RHODIA Spiral notebook No. 18 — A4 dotted, black, head-bound, 80 g/m², 80 sheets

The RHODIA Spiral notebook No. 18 — A4 dotted, black, head-bound, 80 g/m², 80 sheets is a top-bound spiral notebook in A4 format with 80 perforated sheets of 80 g/m² dotted paper. The dot-grid layout provides a discreet guide for writing, sketching and diagrams while the top-mounted spiral allows pages to be flipped up and used flat for full-page work. The black cover offers a discreet, professional look and protects the high-quality paper inside.

Advantages

The fine 80 g/m² paper reduces ink bleed and feathering for most pens, pencils and markers, supporting neat handwriting and clear sketches. The dotted grid combines the freedom of plain paper with subtle alignment for technical notes, graphs and bullet journaling. The head-bound spiral keeps the spine compact and enables full use of each sheet without interference from side spirals. Perforated sheets allow clean removal when needed.

Suitable for

• Note-taking in meetings, lectures and study sessions
• Bullet journaling and daily planning
• Sketching, diagramming and technical drawing
• Design drafts, calligraphy practice and pen testing

When it may not be suitable

This notebook may not be ideal if you require thicker paper for heavy marker use or wet media such as watercolor, as 80 g/m² is optimized for pens, pencils and light markers. Also, if you prefer a left-side spiral that folds to the back, the head-bound (top) spiral format may feel unfamiliar for some workflows.

Key specifications

• Format: A4 (approx. 210 x 297 mm)
• Paper weight: 80 g/m²
• Sheet count: 80 sheets
• Ruling: dotted (dot-grid)
• Binding: head-bound spiral (top-mounted)
• Cover colour: black
• Perforation: yes, sheets are perforated for clean removal

How to use

Flip the pages upward along the top spiral to work on a flat sheet; use the dotted grid to guide handwriting, sketches and layouts without heavy visual lines. For neat removal, fold along the perforation and tear gently from the top edge to detach a sheet cleanly. Choose pens and pencils suited to 80 g/m² paper to avoid show-through; test new inks on the margin first if necessary.

What to consider before purchase

• Planned media: suitable for pens, pencils and light markers; not intended for heavy wet media
• Binding preference: head-bound (top) spiral vs. side-bound spiral
• Required paper weight: 80 g/m² for everyday writing and sketching
• Cover colour and professional appearance: black cover for discreet use

Usage recommendations

For consistent results, use gel pens, ballpoint pens, fineliners and pencils that are known to perform well on 80 g/m² paper. When creating diagrams or bullet-journal spreads, rely on the dot grid for alignment and keep heavy wet techniques to separate sheets or heavier paper.