Rating of the best paper diaries for 2022

Many people love diaries for their functionality and performance. Today, there are hundreds of popular models from the best manufacturers available, making it difficult to choose them. Their specifications also vary greatly, with some offering more functionality and being used more frequently than others. Which one is better to buy? It’s impossible to recommend one notebook to everyone, so below is a ranking of the best paper diaries so that everyone can find something for themselves, avoiding mistakes when choosing a product.

What are diaries

There are 3 types:

• diaries (every day on a separate page);
• weeklies (week spread);
• planings (horizontal format).

By dates, notebooks can be divided into:

• Dated. Date, day of the week, year.
• Undated lined sheets. You can start filling at any time of the year. Numbers are not given.
• Semidated - Each day is associated with a specific date, but not with one of the seven days of the week.

What to look for before purchasing?

The size

The comparison is shown in the picture:

Binding

There are several different types:

• spiral rings;
• adhesive fastening;
• stitched binding.

Diary binding type

The sheet fastening method determines how well the pages hold together, how easy the paper is to remove, and, in general, how strong it is. Adhesive bonding is usually not as secure as other types. Some glued notebooks are made specifically so that the pages can be easily removed, for example, in sketchbooks, A4 diaries and more. Binding binding is used for thinner notebooks. Staples are placed in the middle of the pages and then the pages are folded together.The combination of thread and glue results in a more tightly bound notebook. Notebooks with spiral rings have a spiral wire at their base that runs through the pages. They are useful if you need to delete pages regularly.

Paper weight (GSM)

GSM (which stands for grams per square meter) refers to the "weight" of the paper - its thickness. The scale starts at around 35gsm, which is a fragile newspaper material. 80 g/m² GSM - medium printer paper. 100 g/m² is the threshold for good diary paper. Heavier material is usually associated with higher quality and less "shine through", such as when using a fountain pen. You should not buy notebooks with too thin paper - this can lead to page breaks or leaving marks on subsequent sheets.

Cover

Diaries are produced in soft and hard covers. The hardcover is more durable, providing a more comfortable environment if you have to use the notebook on the road on an inconvenient surface. Some people prefer paperback notebooks because it allows you to fold it in half and doesn't take up much room to store it in your pocket or purse.

Lined

The last factor to consider is page style. Lined and checkered models are common. The lines are often 3 to 7 mm in size.

Number of sheets

Notebooks differ in the number of sheets. Some people choose subtler ones, while others need an encyclopedia-like diary to chronicle their thoughts.However, the number of sheets is not the only factor in thickness: if you need more pages without extra weight, you can try to find paper with less weight. This will allow you to have a more voluminous diary without increasing the weight (but lower quality, again, it all depends on the initial goals for which the notebook is purchased).

Cover material and design

Diary covers are made from all kinds of materials, including thick cardboard, flexible plastic, luxurious leatherette and leather. Covers with rounded corners are a good choice as they won't get frayed or accidentally folded. Some models have multifunctional pockets that allow you to insert business cards or other small items.

Tips and tricks on how to choose the best diary

To choose a quality thing that will last a single month, you should pay attention to the following aspects:

1. Cover. An important aspect that affects the design is the quality of the material. A common mistake is to buy a product with scuffs on the title page, poorly glued edges, threads sticking out from under uneven stitches. These 3 nuances affect how long the notebook will stay in its original form.
2. Paper. The high end product uses thicker paper to help the ink not bleed through to the second page.
3. Accessories. In order for a good look of the notebook to be preserved for a long time, the bookmark must be dense, without protruding threads, buttons, Velcro must be checked for operability in the store before purchase.
4. Stitching. For a notebook to last a long time, it must be well and firmly stitched.How to identify a defective product? It is necessary to take the cover and open it by slightly lifting it. If the sheets do not peel off in the binding area, then the quality is at a good level.

The most convenient diary, for all occasions, will be a notebook selected according to taste preferences - color, theme, line. When choosing, it is important to remember that a thing is bought not for one day, so it is better not to save.

