{"id":11181,"date":"2023-11-21T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=11181"},"modified":"2024-01-15T13:24:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T18:24:27","slug":"plotter-alternatives-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/plotter-alternatives-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Plotter Alternatives, Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A5 Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome back for part 2 of this series. If you haven&#8217;t read <a href=\"\/blog\/plotter-alternatives-1\">part 1<\/a>, I&#8217;m sharing alternatives to the Plotter system. If you want the full explanation, I suggest you read the previous post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike what I&#8217;ve found with other Japanese binder systems, Plotter only goes up to A5 size, rather than B5 or A4. Perhaps because it&#8217;s the largest size, the A5 binder size has the most accessories and refills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are, of course, MANY A5 binders available \u2014 including some well-known brands like Levenger Circa (OK, maybe not quite a binder) and Filofax \u2014 so I chose some top picks based on binder depth and compatibility with Plotter paper. That said, let&#8217;s get into the A5 alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on what, specifically, interests you about the Plotter system, some of the options listed below may be of more interest to you than others. To help you figure out which, if any, to look into, I&#8217;ve included some specific information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ring Size: Where available, I&#8217;ve included the ring size. The measurements may be internal diameter or external diameter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sheet Capacity: I&#8217;ve included the sheet capacity so you can get an idea of ring size if that measurement isn&#8217;t available. For reference, the Plotter binders have 0.4in\/10mm rings and hold ~ 80 sheets of paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatibility: I&#8217;ve included what paper each alternative is compatible with \u2014 Plotter\/standard 6-ring paper, standard 20-ring paper, etc. To determine likely compatibility with Plotter paper, I overlaid Plotter paper on the base paper in Photoshop. Both images are at their full millimeter footprint, so I can see if the holes line up. This isn&#8217;t a 100% guaranteed method, especially as I couldn&#8217;t find a perfect &#8220;top-down&#8221; view of every type of paper. However, it should be close enough to suit our purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Split Rings: I&#8217;m also including whether a binder has split rings in the &#8220;interests overview&#8221; section for each binder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a5\">A5 Plotter Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Price: $162 &#8211; $245 USD<br \/>Binder Length: 8.7in (220mm)<br \/>Binder Width: 6.7in (170mm)<br \/>Binder Depth: 0.6in (15mm)<br \/>Ring Size: 0.4in (11mm)<br \/>Sheet Capacity: 80<br \/>Paper size: 8.3in \u00d7 5.8in (210mm x 147mm)<br \/>Compatibility: Standard 6-ring paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plotter A5-compatible paper is available in plain, 2mm grid, 5mm dot grid, 6mm lined, to do list, and drawing paper memo pads; plain, 2mm grid, 4mm dot gird, and isometric grid A4 memo pads; 2mm grid, 4mm dot grid, and 6mm lined notepads; and monthly and weekly diary layouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plotter A5-compatible accessories include &#8220;<a href=\"\/blog\/plotter-alternatives-1\/#pm\">project managers<\/a>&#8220;, <a href=\"\/blog\/plotter-alternatives-1\/#rp\">ruler pad<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/blog\/plotter-alternatives-1\/#l\">lifters<\/a> with penholder or elastic band options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatives: <a href=\"#cocoaPaper\">\u21e3 Cocoa Paper<\/a> | <a href=\"#kleid\">\u21e3 Kleid<\/a> | <a href=\"#kokuyo\">\u21e3 Kokuyo<\/a> | <a href=\"#lihit\">\u21e3 Lihit Lab<\/a> | <a href=\"#marks\">\u21e3 Mark\u2019s<\/a> | <a href=\"#raymay\">\u21e3 Raymay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading imageMargin\" id=\"cocoaPaper\">Cocoa Paper A5 Planner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading join-bottom\">Interests Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2611 Leather cover<br \/>\u2612 Small ring size<br \/>\u2611 Plotter paper compatibility<br \/>\u2611 Split rings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binder Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cocoa Paper binders aren&#8217;t slim, they have 1in (25mm) rings. But, they do have the separated rings and are available in &#8220;croc&#8221; texture or untextured leather and faux leather in a myriad of colors. Best of all, you can customize your binder with one of several add-ons ranging from $1.99 to $12.95: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personalization with a monogram or logo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closure type change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional pockets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware color change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elastic pen loop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contrast stitching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scallop edge spine detailing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accent color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spine widening up to 3in (760mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry handles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrist strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric lining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elastic closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also worth mentioning that you can contact Cocoa Paper through Etsy to request a custom order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cocoa Paper A5 Planner seems like it would be compatible with Plotter A5 paper. The Plotter paper holes line up perfectly with standard A5 6-ring paper.