Oxford Innovative Steno Project Ruled Notebook (TOPS), 90222, White

I use these notebooks as my office 'day book'. Not an idea that is very fashionable in this electronic age, but cant count how many times my dated notes have saved the day. You can buy steno pads much cheaper than this, but I pay the extra for these Focus Notes for a number of reasons. The date and purpose function at the top makes for quick referencing to notes. Also, I like to use a fountain pen, and the paper does not bleed through so I can use both sides of the page by just turning the pad over when I come to the end, and using the other face which is only possible because of the quality of paper. I also like the Cambridge layout with its side margin, very useful for adding notes after the event, or highlighting important info you want to flick to quickly.

When I work, I have to take notes of what I'm doing and this has made that much simpler. I created a template for myself on the first page to reference. Wish this was slightly bigger and the spiral being on the side because the pages are double sided, so if you wanted to use both sides you have to flip the notebook around. Pages could be thicker but all in all its a good notebook that uses a really good note taking system.

Great for meetings and small and compact

I use this notepad for both sermon and Bible study notes and like it very much. I use the side column for reference verses or page numbers (if I want to refer back to a note in my Bible or different book), the body for notes, and the bottom section for key takeaways. I also love the top spiral as a left handed person and because it fits neatly into my Bible cover that way. Are there cuter ways to take these sorts of notes? Absolutely, but this notepad is effective and lots cheaper than most of those options. I will be rebuying these as long as I can when I fill one up.

I'm using this for work, after only taking notes on letter-size paper, so I almost didn't buy these. When I started my first "real" job I used a steno pad (not stenography-trained, but it was what the office had available) and I think I was nostalgic, but also this seemed so practical. And it is! It makes me write more succinctly, but my notes are easier to look back on and use for reference now! The only times I've used this has been for online/virtual meetings, but I love that I can use this if I'm in a theater-style seat for a conference and still want to take notes. It seems a bit pricey for what it is, but I can justify spending more since I can benefit more from my efforts when I'm using it.

Perforated top spiral bound. Solid paper quality. These are great, regardless of the price.

I use these notepads for my job and love the open left margin for notes. The paper is good quality and the lines are clear. Using them makes me feel better organized and is easy to go back and find things later.

Use these in my everyday work. Used them for years so I do keep ordering