It can be difficult to choose the exact right notebook when there are so many variants. Dot grid, lined or completely blank? What you should choose depends entirely on how you want to use your notebook. Here is an overview of the most popular types and their benefits.
Dot grid notebooks – that is why they are so popular
The most popular notebook among bullet journal users and creative souls. The discreet dots provide both structure and freedom. It is perfect for those who want to write, draw, plan and decorate on the same page.
Good for:
Bullet journalling
Creative diary
Planning and trackers
Doodles and layouts
Creative writing
When should you choose a lined notebook?
A classic for those who write a lot and want lines to stick to. Lined notebooks are well suited for journaling, notes, reflections, and lists. They provide a natural flow, especially for longer texts.
Good for:
Journal and reflection
Notes and meeting summaries
Brainstorming
What do people use blank notebooks for?
A notebook without lines or dots gives you total freedom. Perfect for sketches, memorabilia, scrapbooking, collages or mixed media. Blank paper invites play and experimentation without any kind of framework.
Good for:
Sketches and creative projects
Scrapbook pages and collages
Junk journal
Notebooks with black pages – what can you use them for?
Notebooks with black paper are perfect for anyone who wants to play with contrasts and explore new styles. They require gel pens or metallic markers and are well suited to text, decoration and visual elements alike.
Good for:
Creative experiments
Handwriting with white/light gel pens or metallic colours
Mood boards and visual journaling
View our notebooks with black pages
How to choose the right notebook
It depends on your needs and habits. If you love having an overview and structure, but still want to be free, a dot grid is a really good choice. Do you write a lot of text? Then lined is ideal. And if you are visual and creative, a blank notebook will give you the most space.
You can also have several and use the different types for different purposes.
At Plan & Plot, you’ll find notebooks in a wide range of styles and sizes. From dot grid and straight-line until blank pages – all carefully selected for those of you who love paper, pens and personal planning.