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"417\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A5-plotter-overlay.jpg?resize=417%2C595&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Plotter A5 paper overlaid on standard A5 6-ring paper\" class=\"wp-image-11433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A5-plotter-overlay.jpg?w=417&amp;ssl=1 417w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A5-plotter-overlay.jpg?resize=210%2C300&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A5-plotter-overlay.jpg?resize=105%2C150&amp;ssl=1 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cocoa Paper does not currently sell any loose-leaf paper, but they do have A5 jotter pads with their proprietary paper made from ~70% cocoa bark fiber blended with ~30% recycled white office paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cocoa Paper also does not have any proprietary accessories meant for use with their binders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I only found Cocoa Paper binders on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocoapaper.com\/collections\/ring-binders?sort_by=title-ascending&amp;filter.p.tag=A5\">website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/CocoaPaper?section_id=22700382\">Etsy shop<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Price: $49.95 &#8211; $72.95 USD<br \/>Binder Height: 9.5in (242mm)<br \/>Binder Width: 7.9in (200mm)<br \/>Binder Depth: Not Available<br \/>Ring Size: 1in (25mm)<br \/>Sheet Capacity: Not Available<br \/>Compatibility: Accepts any standard A5 6-ring paper, including Plotter paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a side note, I own a <a href=\"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/cocoa-paper-cover\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5737\">Cocoa Paper no<\/a><a href=\"\/blog\/cocoa-paper-cover\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5737\">t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/cocoa-paper-cover\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5737\">ebook cover<\/a>, and it still looks almost new after two years of daily use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatives: <a href=\"#cocoaPaper\">\u21e1 Cocoa Paper<\/a> | <a href=\"#kleid\">\u21e3 Kleid<\/a> | <a href=\"#kokuyo\">\u21e3 Kokuyo<\/a> | <a href=\"#lihit\">\u21e3 Lihit Lab<\/a> | <a href=\"#marks\">\u21e3 Mark\u2019s<\/a> | <a href=\"#raymay\">\u21e3 Raymay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading imageMargin\" id=\"kleid\">Kleid Fleek Binder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading join-bottom\">Interests Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2611 Leather cover<br \/>\u2611 Small ring size<br \/>\u2612 Plotter paper compatibility<br \/>\u2611 Split rings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binder Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like the Plotter leather cover, the Kleid Fleek binder may be to your taste. It comes in several colors of faux leather. The rings are smallish, and the binder has a 0.9in depth, only 0.3in more than the Plotter. It also has the separated rings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kleid Fleek Binder is not compatible with Plotter paper, but it is compatible with standard 20-hole A5 paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand-name paper seems to be limited to 2mm graph in white and cream. Even their website doesn\u2019t have much in the way of paper options. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand-name accessories are nonexistent, but compatible hole punches are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve found Kleid Fleek Binders on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetpens.com\/Kleid-Fleek-Binder-A5-Olive-Drab-Cream-Paper\/pd\/35655\/related\">JetPens<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/vanness1938.com\/products\/kleid-fleek-binder-notes-a5\">Vanness Pens<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Price: $29.00 &nbsp;&#8211; $31.00 USD<br \/>Binder Length: 8.5in (217mm)<br \/>Binder Width: 6.6in (168mm)<br \/>Binder Depth: 0.9in (24mm)<br \/>Ring Size: 0.7in (17mm)<br \/>Sheet Capacity: 70<br \/>Compatibility: Accepts any standard 20-hole A5 paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatives: <a href=\"#cocoaPaper\">\u21e1 Cocoa Paper<\/a> | <a href=\"#kleid\">\u21e1 Kleid<\/a> | <a href=\"#kokuyo\">\u21e3 Kokuyo<\/a> | <a href=\"#lihit\">\u21e3 Lihit Lab<\/a> | <a href=\"#marks\">\u21e3 Mark\u2019s<\/a> | <a href=\"#raymay\">\u21e3 Raymay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading imageMargin\" id=\"kokuyo\">Kokuyo Smart Ring Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading join-bottom\">Interests Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2612 Leather cover<br \/>\u2611\u2612 Small ring size<br \/>\u2612 Plotter paper compatibility<br \/>\u2611\u2612 Split