Guide · Dot grid journals · updated Nov 4, 2026
Best dot grid journals compared: Archer and Olive vs Leuchtturm1917 vs Scribbles That Matter vs Notebook Therapy
Four popular dot grid journals, side by side: paper weight, pages, size and what comes in the book. Every spec is from the maker's own product page, and stock is live from our tracker.
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The short version
- Archer and Olive: thick 160gsm paper in many sizes and designs. [Archer and Olive]
- Leuchtturm1917: the most pages (251 in A5), with numbered pages, a table of contents and two page markers. Thinner 80 g/m² paper, or 120 gsm in the 120G edition. [Leuchtturm1917] [Leuchtturm1917]
- Scribbles That Matter: the most set up out of the box, with numbered pages, an index, a key and a pen test page, and a choice of 160gsm or 120gsm paper. [Scribbles That Matter]
- Notebook Therapy Tsuki: 160 GSM paper in a slightly smaller book (135 × 195 mm) with 128 gilded-edge pages. [Notebook Therapy]
Side by side
A5 dot grid versions (the Tsuki comes in one size), from each maker's US product page as of Nov 4, 2026. Numbers in brackets point to the sources below. Where a page doesn't list something, we say so instead of guessing. We don't show prices, because they change and differ by edition.
| Archer and Olive A5 dot grid | Leuchtturm1917 Hardcover Medium (A5) dotted | Scribbles That Matter Dotted Journal Pro | Notebook Therapy Tsuki 160GSM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper weight | 160gsm (Storybook also comes in kraft dot grid, 150gsm) [1][2] | 80 g/m² (the 120G edition is 120 gsm) [3][4] | 160gsm or 120gsm, your choice [5] | 160 GSM [7] |
| Pages | 192 (A5) [1][2] | 251 numbered pages (120G edition: 203) [3][4] | Not listed on the product page [5] | 128, with gilded edges [7] |
| Size | A5: 5.75 × 8.25 in [1] | Medium (A5): 5.71 × 8.27 in [3] | A5 or B5 (dimensions not listed) [5] | 135 × 195 mm [7] |
| Dot grid | Dot grid (spacing not listed) [1] | Dots 5 mm apart [3] | 5 mm dot grid [5] | 5 mm, light grey dots [7] |
| Paper color | White, kraft or ivory dot grid (Storybook) [2] | Slightly chamois-colored [3] | Bright white [5] | Bright white [7] |
| Cover | Vegan leather (hard or soft not listed) [1] | Hardcover; softcover also sold [3] | Vegan leather hardcover [5] | Vegan leather (hard or soft not listed) [7] |
| Lays flat | Yes, lay-flat binding [1] | Yes, thread-bound, opens flat [3] | Yes, lay-flat binding [5] | Yes, 180° lay flat [7] |
| Page numbers and index | Not listed on the product page [1] | Numbered pages and a blank table of contents [3] | Numbered pages, index, key and pen test page [5] | Not listed on the product page [7] |
| Bookmarks | Not listed on the product page [1] | Two page markers [3] | Two ribbon bookmarks [5] | Not listed on the product page [7] |
| Extras | Not listed on the product page [1] | Gusseted pocket, elastic band, 8 perforated sheets, stickers [3] | Back pocket, elastic, pen loop; comes with a 0.7 mm fineliner, layout guide and box [5] | Back pocket with a sticker sheet, elastic band [7] |
| Other sizes | B5, 8x8 square, B6, TN, Pocket and Letter (Songbird) [1] | Pocket (A6), Composition (B5) and Master (A4+) [3] | B5 [5] | None listed on this page [7] |
| In stock now | 3 of 6 versions we track · live stock In stock: Storybook in Navy · A5 white dot grid; Storybook in Navy · B5 white dot grid; Songbird in Blue · B5 dot grid | 1 of 4 versions we track · live stock In stock: Hardcover Medium (A5) · dotted · Sage | 3 of 4 versions we track · live stock In stock: Dotted Journal Pro · A5 160gsm · Charcoal; Dotted Journal Pro · B5 160gsm · Charcoal; Dotted Journal Iconic · A5 160gsm · Bottle Green | 1 of 2 versions we track · live stock In stock: Tsuki 160GSM · Mint Matcha |
Stock is what each maker's own shop said at our last check, . Archer and Olive counts the A5 and B5 dot grid notebooks we track; Scribbles That Matter includes the Iconic.
