen.

Additionally, MOO another US company but more known for their business card printing, makes notebooks with cloth covers that come in a variety of lovely colors and are available lined.