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Gameboy printer thermal paper, even the rolls that are still sealed, are all degraded by this point in time and will print like that.

I suggest you get new paper so you get a better print, here's an alternative that works according to comments i've read:

https://www.amazon.com/PM-Company-Register-One-Ply-05201/dp/B002M9BFGA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527522847&sr=8-2&keywords=gameboy+printer+paper#customerReviews

Over time, those will fade too but you can at least scan them after getting a crisp and clear print, instead of what you have now.

Great idea, but I'd hate to have chalk on my hands while playing.

Why not get dry erase sheets? Cut them to size, have a few markers.

Maybe you could add some adhesive whiteboard paper to the back?

I found 50 rolls of thermal receipt paper on Amazon for $45.90. That works out to less than a dollar per roll, compared to probably $5 for a ream of printer paper.

I've run through three of these Rhodia Meeting Books in the last couple years for work. The paper is great for fountain pens even with wet ink and the organization really worked well for me. I usually get the smaller size but I've linked the larger one here.

I also really love my travelers notebook for work with fountain pens but it meets none of your other requests.

Hope you find something!

edited to add I totally agree about leuchtturm. I've never understood why people like these for fountain pens. Too much show through.

Thought of another one that might be better for you. This is a bound full size Midori notebook. Midori makes travelers notebooks and the paper is generally great for fountain pens. No table of contents or page numbers but I've found those difficult to get right.

There's also this I've never used this brand but it hits all your requests and is heavy duty paper so it may work for fountain pens. No telling how smooth it is. Good price though. Dot Grid Version

Not identical, but similar idea and have heard great things about Lihit lab products. I ordered a couple and am still waiting for them to arrive. If you're stateside, I think jetpens carry them as well.

First option

Second option

I ordered both in the cream color and am looking forward to the bag-in-bag option, as a woman I tend to rotate my bags and always forget something. Hoping this will help keep everything together easier.

It does use thermal paper, but you don't need the official Nintendo stuff. I'm using one of these 38mm rolls intended for POS systems.

It might be the MUJI dot grid notebook? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7574SC/ Muji notebooks are generally unbranded and fountain pen ink-friendly (i.e. low/no bleed through and ghosting)

Edit: there’s a Muji located in Portland, Oregon

Midori MD is fountain pen friendly, A5, gridded, and comes in packs of notebooks as well. It’s cheaper than both Rhodia/Leuchtterm in the short and long term.

I did the calligraphy for our envelopes: https://imgur.com/CL6HMGa


This thing was a HUGE life saver for writing on the envelopes: https://www.michaels.com/we-r-memory-keepers-laser-square-and-mat/10514521.html

It helps you keep the text straight, especially for dark envelopes or envelopes with liners. You could always get a cheap laser level from Home Depot, too. They work just as well. This is also a good option: https://www.amazon.com/Envelope-Address-Template-Calligraphy-Invitations/dp/B06XQBMYLX


If you have white or light envelopes, you could always print an envelope guide and slip it inside the envelope to use to guide you.
http://margaretshepherd.blogspot.com/2012/02/write-better-envelope.html

I found these on amazon, the reviews say that you can easily cut them to make them smaller.

It’s the Midori md a5 notebook. I’ll add a link: Midori MD Notebook - A5 Grid Paper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qczADbGVAMHVP

We use this stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Midori-notebook-jacket-H220-W310mm-light/dp/B00UX6S6VQ

https://www.amazon.com/Midori-MD-Notebook-Grid-Paper/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_229_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YTSQ5W1JGBD3AZQYSPFY

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Comes out to 19.46 and has Prime & Amazon customer service. I dunno about this one.

>on screen

That's your biggest mistake.

NEVER trust what you see on screen. Even a perfectly calibrated monitor isn't going to look the same as the printed material, because ambient lighting makes such a huge difference - That's why Pantone books even include a "lighting test" swatch in the back of the book that indicates if you're viewing the book under the correct light, as different Pantone inks respond differently to different wavelengths/color temperatures of light.

Go buy your Pantone Formula Coated/Uncoated swatch books. They cost about $135, which I'm willing to bet is less than what it's going to cost you to re-order your client's work. (My first color mistake cost me $270 - i bought my Pantone books the same day.) Then keep it in a dark box, away from light, unless you're using it.

You might also consider getting the CMYK Guide, which has combinations of CMYK (no Pantone inks, just standard CMYK) so you can pick your "normal" CMYK/Process colors from it, rather than from your monitor.