Rating of high-quality popular diaries

10th place - Folio Diary "Girlfriends"

• Marking - undated;
• Lined - in a line;
• Number of sheets - 80 pieces;
• Fastening - spiral;
• Size - A6;
• Price - 295 rubles.

This model will appeal to both children and teenagers. Diary for entries undated, fastened with spiral rings. On the second page, the hostess can enter personal information about herself in a special questionnaire, there is also a place for a photo.

• Inexpensive;

• Few sheets.

9th place - Moleskine Notebook "Classic Large"

• Number of sheets - 120 pieces;
• Ruler - cell;
• Marking - undated;
• Size - A6;
• Price - 1360 rubles.

The Moleskine "Classic Large" checkered notebook is a great solution for tallying, writing down thoughts and taking notes. Equipped with a hardcover, the corners are rounded, which will keep the good appearance of the product for a single day. The notebook is decorated with an elastic fastener and a bookmark. The cover has a roomy inside pocket.

• Good design;

• Overcharge;
• Thin sheets, ballpoint pen see through.

8th place - ErichKrause "Vivella"

• Marking - dated;
• Lined - in a line;
• Number of sheets - 168 pieces;
• Format/dimensions - A6;
• Price -391 rubles.

The cover of the Vivella notebook is made of high quality Italian material. The texture is matte smooth, imitating the skin, a line in the color of the material.

Sections that are present: a special questionnaire for entering personal information about the owner, intercity codes of Russia and the world, a calendar for 2 years, planning by months, units of measurement, state and religious holidays.

• Thick paper;

• Overpriced.

7th place - BRAUBERG "Comodo"

• Markup - undated
• Number of sheets - 160 pieces
• Format/size - A4
• Fastening - stitching
• Price -269 rubles.

The BRAUBERG hardcover diary is stylized as matte leather. Stitching is strong, well fastens the pages of the diary. The cuts made in gilded tones and the lacing bookmark create a combination of luxury and elegance.

Notebook BRAUBERG "Comodo" has a lot of positive feedback on the network, in particular, users note the good design and not a high average price.

• budget model;
• High-quality glued binding;
• strong stitching

• Not detected.

6th place — Dark green leather organizer

• Marking - undated;
• Number of sheets - 100 pieces;
• Lined - absent;
• Fastening - Spiral rings;
• Paper format - A6;
• Price - 2250 rubles.

Diary-organizer made of genuine leather of a dark green shade closes with 2 buttons.

Since the fastening is made of spiral rings, the notepad has the function to change blocks of paper when they run out. The density of the paper is high, which will not allow ink to seep through. If the diary is purchased as a gift, you can put an inscription on the notebook, anywhere.

• Thick paper;
• You can change interchangeable blocks;
• Any color of paper can be chosen;
• You can add an inscription to the notebook (200-600 rubles).

• Not detected.

5th place - personalized notebook-daily "Training diary"

• Marking - undated;
• Lined - in a line;
• Number of pages - 336 pieces;
• Fastening - stitching;
• Price - 1190 rubles.

Notebook named "Training Diary" will be an excellent present for athletes and those who lead a healthy lifestyle. The notebook is ideal for regular recording of physical activity during sports training.

The cover is made of artificial leather, paper color is white.

• Good design;
• Many sheets;

• High price.

4th place - Diary "Noble"

• Size - A5;
• Lined - in a line;
• Marking - undated;
• Number of pages - 318 pieces;
• Price — 4 250 rubles.

For respectable business people, the Noble notebook will be a good solution. The cover material is genuine leather. The block is decorated with designer paper, with displayed masterpieces of world architecture. Description in 3 languages.

Notepad is convenient because you can start writing in it from any day - the block is undated. When the free sheets run out, you can purchase a replacement block, keeping the cover.

• Good cover;
• It is possible to purchase interchangeable blocks of paper;

• High price.

3rd place - Notebook for creative people "Sorry, I'm busy"

• Size - A5;
• Marking - undated;
• Lined - in a line;
• Fastening - stitching;
• Number of sheets - 120 pieces;
• The price is 700 rubles.

