Mintra Office Steno Book - (Pastel Colors, 4 Pads/Pack, Gregg Ruled) - 6inx9in, 70 Sheets, Notebook for writing notes in school, university, college, work, office

I purchased these for a 2nd (maybe 3rd!) time because they are plain front and clean looking, but mostly beause the covers are a durable plastic as opposed to a simple card board. (I also received a 4 pack set that was cardboard and I will review that separately as I was disappointed in that).update:It's not letting me review the different packs separately, I guess because it was all in one order (but 3 different sets I ordered), so I'll put it here: One of the sets I ordered, was a 4 pack of primary colors and it was not the durable plastic front cover. They were cardboard. Not that big of a deal, but it was not what I was expecting, not like the others in the order, and upon review of the onlilne information, it does not indicate that these would be different. So I'm not as happy with that and would like an explanation.

I buy these for work and often give them out tonight coworkers as well. I just like them because they come in cool colors and the cover is plastic and not cardboard. I purchased two sets in the last year

My husband has taken a few of these from me. I love the colors. I use them at work for my voicemail messages. Perfect size.

Because I'm left handed, I like to use steno note books for writing...mostly for my morning devotions. I'm pleased with the quality and colors. I was going to purchase pinks and purples, but I'm glad I got the burgundy, blue, green, etc, so I can share with my boys. (Boy mom!) The only draw back is that it's narrow ruled. I'd prefer a little more room for comfortable writing space. I love the plastic like front cover and thick cardboard baking...very durable.

✨Great value for your money!I would definitely purchase these again, when we finally run out. My husband used these in his work tru j to jot down phone call info, work estimate notes, etc. They are good quality, not flimsy, and hold up to being in a work truck!✨Recommend👍🏼

Easy to travel with making notes as needed, will buy again. Had a leather sleeve made just for this style of tablet.

SHORT FORM: Just received these today after a bit of a wait (Covid and all) and I must say I'm rather pleased. Would order again :D, but there are things you should know (see below). This isn't my IDEAL 6x9" grid rule notebook, but as far as I can tell, my ideal pad of this type doesn't yet exist.THE REST OF THE STORY: OVERVIEW: as advertised, four 6"x9" notepads came shrink-wrapped with 1 red, 1 blue, 1 green, 1 black cover, all with 70 sheets (140 pages) of 1/4" grid paper (grid both sides) NO damage despite the evidence that the shipping envelope (plastic bubbled) had seem some abuse. PAPER: Paper is white with greenish-blue grid lines covering 5.5" x 8.5" of the 6x9" pages (nicely bordered in un-printed white); pages are NOT perforated, but there is room at the top to slice off without touching the grid lines. Paper is thin, but have a nice, smooth finish that takes ink and pencil well and erases cleanly with a good quality white eraser. I'd call it a high quality thin paper. COVERS: Front covers are a bit on the thin side, but not more flimsy than most of this size, with solid color on the front, white on the back. The back cover is a bit thicker and made of gray un-printed cardboard, and while not beefy like the back cover of a Cambridge 43852 Writing Pad, they're not the worst I've seen either. (I guess I should note that the front covers of these pads are actually thicker and firmer than those on my beloved Cambridge pads). That said, if I was going to write or draw without a table using these pads (I usually don't), I WOULD keep my steno-sized clipboard handy (since most 6x9 pads have weak back-covers, I consider these small clipboards essential). These pads are not designed to be used without a supporting surface. SPIRAL COIL: The coil is what I'd call typical for a reasonably priced spiral pad; not the beefiest I've seen, nor wimpier than most. INK TEST: I tested the paper with water based fountain pen ink from Levenger, Staedtler double ended fiber tip markers, a Zebra F-301 FP fountain pen, Levenger ball point ink, a Zebra F-301 BP ball pen and Crayola Super Tip markers. The paper took all of these very well, with no bleed through or spreading of the ink on the front surface with the exception that the Levenger fountain pen ink bled through just slightly where the ink flowed most heavily (the stop of the first stroke). I'm very satisfied, as these are the pens I use most. I don't see any reason not to use any/all of these inks with confidence. PENCIL TEST: Also tested using the .7mm pencil (#2HB lead) of a Bic 4-Color 3+1 Pen/Pencil and white eraser. Writing was crisp and erasure was clean with no damage to paper. SUMMARY: My IDEAL pad of this type would feature thicker paper (I just like the feel), a sturdy back like the Cambridge 43852, and either a super-beefy spiral coil with perfs or Circa binding (for removable / movable pages), but to my knowledge such a 6"x9" in grid rule pad does not yet exist (I did suggest it to Levenger), so until they do exist, these pads from Mintra will suite me just fine ... but do keep a small clipboard handy if you're working in the field. ;)

Colors are really pretty - I bought the pastels. Covers are a sturdy pliable, plastic. The back is grey cardboard, firm enough, but also pliable. The pages are a nice weight - not thick but not so thin that they feel like they'll tear. These are nice top spiral steno pads, priced right.