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Field Notes Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack) vs Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad)
Field Notes Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack) ($12.95) vs Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) ($12.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Field Notes
Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack)
$12.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack) | Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.95 | $12.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 180g |
| Edition | FNC-33, Winter 2016 Quarterly Edition | — |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 6 x 9 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 80 per pad |
| Ruling | Ruled | Gregg-ruled |
| Cover | Sappi McCoy 100#C Silk, DDC Orange ink, soft-touch varnish, dark metallic foil | Newark Paperboard Mills 60pt Super Duty Chipboard, Dictation Smudge black ink |
| Paper | Ruled paper, PUR binding | Finch Opaque Smooth 70# Bright White, Double Knee Duck Canvas Light Brown ink |
| Edition size | 30,000 packs | Permanent line |
| Weight | ~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~180g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack)
- Metallic cover over bright orange insides
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- Sold out at Field Notes, so it is a secondhand hunt now
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad)
- Stiff cover and top spiral make it a desk-side pad
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Not pocket size at 6 x 9 in
Field Notes Black Ice (FNC-33, 3-Pack) is the better value at $12.95. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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