Oxford Smart Black A5 Notebook — Squared 5 x 5 mm, 90 Sheets of Optik Paper
A5 · squared 5 x 5 mm90 sheets / 180 pagesOptik Paper 90 gsmTwin-wire, lies flat
The Oxford Smart Black notebook 100102565 is an A5 twin-wire notebook with 90 sheets (180 pages) of squared 5 x 5 mm Optik Paper, made for professionals and students who want a neat, durable notebook for meetings, sketches, calculations and daily notes.
Oxford's Optik Paper is a bright white, smooth paper designed so ink does not show through to the other side, even with a fountain pen. The grey plastic-coated twin-wire binding lets the notebook open completely flat or fold back on itself, and the soft laminated black card cover keeps the look classic and professional. Every page has a header box and a double margin, and the pages are compatible with the free SCRIBZEE app for scanning and archiving notes on your phone.
Before you order: This is the SQUARED version. If you write mostly text, order the ruled version of the same notebook (Oxford 100103627) instead.
What's in the Box
- 1 x Oxford Smart Black notebook, A5, squared 5 x 5 mm, 90 sheets / 180 pages (article 100102565)
What It Means in Practice
- Squared 5 x 5 mm pages suit maths, tables, quick diagrams and technical sketches as well as handwriting.
- Fountain pens, gel and rollerball pens can be used on both sides of the sheet without show-through, according to Oxford.
- The twin-wire spiral lets you fold the notebook back on itself — useful when you write standing up or on a small meeting-room table.
- A5 (21.0 x 15.8 cm, about 305 g) fits in a laptop bag or briefcase.
- Scan pages with the SCRIBZEE app to keep a digital copy of your notes.
What Will Not Work
- No perforation is specified by Oxford — pages are not designed to be torn out cleanly.
- Not hole-punched for ring binders.
- Not ruled — choose 100103627 if you want lined pages.
- Not a hardback: the cover is soft laminated card, so it needs a firm surface for writing on your lap.
Key Features
Optik Paper
Bright white 90 gsm paper designed to avoid ink show-through, for comfortable writing on both sides.
Twin-wire binding
Grey plastic-coated double wire; opens flat and folds back.
Organised pages
Header box and double margin on every page.
SCRIBZEE
Free app to scan, organise and share your notes.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
100102565 |
| EAN / GTIN |
3020120029832 |
| Brand |
Oxford (Hamelin) |
| Notebook |
| Format |
A5 |
| Ruling |
Squared 5 x 5 mm |
| Sheets / pages |
90 sheets / 180 pages |
| Paper |
Optik Paper, optical white, 90 g/m² |
| Page layout |
Header box and double margin |
| Binding |
Twin-wire (grey plastic-coated double wire), lies flat |
| Cover |
Soft laminated black cardboard |
| Physical |
| Dimensions |
21.0 x 15.8 x 1.5 cm |
| Weight |
305 g |
| App |
SCRIBZEE compatible |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer does not publish a warranty term — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as the Smart Black hardback notebook?
No. Oxford also makes Smart Black notebooks with hard or casebound covers. This one has a soft laminated card cover and a twin-wire binding.
Can I use a fountain pen?
Yes. Oxford designs Optik Paper so that ink does not show through, even from a fountain pen.
What is SCRIBZEE?
A free Oxford app that lets you scan notebook pages with your phone camera, then store and share them digitally.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
For meeting notes and project work, an A5 twin-wire notebook is the most practical format: small enough to carry, and it opens flat on any table. Choose squared if you mix text with numbers or sketches; choose ruled if you write mostly text. Browse our
stationery range for pens that pair well with Optik Paper.
✓ Buy it if you want a professional-looking A5 notebook with squared pages and paper that handles fountain pens.
✕ Skip it if you need tear-out perforated pages, punched holes for a binder or a hard cover.
→ Also consider the ruled version Oxford 100103627, or STAEDTLER triplus fineliners for writing on Optik Paper.
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