Vela Sciences Advanced W7-B 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, Grid)

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 got this to replace the AMPAD #22-157 notebooks I used for a long time before they made some changes. I finally ran out of my supply. :-( I mainly use them to do calculations and take engineering notes. The newer AMPAD comp books lines are way too dark on the ones I've seen. For these, I got both the dotted and the grid notebooks to try out. The line and dot darkness is about perfect. The main issue I have is the spacing of the dots and the grid. I really wish they weren't 5mm and were instead quarter inch (4/4) which is like 6.3ish and like the AMPADs. It seems minor but it's a much better spacing when using to write equations. That's even considering that I write pretty small. Second, I really wish they'd rounded the page corners. Again, it seems minor but they hold up so much better that way. Third, I like the heavy weight backing but all I have to do it set it down on a damp spot and it'll get messed up because it's bare cardboard. I'll end up having to cover it because I know I'll end up doing that somehow. The AMPAD notebooks have a less stiff but more durable backing. For something intended to be used in a lab setting I would've thought they'd considered that. Finally, I wish companies would offer paper that is less bright. I love the tanish color of AMPAD's paper but even a more mild ivory would be better than the bright white they have in these. Overall, I think these notebooks will be better for what I'm going to use them for but they definitely could be improved. Oh, the paper weight seems very similar if not a tad heavier when compared to the AMPAD computation books from 12ish years ago.

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!

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.

As a grad student, I've been looking for a notebook that I could use to take notes about projects and ideas I've had.This notebook is great--large paper size, a table of contents, and on each page, a place to note continuation pages (so you can take notes starting on page 6, continue them on page 10, and know how to get to the next page of relevant notes). It also has places for user and witness signatures: not important in my line of work, but a nice touch.The paper is of solid quality, the grid markings are dark enough to be visible but not enough to be distracting once a page is inked up, and the ring binding means that the pages lie perfectly flat when the notebook is open. This is important to me because I use fountain pens, and the "bulge" you get on other binding types causes me to make lots of errant marks.The only issue I have is that there is some very light bleed on the pages with my current pen/ink combo (Lamy2K + Diamine Sherwood Green). It's not to the point where the ink completely seeps through the page, and but it's definitely noticeable and slightly distracting (see attached photo). I've had notebooks in the past that react badly to certain inks, so I'll try some other inks and update this review if they don't bleed.

This is a great notebook. I've used Vela products since 2015 and I wouldn't even think about changing brands.

Mine arrived damaged. Not sure if that reflects a choice in the thickness or material of the spiral or just worse luck than the "other" twin ring computation book. I could barely see the dots on the body pages and the paper color is really high-glare. For some context, I'm quite happy with my Stalogy planner and I'll Lechturm1917 and Rhodia dot grid journals. Decided to just get a refund for the damage and get the other notebook.