Elan Publishing Company Field Notebook/Pocket Journal - 3.5"x5.5" - Orange - Dot Graph Memo Book - Pack of 5

Really good quality fits in pockets

I has been years since I carried a pocket notebook. Decided to revisit the practice. I like the bright orange, and that they slip easily into a shirt or hip pocket.

The Good: price is right for this set of slim notebooks. I like the high-vis orange, eapecially if you intend to use it as an out-and-about field guide or data book. Binding is strong, and bullet print is not overly subtle nor overly bold.The Bad: bought these to replace mini composition books as my general purpose on-hand notebook. Part of me wishes these were 1/2 inche smaller in the vertical, since that form factor fits PERFECT in a shirt pocket; and a bit higher page count would be fine, but that’s a personal issue- as a slim field book that is meant for short term project notes, the size is actually quite ideal.The Ugly: my mini composition books are bound HORRIBLY and shed pages like a neurotic dog sheds fur- but these field books from Elan have very weak covers compared to them. The cover on my mini-comps are folded, smashed, and mashed, till they begin shedding pulp- but they don’t tear. Conversely, I’ve had this field book for a week, and the front cover already has a small tear near the top from having some other stuff in my bag dropped on top of it. In the future, I’d like to see the covers on these things made from either a slightly plastickier, resilient material, or a more cardboar-like tough material, at the expense of slimness.OVERALL: would (and will) buy again!

I carry one with me everyday. Perfect for keeping work notes or lists of materials or for even making on the spot sketches.

I'm an electrician and multi project kind of guy. These little notebooks hold up to everyday use and stay together and bound until all the pages are exhausted. Pages accept a myriad of ink types I discovered without ink runs or tear. Just a good happy medium...not prestigious premium but not the cheapest manner of craft either. Good little notebooks, I love the 1/4" grid dot matrix...dots are easily seen but not too loud on the page if you don't need them.

These much better and less expensive than boutique notebooks. I use one of these each month for plans, list, daily notes. After a month they show some wear, but no tears. The dot spacing is just right for me; 12 x 20 full squares on a 3.5" x 5.5" page. This is enough for a weekly menu plan or shopping list. And the spacing suits my handwriting better than other brands which are too small for me.

After promptly receiving my 5 Field Notebooks, I received an email from the retailer asking if I was satisfied with my purchase. I know it's automated, but it provided a method for me to contact the retailer if I had any issues. I appreciate the effort and concern.The notebooks are exactly what I wanted. Sturdy. Thin and small enough to unobtrusively carry in my back pocket. Recommended.

I guess it should be no surprise considering the cost, but these are not made in New Hampshire. They are a very nice Field Notes knockoff if that doesn't bother you.