And as stated elsewhere, if you're not actually printing using Pantone inks (called "Spot Colors", used most often for 1-color or 2-color jobs), then don't use a Pantone color to choose from - many Pantone colors CAN'T be represented using CMYK. There's a book for that, as well, called the Color Bridge book - it shows the "closest approximation" to a Pantone color using CMYK inks, but you should only ever be in that territory with a client who has specified Pantone colors for their identity, and is OK with Bridge matching).

Bottom line, don't use Pantone if you don't have to. Never trust your monitor. Always refer to the printed swatch books. And always get a printed proof if there's any doubt (which you did, so good on you there!)

As far as printing vector art (non-solid color) with a Pantone Spot color, you absolutely can, but your AI document has to be set up correctly. Your artwork all needs to be recolored (using the Edit...Edit Colors...Recolor) to use only that spot color - AI will tint the color correctly on that artwork. But again, this only applies if you're actually printing with Spot Colors, not if you're printing 4-color/CMYK/Process (all terms for the same thing).



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Tomoe River FP Notebook, 5.85" x 8.27", 368 pages (184-Sheet), Hard Cover, Dot Grid, White (TMR-A5NDW) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079XXYWMZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LNPPCbSV112VH

Pretty easy to do! The printer is rated to run on nine volt DC, so a 9v battery should work fine. I did this about three weeks ago, been using it frequently, and all is well.

If you need paper, it's just 38mm/1.5" thermal paper. Here's enough for like 3,000 Game Boy Camera prints for seven dollars.

Been having lots of fun with it, been taking it into work and taking pictures of my friends. Everyone's been receptive of it so far.

And since we like sharing Game Boys here's my very clean DMG-01 with a bivert and backlight mod. I'm going to keep it looking as stock as possible, only thing I've done is the backlight mod, bivert, replaced the speaker, and the button rubber thingies, whatever they're called.

Have Ni-MH's in there for now, but if anyone knows of any Li-Ion mods, let me know!

Edit: A conversation in the comments has made it apparent that your nine volt batteries mileage may vary. I've been using my 9.6v 230 mAh Powerex batteries, and it's drained the charge after about 100 prints. You could probably get 50 out of a regular 9 volt you buy at the store, but you really should invest in rechargeables. 100 prints is really tenable, it took me about three weeks to go through that many, haha. But do keep in mind that if you don't have rechargeables, and instead would be using cheap 9 volts, this mod will likely burn through them.

Amazon Link - https://www.amazon.com/Southworth-Cotton-R%C3%A9sum%C3%A9-Finish-RD18ACFLN/dp/B00260SASG

I don't care for the rings in that.
I have this:


https://www.amazon.com/LIHITLAB-Smart-Multifunction-Cover-Notebook/dp/B00BBNNYE4

I think you are really high on the cost of the receipt paper. Here's a link for a box of 50 of 230' thermal paper for $55. That comes out at $0.004/foot, 1/10th what you found. I'm sure they can get much better bulk pricing than what we can find as each store goes through thousands of rolls each year, and the company as a whole goes through over ten thousand rolls every day. .

With the lower price, I'm guessing the price drops to less than $1,000,000. Publix had 33 billion in revenue last year, so this represents 0.003% of their revenue.

Otherwise, great analysis.

Tomoe River FP Notebook, 5.85" x 8.27", 368 pages (184-Sheet), Hard Cover, Dot Grid, White (TMR-A5NDW) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079XXYWMZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wQcyDb04S7P2T

They’re pretty pricey.
But you can find other brands using very similar paper. They’re amazing with fountain pens so I’m sure it’d handle your pen well.

I got some adhesive sheets!


I cut and stuck two to my DM screen. They work well for tracking initiative and quick notes

https://www.amazon.com/NCR-856348-Thermal-Receipt-Paper/dp/B0013CFRWK/ref=sr_1_12?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1464321693&sr=1-12&keywords=receipt+paper+roll closest thing I could find to what we use. All I can say is we go through a ridiculous amount at my store. Look into the western union receipts if you really want to study waste

If it’s for a small amount of writing such as lettering on cards or addressing envelopes then you could try a calligraphy lettering & envelope address template/line guide eg
https://www.amazon.com/Calligraphy-Template-Envelope-Straight-Invitations/dp/B06XQBMYLX/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_201_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FTVSJG7DR3QWZYS5RDZF

These can possibly be used for longer pieces of writing but are a bit fiddly for that purpose.

