Cambridge Notebook, 8-1/2″ x 11″, 80 Sheets, Quad Ruled, Stiff-Back Planning Pad, Writing Pad, Bookbound (59878)

1 review for Cambridge Notebook, 8-1/2″ x 11″, 80 Sheets, Quad Ruled, Stiff-Back Planning Pad, Writing Pad, Bookbound (59878)

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Jerel Rau IV – April 18, 2025

   When I was looking for grid paper that would give me plenty of space for handwritten notes, that would be 4 squares per inch (instead of 5), I was glad to find this one and try it out.Quick thoughts:• This paper feels just about the same as a high quality printer paper does. You know how sometimes you want to just go to the printer and take *that* paper to use, instead of writing/drawing on some normal notebook paper? Well this grid paper feels nice like that, too.Pros:• Great quality weight/thickness of paper. Writing with a mechanical pencil feels good. In the times that I almost stuck the tapered end of the pencil lead through on accident, the paper was still in good shape and was not punctured! Pages stay smooth when using an eraser.• Excellent precut tear lines. You can just get a tear started at the top corner of a page, and then the page will effortlessly tear out out just like one of those fancy hotel writing pads. It’s very slick!• Opaque pages. I’ve been writing & drawing on these under a bright white desk lamp, which overhangs the surface I’m writing on by about 2 feet; in spite of my bright lighting and dark (2B) pencil markings, I don’t notice any writing/drawing that’s underneath the top page that I’m looking at. The amount you can see thru to the next page is very faint, very minimal – nonexistent if using HB (“number-2 pencil”) or even B pencil.• The back cover is very sturdy & rigid. Good to carry around without a clipboard, if still in good condition.Cons:• The one nitpick of mine. The grid lines are too dark & thick compared to what I want. My use-case of it is unusual though; I’m working thru a language book and practicing handwriting – and so I found that 5mm squares in gridded paper were too small, whereas 6.125mm squares like this are the “just-right” size, however 4-per-inch ruled grid paper is just slightly more rare. So yeah I’m having difficulty finding an alternative that’s better.• Cost per page that you get is -maybe- high compared to other products.Conclusion:• These grid paper pages are GREAT for people are a beginner at using graph paper; or, people who need to keep their work & refer back to it later! Feels good, doesn’t feel cheap.