LEUCHTTURM1917 344784 Notebook Medium (A5), 249 Numbered Pages, Dotted, Anthracite

Great quality, I've decorated mine with some stickers etc. And use it for bullet journaling

As someone deeply immersed in the world of journaling and productivity, I've had the pleasure of experiencing various notebooks, but none quite compare to the Leuchtturm1917 Notebook Medium A5. From its impeccable craftsmanship to its thoughtful design, every detail of this notebook speaks volumes about its quality.First and foremost, the paper quality is exceptional. Whether I'm using fountain pens, gel pens, or markers, the pages of this notebook never fail to provide a smooth, enjoyable writing experience. The dot grid pattern offers just the right balance between structure and freedom, making it ideal for everything from bullet journaling to sketching out ideas.Moreover, the durability of the Leuchtturm1917 Notebook is truly impressive. Despite being carried around daily in my bag, it has held up remarkably well, with no signs of wear and tear. The sturdy hardcover provides protection for the pages inside, ensuring that my thoughts and plans are safeguarded for years to come.One of the standout features of this notebook is its attention to detail in organization. With numbered pages and a built-in index, keeping track of my notes and ideas has never been easier. The included bookmarks are a thoughtful touch, allowing me to quickly access frequently used sections without any hassle.Beyond its practicality, there's something undeniably inspiring about the aesthetic of the Leuchtturm1917 Notebook. Whether it's the array of vibrant colors to choose from or the elegant embossed logo on the cover, using this notebook feels like a creative endeavor in itself.In conclusion, the Leuchtturm1917 Notebook Medium A5 is more than just a place to jot down thoughts—it's a tool that enhances creativity, boosts productivity, and adds a touch of joy to daily life. If you're in search of a reliable companion for your journey of self-expression and organization, look no further than this remarkable notebook.

This is exactly what I wanted to draft a novel. It has a couple pages for a table of contents in the beginning, it's very light, and with pages suited for use with a fountain pen. They are numbered so you can see exactly how much progress you've made. The pages are also bright white with a nicely spaced grid pattern, and it makes writing with a fountain pen effortless and quite enjoyable for the smoothness of it.I'm not sure I need 2 bookmarks, but what it nice is that they give you labels to put on the cover and/or spine to mark the book, which helps if you have collection of them, which I intend to build. I have tried every single notebook on the market, and none work quite as well for my purposes. It's a combination of being portable and functional because of how slim and light it is, with a no frills design, but with the sense that you have a journal that you would be happy to write your best work in with you best pen.The sheer lack of any branding or silly quotes, even a logo, makes it better in my mind (obviously you need to remove the cardboard flap). There's just a simple, understated Leuchturm1917, on the inside flap, which makes it feel like grandfather's old journal. This should not be something to praise, but so many other companies screw this up.

Like several other reviewers, I've become disappointed with Moleskine products because the weight of their paper is starting resemble the pages of my mum's 1950s school bible. I'm stuck with my 2018 page-a-day pocket diary for now, but having just filled a Rhodia A5 dot notebook (which I use for my bullet journals), I thought I'd try a Leuchtturm.This is a first impressions review, but I don't see why my opinion might change over time, so here we go.The notebook is well made with a sturdy cover that's got a *little* bit of flex; nowhere near enough to call it rigid, but certainly protective and of good quality. The product description from Leuchtturm states that there are 8 removable pages in the book -- you wouldn't know without studying them really hard because the perforations are very fine, but they're the last 8 sheets in the book and part of the set that are numbered. However, the very last one of those 8 (the last page in the book) is actually not detachable because it's glued at the spine to the inside back cover.There are two page markers, one patterned and one plain. Quite handy for a bullet journal to have more than one of these.I tested a range of pens on the (second to) last removable page of my notebook. (read: I sacrificed a page, for SCIENCE!)My go-to pen for my bullet journal is a Pigma Micron 05 and I was NOT disappointed at how this notebook stood up to it. There's virtually no show through at all when you turn the page, and holding the page outside of the book after it's detached, you can barely see the ink at all. I found this to also be the case under several other pen types, including roller gel pens, fountain pens, highlighters and markers.So, if you're fussy about show-through, gel pens and fine markers are both viable options -- unlike the pages of Moleskine books which, in my experience, show quite badly under gel pens. I also found that gel dried slightly faster that it does on Moleskine pages -- less ghosting on the opposite page when you close your notebook quickly after scribbling something down and far more lefty-friendly!The only thing I did notice in the minus column for gel pens was that the paper "gave" more under them. What I mean is that there was a mild indentation when I used a gel pen. The Pigma Micron was "silent" on the reverse of the page.The only two pens I experimented with that bled through the paper were a Sharpie marker and a Letraset Promarker, but those suckers bleed through (almost) EVERYTHING!The pages handle fountain pen ink admirably. I tried two kinds and neither showed through. The paper did buckle temporarily in one case (Diamine Shimmering), but it smoothed out again after the ink had properly dried. Of course the quality of your fountain pen's nib will be a factor, but my experience of writing with both a 1940s Parker 45 Flighter (fine nib) and a 2017 TWSBI 580AL (stub) was smooth and virtually drag-free.A 2B pencil showed up well on the page. A Rotring Isograph (0.4) dragged HORRIBLY, no matter how lightly I tried to use it.I've attached a couple of photos of the front and back of the sacrificed page of my notebook, so you can see for yourself the level of show through. Bonus photos of an attachment-free way of letting your notebook keep your pen handy.I don't know yet if I like it enough to switch permanently from Rhodia dot grid notebooks but, overall, I'm very pleased with this notebook.(Note to Amazon: why are some colours of this notebook more expensive than others? Are you punishing people for buying books that aren't muck-coloured?)

The size of the notebook and quality of the paper is excellent. It’s 80 g/m², which means it’s thick enough to prevent ink from bleeding through, even when using fountain pens. The 249 numbered pages are a great feature, making it easy to keep track of notes and references. I also love the two-page markers and the elastic closure band, which keep everything organised and secure. While it is on the pricier side, the quality and features make it worth the investment.