Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 Dotted Notebook
Numbered pages, a dotted grid, two bookmarks and an index: the Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 is the notebook serious note-takers standardize on.
Our Verdict
A 249-page A5 hardcover with 80gsm dotted paper, numbered pages, an index, two ribbon bookmarks and a pocket for loose notes. Made in Germany.
What We Like
- Numbered pages for easy referencing
- Dotted grid suits notes, sketches and bullets
- 80gsm paper resists bleed-through from most pens
- Index, two bookmarks and rear pocket
- Lies flat and lays durable over years
Worth Knowing
- Dotted grid is not for strict square-grid lovers
- Hardcover adds weight versus softcovers
- Premium price over basic notebooks
- No pen loop
Who Is This For?
Writers, planners, students and bullet-journal users who want one notebook they can rely on daily.
The Full Picture
The details add up: numbered pages let you reference “page 87” in meetings, the 80gsm paper handles fountain pens without ghosting, and the index plus two ribbons make a thick notebook navigable. It is the notebook we replace begrudgingly when it finally fills.
Bottom Line
The everyday notebook worth standardizing on — numbered pages, great paper, built to last.