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Leuchtturm1917 A5 Dot Grid vs Gold Fibre Legal Pads (4-pack)
Two picks from our home office catalog, compared side-by-side by price tier, features, and suggested uses.
Leuchtturm1917
Leuchtturm1917 A5 Dot Grid
Typically under $50
The notebook Bullet Journal was designed around. 251 numbered pages, dot grid, thread-bound so it lays flat, and a table of contents printed in. Paper survives fountain pen ink without bleed-through.
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Ampad
Gold Fibre Legal Pads (4-pack)
Typically under $25
The lawyer pad. Thicker paper than a Staples legal pad, doesn't bleed through with a rollerball, and the perforation actually tears cleanly. Buy the 4-pack and never think about it again.
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At a glance
| Brand | Leuchtturm1917 | Ampad |
| Category | Notebooks | Notebooks |
| Price tier | mid | budget |
| Current price | Typically under $50 | Typically under $25 |
| Best for | creative, therapist, doctor, accountant, suit | accountant, developer, suit |
Leuchtturm1917 A5 Dot Grid
Pros
- +Numbered pages + index
- +Lays flat
- +Fountain-pen friendly paper
- +Available in 30+ colors
Cons
- −Pricier than a Moleskine
- −Ships from EU sometimes
Gold Fibre Legal Pads (4-pack)
Pros
- +Actually thick paper
- +Clean perforation
- +Under $6 per pad
- +Yellow reduces eye strain
Cons
- −A bit larger than standard
- −Not archival