rings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binder Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kokuyo Smart Ring series answers the slim profile ask. There are binders with a capacity of just 25 pages, up to a whopping 100 pages. Some of the binders have separated rings, while others have all 20 rings. Depending on which binder you buy from the series, they have some unique opening mechanisms which are much nicer than the typical three-ring, tab-opened binders I grew up with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Smart Ring series is not compatible with Plotter paper. They are, of course, compatible with Kokuyo 20-hole paper, and also with any standard 20-hole punched A5 paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand-name paper is available in plain, 5mm grid, 5mm dot grid, 6mm lined, dotted 6mm lined, 7mm lined, and dotted 7mm lined variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available brand-name accessories include dividers, zipper pouches, and page protectors.  Compatible hole punches are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve found the Smart Ring series on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetpens.com\/Kokuyo-Campus-Smart-Ring-Binder-Notebooks\/ct\/5543?&amp;f=5fcb84b878b1970b\">JetPens<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/kawaiipenshop.com\/products\/kokuyo-pastel-cookie-binder\">Kawaii Pen Shop<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/papermoonisland.com\/collections\/kokuyo\">Paper Moon Island<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stationerypal.com\/search?q=kokuyo+a5\">Stationery Pal<\/a>, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=kokuyo+campus+smart+ring+binder+a5&amp;i=office-products&amp;rh=n%3A1064954%2Cp_72%3A1248945011%2Cp_89%3AKOKUYO&amp;dc&amp;ds=v1%3ABJr%2BpLiXcqRe7HFCUTaXm3zjgdIM0%2FiMe2pEpKhtQEM&amp;crid=3ALXT96R9WCVE&amp;qid=1695601198&amp;rnid=2528832011&amp;sprefix=kokuyo+campus+smart+ring+binder+a5%2Caps%2C87&amp;ref=sr_nr_p_89_1\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Price: $8.50 &#8211; $15.99 USD<br \/>Binder Length: 8.7in &#8211; 8.8in (221mm &#8211; 225mm)<br \/>Binder Width: 6.2in &#8211; 7.17in (158mm &#8211; 182mm)<br \/>Binder Depth: 0.5in &#8211; 0.95in (13mm &#8211; 24mm)<br \/>Ring Size: Not Available<br \/>Sheet Capacity: 25 &#8211; 100<br \/>Compatibility: Accepts any standard 20-hole A5 paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatives: <a href=\"#cocoaPaper\">\u21e1 Cocoa Paper<\/a> | <a href=\"#kleid\">\u21e1 Kleid<\/a> | <a href=\"#kokuyo\">\u21e1 Kokuyo<\/a> | <a href=\"#lihit\">\u21e3 Lihit Lab<\/a> | <a href=\"#marks\">\u21e3 Mark\u2019s<\/a> | <a href=\"#raymay\">\u21e3 Raymay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading imageMargin\" id=\"lihit\">Lihit Lab Twist Ring Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading join-bottom\">Interests Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2612 Leather cover<br \/>\u2611\u2612 Small ring size<br \/>\u2612 Plotter paper compatibility<br \/>\u2612 Split rings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binder Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get the Twist Ring binders in two versions: binder alone or binder with a fabric cover. If a slim profile isn&#8217;t a high priority for you, the cover is nice, with multiple pockets and even a velcro pouch. However, it increases the depth by 0.8in. The binder that comes with the cover has a capacity of 120 sheets, while the solo binders have a capacity of 60 sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Twist Ring binders are not compatible with pre-punched paper from any other brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand-name paper is available in plain, 5mm grid, 5mm light blue grid, and 6mm lined variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand-name accessories seem to be limited to the binder cover and hole punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve found the Lihit Labs binders on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetpens.com\/Lihit-Lab-Notebooks\/ct\/2984?&amp;f=5fcb84b878b1970b\">JetPens<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LIHIT-Refillable-Notebook-inches-N-1647-11\/dp\/B00BBNNYF8\/\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Price: $6.75 &#8211; $29.00 USD<br \/>Binder Length: 8.3in &#8211; 8.9in (210mm &#8211; 227mm)<br \/>Binder Width: 6.1in &#8211; 6.7in (155mm &#8211; 170mm)<br \/>Binder Depth: 0.47in &#8211; 1.2in (12mm &#8211; 30mm) <br \/>Ring Size: Not Available<br \/>Sheet Capacity: 60 &#8211; 120<br \/>Compatibility: None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatives: <a href=\"#cocoaPaper\">\u21e1 Cocoa Paper<\/a> | <a href=\"#kleid\">\u21e1 Kleid<\/a> | <a href=\"#kokuyo\">\u21e1 Kokuyo<\/a> | <a href=\"#lihit\">\u21e1 Lihit Lab<\/a> | <a href=\"#marks\">\u21e3 Mark\u2019s<\/a> | <a href=\"#raymay\">\u21e3 Raymay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading imageMargin\" id=\"marks\">Mark&#8217;s System Planner Binder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading join-bottom\">Interests Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2612 Leather cover<br \/>\u2612 Small ring size<br \/>\u2611 Plotter paper compatibility<br \/>\u2611 Split rings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binder Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mark&#8217;s System Planner Binder has slimmer rings than many standard binders, but is almost double the width of a Plotter binder, with a capacity of 135 pages. The binder does, however, come in many different colors and has separated rings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It looks like the Marks System Planner Binder would be compatible with Plotter paper, as the holes line up perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/marks-plotter-overlay.jpg?resize=420%2C595&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Plotter A5 paper overlaid on Mark's System 6-ring paper\" class=\"wp-image-11434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/marks-plotter-overlay.jpg?w=420&amp;ssl=1 420w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/marks-plotter-overlay.jpg?