Quick answer
Choose the Denim Dotted Notebook if you want one reliable dotted grid on 160gsm paper and prefer a denim cover. Choose the Cherry Notebook if you want to pick your ruling at checkout, especially blank ivory paper for mixed media, and you don't mind slightly thinner paper in that option.
Paper weight and ghosting: what the numbers mean for your pens
Both notebooks use thick paper, but the Denim Dotted Notebook is listed at 160gsm, while the Cherry Notebook's blank ivory option is 150gsm and its dot grid white option matches the 160gsm paper used across the other notebooks and planners. That 10gsm difference is small, but it can matter if you routinely use wet markers or light washes. The 160gsm dot grid gives you a little more margin against show-through; the 150gsm blank ivory trades a bit of that margin for a warmer, unruled page.
If you mostly write with fine pens or pencils, either paper will feel substantial. If you paint or use alcohol markers, test a corner first—neither notebook claims to be bleed-proof, only strong enough to withstand most markers, pens, and paints without ghosting or bleeding.
Ruling choices: dotted grid vs. blank ivory
The Denim Dotted Notebook comes with a dotted grid, which is the standard for bullet journaling because dots guide your layout without boxing you in. The Cherry Notebook lets you choose a paper type at checkout, including dot grid white 160gsm and blank ivory 150gsm. Blank ivory suits freeform sketching, hand-lettering, or pasting in ephemera; dot grid white keeps the structure most journalers expect.
If you already know you want dots, the Denim removes the decision and gives you the heavier paper. If you want a single notebook that can shift between structured logs and unruled pages, the Cherry's blank ivory option is the more flexible choice—provided you accept the slightly lighter paper.
Price and value: what you pay for each option
At catalog prices, the Denim Dotted Notebook is USD 17.00 (compared with USD 34.00), and the Cherry Notebook is USD 16.00 (compared with USD 32.00). The Cherry is a dollar less, but the Denim includes the 160gsm dotted paper without an extra choice to make. Neither price includes extras like a pen loop or index pages, which aren't listed in the supplied facts.
Consider how you'll use the notebook before letting the dollar difference decide. A journal you'll fill over months is a better value than a cheaper one that doesn't match your ruling or paper-weight needs.
Trade-offs to weigh before you choose
- Paper weight vs. ruling flexibility: The Denim gives you 160gsm paper with a fixed dotted grid. The Cherry lets you choose blank ivory 150gsm or dot grid white 160gsm. If you need the heaviest paper and dots, pick Denim; if you want unruled pages, pick Cherry blank ivory and accept slightly lighter paper. Decide whether ruling flexibility or maximum paper weight matters more to you.
- Price difference: The Cherry Notebook is USD 16.00 (compared with USD 32.00), one dollar less than the Denim at USD 17.00 (compared with USD 34.00). The saving is small, so base your choice on paper and ruling rather than price alone. Don't let a one-dollar difference override your paper and ruling needs.
- Cover style and matching accessories: The Denim Dotted Notebook is described as matching the Denim Retractable Pencil Case and Denim Bags. The Cherry Notebook's cover isn't described as part of a matching set in the supplied facts. If coordinating your kit matters, the Denim is the clearer choice. Check whether you want a coordinated denim set before deciding.
Product facts
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Denim Dotted Notebook: A5 dotted notebook with 160gsm paper that is strong enough to withstand most markers, pens, and even paints without ghosting or bleeding. The heavier paper gives you more confidence when using wet media, and the dotted grid supports structured layouts without printed lines.
Denim Dotted Notebook
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Cherry Notebook: A5 dotted notebook available in four paper types, including dot grid white 160gsm and blank ivory 150gsm. You can choose the ruling and paper weight that match your journaling style, but the blank ivory option is slightly lighter than the dot grid.
Cherry Notebook
Which notebook fits your journal?
Best for
- Bullet journalers who want a ready-made dotted grid on 160gsm paper
- Writers who use markers or light paints and want extra assurance against ghosting
- Anyone building a coordinated denim stationery set
Not for
- Journalers who want blank, unruled pages for sketching or mixed media
- Shoppers who want to choose between multiple paper types at checkout
- Those who prefer a lighter 150gsm paper for a softer writing feel
