RETTACY A5 Wirebound Spiral Notebook (14.5 x 21cm) – Dark green, 150 sheets / 300 pages, 100gsm college-ruled
Product description
If you like your notes neat and your notebook easy to live with, an A5 wirebound spiral design makes a lot of sense. The RETTACY A5 Notebook is built around practical everyday writing: college-ruled pages with a set spacing, solid spiral binding for flipping back and forth, and a flexible PVC-style cover to help it survive the usual bag-life.
That said, it’s not trying to be fancy. It’s more “reliable working notebook” than premium journal, so whether it’s worth it depends on how you plan to use it.
At a glance
This RETTACY A5 notebook gives you 150 sheets (300 lined pages) of 100gsm paper, ruled with college spacing (described as 7mm) to support tidy handwriting. The pages are held by a sturdy spiral binding, and the cover is a flexible plastic/PVC type in dark green, aimed at everyday protection when you’re carrying it between home, office, school or work.
There are also multiple colour options mentioned by the brand, but this listing focuses on dark green. If you tend to pick notebooks based on what matches your routine (planner accessories, bag colour, or just personal taste), that flexibility matters.
What matters most in daily use
The paper and ruling are the headline for anyone who cares about writing quality. With college-ruled lines at 7mm spacing, the notebook is set up to make your handwriting look organised, not squeezed or messy. The paper is described as 100gsm and smooth to the touch, and it’s positioned as thick enough to help reduce ink bleed-through. In real terms, it should feel comfortable for note-taking, planning, and coursework-style writing.
Then there’s the spiral. Wirebound spiral notebooks are genuinely convenient when you need to flick between sections or keep a page open while writing. The description also mentions that the spiral can even hold a pen, and the binding design makes tearing out pages easier.
One small practical detail: if you often write in a slightly awkward position (commute desk, kitchen table, school desk), the ability to fold the notebook for a comfortable writing posture can be a nice improvement.
Where it shines (and what you’ll like)
If you’re the kind of person who just wants something that works—meeting notes one day, study notes the next—this notebook is built for that. Here’s what stands out on paper:
- College-ruled layout with 7mm spacing to keep writing tidy
- 150 sheets / 300 pages so you’re not constantly replacing it
- 100gsm paper described as smooth and resistant to ink bleed-through
- Sturdy wirebound spiral for flipping, and easier page removal
- Flexible PVC-style cover intended to be waterproof, oil-resistant and anti-bending for bag carry
It’s also aimed at a broad audience (women or men, work or office or school). So if you’re buying for yourself, or you just need a dependable notebook for someone else, it doesn’t narrow into a very specific niche.
What you should consider before buying
It’s a solid “everyday notebook” setup, but there are a couple of limitations you’ll want to accept up front.
First, it’s a lined notebook with college spacing. If you’re after dot grid, blank pages, or layouts for sketches, this won’t be the right match.
Second, the cover is described as flexible plastic/PVC rather than a rigid hardback. That’s usually fine for portability, but if you prefer a notebook that stays perfectly flat and structured when open, a flexible cover may not feel as “locked in” as stiffer options.
Also, while the spiral is described as sturdy, there’s no mention of how the notebook performs with heavy marker pens in terms of extreme ink pooling—so if you use very wet inks regularly, it’s worth keeping expectations realistic for a 100gsm ruled notebook.
Who it suits best
It makes sense if you want an A5 notebook for day-to-day writing and you value clean lines. It suits:
- Students taking organised notes
- Office workers who jot meeting actions and reminders
- People who keep a notebook in their bag and want basic protection
- Anyone who prefers wirebound spiral convenience for flipping pages
On a practical note, imagine keeping it open on your desk during a busy workday: you can turn back to yesterday’s notes quickly, then tear out a page if you need to hand it to someone. That’s the kind of workflow spiral notebooks are good at.
Should you buy it? (Final verdict)
Worth considering if you’re buying an A5, college-ruled notebook for practical note-taking, and you want spiral convenience plus a flexible PVC-style cover for everyday carry. The 150 sheets and 100gsm paper, as described, give you enough writing space without feeling disposable.
Better avoided if you need a different page format (blank, dot grid, or sketch-friendly paper) or if you specifically want a rigid hard cover feel. It’s not pitched as a specialist sketchbook or a high-end planner—more like a dependable workhorse notebook.
If you prioritise neat handwriting, easy page handling, and bag-friendly protection, this RETTACY A5 notebook is a sensible purchase.
Quick FAQ
How many pages does this notebook have?
It’s listed as 150 sheets, described as 300 lined pages.
Is it college-ruled or lined?
It’s college-ruled with a 7mm spacing, so it’s designed to keep handwriting tidy.
What kind of cover does it have?
The cover is described as a flexible plastic/PVC type, aimed at being waterproof, oil-resistant and anti-bending.
Is the paper thick enough to prevent ink bleed-through?
The description says the 100gsm paper is thick enough to help prevent ink bleed-through, though no specific ink tests are provided.
Can you tear pages out easily?
The spiral binding design is stated to make tearing out pages easier.