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/marks-plotter-overlay.jpg?resize=106%2C150&amp;ssl=1 106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Brand-name refills include plain pink; plain framed in pink and brown; 5mm dot grid in pink and brown; 7mm lined in mint, pink, and brown; undated monthly, vertical weekly, horizontal weekly, and one page per day diary layouts in pink and brown; and &#8220;content&#8221; layouts for studying, housework and management, budget, and habit tracking in pink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand-name accessories include dividers and card sleeves. Compatible hole punches are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve found a limited Mark&#8217;s System Planner Binder selection on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetpens.com\/Mark-s-System-Planner-Binders-Accessories\/ct\/5714\">JetPens<\/a>, but the majority of products seem to only be available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-marks.com\/system-techo\/brandtop\/system-techo\/\">Online Mark&#8217;s<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Price: $29.00 &#8211; $41.00 USD<br \/>Binder Length: 9.33in (237mm)<br \/>Binder Width: 7.28in (185mm)<br \/>Binder Depth: 1.5in (38mm)<br \/>Ring Size: 0.75in (19mm) per Online Mark&#8217;s Website, 0.95in (24mm) per JetPens<br \/>Sheet Capacity: 135<br \/>Compatibility: Accepts any standard A5 6-ring paper, including Plotter paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatives: <a href=\"#cocoaPaper\">\u21e1 Cocoa Paper<\/a> | <a href=\"#kleid\">\u21e1 Kleid<\/a> | <a href=\"#kokuyo\">\u21e1 Kokuyo<\/a> | <a href=\"#lihit\">\u21e1 Lihit Lab<\/a> | <a href=\"#marks\">\u21e1 Mark\u2019s<\/a> | <a href=\"#raymay\">\u21e3 Raymay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading imageMargin\" id=\"raymay\">Raymay Decona System Binder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading join-bottom\">Interests Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2612 Leather cover<br \/>\u2611\u2612 Small ring size<br \/>\u2611 Plotter paper compatibility<br \/>\u2611 Split rings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binder Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Raymay Decona comes in several different colors. The rings are smallish, although the binder has a depth of 1.4in, and separated. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raymay-store.jp\/products\/list?category_id=71\">Raymay website<\/a> has several other versions of the Decona binder \u2014 including one with 15mm rings \u2014 but they are only available in Japan, unless you use a proxy service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It looks like the Raymay Decona System Binder is compatible with Plotter paper, as the holes line up almost exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/raymay-plotter-overlay.jpg?resize=420%2C595&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Plotter A5 paper overlaid on Raymay 6-ring paper\" class=\"wp-image-11435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/raymay-plotter-overlay.jpg?w=420&amp;ssl=1 420w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/raymay-plotter-overlay.jpg?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/raymay-plotter-overlay.jpg?resize=106%2C150&amp;ssl=1 106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Brand-name paper is available in 6.5mm lined and 4mm dot grid in ivory Tomoe River and pink tanto paper and a free monthly schedule and free weekly schedule in pink tanto paper. Raymay&#8217;s tanto paper &#8220;<em>features a gentle, crepe-like texture, and it is made from a sturdy blend of fibers including cotton and flax.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand-name accessories include index tabs, stationery pouches, clear sheet protectors, clear zipper pockets, clear card pockets, and hole protector tape. Compatible hole punches are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve found the Raymay Decona System Binder on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetpens.com\/Raymay-Decona-System-Binders\/ct\/6505\">JetPens<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Raymay-HAF618V-Personal-Organizer-Decona\/dp\/B08HCWW2ZM\/\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Price: $29.00 &nbsp;&#8211; $31.00 USD<br \/>Binder Length: 9.4in (240mm)<br \/>Binder Width: 6.9in (175mm)<br \/>Binder Depth: 1.4in (35mm)<br \/>Ring Size: 0.8in (20mm)<br \/>Sheet Capacity: 120<br \/>Compatibility: Accepts any standard A5 6-ring paper, including Plotter paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatives: <a href=\"#cocoaPaper\">\u21e1 Cocoa Paper<\/a> | <a href=\"#kleid\">\u21e1 Kleid<\/a> | <a href=\"#kokuyo\">\u21e1 Kokuyo<\/a> | <a href=\"#lihit\">\u21e1 Lihit Lab<\/a> | <a href=\"#marks\">\u21e1 Mark\u2019s<\/a> | <a href=\"#raymay\">\u21e1 Raymay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it for part 2. 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