Lincoln Notebooks

I keep a notebook on my desk for the stuff that does not belong in a phone, and the cover matters more than people admit. Lincoln makes a good one because the brand reads as quiet American luxury, the sort of understated look that does not fight whatever you are writing inside. This Lincoln notebook puts the car design on the front and otherwise stays out of your way.

It measures 5.71 by 8.07 inches, which is roomy enough for real notes but still slips into a bag, and it is $29. The pages take pen well in my testing, and the size is the sweet spot between pocket-tiny and desk-bulky. I use mine for plans and lists more than journaling, but it handles both.

Each notebook is printed to order and ships in 1 to 3 business days, free on US orders over $30 or a flat $7.99 under. If you like a matching pair, the Mercedes notebook is cut the same way.