Also on Amazon (exact listings, affiliate links): LEUCHTTURM1917 - Notebook Hardcover Medium A5-251 Numbered Pages (Black, Dotted) · LEUCHTTURM1917 - Notebook Hardcover Medium A5-251 Numbered Pages (Navy, Dotted) · LEUCHTTURM1917 - 120G Special Edition - Medium A5 Dotted Hardcover Notebook (Black) - 203 Numbered Pages · Scribbles That Matter Pro A5 Dotted Journal, 160gsm, Bottle Green
Who each one suits
Archer and Olive: for markers, paint and lots of size choices
Pick Archer and Olive if you want thick paper and a specific size. Its notebooks use 160gsm paper, and the A5 has 192 pages [Archer and Olive]. Sizes run from Pocket to Letter, including B5, B6, square and a traveler's notebook size [Archer and Olive]. Some designs also offer kraft (150gsm) or ivory dot grid paper [Archer and Olive]. The product page doesn't mention page numbers, an index or bookmarks, so plan to set those up yourself.
Leuchtturm1917: for writing, and the most pages
Pick the Leuchtturm1917 Hardcover Medium (A5) if you mostly write and want room. It has 251 numbered pages, a blank table of contents, two page markers, a gusseted pocket and 8 perforated sheets [Leuchtturm1917]. The paper is 80 g/m² and slightly chamois-colored, the thinnest here [Leuchtturm1917]. If you want thicker paper with the same setup, the 120G edition has 120 gsm paper and 203 numbered pages [Leuchtturm1917].
Scribbles That Matter: for starting right away
Pick the Scribbles That Matter Dotted Journal Pro if you want the setup done. It comes with numbered pages, an index, a key page and a pen test page, two ribbon bookmarks, a pen loop and a 0.7 mm fineliner in the box [Scribbles That Matter]. You choose 160gsm or 120gsm paper, in A5 or B5 [Scribbles That Matter]. The Pro has a plain matte cover; the Iconic is the same idea with an embossed cover [Scribbles That Matter]. The page doesn't list a page count.
Live Scribbles That Matter stock
Notebook Therapy Tsuki: for a smaller book
Pick the Tsuki 160GSM if you want thick 160 GSM paper in a book you'll finish sooner. It's 135 × 195 mm with 128 pages, gilded edges, a 5 mm light grey dot grid, a back pocket with a sticker sheet and an elastic band [Notebook Therapy]. The product page doesn't mention page numbers, an index or bookmarks. Notebook Therapy also releases limited-edition Tsuki designs, which we track too.
Where to buy
All four sell direct, and sizes and colors sell out often. Our dot grid journal tracker checks each one at the maker's own shop about every 30 minutes. Sign up above and we'll email you when a sold-out one comes back. More guides are on the guides page.
Questions
What paper weight (gsm) is best for a dot grid journal?
Heavier paper is thicker. Archer and Olive, Notebook Therapy's Tsuki and the 160gsm Scribbles That Matter journals use 160gsm paper. Scribbles That Matter also sells 120gsm, and Leuchtturm1917 sells a 120 gsm edition. Leuchtturm1917's standard hardcover uses 80 g/m² paper. If you use markers or brush pens, the thicker papers are the safer pick; if you mostly write, thinner paper gives you more pages per book.
Archer and Olive vs Leuchtturm1917: what's the difference?
Paper and pages. Archer and Olive's A5 dot grid notebook has 160gsm paper and 192 pages. Leuchtturm1917's Hardcover Medium (A5) has 80 g/m² paper and 251 numbered pages, plus a blank table of contents and two page markers. Both are close to A5 in size.
Which of these dot grid journals has the most pages?
Of the four, the Leuchtturm1917 Hardcover Medium (A5) has the most pages listed: 251. Archer and Olive's A5 has 192 and the Tsuki 160GSM has 128. Scribbles That Matter doesn't list a page count on its Dotted Journal Pro page.
Which ones come with page numbers and an index?
Leuchtturm1917 (numbered pages and a blank table of contents) and Scribbles That Matter (numbered pages, an index, a key page and a pen test page). Archer and Olive's and Notebook Therapy's product pages don't mention numbered pages or an index.
How do I know when a sold-out dot grid journal is back?
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Sources
- Songbird in Blue notebook, Archer and Olive (official product page).
- Storybook in Navy notebook, Archer and Olive (official product page).
- Hardcover Notebook, Leuchtturm1917 (official product page).
- Notebook Medium (A5), 120G, Leuchtturm1917 (official product page).
- Dotted Journal Pro, Scribbles That Matter (official product page).
- Dotted Journal Iconic, Scribbles That Matter (official product page).
- Tsuki 160GSM dot grid journal, Notebook Therapy (official product page).
Each maker sells other dot grid journals too. This guide covers the A5 versions above.