Oxford Black n' Red A4 Hardback Casebound Notebook, Narrow Ruled with Margin, 96 Page, 1 Notebook

These books have the entire page covered with 5mm squares, so they are for maths geometry/algebra exercises [pages look a bit like graph paper but with only light 5mm squares all over]. I guess they are also useful for artists as the grid would help with constructing images in the right prospective or for pretty geometric tiled patterns. There's 140 pages in the pad, with the first page having Contents/Personal Info one side and World Timezones, European paper/envelope sizes, and conversion tables on the other. All the other 140 pages are all 5mm squared, both sides. The paper is 'premium 90 gsm' and is a bit better quality than standard 80 gsm photocopier/printer paper. Although you can easily get this type of 5mm squared paper in soft-covered pads that tear off, my daughter wanted a proper bound pad with tough hard-covers so that all her A-Level maths notes would be kept together neatly and in sequence. I couldn't find these in the high street, but found them here at Amazon. Although much more expensive than loose leaf tear off pads, these are ideal for projects like school notes as they are a far more compact, robust and elegant solution than large A4 ring binders. The spiral binding on these books allows the book to lay completely flat when open - very useful when using the HB pencil/set square. Plus we got a bit of a discount over full retail, so 5*. You may save a bit more elsewhere on-line though, if you want to buy 5 or more of these books.

I cannot abide notebooks with lines in them as i mind map, draw and notate freely. These have lovely white plain paper in them, are good quality, and look business like. I sent my scouts out everywhere to try and find a plain notebook this size and everyone drew a blank as the ones available had hideous faux leather plasticky covers. These are just plain hardbacks and fit for purpose. As for the inspirational mottos, it seems a trend nowadays to stick them on everything. Please God it passes soon !

I've always liked this brand, because both the paper and covers are good quality. I buy these for long-term note-taking and lists (ones that I intend to keep for a year or so) and they work extremely well for that; you can easily write on both sides without seeing what's on the back side. Personally I could do without the 'inspirational' quotations on the inside covers (if I want to write quotations in my notebooks, rest assured I'll do it myself, and choose my own quotations, thanks).

As a left handed fountain pen user I need high quality paper which a) doesn't bleed, b) dries quickly and c) writes smoothly. These notebooks deliver. I write mountains of notes in my role as a sales rep, mostly as mind maps and have to admit I'm a bit of a stationery fetishist. Up until now I have used the moleskine range, which look great to me and are nice to look at (I have a stack of eight on my desk right now). But they bleed fountain pen ink, which effectively means I have to just use one side for my notes. And they are nowhere near as smooth to write on - I'm using a Pelikan M800 gold nibbed pen and Pelikan Edelstein ink. Anyway, before this turns into a critique of the Moleskine let me say that the Black n' Red notebooks are the business. They're not as pleasant to look at or handle, but the quality is in the 90gsm paper. Highly recommended.

The Oxford range is right about perfect for my use case - sitting right between expensive notebooks like Moleskine and cheap crap like *insert terrible notebooks here*. When drafting up a UX design project, I usually turn to an Oxford Black n' Red Square - the pages are thick enough to take the ink I throw at it, coincidentally making it great feeling under the pen (which is surprisingly conducive to design), yet jotting down quick ideas or rough thumbnails don't feel like a waste of good paper, since its price falls on the low end of the mid range. Speaking of which, the square ruling of this paper makes it super easy to score down super quick design elements that scale correctly and look neat! Plus, I love using hardbacks to frame my design proposals - they feel wonderfully resolute in the hand, perfect for persuading your indifferent boss! Great product, recommended.

I don't write reviews often but this is a truly exceptional notebook. The paper is white, smooth, and very pleasant to write on. I use fountain pens, I don't know how it would fare for a pencil or other marker. The paper has some ink resistance to it which helps show off the colours (I use Diamine inks primarily). While not exactly on-par with Rhodia paper, it's certainly a close second - and for £5 you can't get more value for money. Ordered one some time ago, now that the price dropped I'm getting two more.

As ever this Black & Red book is a great product. It was, however, listed on the original order as a pack of five. What arrived was a single book. It appears that the product listing has been updated since I placed my order.

I'm studying AAT at home and obviously working with a lot of numbers. This book is perfect. The pages are perfect white, superior quality with strong lines. The perforated edge makes it easy to store elsewhere. I much prefer a hardback as for me, they stay in better condition for longer. The price is good I guess. I remember a few years ago they were being sold in 99p stores for well.. 99p! Those days are long gone. Worth the price quoted here, I'll be back for more.

Schönes Buch, das hochwertig wirkt und sehr stabil ist. Es dient sowohl als gute Schreibunterlage als auch als Notizblock. Die Seiten sind relativ dick, so dass der Stift nicht durchscheint. Alles in allem hält es was es verspricht!

I have been using the Black n' Red notebooks for more than 10 years for keeping notes and track my work. I have not found yet a better quality or more convenient notebook.

Sin grapas. Cosida. Muy buena calidad. Libreta de laboratorio

If this is something worth noteing it is worth noteing well. These note books have the ideal paper and binding to do this.

La portada vino como con manchas pero por lo demás muy bien, elegante y funcional. No me arrepiento de la compra