RETTACY Lined Journal Notebook, 192 Numbered Pages, A5 Medium Size (5.7'' x 8.3''), for Men & Women, Journaling, Writing, Work & Office, Leather Hardcover, 100 GSM Thick Paper (Light Green)

Great notebook with high-quality paper and a sturdy cover. The numbered pages are very useful for organization, and it’s perfect for journaling, note-taking, or work. Excellent value for the price.

I’ve used a few now and this is the first and still best journal I’ve bought since I started regularly writing. The cover is soft with an elastic band to hold it shut and the color was as it appeared online. I like the thickness of the pages and had no issues with bleed through. I tend to use gel ink pens so this was important for me. There is a very slight shadow of words on the page from behind but I’ve never been distracted by this or found it unacceptable personally. Still some of my favorite paper to write on because it’s just so smooth. The writing experience was so nice because the journal lays flat without much fuss, each page has a small subtle space at the top outer edge for the date, the pocket in the back is well-constructed and can hold stickers or page flags or notes. It’s just a very functional and lovely journal. It wasn’t a hassle to use which made it easier to use more often for me. No little hiccups with pages being misprinted or bleeding through or rough edges. Just a pleasure to use. There’s a pen loop on this journal attached to the back cover but I rarely used that. It was nice to have it available for the rare times when I did want it. The cost was fair in my opinion and I think it would make a lovely gift. It could be fun when giving as a gift to put a pen into the pen holder and slip some stickers or a card into the back pocket. Overall a very nice product that I feel sure I’ll purchase again in the future. Once my current journal is full I’ll go back to this brand. I’ve tried some others and I’m a loyal customer now.

I use the lined version of these for book reviews. Dot journals don't work for me, because my reviews/critiques are several pages long, sometimes into double digits. The 320 page book provides plenty of space. I've bought several, in different colors; this gray is a really nice charcoal, the cover texture is smooth. I'm using it to keep notes on a writing project. I did buy a dot grid version in lavender, which I use at work for quick notes, lists, reminders, etc. The lavender color is gorgeous is you're a fan of purple. The paper leans more towards ivory, rather than cream, and is very smooth. The lines aren't solid, but micro dot and unobtrusive, as is the pre-printed date field in the header, and the pre-printed page numbers in the footer. Everything is in a subtle gray; once you get the words down, you don't even notice the lines. A word about page count: The 320 page version includes the three table of content pages and a blank page in the count, so there's only 316 pages. My only issue with this journal is the binding for the first and last pages (first ToC, and pages 315/316. The inner half inch is glued to the end papers and although technically useable, it's not worth the hassle. So, technically, a 4.5 rating. Other than that, I have no complaints. I think these are too bulky and heavy to put in a tote or backpack, but it might not be an issue for some. I prefer a B6 slim for that. For my stay at home, long book review journals, these are my go-to.

I have a few bicycles. I play favorites. I make changes (ultra light tubes, TPU tubes, un-tubed), chain last waxed when? Where to keep track of this? That's right, in a quality notebook like this. There's a short index section in the front, a ribbon bookmark, and lined but otherwise empty pages for whatever format of note keeping you prefer. It's about 5"x7" and not easily lost. The cover feels like leather but may be vegan, the pages are properly thick, it's well bound, at a great price, and I can carry it with ease. Really. You can write or print with a pencil or pen.

The paper in these RETTACY Notebooks is absolutely fantastic. Smooth to the touch, easy on the eyes, and takes fountain pens as well as ballpoint, rollerball, and pencil all like a dream. The ghosting/show-through through is really minimal, and bleed through almost nonexistent (a tiny bit with a really wet fountain pen). Also works nice with Ranger ink stamp - still no bleed through although there is ghosting/show-through. The lining/grid/dot grids is clear but very subtle and non-distracting. (Do note that the lined notebooks (as opposed to grid, dot grid, or blank) to come with "Date" printed in the upper corner of each page). I think these are easily the equal in quality of Midori MD, Clairefontaine clothbound and Premium C.D. - now, all those (and these) have their own minor aesthetic differences (the Midori paper is creamier and a bit toothier, the Clairefontaine and C.D. is much "slicker"; cover differences, etc.) so everyone will have their favorites - but you won't be disappointed on quality - and how can you beat the price!!!! A million times better than Moleskin