PAIBAS Blank Journal Notebook, A5 Hardcover Leather Sketchbook with 200 Pages Thick Blank Paper for Men Women, Unlined Drawing & Writing Journal, 5.9" x 8.4" Plain Notebook (black)

I've ordered journals from this company before and got just what I expected: A quality product. The color wasn't what I thought I'd get, but that's probably due to the fact that my computer's monitor colors are off and I can't figure out how to adjust them. The snap on the strap is tight--almost too difficult to unfasten and refasten--but that's good as that means the journal isn't going to pop open in a bag or backpack. There is a nameplate/personal information page under the flyleaf page, which I liked, though I didn't use all the spaces created for the various pieces of information. This is for personal use, and I did not feel comfortable adding some of that information. Pages are thick enough that my fine tipped Sharpie Pen's ink doesn't bleed through, and I write in black ink due to poor eyesight. For use, it's a little flexible, as the pages are not numbered. Neither are they perforated, which I really like; some journals I've gotten, even good quality ones, had perforated pages that could be torn out, and as I'd like to keep the pages in this journal, I'm glad they are not perforated. A rather spartan journal, it has in one corner of each page a simple weather "indicator", below which are a line of boxes with the initials of the days of the week (starting on Monday). The opposite corner, on the upper right, of each page has a line for "Memo Number" below which is a space, with slashes preprinted, for the date. Pages are ruled with finely-dotted lines on both sides, and an off-white color that is easy on the eyes. The journal's three bookmarks are firmly attached and didn't come loose when I tugged firmly on each one individually. Pages appear to be bound by stitching, and while they do not always lie flat upon opening the journal to some spots, are still flexible enough to do so when pressed down gently. Overall, I'm as pleased with this product as I was with the one I purchased years ago, and have no current complaints. I've added some photos, including two measuring the journal's thickness against a ruler; they're at best approximations, but both the Inch and the Centimeter measurements should provide a better idea of how thick this particular journal is. The photos may need to be enlarged in order to see the marks on my clear ruler.

Really beautiful .Great quality and perfect for an old school journal . I bought 3! Great presentation with package.

I purchased the yellow journal, it's more orange than yellow but still a beautiful color. I knew it wasn't real leather from the description when I ordered it. The feel of the cover is really soft, the front pocket has a small band of elastic and a phone will definitely fit in this pocket. The snap opens and closes very easily. The pages are a nice quality and the size of the journal is perfect for throwing in your purse or bag. Definitely would buy another.

Great quality sketch book. Teenager approved for her art. Took a long time to receive delivery kept getting delayed , but well worth it .

The paper could be thicker BUT this is a nice notebook with a functional button and front pocket. The embossed front is also nice. The paper takes ink pretty well I have some gels smear but it’s not terrible. Good notebook, would be a good gift.

Great quality notebook! The pocket on the front is very convenient to store your writing/drawing instruments. Nice thick, unlined paper. I haven’t tried markers yet but my gel pens don’t bleed through. The button closure is easy to use and very sturdy. Great purchase!!

I bought this journal for sketchbook and light watercolor for a nature journal. I really like the feel of the cover and the size. Perfect to take on nature walks and enter sketches and thoughts. The paper is light weight but was not advertized as a watercolor journal. It will take some light washes with a watercolor brush pens to add a bit of color to your sketch. I have another journal that is for watercolor that will take wetter washes. The paper is a nice light cream color that will not reflect harshly to your eyes on a sunny day. I am very happy with my purchase and would get another to give as a gift to a friend.

I bought this for a gift and I know she’ll love it! It’s so pretty and great quality! I might just have to buy one for myself!