9 Amazing Notebooks for Creative Productivity
- Productivity
- Zach
- November 17, 2020
- 14 minutes read
Few things are better than opening a new notebook full of empty pages ready to be filled with creativity. Here are 9 amazing notebooks for creative productivity.
Creativity requires a constant flow of ideas and exploration. What better way to keep track of thoughts and musings than a good notebook. But choosing the right notebook can be tough. Sometimes it’s even worth it to mix things up and try a new notebook.
Here are some of the most popular notebooks for creatives, and don’t forget to check out the Creative Enso Notebook Store.
Moleskine notebooks are known for their durability, quality, and variety. Based in Milan, Italy, Moleskin has been making notebooks since 1997 and has continued to grow and make other stationery, paper products, and even digital apps.
Colors: Tons of themes, colors, and art covers to choose from
Rhodia notebooks have kept their high quality, exacting standards, and timeless design since 1934. A French company, these notebooks have smooth ivory sheets that are acid-free, pH neutral, and French-milled, so inks won’t bleed or feather.
Colors: Beige / Black / Iris / Lilac / Orange / Poppy / Purple / Rasberry / Sapphire / Turquoise / And Many More
Founded in 1917, Leuchtturm has been making notebooks for over 103 years. Their notebooks have hardcovers, and quality ink-proof paper, and all notebooks come with a set of self-adhesive labels to stay organized.
Colors: Blue / Grey / Green / Black / Brown / Purple / Yellow / Berry / Orange / Ice Blue / Army / And Many More
Lemome notebooks are known for their durability and versatility. One small feature that comes in handy is the pen loop. Not sure why most notebooks don’t have this simple basic feature.
Colors: Blue / Grey / Green / Black / Brown
If you’ve seen our article on travel journals, this recommendation will look familiar. The Pentalic traveler pocket sketch journal is perfect for creatives on the go. The quality recycled paper is fantastic for a large variety of art styles or just quick notetaking.
No more wasting paper. Rocketbook smart reusable notebooks can be used endlessly by simply wiping clean with a damp cloth. They also have a free app so you can save them online.
Field notes are awesome notebooks! These notebooks are simple in design with 48-pages in a graph grid style and have a large selection of inspiring art covers to choose from.
For the adventurous creative that lives outside or on the road, you won’t have to worry about your ideas or art washing away with this waterproof notebook. When wet, use a standard pencil or an all-weather pen. This notebook is also completely recyclable.
Colors: Green / Black / Tan / Yellow
Going on a trip? Need a travel journal? Check out these best notebooks for creatives and get more out of your next adventure.
Zach is an international writer, photographer, filmmaker, martial artist, and creator of Creative Enso, the Zen art of creative living. His goal is to empower and inspire creatives to live healthier, happier, and more creative lifestyles.