On amazon https://www.amazon.com/Tomoe-River-Loose-Sheets-TMR-A4P-W/dp/B00S66EYNE/ref=sxin_0_ac_d_pm?ac_md=2-0-VW5kZXIgJDI1-ac_d_pm&keywords=tomoe+river&pd_rd_i=B00S66EYNE&pd_rd_r=5baf5dee-dd88-4f66-8e51-e3cc644f6b56&pd_rd_w=4IRQf&pd_rd_wg=vrayx&pf_rd_p=24d053a8-30a1-4822-a2ff-4d1ab2b984fc&pf_rd_r=X8K65CKRBRRG9GACGK34&psc=1&qid=1570849781

If you order is over 25 dollars you get free shipping, so order 2 or 3 packets and you can get free shipping. Each packet has 100 pages.

Japanese Stationery has got to be a favourite topic of conversation for me. Check out these videos (and search for more if you want to learn more).Begin Japanology - Stationery

Tokyo Eye 2020 - Stationery Wonderland

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Personally, I enjoy using the Midori MD Notebook which you can get with grids, blank, or ruled. I also use the LIFE Notebook which you can get in ruled, gridded, or blank. Pay attention for the sheet size and number before you purchase them. A4 is approximately the standard American 8.5x11.2 inch sheet. Do you already have your preferred pens and pencils? You can get some good ones with tips as thin as 0.28mm (though I used 0.3mm and 0.5mm).


Edit: why did someone downvote me?

Cheaper solution:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F8R46A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Dry erase sheets. I use them for other stuff, but they are very easy to size, cut, and stick. Highly recommend for your problem.

Like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00260SASG/

These would be super helpful! I'm pretty forgetful so having those stuck all over with notes and reminders would help so much. They're $6.99 though, so if that's too much over, just go ahead and count me out. :)

Thank you for the contest!

Boxes are expensive and your games come in them!

I ship with bubble wrap / foam and that heavy duty packing paper. Unless its a large / heavy game I've had zero complaints. I've also received several this way and also had zero issues.

I guarantee you that offers better protection than how Amazon just slings them into a thin cardboard box and chucks them about everywhere.
To be precise I bought these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013P1LL94/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CQ50Q88/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Yes its a little more expensive up front and they take up space but I've shipped over 10 separate items and still have a tonne of it left, even for some KS I've resold if I have to split boxes the thick paper makes a great space filler.

The only caveat is that if you're selling on eBay be careful its not going internationally, I'm not sure how well it would hold up to that, it might be alright though if its not a heavy game and has a sturdy box, maybe add a bit more foam and an extra layer of paper.

I'd only use boxes if I had them lying around or you were shipping a lot of games to one person.

You would have to cut the paper in half, but otherwise... https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00S66EYNE/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?smid=AEKS62ZGHS8RI&psc=1

I have these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F8R46A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
on the hardcover portion of my notebook. Is this pretty similar to what you are describing? I guess what im referring to in my opening post is can I condense the materials im using into something more efficient? Should I just do everything on a white board that I can erase and write my monsters on index cards and call it a day?

Check out the second listing. Some items are shipped and sold by Amazon, but Amazon will default to showing third-party listings if they are cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00S66EYNE/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new

tomoe river loose sheets


Is this what you use?

UPDATE:

I bought the corner rounder and photo paper similar to this.

Printing on photo paper did the trick: no need to do the gloss spray, and it came out in quality easily as good as the Pathfinder Pawns quality. VERY impressed and VERY highly recommended.

The corner rounder didn't work so well. The one I bought for $10 with a 10mm radius didn't cut through the 2mm board that I used. It was basically the same rounder that Vynx used, but they were cutting much thinner board.

I am debating whether or not I want to get a heavy duty corner rounder or not.

EDIT: Got the heavy duty rounder, worked pretty well. Instructions have been updated.

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[Is this what you guys are talking about?](Tomoe River Artist-Grade Letter Writing Pad, White (TMR-A4P-68W) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XR7RJTD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_udn3CbKHQ9CXY)

My absolutely favorite for bullet journaling is the grid Midori MD Notebook A5 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Midori-MD-Notebook-Grid-Paper/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=midori+md&qid=1557587047&s=gateway&sr=8-2 only £11!)

I think it’s really cute, very aesthetically appealing and there isn’t much bleed through! I’ve actually used copics for an art spread in mind and honestly I didn’t mind the bleed through (although with copics it was obvious unsurprisingly)!

