If you’re getting started on bullet journaling, you may want to know if you can bullet journal on lined paper.

The answer is, you CAN!

In fact, if you don’t have a notebook you can bullet journal on loose-leaf lined paper and put it in a ringed binder to make your own bujo. Or if you have a spiral school notebook filled with lined paper, you can use that as well.

In this post, I’ll cover the best lined paper notebooks you can use to for your bullet journal.

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Bullet Journaling on Lined Paper

Bullet journals are notebooks and may be on blank, lined, dotted, or gridded paper. It’s simply a matter of personal preference which choice you prefer.

I have tried all four styles and the two I prefer the most are lined and dotted.

I line the lined paper when I know I’ll be using the bullet journal to record lots of notes or guides. They keep my writing really neat and orderly.

However, when I’m feeling really creative and want to make lots of decorations or doodles in my bullet journal, I choose a dotted notebook.

The dots represent where lines would intersect if it were a gridded page. This help to draw straight lines both horizontally and vertically and provide ability to get artsy without the visual lines cluttering the page.

But like I said before, all four types of paper; plain, lined, dotted, or gridded are perfect for bullet journaling. Try them all and choose what works best for you and your journaling style.

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7 Best Lined Notebooks for Bullet Journaling

Note: Some companies call them RULED and it is just another name for lined pages.

#1. Lechtturm1917 Notebook with Lined Paper

Leuchtturms are some of the most popular bullet journals on the market. They come in a lined version are available in 17 colors. I always find the hardest part of buying a new one is choosing a color!

The pages are numbered and feature light gray lines on off-white paper.

These notebooks feature rounded corners, two ribbon bookmarks, an interior back pocket, and elastic closure.

#2. Minimalism Art Lined Bullet Journal Notebook

I haven’t tried a Minimalism Art Journal but I see them highly reviewed on Amazon. They come in 10 beautiful colors and are designed in San Francisco.

Features include:

Rounded corners
Elastic enclosure band
Gusseted pocket
Thread-bound book opens flat
Ink-proof paper (100 g/sqm)
192 Pages/96 Sheets

#3. Beechmore Books Ruled Notebook

I love this lined notebook because it has a cork print cover. It’s great for those who want a natural look on their lined bullet journal.

This notebook has heavier paper (120 gsm) than most other notebooks to resist ink bleeds, erasing, ghosting, and shading.

Features include:

Rounded corners
160 pages / 80 sheets
Ivory paper (120 gsm)
Ribbon bookmark
Gusseted interior back pocket
Elastic closure

#4. Moleskine Lined Classic Notebook

I have used Moleskine notebooks more than any other bullet journal noted here.

They are one of my personal favorites.

I keep them forever and love referencing them for information or just looking at them for memories or old doodles.

These notebooks are available in both hard and soft covers.

I was discussing the hard cover/soft cover debate recently with a friend. I prefer the hard cover because it allows me to have a hard writing surface no matter where I am.

On the other hand, my friend prefers a soft cover because she likes to fold the pages all the way back when writing as well as have the ability to put the journal in her pocket.

Whichever you choose, there are lots of color options for this notebook brand as well.

One note I’d like to point out with Moleskines is that the paper is a bit thinner than some of the other brands. I like this because I take my bullet journal everywhere and it makes the notebook lighter weight while still providing a lot of pages.

On the other hand, some people do not like the ghosting that happens on the following page. It’s something to consider when selecting the right notebook for you.

Features include:

Ivory pages with light gray ruled lines (70 gsm)
240 pages / 120 sheets
Rounded corners
Gusseted interior back pocket
Ribbon bookmark
Elastic closure

#5. Scribbles that Matter Lined Notebook

Scribbles that Matter is another very popular bullet journal brand. It has light gray lined pages to keep notes neat and organized.

The paper in Scribbles that Matter is also much heavier than other brands noted here to prevent ghosting.

Additionally, this is the only notebook in this post that includes a built in pen loop.

I do want to note that I read several reviews and then mentioned some gel pens smudge in this notebook.

I recommend doing a pen test on the back page of your bullet journal when selecting your go-to bujo pens.

Features:

200 numbered pages / 100 sheets
Light ivory paper with light gray ruled lines 115 gsm
Ethically sourced vegan leather cover
Pen loop
Ribbon book mark
Interior gusseted back pocket
Front interior pocket for holding a business card
Elastic closure

#6. Paperage Lined Bullet Journal Notebook

If you want a lined paper notebook with paper that isn’t too thin or too thick, the journal from Paperage falls right in the middle at 100 gsm.

Many of the reviews I’ve read commented that the pages don’t bleed even when using fountain pens and they love the hard cover and lay flat design.

Features:

160 pages / 80 sheets
Ivory ruled paper 100 gsm
Rounded corners
Gusseted interior back pocket
Ribbon bookmark
Card holder
Elastic closure

#7. C.R. Gibson Three-In-One Blank, Lined, and Dot-Grit Notebook

The last notebook in this roundup is quite a bit different than all of the others mentioned above.

I included it for those of you who are on the fence between blank, lined, and dotted notebooks. This journal includes all three!

There are 480 pages in this spiral bound notebook from C.R. Gibson. 160 blank, 160 dotted, and 160 lined pages.

Use this as your bullet journal and then you can decide which paper style is your favorite.

The black and white cover is accented with gold foil and titled, “All the Things.” It also have an elastic band closure and dividers for each of the page types.

If you try this notebook, I’d love to hear which paper type is your favorite. Let me know in the comments below.