Love your thoughts. Do you prefer a particular brand? I like Caliber, but brand is only at CVS (IIRC). Others bleed through, which I don't like (I use Pilot G2 gel, fine-pt pens in navy or black.) I loved a brand Staples used to carry -- light brown-lined & eco-friendly (kraft exterior). Miss it.
I used to like Mead, but it's not what it used to be. Now I have no preference- it's what's acceptable and available at the moment. My notebooks now are just for fooling around in.
I can't wait until the day I don't need them anymore. Retirement is for scribbles and doodles.
I'm there already. I'm in the habit of writing everything down to keep track of tasks, as I did when working, only now there are a lot less tasks. So my notebooks are filled with other stuff, like Korean Hangul practice, best on wide ruled pages, and terrible drawings (easier for me on lines).
Love this... I look forward to that stage.