Procurement & specification notes

Specification notes from the Leuchtturm1917 category desk.

Working notes on paper grades, dot-grid tolerances, Drehgriffel ink profiles, fountain-pen testing protocols and procurement playbooks — written for buyers, purchasing coordinators and category managers.

2026-06-03

Leuchtturm1917 vs Budget Notebooks: A Procurement Manager’s Total Cost Analysis

As an office administrator, I compare Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 Hardcover Notebook with cheaper alternatives using total cost of ownership thinking. Also covers how to evaluate calculators (529 plan calculator, weighted grade calculator) and rulers (how to read ruler) for your team.

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2026-06-03

Don't Pick the Wrong Leuchtturm1917 Size: A Quality Inspector's Take on Journal Sizes That Actually Work

A quality control perspective on choosing Leuchtturm1917 journal sizes. Why the 'just get the popular one' advice often fails, and how to pick based on real-world use, not hype.

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