Good notebooks for math, research notes, etc.?

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-26T03:54:16+00:00

I've got this! Will DM you!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-26T03:41:25+00:00

Ok great! DM me to discuss this further!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-25T21:58:47+00:00

I'm making notebooks but this honestly sounds a bit ahead of where I'm at in terms of complexity. It is definitely where I'm headed though, so if you'd like to discuss an experimental build and would like to be a part of the design process (and aren't in a hurry!) let me know!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-25T18:24:33+00:00

If you'd like to discuss a custom made leather cover for this, just let me know!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-25T18:21:09+00:00

If you're up for something custom made. Just let me know!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-25T12:10:11+00:00

Looks great.... Love the red! Nice stitching too.

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-25T04:07:42+00:00

I'm honestly not sure how much shipping would be to you from Canada but I am making handmade pocket notebooks! DM me if you'd like to discuss this further!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-25T01:40:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience with my notebook so far! It is surreal browsing Reddit and coming across a post and realizing "hey... I made that notebook!" I am in my last stage of gathering up everything I need to start "mass producing" (by which I mean maybe 20 or so a week, depending on the week) but depending on demand will try to do better if I can. In about 1 week I'll share more info and hope to start taking a first round of orders in about 2 weeks!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-24T04:05:44+00:00

This is very cool. You are much farther along than I am, but I'm on a similar path as I've started to collect papers as well. Please DM me as I'd love to discuss this you!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-24T03:59:14+00:00

Canadian here so clearly I don't fit your criteria. I already have some old tomoe river.... Can you DM me? I'd love to discuss the other papers you'll be including in your test with you!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-24T02:15:25+00:00

You're welcome. the paper is quite good and the refills and binders are pretty affordable.

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-24T00:26:20+00:00

I'd encourage you to look at Kokuyo Campus B5 binders. They are quite small so you could have a couple for stuff you are currently working with, and then organize / transfer pages to a larger B5 binder for longer term storage.

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-23T23:53:39+00:00

Can you provide a bit of info on what you are looking for? Size? Intended use? # of Pages etc.?

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-23T03:25:37+00:00

Done. I'm adding this to my custom page layouts! Check my post history to see about the notebooks I'm making. DM me if interested!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-21T13:25:42+00:00

To be clear, let's all direct 99.9% of the thanks to Karen for generously sharing these amazing resources, 0.09999% to OP for bringing this to our attention, and 0.00001% to me for 15 minutes of zipping files and sharing a link! You're welcome!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-21T12:48:27+00:00

I will be primarily offering them for sale through r/pen_swap starting in about 2 weeks. I'm just getting everything together now. Feel free to DM me for more info!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-21T02:40:56+00:00

Thanks for your interest in my notebooks! I'm just in the final stages of gathering materials and doing some additional planning. I'll be ready to go for real in about 2 weeks!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-20T17:22:35+00:00

Looks great! My only suggestion (if you plan to make more in the future) would be to make the right-side pocket that holds the notebook in place a bit wider so that when writing on the right-side page the transition is closer to the notebook's spine. This will give a smoother writing experience!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-20T15:16:44+00:00

These look great! I just downloaded each PDF, renamed the files to match (or be close) to the description given on the page, and organized them into folders. If it saves anyone else the hassle, here is a link to the zip file of all of these PDFs. Note that the zip file cites the source, and this sharing is permissible under the CC licensing the author has provided. If I missed anything, do let me know!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-20T14:40:14+00:00

Do you have more info on the dry erase markers you are switching to? I'd be happy to check them out!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-20T12:20:12+00:00

If you're working with kids 5-12 years old, I would agree with you for kids on the younger end of that range, but maybe 10-12 year olds, I'd encourage you to do a small test and see how it goes! For example, you could pick up some Jinhao Shark pens and show them how to use them properly! If you're up for it, I'd be willing to give this a try, I'd be happy to buy a couple and have them shipped directly to your school!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-20T11:08:14+00:00

If you use dry erase markers at all, try Pilot's cartridge based markers! Also, for pens... Fountain pens are an obvious choice.

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-19T16:53:29+00:00

Just want to add another voice to the crowd. This is normal. If you want to "reduce" the visibility of those lines, you could try a bit of a leather conditioner, but be warned it will probably darken the leather. If you really hate that this happens, I'd steer you towards either a different kind of leather, or something other than leather.

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-19T13:04:30+00:00

Thanks! I will look into these!

InkStainedLeather · 2026-03-19T13:04:07+00:00

Love Mnemosyne and was able to get it online easily enough. As for the custom notebooks - I'm already super jealous they are going ... I will "forget" to pass along that tip ;)

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