Lined - Black

I admit that at this price I was not expecting much from this notebook. Wow was I surprised! The cover is thick and a lovely, subtle, blue color. There is a stretchy spot for my pen along the outside of the spine. The paper is quite thick and absorbs even fountain ink very nicely with no bleed-through. I’m a messy writer, so I also appreciate having ruled paper. The book does have an elastic strap to keep it closed. And the ribbon marker is an excellent way to quickly locate a particular page.At this price point this notebook is a wonder. I will definitely buy again and also highly recommend to others.

This is a very sexy notebook. I mean, it is great but also sleek and clean and sturdy, it is visually stunning, and exudes quality. It is not what I would call luxury because what is luxury? Is it made out of gold with ivory and hippo and zebra skin? So also, it is functional, because I'm not taking my silk gold ivory hippo zebra notebook outside where it rains and people might feel tempted to touch or steal it. This has it all except that, and as far as the paper and ink goes, I can't comment as I haven't had time to write in it, yet. It feels nice. I use it to write, not paint or draw. I always order another notebook when I get halfway through my current one. I don't use gel pens, I just use whatever is cheap and readily available. By the time I've finished my journalling, I have used a bunch of different pens, none of which are fountain or metallic or gel or anything like that. I hate spiral coil notebooks, they are too small, either you write on top of a coil or you avoid it and only half the page can be written on. I also hate writing with my hand over the edge of the notebook so the corner presses into my hand while I think what to write next. So, I tend to prefer notebooks wider and not so tall. And this is a great one for me.

Okay, I love notebooks and pens and I am always writing or taking notes or something and, to me, a notebook or journal is just that. But OH MY GOSH THE QUALITY OF THIS PAPER IS EXCEPTIONAL!!!!!!! It's a smaller journal, but the quality is AMAZING!!! Truly the BEST PAPER I have ever had the experience of writing on! I never thought that I would be this excited over "PAPER"... but believe me... it is the Silk Sheets of Paper... and now I am spoiled. I won't buy another brand or product other than this if at all possible. I see journals in my future and if anyone ever needs a gift idea for me... I am requesting THESE by the case!!! I am going to gift everyone I know with these. They may seem a little pricey for a journal...but you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! I am so in love with this I will probably even get these to write my grocery lists on!!! Smooth, perfect writing, no bleed, and when you turn the page, you can actually write on the back of your page because the page is never compromised. The pages are thick, but not overly so, and the spine allows the journal to lay pretty flat. I can't say enough about it. My final word "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!!!"

Package was opened and had water damage, otherwise it is a well made journal

I buy a lot of different journals. Most are adequate but flawed, and I’m eager to move on to a new one once they’re used up. This was the first journal that I’m planning to buy a second one once it’s finished.I love that the spine can hold my fountain pen, and the paper can take its ink smoothly and without bleed.

This is a high quality journal that looks great. I purchased the blue one and I get compliments on it all the time. Professional and solid.

This is a very nice journal and seems extremely well made. Great for the house or at the office also would make a great gift for certain people. I'd Definitely buy another.

I was a bit skeptical about the overwhelming number of rave reviews until I actually bought it and got to use it...This notebook is EVERYTHING I was looking for. I love that the pen holder is on the spine rather than against the pages. The pages themselves are thick and don't bleed despite the very inky pens I use. I'd even wager Sharpie wouldn't bleed through but I haven't tried that so I can't confirm.It has a simple bit refined look to the outside. The inner pocket is perfect for receipts and other tidbits without being obtrusive. I foresee myself buying from this brand for as long as I have journal needs!