The cover material is thick black cardboard.Inside the notebook are all kinds of questionnaires, questionnaires for recording goals, desires, moods. The diary will appeal to creative people, dreamers and romantics.

• Original design.

• Slightly overpriced.

2nd place — Planograf «Sorrento»

• Size - A5;
• Lined - in a line;
• Number of sheets - 144 pieces;
• Marking - undated;
• Price - 426 rubles.

Planograf "Sorrento" has a hard faux leather cover and is stitched around the perimeter. The week is divided into days, the time is affixed. Lasse bookmark white. The notebook is stitched with kapron threads. Information block 9 pages: calendar, international communication codes, dates of religious holidays, space for notes and phone numbers. The diary will be a good option for all occasions.

• Lots of space for notes.

• Not identified.

1st place — Notebook Leuchtturm1917

• Markup - No markup;
• Number of sheets - 126 pieces;
• Size - A5;
• Price - 1676 rubles.

The Leuchtturm notebook has a hard cover that is secured with an elastic band. Thick paper will do well even with ink paste. All 249 pages are unlined, numbered. The table of contents is located at the beginning of the notebook. 8 sheets located at the end of the diary, with perforation. There is a handy pocket on the back of the cover. The cover is securely fixed with an elastic band.

• 2 bookmarks;
• Table of contents;
• All pages are numbered;

• High price.

Overview of the main features of diaries

No. in the rating list	Name	Number of sheets, pieces	Size, mm	Peculiarities	Price, rubles
10	Tome, diary "Girlfriends"	80	148x210	undated, fastened with spiral rings. Sold in 3 colors.	295
9	Moleskine Classic Large Notebook	120	130x200	The notebook is undated. Paper color is yellow. Lined in a cage. Features: with elastic, rounded corners, red strap, inside pocket.	1360
8	ErichKrause Vivella	168	140x200	The texture is matte smooth, imitating leather, stitching along the perimeter of the cover, reference information, lace, perforation of the corners. Sold in 5 colors. Dated.	391
7	BRAUBERG Comodo	160	297x210	Strong stitching, lace bookmark, hardcover, perforated corners, reference information.Dated. The Comodo series is available in 2 different colors and 2 sizes: A4 and A5.	269
6	Dark green leather organizer	100	22x18 cm	Ability to insert interchangeable paper blocks, fastening with spiral rings, genuine leather cover, there are 4 pockets on the left and 1 on the right, pen holder.	2250
5	"Training Diary"	336	148x210	The diary is undated. The cover is made of black imitation leather, white paper, stitching fastening.	1190
4	Diary "Noble"	318	205 x 150	The notebook is undated. The cover is made of genuine calfskin, you can purchase interchangeable paper blocks.	4250
3	Notebook for creative people "Sorry, I'm busy"	120	225x165	Diary undated. Cover material cardboard. Stitching fastening. Inside the notebook are all kinds of questionnaires, questionnaires for recording goals, desires, moods.	700
2	Planograf "Sorrento"	144	175x245	The weekly is not dated. Fastening stitching, hard cover made of imitation leather, there is a bookmark. The model is presented in 3 colors.	426
1	Notebook Leuchtturm1917	126	148x210	Diary undated, without markup. High paper weight. Suitable for ink pens. Equipped with an elastic band, a bookmark. The pages are numbered, there is a table of contents.The model is presented in 6 colors.	1676

Conclusion

There are many different options for diaries on the stationery market. Which company, design is better to buy depends on the taste criteria for choosing a user, the functionality that he expects from a notebook. For business people, a leather-bound diary would be a good option. It will emphasize the status and solidity of its owner. Prices start from several thousand rubles, but such a thing will last more than a year, since in most models it is possible to purchase interchangeable blocks of paper, and a cover made of natural material will delight you with a good appearance for a long time.

For children, you can buy a diary with funny colors from 200 rubles.

An original gift for a birthday person will be to purchase an author's diary. How much does it cost? Prices start from 700 rubles, and for a fee you can make an original engraving on the cover.