LEUCHTTURM1917 - Notebook Softcover Pocket A6-123 Numbered Pages for Writing and Journaling (Plain, Nordic Blue)

The online description is, "This durable softcover notebook has FSC certified MIX paper made from responsible sources — measures approximately 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches (145×210 mm), the same size as many tablets". What I wanted was a pocket size, 6"x 3 1/2", and that's what I got. Every time I order these nice little notebooks I have the same trauma because the description is so confusing. I'll try to make notes this time and try to remember to look my notes up next time. These aren't "5.5 inches by 8.5 inches (145×210 mm)". They are 6 inches by 3.5 inches (90 x 150mm). I love these little notebooks and have used them for years!

Yeah...I received a bit of razzing when I initially purchased the Leuchtturm1917 Pocket Sized Soft Cover Notebook/Journal. I don't carry a smartphone around with me all day to occupy my time. This provides me with a distraction when I'm bored or have something I don't want to forget(getting old stinks!). For me it's just an all-purpose tool for writing down whatever. I learned this was a better brand and for only $10ish I decided to give it a shot!The Good:Quality. You can tell this is built for use and not to look pretty(although I think simple is good for me).Flexible Cover/Size. Perfect for taking with you because not all good ideas happen at home.Elastic Band. Keeps it shut for privacy although personally I wouldn't write/draw anything I didn't mind others seeing.Pages. Rounded corners for pocket comfort and the dots are actually useful(I was a skeptic). I can't vouch for bleed-through due to only using lead(Zebra M-103 mechanical pencil).The Bad:Bookmark. I know some people like it, but for me I think it looks silly on such a small notebook. I can flip through 121 pages in half a second to find my place!Table of Contents. Again, personal preference, but I feel your cheating yourself of space if you limit topics to certain sections. I suppose if it's going to be read by others I can see the point...Pen Loop. Ok, technically not a feature of the notebook itself, but the optional loop is incredibly expensive for what it is. I paid almost as much for the loop as I did the notebook! It is very functional, however, so they should have made it part of the notebook and just made it more expensive.I've only been using it for a couple weeks so I'll update later on. 4 stars for right now as my negatives are really just nit-picks.Jae

I’ve been a Moleskin notebook guy for longer than I can remember. I go through a couple every year. Especially as I get older and need to write everything down just so I will remember. lol.But I’m one of those people who is always looking for something new and improved over my set ways. I heard about these things and finally decided to give them a try. Very happy that I have. I think the quality is about the same as Moleskin, but it’s the little details that have won me over. I can lay the notebook flat without breaking the spine. The pages are individually numbered with a table of contents at the beginning. Paper quality is outstanding, even my fountain pens don’t bleed through, though usually I am using either a Fisher bullet or Parker Jotter. Same elastic band to secure the notebook as Moleskin but also a little folder type thingy in the back.Oh, and there’s a few pages that are perforated so you can neatly tear them out. Nice little touches like that are what I like. And to top it all off? The cost is a bit lower.This is my first one so I’m just assuming based on my initial observations that they will be just as durable. As long as it is, I’ve found a new notebook.Highly recommendThanks for reading

I can’t wait to write in it every time. I use it with the Michael’s Artist Loft fine tip pens.

Just love the different models and hit allows diversity in journalizing.

This is a great notebook and I especially like the dot grid instead of the traditional lined notebooks from school. I haven't really tested this with a sharpie but I've used several kinda of pens without bleed through. Only real downside is the price per page. I get these through work but otherwise it's a tough pill to swallow spending 20$ for only 250 or so pages that I go through every 3 months.

Book and binding is great, paper quality is better than Moleskine, but worser than a similar book by Muji.

Pros: I like the index at the beginning of the notebook, the pre-numbered pages, and that as a softcover notebook it's lightweight. There's also a handy pocket at the back.Cons: There is some ghosting with the pages, though with the pens I am using (mostly Sakura Gelly Rolls, Pitt artist pens, and triplus fineliners) it's not too bad. Additionally, I don't think I am being too hard on the notebook but I did have to use some double-sided tape to keep the cover attached to the spine. The softcover notebook also has about 120 fewer pages than the hardcover, and one bookmark instead of two.Overall, I think this is a good notebook to get if you know you aren't going to be too hard on it and won't have to worry about accidentally detaching the cover from the spine. If you are thinking about getting into bullet journaling but aren't sure if you'll stick with it, I think this is also a good choice because it is cheaper than the hardcover Leuchtturm so you have less to lose if you don't stick with it. Once I fill this one, though, I think I'm going to trade up to the hardcover so I'll have the extra durability, pages, and bookmark.

I've tried pretty much every bit of paper I could get my hands on to work with a fountain pen with a medium nib, and this notebook is by far the best.My pen comes up slightly wet, but there's no bleed through, it dries fast and the notepad is the perfect size to carry around all day.Love the index to fill out at the front, and that it comes with stickers etc. for archiving. I use 5 to 6 of these a year as I do a lot of writing and they are awesome.

Those Leuchtturm notebooks are great and come in a whole range of beautiful colours, formats, line patterns ; the cover texture feels nice, the paper is of good quality with a nice slightly yellowish/cream "oldschool" colour, the pages can be opened flat with relative ease. The notebooks also come with additional features such as an index page you can fill, numbered pages with small margin on one side, a place to write the date on every page, stickers for labelling the book and a pocket on the last page to store any kind of additional documents. You can buy a small elastic loop to stick on the notebook to hold a pen. All those additional features are relatively discrete however if you like your pages to be clear of anything except your writing this might not suit you. Other than that, it's always a pleasure to store and get those notebooks from the shelf/your bag and write something in them, they might cost more than the average (to be confirmed) but I do not regret my money at all. Regarding the durability, they seem to resist well to be carrier in my bag however I would need more time to really say.

This is now my goto Journal for work. You can easily use these for bullet journaling or general everyday use.A5 journals are perfect for me. Fit easily in a nag or pocket but still plenty of soace for my musings.Pros:Sleek and professional with moleskin-type coverNice and robustEasy to bookmark your current page (with both a tassel-style bookmark and an elasticated binder)Easy to stay organised - Page numbers and index pagesChoice of lined or faint square markingsSlimline an compactCons:While it's nice amd compact, they run out wuickly if used daily. I could probably use a slightly thicker version/one with more pages

I used to use another well known A6 notebook but have found this to be a better quality - although slightly narrower. It fits well into my handbag or back pack. The paper is of a high quality and is fountain pen friendly with no bleed through.There are things it's doubtful I shall use, like the contents page, but that's just the way I use the book - for random jottings, sketches and notes rather than a specific subject.

Would not recommend this notebook for people who like to use fineliners and coloured pens as the ink seeps through. Even writing in pencil shows. Product description says paper is thick but it is not