We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Melanie Pinola and Wirecutter Staff A notebook is more than just a practical ...

The Leuchtturm1917 A5 notebooks are the best hardcover notebook we've tested. They're durable and have high-quality, 80-gsm paper that works well with just about every pen I tested on them.

Hardcover or soft? Leather or cloth? Spiral-bound or sewn? Are the pages gridded? Are they a comfortable writing size? Do they tear out easily? Whether you use your notebook mainly for jotting, ...