Similar to Gregg ruled paper, Pitman ruled paper is a type of lined paper used for stenography. Stenography is the process of writing in shorthand, which is basically a super-speedy way of taking notes or transcribing information. Stenographers usually write about 100 words per minute, and a few people were able to write about 300 words per minute! Sir Isaac Pitman’s shorthand system came before Gregg’s, and Pitman ruled paper is slightly wider that Gregg ruled paper. This type of lined paper is most useful for writing in shorthand. And most stenographers can write in shorthand much faster than the average person can type using a keyboard. Shorthand has long been a popular form of handwriting. Its heyday may have been before the advent of the word processing computer, but modern day stenography is still useful in situations where information must be written very quickly. For example, in court cases, stenographers are relied upon to take quick and accurate notes, using shorthand writing. The Pitman shorthand writing system is phonetic (based on sound) and it uses characters to express the sounds being spoken. It also uses techniques called shading to signal heavy sounds. Features of this notebook: 6"x9" (15.2 x 22.9 cm) - 150 Pages - Pitman Ruled Paper - Matte Cover