I got these when they were on sale for 6.99

Hammermill Color Laser Gloss Paper, 94 Brightness, 32lb, Letter Size, 300 Sheets per Pack (16311-0) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AQOAK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_kKndub1W2H0HG

how about?
I got these, used double sided tape instead of the adhesive because I'm paranoid. Alternatively, I have a shitload of these from when the office was going to toss them. I use them as stencils, but they'd work too.

https://www.amazon.de/Herlitz-10834141-Flipchartblock-68x99cm-kariert/dp/B004OBZM7W?ref_=Oct_CABSellerC_202919031_0&pf_rd_p=1b829489-4834-53bd-b8bd-f2c57bcc32a6&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-6&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_i=202919031&pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_r=RV0VRZXQD3ZB009R830X&pf_rd_r=RV0VRZXQD3ZB009R830X&pf_rd_p=1b829489-4834-53bd-b8bd-f2c57bcc32a6

Haut sowas vielleicht hin?

As far as clear covers go, I got the one offered by nanami, but ended up hating it because it was too loose. I later picked up a clear midori cover and it's much nicer and snug, plus it has a pen holder.

Then I realized I didn't like the feel of plastic so I got a paper midori cover and I've been pretty happy with it. It's plain, but keeps the cover from getting too messy.

I tried a couple other cases but it was too hard to write with pockets and seams in the way, so I've been sticking with the plastic and paper covers.

Hab bisher nur die laminierten Unterlagen verwendet, könnte mir aber vorstellen dass Flipchart Papier geeignet ist.

edit: zb https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B004OBZM7W

So I have a weird little idea for a craft project. I play Dungeons and Dragons but I'm too cheap for miniatures, so I've been looking into replacements.

My idea is basically to make discs/tokens out of neoprene and small magnets, with one side having something that could be drawn on and is either easily erasable or replaceable. The neoprene and magnets are specifically to give each token some weight and friction, so they can't be knocked around too much accidentally.

I've done a little research and I've found some of the materials I'd need:

These magnets are pretty much exactly what I'm looking for, though I'm not exactly sure how strong they are. I'd like for them to be strong enough to, say, stick to a fridge with about a 1/16th of an inch of neoprene between the two.

Then, I can use a pair of these neoprene washers to cover the outside of the magnet. The size isn't a perfect match to the magnet, but I've looked and this is about as close as I can get without having to buy entire sheets of neoprene and cut out the discs/rings I need myself. The magnets have a 10mm diameter, which leaves ~1.35mm around the outside of the magnet, which I suppose I could fill with...tape? There'd also be space above and below the magnet, but I'm not worried about 7/40ths of a millimeter.

I'll get another set of washers with a smaller inner diameter (but the same 1 inch outer diameter) to use as the bottoms of the tokens, just so the magnet isn't visible.

As far as the drawing surface, I'm not sure. I want it to be pretty solid, so I'm thinking I could use this stuff with these applied over top so I can get the 'easily reusable' part down. Still not entirely sure, but that seems like a reasonable solution.

I have no idea what sort of adhesive to use. Pretty big part of it, but I've never done anything like this before.

In the end, it'd look something like this. Clocks in at about $85 (most of it being the washers), but that'd get me about 100 tokens. I don't think I could use 100 tokens, but I think I could find people interested in them.

They call it a dot grid notebook. Heres a link for this one on Amazon Muji Recycle Paper Double-ring Dot Grid Notebook - A5, 70 sheets, with rubber strip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7574SC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_S4aiDbGXES7A1

Ah, good call my mistake. That one is just the formula one.

The bridge one, which has the CMYK values, is still $50 cheaper via Amazon.

Weird that just having the CMYK values is a $100 difference.

I normally use Coverartproject to reprint cover's, there have been some covers that were not available for gamecube that I had pretty much make from ps2 or xbox covers before. But most of them are pretty high quality scans. Sometimes I adjust the contrast and brightness but that's pretty much all I do.

I bought gloss paper and at first I used my ink jet printer but then I ended up just running out of ink after maybe 10 prints. Now I bring them to office depot and if you bring your own paper, color printing is I think 49 or 59 cents a print I'm not sure. But the quality is better and I don't have to waste money on color ink cartridges. They know me now but I ask to do a print preview and normally it's already perfect size for printing how I want.

Ideas!

Stationary

Pandas!

Notebook!

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They do! I just cut these sheets down to size: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F8R46A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You talking of a binder of info to carry with you if you have to bug out? If so, how were you going to weather proof it? I'm working on a small binder of info and was thinking of trying to print on waterproof paper.

