Field Notes is a throwback notebook company that is makes one of the best retro and usable notebooks out there. We would put these notebooks in a category with Muji as they are affordable and perfect for all occasions. Field Notes notebooks are slender at 48 pages and are roughly 4 by 6 inches in size.

If you’re look for the best leather cover, Field Notes now has you covered with their “Everyday Carry” memo book cover. This cover is made in collaboration with Iron and Resin of Ventura, CA. This user-friendly cover is handmade in California from U.S.A leather cowhide. Each cover has card pockets, a pen loop and two large pockets to hold a notebook and cash. There are many leather notebooks or covers out there, but what we’ve found is leather that can withstand a beating and is stressed slightly can handle everyday use. Field Notes leather cover is flexible yet firm and fits conveniently in our pockets. The paper stock quality in Field Notes is good enough and the paper doesn’t smudge easily.

Price: $85.95 (Cover only)
Source: Field Notes