EMSHOI Lined Journal Notebook - 320 Numbered Pages, 100gsm Thick Journals, A5 Hardcover Leather College Ruled Notebooks for Women Men School Work Writing Note Taking, 5.75 x 8.38-Light Purple

This little journal hits pretty much every requirement I have for a daily diary: It must be able to lay flat when I open it to write in it (though it's a hardback spine, it does indeed lay flat once it's "broken in" and you've used it for awhile). It must not have any lines so I can both journal and draw as inspired (though this does come in a lined version for those who prefer it). It must have a pen-holder so I don't have to worry about my pen getting lost or digging around for one when i want to write or draw. And it must have a bookmark so I'm able to keep track of my progress. But this goes beyond that, and also offers several more things that I've come to love. First, the hardcover is a good quality and holds up to the abuse I put it through as I carry it around with me. It's a good size that easily fits into most of my purses and very easily into any size backpack. It has a stretchy band that also holds it shut when not in use so it doesn't flop open or things you may have put in there fall out. It has good quality thicker pages so when you do write or draw the pen doesn't bleed through (though if it's a very dark pen then it is possible to see the ink on the other side, but overall any standard ink won't be seen through the page at all, making it nice for drawing). And it even comes with a pocket page insert inside so you can store items in there such as cards and notes... or, the most fun surprise of all that it came with: the stencils ! Though I don't use them much, they are a fun little addition to this gem of a diary/notebook. And it comes in several colors. I've gotten two colors so far, I like both, but I plan on getting more of them in each color to have a set. I write a lot, and go through many diaries a year, so I'm very particular about them. And I'm so happy to have found one I truly love that hits all the marks for me.

I ordered a book about witch craft and one of the first things it says is to get and use a journal. I looked through hundreds of them on Amazon and decided to try this one. I like the journal very much. I also like that it comes in multiple colors, the pages are numbered and lined, and there are two ribbons attached to use as book marks. One is purple and one is grey. There is also a piece of color coordinated elastic to use to hold the journal closed. With all the pretty colors, it and its companions, will look good on the shelf. There's another loop of elastic that will hold a pen! At the front of the journal are a few pages labeled "content." Those could be used to mark chapters or perhaps as an index. It's about 5.75 inches wide, almost 8.5 inches tall, and about 1 inch thick. With over 300 pages there's plenty of room to write your thoughts, spell, incantations, and even draw little pictures as part of your sigil practice. There's even room to glue down your completed sigils you've printed out. Or "homework," if you prefer. Economical enough that when you fill it up, it shouldn't be too hard to buy another. Especially if you catch them on sale. Has a nice weight and heft and feels good in your hands. Overall, I'm pleased with it.

I love this journal so much more than I expected to -- the cover is amazing but the paper is fantastic. It's hard to find truly fountain-pen friendly paper that showcases inks rather than absorbing them or bleeding through, yet this journal's paper highlights both sheen and shade well. The pages are numbered, there's a space for a date in the upper corner of each page, a table of contents you can fill out (which I love and which so many lack) and a pocket in the back. The binding is stitched and sturdy. I generally like soft covers but the hard, sturdy cover of this journal makes it easy to journal anywhere without having to scramble for a flat surface. The pages lie naturally flat without having to bend or break the sewn spine. The pen loop is actually functional and separate from an elastic tie that holds it closed, so I don't have to remove the pen any time I want to open the book. This seems like a little thing but, wow -- these details really add up. I highly recommend this journal -- I bought the lined journal and now want one in every color. As well as the bullet and graph versions, each having different benefits which appeal to me. This journal would make an excellent gift to anyone you care about, including yourself.

I absolutely adore this sketchbook. It’s lovely quality. The paper is smooth and fairly thick. Pencil erases easily. Not to mention it is a super cute color with an interesting design. The only thing I would say is the listing photo looks a bit different in terms of the thickness overall. Doesn’t bother me though. It will last me a long time I’m sure. I took a photo of a sketch I did just so you could see the possibility of pencil to paper. I use mechanical. As an added bonus: it has a pencil holder and a place holder ribbon.

perfect, thick paper, and cute

Super cute, bound well, perfect for my dot journal!

Excellent sketchbook for Graphic Designers, Commercial Artists, Industrial Designers, Illustrators and Architects. It's has grid delineation which helps the artist to visualize type accompaniment with objects, making overall composition and object placement easier without the use of drafting tools. The Book is made as a journal, which supports collecting various sketches and a size which can fit into knapsack and various carrying cases. The texture of the paper loans itself to marker and rapidograph pens; making final pieces a lot more achievable. A must for the "off the cuff artist" to take notations.

This is a very good quality journal. The design is beautiful and it has so many pages.