I actually just buy it loose leaf so that I can write letters on it, and I use a thin usb [light table] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EBA8ZX8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) with a sheet of dot-grid underneath so I can see the dots through the page. I actually like how you can see both sides ghost on a personal letter because it feels more literature-y. I couldn't use Tomoe for regular activities like work sketches and diagrams, journaling, note taking, or story writing. You really have to use a second sheet of printer paper to cover as you write because dry times can be an hour or more. On the bright side of things, with the light table this doesn't really matter because you can still see what you've written. It's just not especially convenient to use somewhere else than your desk at home (although it does fit next to your notepad and you can use it with an external USB battery pack like you use to recharge your phone if you're feeling particularly adventurous). People will go out of their way to talk to you about it if they see you using a fountain pen and portable light table in public, like a coffee shop. If you're interested, I could take a picture later today when I'll be writing a letter on it :)

Or buy some of these, cut them out and stick them to basic lands/tokens/those useless ad cards.

The Seven Seas notebook is great for the number of pages you get. They sell out fast though so you have to be on top of it.
Midori also makes an a5 book with lots of pages: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091GBD00/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2K885P3IMHHG8&coliid=I1ODW8QAO7UDUZ

Great minds eh? I usually don't label my beers either but I brewed a batch for a wedding present recently and wanted to fancy the bottles up a bit (so I already had the gear for these ones). The labels are just cheap brown paper, and I stuck them on the bottles with Pritt Stick (seems to do the job). The text is stamped on letter-by-letter using wooden stamps. It is fairly time-consuming but I like the effect and I think it's worth it for a gift or a couple bottles.

Cult Pens used to sell them but you are right they don't do that anymore. I think your choice is Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tomoe-River-Loose-Sheets-TMR-A4P-W/dp/B00S66EYNE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=tomoe+river&qid=1571491876&sprefix=tomoe+&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B01N7N7Y2Z
https://www.amazon.de/Herlitz-10834141-Flipchartblock-68x99cm-kariert/dp/B004OBZM7W

Flipchart paper in hex and square grids. Can usually find the square ones easily for 5-10 euros for 50 pages. The hex ones I can't find as cheap sadly. Don't need special markers or anything, or have to worry about damaging them. Can save maps for repeated uses too.

Of course! I just wish international shipping didn't cost so much or I'd send you a spare I have. :(

Alternatively, there's also Tomoe River Paper, but it's a little pricey. I think that's like $29 USD there.
But, if you're willing to try binding loose sheets of paper, I would recommend this paper. I'm an amateur bookbinder and I've successfully made a journal out of this paper before and plan to do so again in the future.

If you want to try your hand at bookbinding, join us over at r/bookbinding. There's a lot of guides there that can help! :D Personally, I just used thread and a thin needle for Tomoe. It's cheaper and more fun than finding a binding place.

I was recently told of Tomoe River Paper by another redditor and it is absolutely fantastic for absorbing ink! It’s very thin and smooth and I have yet to see ink feather or bleed through it. I would highly recommend!

I've experimented with a number of things, and I think my favorite solution is Dry-Erase friendly tokens. You can make them a lot of ways, but the cheapest way is by buying sheets of dry-erase sticker paper cut and stuck on tokens. With a pair of scissors you can have all the tokens you really need for under $25 bucks. If you want to be really cheap then make the tokens with stuff you have on hand like cardboard or leftover miniature bases or literally any substance which you can cut up.

This beats printing out pre-labelled ones because you're never like "where's that orc..." You take a marker, and you make an orc. Even better, you can number the monsters as you lay them out (orc 1, orc 2, orc 3) which makes calling enemies at the table easier than "that one." (This helps you too, since you can use this nomenclature in your initiative and damage notes.) Even even better you can (if you wish) apply a color-logic to them if you're in a complicated skirmish (the blue ones are friends, etc.). If you need even more reasons, you can fit like a bazillion of them in a dice bag and they pack up pretty small since they're flat.

Yeah, I didn't mention the ink I was using because it didn't occur to me that different inks flow differently. That was my mistake. This Metro is currently inked with Diamine Ox Blood.

• I'll take your word for it about the Pelikan inks being drier. I've been checking out the Pelikan inks anyway so I'll order some samples of those. Thanks!
  
