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Dotted journals
The Swiss Army knife of notebooks: lists, sketches, habit trackers and weekly spreads all on one page style.
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Make it yours.
Twelve aisles of notebooks, pens, planners and paper goods, sized for Letter paper and 3-ring binders. Learn what to look for, then click through to shop.
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Gel pens
Bold, smooth color in 0.38 to 1.0 mm points. The easiest upgrade from a basic ballpoint.
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Academic planners
July-to-June and August-to-July layouts that match the school calendar.
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Composition notebooks
The black-and-white marbled classic that shows up on nearly every supply list.
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Notebooks & Journals
Dotted, ruled, graph and blank, from pocket memo books to Letter-size.
02Pens
Fountain, gel, brush and felt tip. Find the line that fits your hand.
03Pencils
#2 pencils, mechanical pencils, colored pencils and the erasers to match.
04Planners & Agendas
Weekly, daily and academic planners that start in July or August.
05Desk Accessories
Organizers, pen cups, desk pads and trays for a workspace that works.
06Filing & Organization
Three-ring binders, file folders and hanging files for letter and legal.
07Art & Sketch
Sketchbooks, watercolor pads, drawing pencils and markers.
08School Supplies
Composition books, folders and everything on the teacher's list.
09Office Essentials
Staplers, three-hole punches, sticky notes and 20 lb copy paper.
10Cards & Envelopes
Note cards, thank-you notes and #10, A2 and A7 envelopes.
11Washi Tape & Stickers
Decorative tape and stickers for planners, journals and gift wrap.
12Gifts for Stationery Lovers
Gift ideas for the friend who has every pen but still wants one more.
Back to school
August comes fast.
Many districts in the South and Midwest head back in early-to-mid August, with a lot of the Northeast starting after Labor Day. Several states hold sales tax holidays on school supplies over the summer, so it pays to plan ahead. Our grade-by-grade list covers K–12 and college dorm desks.
Quick-grab list
- #2 pencils
- Composition notebooks
- Two-pocket folders
- 1-inch 3-ring binder
- Glue sticks
- Crayons or colored pencils
How-to guides
How to Choose a Fountain Pen
Nib sizes, cartridges vs converters, and paper that plays nice.
Paper Weight Explained (lb & gsm)
Why 20 lb bond and 65 lb cover aren't comparable, plus a gsm cheat sheet.
Bullet Journaling for Beginners
Your first index, future log and monthly spread, step by step.
Back-to-School Supply List
A grade-by-grade supply list for the August return to school.
Why "I Am Stationery"?
Because some of us are basically made of sticky notes. This site is a storefront for people who care whether a notebook is college ruled or dotted and who have opinions about 0.5 mm versus 0.7 mm. We don't stock inventory or run a checkout. We explain the options, then send you to retailers who do.
You won't find invented prices, star ratings or "#1 best" badges here, just clear explanations and links.
US paper cheat sheet
- Letter: 8.5 × 11 in
- Legal: 8.5 × 14 in
- Tabloid: 11 × 17 in
- 20 lb bond ≈ 75 gsm copy paper