Charting New Directions
Like a stenographer’s pad, the Compass is portable—meant to fit in one hand—and the pages flip upward rather than sideways (the spine’s at the top of the book). Like other Code&Quill notebooks, the Compass is loaded with our high-quality paper bearing our signature page layouts—and it’s protected by a hardcover that’s both stylish and sturdy.
Simple And Super-Flexible
But it gets better, because this ain’t your mama’s notepad (or even a fancy remake of it).
First: the Compass has precision-cut perforated pages. So if you’re done with a page, just pull it out! And notice that it comes out CLEAN… no mess, no stress, no papery ends.
Second: the Compass is reversible! Open it from the front and you’ve got the lined indentation rule ready—but open it from the back and you’ll see a dot grid in ready position. As always, we account for both disciplines of an idea.
Down to the Details
Cover Type | Hardcover |
Dimensions | 4.1" x 7.7" |
Pages | 192 |
Paper Weight | 100GSM |
Paper Type | Acid-Free, Fine Grain Paper |
Ruling | Indentation Rule (top-down) / Dot Grid (bottom-up) |
Lay Flat Design | Yes |

This notebook is the perfect size for all of your needs and has the added bonus of being lined and having a dot grid. One side for writing and another for drawings.


I love this notebook. It is perfect resting on my desk next to my computer so I can take notes during videocons. It is a perfect size! When I was traveling a lot it is also extremely convenient to take with me. For me, the upward flip is key to being able to take notes clearly and swiftly.


Simple and elegant. I use it all the time for just jotting down quick notes.

I love this notebook. One of the best I have ever used. Lined on one side dotted on the other. Perfect for note taking writing lists. Use it on a daily basis. Loved the one I had so much I had to order 3 more.

I have always been a nut for notebooks. No longer. I have found the notebook I will always want to carry. I am working through one now, with three fresh ones on deck. I supposed I could buy a stack of similar-sized notebooks for the price of one Compass, but this Code&Quill notebook keeps me organized and helps me stay focused when I am recording my notes.