Lined Journal Notebook, A5 (5.7'' x 8.4"), 2 Pack Journaling Notebooks for Women Men Writing Work, Leather Hardcover, 160 Pages per Note Book, 100GSM Thick Paper, School Office Supplies, Black & Brown

SebastianCanada

My new go to!

These have got to be about some of the best journals I have ever used! I can’t say enough good things. They’re so thoughtful and well made. They get the basics right and then some thoughtful additions that even big brands like Moleskin don’t even do. 1. Super good looking and feeling. I don’t like cheap stuff, these feel good. Not going to be some luxury product though, genuinely feel really good in the hand. 2. The paper is way better than almost any other notebook I’ve used in the past. I’m writing with a fountain pen and it’s a dream. It feels buttery to write on, the pages are great quality, the ink doesn’t bleed through (like on Moleskin) and no feathering or anything happens, it’s just crisp lines from my fountain pen (doesn’t apply if you use regular ballpoint pens). 3. Pen holder on the side is a huge bonus. 4. Bookmark to easily find your page. 5. This price is ridiculous. Essentially 2 for the price of one and I don’t feel like I’m making any compromises. I’m really excited to write in these for years to come. I might just buy like 20 and either give them out as gifts and/ or keep them for after these run out. Terrific work, super happy with these! Even the next best competitor on Amazon at the time of writing these is double the price and no pen holder, same quality of paper so. This is a big winner for me!

PNW catUnited States

Good size for a notebook with nice features

These are nice notebooks with a couple of well-thought-out extra features: a pocket in the back for keeping a few loose papers, a loop to hold a pen, an elastic band to keep the notebook from flopping open in transit, a ribbon to mark your place and a small package of tabs you can stick on the pages to make an index. The paper is relatively smooth and thick — it’s just a little bit coarser than some other notebooks I’ve ordered, but nice overall. At the top of each page there’s a line for the date. The writing lines themselves are composed of tiny dots (I do prefer a solid line, but it's not a deal-breaker). And it lies flat for writing. The manufacturer advertises this as a leather binding. When I used the water drop test (water is supposed to absorb into leather and bead up on vinyl), the cover did indeed absorb water. But it looks too perfect to be leather. There’s a little bit of padding behind the cover, which also makes it feel un-leather-like. On the other hand, the cover material is stitched, which implies leather. It’s a mystery that I can't solve. But they’re nice notebooks, at a good price.

dg27United States

Classic journal style

I use notebooks for a lot of different purposes. For more disposable uses I generally prefer inexpensive notebooks that fall under the category of school supplies. But in some instances I like to have journal-type notebooks that I will keep on hand to refer back to. This two pack falls into that category. It has a very classic look and feel; the covers are rigid, but the surface is soft. The paper is heavier weight than what's typically used for common notebooks. It's college ruled (which I like) and has a marked spot on each page to indicate the date. It's got a loop for a pen and a built-in elastic band. I like that it's smaller than typical notebooks, which makes it more convenient to carry around. It's pricier than what you'd pay for a plain notebook, but a much better deal than similar name-brand journal-type books you'd find in bookstores and card shops. I believe that these are well worth the price: Recommended.

Sheri StewardUnited States

Nice for work events

Find these super nice. Gave them out along with a pen at a lunch and learn. Big hit. Feel nice and a good way to keep any notes.