  
• I've had my eye on the Tomoe River FP Notebook but at its price point I am going to wait until I've improved my penmanship and found the right combination of inks and nibs. For now I'm using the Leuchtturm A5 size journal and the Rhodia A4 size wire bound Dot Pad. I was under the impression that the Dot Pads had great paper so that's why I chalked the bleeding up to heavy hand, nib size or writing speed.
  
  
• I'm currently heavily considering a pen that I can swap out the nib on. Any recommendations on a pen like this? Or a recommendation for a drier medium or fine nib pen?
  
  I've been using this Leuchtturm mostly for practice by utilizing it as a daily journal. So, you're right saying bleed through is fine as I am not that concerned. I chose the Leuchtturm based on recommendations and reviews for it's great paper and quality. But ultimately it's purpose in life has been to be a test notebook since the day I received it a few days ago lol. Bleed through isn't that big of an issue right now but I would love to eliminate the problem if I can, you know? Both as a learning experience and aesthetics since I am writing on both sides of each page.
  
  Thanks for your time!

Awesome! Is this it ? Southworth Linen Résumé Paper, Almond, 32 Pounds, 100 Count (RD18ACFLN) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00260SASG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z.X5Cb17ZD2RH

Oh sweet that is what i think she was looking for! https://www.amazon.com/PANTONE-COLOR-BRIDGE-Coated-Uncoated/dp/B01BESCOVE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481692651&sr=8-1&keywords=pantone+color+bridge+set set for $229! Thanks for the help (:

I bought this expecting a softcover notebook. Turns out that it’s thin but deceptively sturdy. It’s harder than average cardstock used on planner covers. I’m not even sure how to explain it. 368 page, 52 gsm, white dot grid paper is shown below, but they have other options I think.

Tomoe River Notebook

I just ordered a Lihitlab notebook cover. Technically, it's a notebook with a cover, but I bought it for the cover. They come in A5 and I think also B5. They do not seem to be waterproof but they seem to be made of a decent material that could be sprayed with something like Scotchguard. Functional and non-fussy design.

Here's a AZ-UK link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/LIHITLAB-Smart-Multifunction-Cover-Notebook/dp/B00BBNNYE4/

If you look at the "also viewed" bit, they also get listed under other product names ("durable notebook", etc.) and come in a variety of colors. I ordered mine in green.

I use Hammermill Color Laser Gloss. It was a little rough at first, but I can get perfect transfers with it every time now. Just need good heat (duration, not so much temperature) and good pressure.

Thanks for this -- that's all really good context. Now I can see why the books are expensive to produce. I think I'll eventually just get this collection.

I wonder why these books don't show up on eBay? You'd think a lot of people would be selling their old ones when they get fresh ones...

I've used the Muji dot grid A5 notebook in a quarter length class and still had extra pages even with extensive notes every day.

https://www.amazon.com/Muji-Recycle-Paper-Double-ring-Notebook/dp/B01M7574SC

I got this for half the price at the physical Muji store though so I would recommend that.

Yes, it’s pretty expensive. If you find a cheaper source in Europe please let me know :)

I don‘t know where in Europe you are. At German Amazon is the 68 gsm for ~15€ + 6 € shipping.

Tomoe River FP lose Tabelle 8.27 x 11.7" (A4, 68 gsm) WHITE (LOOSE SHEET) https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06XR7RJTD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1rkXCbMC11XBE

Agreed. Love my Rite in the Rain notepad - http://www.amazon.com/Rite-The-Rain-4X8-Notebook/dp/B000QBUC4M

and pen - http://www.amazon.com/Rite-Rain-Weatherproof-Tactical-Clicker/dp/B000QBPZKS

and printer paper - http://www.amazon.com/Rite-Rain-White-Copy-Paper/dp/B0016H1RYE

all held in a clam shell clip board - http://www.amazon.com/Officemate-Clipboard-Case-Gray-83375/dp/B005XK3PRC

Luckily, that is also quite easy.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AQOAK/

I'm in love with those cute Janpanese stickies, stickers and post-its.

Does this work for a thing?

They've been sold out of the "Writer" (the lined version) for what seems like an eternity. I've given up on waiting for it and have purchased other notebooks in the meantime. It would be great if they actually had it in stock!

PS there are plenty of stores that sell loose Tomoe River paper. Although I haven't seen any A5 dot grids. Just A4 dot grids:

https://www.amazon.com/Tomoe-River-Loose-Sheets-TMR-A4P-W/dp/B071YGYPDX/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526656895&sr=8-1&keywords=tomoe%2Briver&th=1