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Field Notes Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack) vs Field Notes Sweet Tooth (FNC-30, 3-Pack)
Field Notes Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack) ($12.95) vs Field Notes Sweet Tooth (FNC-30, 3-Pack) ($9.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
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Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack)
$12.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Field Notes
Sweet Tooth (FNC-30, 3-Pack)
$9.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack) | Field Notes Sweet Tooth (FNC-30, 3-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.95 | $9.95 |
| Weight | 150g | 100g |
| Edition | FNC-31, Summer 2016 Quarterly Edition | FNC-30, Spring 2016 Quarterly Edition |
| Size | 3.75 x 8 in | 3.5 x 5.5 in |
| Pages | 70 per book | 48 per book |
| Ruling | Ruled | Perforated pages |
| Cover | Neenah Environment 120#DTC Wrought Iron, Federal Blue Saphira ink | A solid block of bright color all the way through |
| Paper | Ruled paper, inside pocket | Perforated pages |
| Edition size | 25,000 packs | 30,000 packs |
| Weight | ~150g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Byline (FNC-31, 2-Pack)
- A reporter's notebook with an inside pocket
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Larger or non-standard format: 3.75 x 8 in
- Sold out, replaced by the permanent Front Page
Field Notes Sweet Tooth (FNC-30, 3-Pack)
- Perforated pages, a first for Field Notes
- 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 Sweet Tooth (FNC-30, 3-Pack) is the better value at $9.95. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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