Steno Pad

My favorite book. I’ve been getting these for years. Pen fits in the top which I like. The cover is thicker than a normal steno which helps it to keep its shape in my bag. Standard steno size which is easier to carry than a larger notebook. Has the normal amount of pages you’d expect. Price is a little higher but the function and sturdiness supports the higher price.

First quality product. Paper does not bleed when using a fountain pen.

I have various notebooks scattered throughout my house and travel bag, and I love having the Steno pad open in my living room for quick access and handy reminders. I use this pad differently than I do my other notebooks, and I started enjoying the Steno pad more once I found it's place in my home (or however that manifests for you). Although it's kind of a hip-brand, which I know can be a turnoff, Field Notes really does make the highest quality notebooks available. The paper is sturdy and does not let ink run, the back and cover have a great weight and feel, and the dimensions are perfect for this type of notepad. As with all their products, everything is meticulously designed and thoughtfully constructed. Just be aware that it is larger than their normal notebooks, so it's use and practicality may differ from previous experiences you've had with their products. I consider this company to be the absolute best at what they do, and the steno pad is simply an extension of their top-notch product line. PS - check out the insides of the covers... always a treat.

Great pads for meeting notes, etc. The paper is a slightly off -white color, and the lines are not too dark. The paper is not too thin - nice durable sheets. The ring binder is nice and sturdy, so the pad holds up well carried in a briefcase/backpack. The paper will have a little ghosting/bleed through when using a fountain pen; but I generally do not write on the backside of the paper, so that is not a problem for me. I use these a lot for call logs, meeting notes, and weekly planning. I really enjoy the slightly retro/minimalist cover design as well.

Yes, these are more expensive; I've spent far more on cheap ones over the year and they've never done the job. The covers are hard enough you don't have to put them on something to write. The covers are hard enough it's easy to flip through to find things you've written. The flimsy one on your fridge? You always have to find counter space to write on. Doing something and making notes? I used to write them slantwise and illegible because because that was the angle of the notebook. If you always remember things to be done just as you're going to bed use this to write them down. There are any number of uses but try this. Invest in one and walk through the house making notes of odds and ends, things you'd usually stop and do. Doing them all at once is a game changer. I could go on about uses around the house but there are other things. What about do you do woodworking? I gave one to a friend, he now has a lot because - remember the flimsy one on your fridge? - he doesn't have to move things around to make notes. Another friend now keeps one with her gardening tools. Both of have given then to people with other interests. I used to have one next to the chair I read and watch TV in - always shows I wanted to remember! - but I'm reading a lot of non-fiction right now and a different product is better for interesting things and notes to cross reference. And, of course, in professional life. I'm not a stenographer, mostly I use them for things I'd forget by the time I got to my desk. People who work for me, in additional to the professional a birthday or anniversary so I remember to say something. And always, always have it when I step into my employers office. My own notes are easy to find, and I scribble down notes about whatever project we're working on. I do some independent contracting, helping people organize their thoughts for a project or ad campaign. And some helping people organize their homes. No, I don't actually use six of these! I use both sides. For example the one I use at home. One side is the regular walk through for odds and ends, pens of a different color scattered around for big things, lint in the dryer, steam clean curtains etc, now and then "have a plumber check this!" in another. End of the day put it on the bedside table. But I have two left from the ones I bought on sale. It was three until I gave one to the person who does odd jobs for me and others. A gift to us, not him. I just realized I've been being stupid. I just spent forever trying to write a comprehensive list of all the ways you can use a steno book, you're already looking at steno books. So to sum up the review, these are so good they're worth the work that went into reviewing them.

If your search for thick paper top spiral bound steno pad has lead you here, this is what you want! I did that years ago and have never looked back. These have thick paper and a hard cover. One of the best features is that you can prop it up like an A-frame next to your computer and type at eye level. Other steno pads would just fold and fall over when I tried that. We also use the entire page and overtime time other brands would start curling at the bottom making them hard to use after you’ve been using them awhile. Not these field notes, they’re perfect. If you need to use it regularly and maybe even ruggedly, this is your pad! It’s just as rigid after a year of daily use as it was when new. The pages are the perfect thickness, they do not bleed through to the other side with any type of pen except a sharpie. Due to the info we document, we must archive and keep these for several years even when they’re filled up. It’s nice to know that if they ever quit making these, we can put a big “X” on the front cover, flip it over and start using it again with the opposite side of the page like it’s a brand new pad. We don’t do this now, because 13 bucks is reasonable enough for us to just use the one side of the page. But in a bind, we could just start over by just turning the pad over and use the back cover as the new “front” cover. Awesome product. The company truly realizes that the little things are exactly what customers are looking for. Such as stiff covers, and thicker pages. Sure, the cheaper stenos are great for certain usage, but if you’re frustrated with the paper quality or not being able to A-frame for using them next to a computer, you definitely need these!

The paper quality of these pads is great, nice and thick so that my pens don't bleed. Great size and the covers are durable and rigid. I was sad to see how small a quantity of paper you get with each pad, but whatever - also I didn't notice in the description that there was a line running vertically down the center of the paper which changed how I was going to use it. Not sure I would buy again due to the cost for only 80 pages, but I also don't have trouble finding a steno pad that'll last awhile in my bag. Would highly recommend for people hard on their pads.

I bought this knowing exactly what I was getting. I've been a longtime field notes user and I LOVE their quality and design. I decided to order through Amazon and noticed my steno pad came damaged due to amazon shipping the pad in a bag. I had the same issue with a planner that I ordered through Amazon that was from field notes as well. So I contacted field notes for a replacement and a shipping label but they were kind enough to simply ship out another steno pad straight from their facility free of charge. Is this pad expensive? Yes. But you don't just get a pad, you get a company that stands by its products and will make things right if you are not satisfied.