The best notebooks for lefties open flat and stay out of your hand’s way or have removable paper. ... Available sizes: 9 x 11 inches, 8.5 x 10.5 inches, and 5 x 8 inches; ...

Paper coming in at 8.5 inches by 11 inches fit the bill—or, in this case, the typewriter. The size allows for a comfortable 65 to 78 characters per 6.5 inches per type, which is what you get ...