Field Notes Original Kraft vs Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad)
Field Notes Original Kraft ($13) vs Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) ($12.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right notebook.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Original Kraft | Field Notes Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $13 | $12.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 180g |
| Size | — | 6 x 9 in |
| Pages | — | 80 per pad |
| Ruling | — | Gregg-ruled |
| Cover | — | Newark Paperboard Mills 60pt Super Duty Chipboard, Dictation Smudge black ink |
| Paper | — | Finch Opaque Smooth 70# Bright White, Double Knee Duck Canvas Light Brown ink |
| Edition size | — | Permanent line |
| Weight | — | ~180g (approx, scaled from a standard 3-pack by size and page count; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Original Kraft
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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 Steno (Gregg-Ruled Pad) is the better value at $12.95. If weight matters most, Field Notes Original Kraft carries lighter at 100g. Both are part of our curated notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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