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Field Notes Pitch Black Memo Book (3-Pack) vs Field Notes Foiled Again (FNC-59, 3-Pack)
Field Notes Pitch Black Memo Book (3-Pack) ($14.95) vs Field Notes Foiled Again (FNC-59, 3-Pack) ($14.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field notebook.
Field Notes
Foiled Again (FNC-59, 3-Pack)
$14.95
Quarterly Edition
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Field Notes Pitch Black Memo Book (3-Pack) | Field Notes Foiled Again (FNC-59, 3-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.95 | $14.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 100g |
| Size | 3.5 x 5.5 in | 3.5 x 5.5 in |
| Pages | 48 per book | 48 per book |
| Ruling | Dot-graph or ruled (choose at checkout) | Ruled |
| Cover | French Paper Co. custom 118#C Pitch Black Duplex | Neenah Pearl 105#C Indigo, foil stamped (subscriber edition: Poppy) |
| Paper | 60# Finch Opaque | Finch Opaque Smooth 60#T Bright White, metallic Toyo ink |
| Binding | Glossy black staples | — |
| Weight | ~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight) | ~100g (approx, one 3-pack; Field Notes publishes no weight) |
| Edition | — | FNC-59, Summer 2023 Quarterly Edition |
| Edition size | — | 26,000 packs |
Pros & Cons
Field Notes Pitch Black Memo Book (3-Pack)
- Black outside and brown inside, from a custom duplex cover stock
- Sturdy 118# cover
- Part of the permanent line, so it stays in stock
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- $2 more than the Original Kraft 3-pack
- Dot-graph or ruled only, no plain option
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes Foiled Again (FNC-59, 3-Pack)
- Foil-stamped covers in a matching tucked box
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Standard pocket memo size
- Foil can scuff in a pocket
- 48 pages per book fills fast
Field Notes Pitch Black Memo Book (3-Pack) is the better value at $14.95. Both are part of our curated field notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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