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TOPS FocusNotes 1-Subject Notebook
TOPS is all about building you a more organized desk, and it does this by manufacturing the best filing, note-taking, and organizational supplies for schools, offices, and homes.
Cornell note-taking system on each page. Coil lock side wire binding. Letter-trim perforation for a clean tear. Durable covers.
Should come in more color options.
Coil-lock wire-bind; Cornell note
100 sheets/200 pages
Wide-ruled
11 x 9 inches
White
Best Value
Staples Spiral Notebook 1-Subject
Staples is definitely a brand that’s committed to supplying you with a vast array of office and school supplies of the highest quality at the fairest prices.
Comes in assorted colors. Wide ruled. Features 70 white sheets per book. Comes with a smooth paper finish. Durable covers and paper quality. Lightweight.
A particular color might be repeated in a pack.
Wire binding
70 sheets/140 pages
Wide-ruled
10.5 x 8 inches
5 colors/assortment available
Norcom 1 Subject Notebooks
Norcom’s mission is to be the lowest-cost manufacturer in its industry by merging state-of-the-art equipment with efficient processes to create affordable school and office products.
Comes in an economical pack of 6. Sheets are wide ruled. Comes with 70 white sheets. Also features perforated edges for a clean tear. Features smooth paper finish.
A pack might contain one or two repeated colors.
Wire binding; 3-hole punch
70 sheets/140 pages
Wide-ruled
10.5 x 8 inches
6 colors available
Roaring Spring Lefty Notebook
Founded in the summer of 1865, Roaring Spring boasts a strong history of innovation, delivering only quality products to customers all over the United States.
Right-side wire-bind for convenient left-handed writing. 100 white sheets. College ruled with red margin. 16-point Saranac covers for durability. Snag-proof, coil-locked wire-bind.
Might be slightly pricey for some folks.
For left-handed; storage pockets
100 sheets/200 pages
College-ruled
11 x 9 inches
4 colors/assortment available
Mead Spiral 1-Subject Notebook
When it comes to industry-leading planning solutions that customers in businesses, schools, and offices around the world depend on, Mead is definitely the brand to beat.
Wire-bound with coil-locked wire-bind to prevent snagging. Comes with 70 wide ruled, white sheets. Strong paper quality. Perforated edge for a clean tear.
Covers tend to be slightly flimsy.
Wirebound; 3-hole punch
70 sheets/140 pages
Wide-ruled
10.5 x 8 inches
5 colors/assortment available