The 8 Best Notebooks for Bullet Journaling

This stylish notebook comes in 20 colors and is perfect for first-time bullet journalers. An A5 dot notebook, it is sufficiently small to fit in your briefcase or shopping bag. With 240 pages, it is ideal for long-term use, so there are no limits to the amounts of projects you can include.

It is hard-backed and water-proof, allowing you to take it with you to work or play and add to it wherever you may be. The contemporary notebook has features ideally suited to bullet journaling such as a table of contents, bookmarks and stickers so that you can easily locate your notes and utilize your journal for a variety of purposes. What’s not to like about the Leuchtturm 1917?

This is one of the best-selling Moleskine notebooks and fast becoming a favorite of bullet journalers. As every Moleskine fan knows, this timeless range has long been the journal of choice for writers, travellers, artists and students. Their elegant, slender shape and soft leather-like material exude the quality that they are known for.

This grid dot version has a soft cover offering flexibility and is compact, so you can journal on the go. The star of the show, though, is the signature thick, textured, dot grid paper, allowing you to savor your writing and a perfect companion to a high-quality pen. You’ll be able to keep your notebook nice and neat with the trademark Moleskine elastic closure band and you’re ready to bullet journal in style!

Do you want a notepad that is both a dot grid notebook and has lines? The PAIPUR is one of the only notebooks available that offers this feature; the left-side pages have a dotted grid pattern and the right-side pages have lines. Clever idea isn’t it? This gives the option of integrating both structured notes and more creative free-flow designs; ideal for bullet journal notebook.

The paper is thick and smooth with minimal bleed and fountain pen friendly. The cover is soft and flexible and comes in a selection of 7 tasteful colors and the option of buying a 4-journal mixed set; great for a gift or the start of a major life project!

Want to have some fun with one of our favorite best bullet journals out there? This fantastic notebook has all the features any self-respecting bullet journaler could ask for! It’s great for beginners as it has all sorts of notebook features to help you create an individualized journal.

Some of the features we liked are the 3 index pages, pre-numbered pages and a designated space for your own key. It also comes with some useful accessories such as 2 different colored bookmarks, elastic closure, a pen loop and pocket elastic for any bits and bobs you want to keep with it. Another cool notebook feature is a pen test page so that you can try out your favorite pens to check that they don’t bleed or ghost.

This is a great all-around bullet journal and they even offer a refund if you are not happy with the product.

Following on nicely from the Moleskine classic, this notebook has gone with a similar design and is, without doubt, part of the high-end bracket of notebooks. We’ll start with the paper as this is its outstanding feature. The premium matte paper is seriously good quality and arguably even thicker than the Moleskine, encouraging the use of thick pens with little bleed

It has an elastic closure band which, along with the leatherette hard cover, makes this notepad as durable as it is stylish; it would withstand the rain coming in through your bag or a coffee spillage while working on your projects in your local coffee shop! If it is a mix of quality and style you want from your journal, we would recommend the Rhodia.

Are you looking for a contemporary notebook made bullet journaling as its premise? Well, this is the one for you! With its dotted pages, you can align your text and experiment in terms of layouts. It also has a 4-page index so that you can efficiently categorize your projects.

The 70 lb paper is perfect for a variety of pens including markers, inks and fountain pens. Unlike so many other notebooks, the ink doesn’t bleed or ghost. This spiral notebook comes in two sizes, providing you with a choice between a handy pocket size or a larger medium size if you like to get creative, or why not use the two together. For seasoned bullet journalers, this a ring bound bullet journal really is a must-have!

Eco-friendly products are the way forward in our modern society. The Lemome is made from sustainable cork so if you want to avoid leather and find a natural, vegan alternative that still delivers on texture and durability, why not give this a try.

The paper is acid free and has no flurescer. This means that as well as being recyclable, it has a smooth, thick feel and is easy on the eyes. Another thing we loved about the Lemome notebook is its micro-perforated pages.

This bullet journal would be one of the best picks for a gift as it is quirky and different to anything else on the market. It even comes in a classy black gift box so if you have any ethically conscious friends, the Lemome would make the perfect birthday or Christmas gift.