2,000 years on, the notebook is still a great solution. From Muji to Moleskine, here’s how to choose a notebook that’s right for you. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to pick a good notebook.

School’s almost here, which means so’s the task of buying school supplies. If you’re a high school or college student—or if you’re buying stuff for someone who is—one of the items on that list is ...