Vela Sciences Advanced W7-D Expanded Wirebound Lab Notebook, 9.25 x 11.75 in (23.5 x 30 cm), 144 Pages, Double Wire Looped, 70lb Heavyweight Paper (1-Pack, Dot+)

Works for my teen. It was pricey though. So hope it lasts the whole semester.

If you need to make a permanent record and you prefer to write it rather than type it, I don't think you can do better than this. Paper and binding are quality, pages are all numbered with table of contents area in the front. Gridded paper on both sides makes drawing easier. Paper is sturdy enough to paste tip-in pages without a problem.

I purchased this Dot/Grid+ notebook a year ago to use at work (as a construction estimator). I was looking for a notebook that had a header with numbered pages so that I could create an index of jobs (as well as the ability to reference previously taken notes without needing to number a 200 page notebook). The paper thickness is wonderful and I have no issues with ink bleed through. The dots are very faint but not so much that I have an issue using them to keep my lines straight. The 5mm is slightly smaller than the standard "college" ruled (at 7.1 mm), but again, not so much that I have any issues with it. I feel like the dot/grid gives me the flexibility to use as needed if a sketch or columns should be added. I've not had any issues with the notebook wearing out, but it does basically stay open on my desk. I did have one water mishap, but other than the obvious wavy paper watermarks, the pages dried well and are all legible. After a year, it's time to purchase another one!

I love this book! I use mine as a bullet journal/ agenda. Love that it’s bigger than most and the pages don’t bleed. Feels good quality. Also love how many pages (which are numbered) iylt has and that it includes a title page and index page

This is the closest thing I've found to the perfect notebook, and I've tried a ridiculous number of other ones. I'm a actuarial student (candidate? whatever -- I'm taking exams), so I write a lot of notes (A LOT).My top two notebooks are this and the Miquelrius 4-subject hard cover spiral notebook with 5mm grids. This review is going to primarily be a comparison of the two.The Vela has much better grid-line weight, color, and accuracy. The Miquelrius uses really dark lines that compete with my pen, so it's not as easy to read what's been written. The line spacing seems to be off a bit, too -- they're not always where my ruler thinks they should be. The Vela lines are spot-on, and they're totally unobtrusive.The Miquelrius has a better paper finish. It's super smooth (I use 0.28mm Uni-ball Signo RT1 pens; smooth finish is important with such a fine tip). The Vela is far from bad, and I probably would think it was amazing were it not for the Miquelrius.The Vela uses double wire binding, so it's a good bit sturdier than the M's single spiral. It would be nice if the Vela had perforated and punched pages like the M, but I think it's intended to be a Notebook of Permanent Record (with numbered pages and an index), so tearing out pages wouldn't really be in line with its purpose.So yeah, if I could have the Vela with the Miquelrius paper, I'd never buy another notebook. I mean, I'd buy a s***-ton of those notebooks, not that I'd... anyway. Buy this notebook.

I love how thick the pages are and the covers are pretty hard (enough to write on if there is no hard surface around)

Very nice notebook. The back cover is very sturdy so you can write well standing. Paper is nice to write on with pencil and doesn't bleed through with pen. The table of contents pages are nice for help locating information if you tend to just "stream" meetings and information in the same notebook.

The biggest problem I have with this notebook is the grid dots are barely visible. These must be dark enough and/or large enough to see with the naked eye or else it is equivalent to plain paper. The notebook also does not open well: the wire spiral binding seems too small and tight. This causes page damage over time. Finally, take caution if using ink as the paper quality allows bleed through rather easily. This notebook costs more than average, presumably due to its features and quality. Sadly it falls well short of expectations.