EMSHOI A5 College Ruled Notebook, 256 Numbered Pages 120GSM Ink-Proof Faux Leather Hardcover Lay-Flat Lined Journal for Work Office School Travel Writing, Small 5.75" x 8.38", Brown

I am an avid writer and use my journal multiple times a day. I purchased this notebook to be my new journal in Dec 2023 and am about halfway through it in Feb 2024. The pleather hardcover feels smooth and sturdy and protects the pages quite well. I travel with this notebook in my purse and backpack every time I leave the house and it’s held up nicely with wear and tear. The texture makes it perfect for adding stickers to decorate and I haven’t had any issues with the stickers falling off even with minor damage. It comes with 2 ribbons to mark pages as well as a pocket with bonus colored sticker tabs. The pages are thick and I haven’t had any issues with bleeding ink. I use a 0.7mm and 1.0mm zebra gel pen for reference. The close up picture shows how well the ink absorbs into the page and doesn’t show any bleed through from the other side (please note there is very minor visibility of the flip side of the page as this is a very zoomed in image and a thick gel ink was used). The pen holder that’s built into the side of the notebook has also held up nicely with my constant pushing and pulling out my pen. Overall the quality of the notebook is excellent and it’s very functional for my journaling needs with gel pens. I am definitely purchasing this brand of notebook again as I’m rather picky with my journaling books.

Went with this notebook for two reasons. 1: It's way more affordable than a Moleskine. 2: It has pretty thick paper with grid lines (and at the time of purchase I couldn't really find any). I'm so happy I went with this notebook because it's strong enough to hold several layers of other paper to use comfortably as a scrap book and it can hold most of my ink pens. Pages are smooth and I love the double ribbon for place holding. The cover is also PERFECT for stickers. (Although I haven't tried acrylic markers yet, I'm hoping it holds up.) I will say that it does have some issues with ghosting, but not bleeding with some ink pens, but I don't have a particular problem with that personally. I also like using alcohol markers in this, but it definitely will bleed through. Again, I have no problems with this personally, just thought it was worth a mention. Another thing about this notebook that I love is that it has room for everything I need and then some. I bought this notebook around April 2024 and still have so much space coming into the end of the year despite using it pretty much every day. Highly, HIGHLY recommend to other notebook users who would rather customize their own journaling experience to their own needs instead of purchasing a ready-to-go yearly/monthly/weekly/daily planner.

I’ve purchased this notebook multiple times now and it’s consistently been great. The pages are thick and feel really durable, which makes a big difference compared to cheaper notebooks. One of the things I like most is that ink doesn’t bleed through the pages. Even when using pens, the other side of the paper stays clean. Overall it’s a really reliable notebook and a great everyday option if you want something sturdy with good-quality paper. I’ll keep repurchasing!!

perfect for the scrapbook my daughter started for her bf for valentines gift. size was perfect for her needs & quality/durability was good. easy to carry w the size. design is simple & timeless. great gift.

I have written in journals for 30+ years now and am always looking for the best one. It doesn't have to be leather bound or a brand name, but it does have to stand the wear and tear of being lugged around and withstanding tears and food stains. I loved the last journal I had because it was large with a lot of space to write and draw. It reminded me of my college sketchbook days when I'd write down interesting conversations I'd overhear, tape tickets to, and sketch random things. The only thing I didn't like about this journal was that it didn't fit in my mini backpack which I carry with me everywhere, everyday. So, I opted for a smaller journal at the beginning of the new year. I was bummed about the smaller space, but there's something about this journal that feels more spacious though it's a standard size. I'm not sure what it is - maybe the quality and sophisticated shade of the cover, the thickness of the paper, the lining? These factors inspire me to write with more precision and intention - I don't know if that makes sense. With certain journals I feel meh about, I write sloppy. With journals I enjoy, I write neatly and enjoy the process more. I recommend this journal because of its affordability, quality, and the creativity it will inspire.

I just received this notebook and felt I needed to review. I bought it based on the positive reviews it had. I was looking for a good notebook which I could bullet journal, or keep all my schedule, thoughts and artwork sketches together. I thought, based on the reviews, and specifications that it would have pages on the thick side with little ghosting. While I like the notebook and will use it, it doesn’t have as thick of pages as I would like. Many of the pens I use regularly show through to the back side of the page. I wanted to use my fountain pen in this notebook and I think that will show through as well. It isn’t bad enough that I would return it but I don’t know if I will be purchasing again. Aside from that, the notebook is great though. It comes with a pocket in the back cover, two bookmarks for holding certain special pages and a beautiful color cover.

This is an awesome journal. The pages are smooth and my pens glide smoothly over the pages and I use Sharpie S-gel fine tip pens which sometimes catch on paper and it doesn’t on these. The layflat pages rock and are perfect for how I use this journal. I’m VERY happy with the quality and price point for these notebooks.

omg i love this notebook/journal. i really wanted one with a ton of pages. the GSM is amazing (esp for my jinhao 82 fountain pen). no bleeds at all! quality notebook, love the bookmarks and stretchy closer. perfect size to throw in any of my bags.

Love this notebook! Have been using it for several months now. The paper is amazing and feels like silk to write on. There's a helpful pen holder and two bookmarks. A high quality notebook for a very good price.

Great overall feel and good quality paper. Was genuinely surprised at how nice it felt.

Me encantó, tiene una hojas de un grosor bastante bueno la pasta está hermosa y de buena calidad

Nice quality of notebook. I am using this for everyday use.

Got everything I need. Good quality paper only thing to make it perfect would be page numbers.