Oxford Smart Black A5 Notebook — Ruled 7 mm, 90 Sheets of Optik Paper
A5 · ruled 7 mm90 sheets / 180 pagesOptik Paper 90 gsmTwin-wire, lies flat
The Oxford Smart Black notebook 100103627 is an A5 twin-wire notebook with 90 sheets (180 pages) of 7 mm ruled Optik Paper, made for professionals and students who write a lot of text — meeting minutes, lecture notes, journals and to-do lists — and want a notebook that looks smart and lasts.
Optik Paper is Oxford's bright white, smooth paper, designed so ink does not show through to the next page even with a fountain pen. The grey plastic-coated twin-wire binding opens fully flat or folds back on itself, and the soft laminated black card cover keeps the notebook clean and professional. Each page has a header box and a double margin, and pages work with the free SCRIBZEE app for scanning notes to your phone.
Before you order: This is the RULED version. For maths, tables or sketches, order the squared version of the same notebook (Oxford 100102565).
What's in the Box
- 1 x Oxford Smart Black notebook, A5, ruled 7 mm, 90 sheets / 180 pages (article 100103627)
What It Means in Practice
- 7 mm ruling gives comfortable line spacing for everyday handwriting.
- Write on both sides with fountain, gel or rollerball pens — Optik Paper is designed against show-through.
- Fold the twin-wire notebook back on itself to write in a small space or standing up.
- A5 (21.0 x 15.5 cm, about 305 g) fits a laptop bag or briefcase.
- Scan pages with the SCRIBZEE app to keep digital copies 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 squared — choose 100102565 for a grid.
- Not a hardback: the soft card cover needs a firm surface for writing on your lap.
Key Features
Optik Paper
Bright white 90 gsm paper designed to avoid ink show-through.
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 notes.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
100103627 |
| EAN / GTIN |
3020120029887 |
| Brand |
Oxford (Hamelin) |
| Notebook |
| Format |
A5 |
| Ruling |
Ruled, 7 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 15.5 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 hardback Smart Black?
No. Oxford also makes hardback and casebound Smart Black notebooks; this one has a soft laminated cover and twin-wire binding.
Can I use a fountain pen?
Yes — Optik Paper is designed so ink does not show through, even from a fountain pen.
What is SCRIBZEE?
A free Oxford app for scanning notebook pages with your phone and storing them digitally.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
If you mostly write text, a ruled A5 twin-wire notebook is the most practical daily companion: compact, flat-opening and easy to keep tidy. Pair it with a fineliner or a felt-tip pen for colour-coded notes from our
stationery range.
✓ Buy it if you want a professional A5 notebook with ruled pages and paper that handles fountain pens.
✕ Skip it if you need perforated tear-out pages, binder holes or a hard cover.
→ Also consider the squared version Oxford 100102565, or Paper Mate Flair felt-tip pens for colour-coding.
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