CAGIE Journal Notebook for Women Men Leather Journaling Notebooks Diary A5 | 320 Pages 100 Gsm Paper, Hardcover Lined Daily Journals for Writing Work Travel Business Gift, Green, 5.7 x 8.3 in, Lay Flat

I have been looking for this notebook. I didn't want a full legal pad size, nor did I want a "regular" skinny journal size, so the A5 is just right. I wanted a pen loop, an elastic band to hold it closed, and a small pocket. This fit the bill perfectly. I have tried several that fit the bill but would not hold up to fountain pen ink. So, the first thing I did was to test the paper. This notebook advertises 100gsm. Many of the other notebooks I tried claimed to be 100gsm, but they were not. This notebook feels like 100gsm, and I believe it to be. The pages feel smooth crisp and awesome. I grabbed some ink and pens and tested the notebook with the following nibs: <EF>, <F>, and <M>. and the following inks: Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black, Ostrich 221 Black, Diamine Writers Blood, and Diamine Green/Black. I made some thick lines with heavy line variation, some scribble swatches, writings, drawings, and feeder stress tests in the notebook. There was not one instance of ghosting, shadowing, bleed through, feathering, or any other issue. The reverse side of the page was as usable as the front. The paper is smooth as silk, and it is an excellent notebook. At a far better price than some of the other offering out there. It has an index, an area to write a page number, a date space at the top, and appears very good quality. I am going to immediately order more before they are gone. Most highly recommended!

By far my favorite notebook i have bought so far, High quality for my every day journaling, very beautiful, content is exactly as stated, no bleeding, perfect condition, cover is so smooth and high-end, very useful for all my journaling needs, very easy to use, i just love it so much, easy tto carry with me where ever i go!

Very good I love the cover it’s a very beautiful color, no bleeding or feathering so great paper. The dotted lines are amazing because it is good for bullet journaling or even just writing with more precision.

Very nice note book I got it to see if I could use a fountain pen with med nib it is good for the price the ink does not bleed through the pages and the pages are 100GSM it is hard cover feels nice to the touch

Buying a journal is a big deal for me. There’s a million out there. This is the ONE! I love the Cagie journal. She is beautiful! 320 pages, perfectly bound with a 180 flat laying design for the perfect comfort. And you can get her lined, dotted, etc. The paper has a good weight as well and will hold up. It’s not a glaring white either. It’s just right, soft on the eyes. And she offers an awesome index!! I’m not looking back. I’m a lifer here! Thank you so much Cagie for this amazing product! This is the best and you can’t beat the price! Absolutely wonderful product! Get one! You’ll never regret it.

Great little journal! The cover is smoother than polished glass. It has a very good solid feel of quality in the hand. When writing with an Extra Fine Point fountain pen, the ink does not bleed through the pages. It lays flat on the table making it easier to write in. With a table of contents to fill in at the front, a pocket at the back and a band that comfortably fits my pen, I'm very happy with this product! Buying another right away too!

First impression, the book/journal is very sturdy. Doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy. It’s also thick, which I love. The ruled lines are the perfect width . Not too big. Not too small. I appreciate the fact that they added a content page , because I need that. However, once I received my package, I noted marks on the back?? I thought , maybe it’s because of how it was packaged , but these look like little holes, like it was scratched or pricked with a fork. Either way, I’ve been wanting a journal to take notes with for a while, so I’m happy to have something compact and portable .

I spent quite a while looking for a dotted notebook that was simple and well made. This one exceeded my expectations. The cover feels nice and is easy to clean (I purchased the black version). The paper quality is good, with a medium thickness that works well for everyday writing. The dotted grid is subtle without being difficult to see. There are plenty of pages, and the notebook lays flat reasonably well when open. I have not experienced any bleed-through with a regular pen. It also has a nice weight to it—not overly light, but not excessively heavy either. The hardcover feels sturdy and well made. The notebook includes useful features such as: a pen holder attached to the back cover, a ribbon bookmark, and a pocket inside the back cover for loose papers or notes. It also includes a small contents section at the front where you can create your own index and reference page numbers. My only suggestion would be to add faint pre-printed page numbers throughout the notebook. The contents section is a useful feature, but it would be even more practical if the pages were already numbered. Overall, the notebook feels higher quality than many of the other dotted-grid options available on Amazon. If you’re looking for a straightforward notebook with good paper quality and useful features, this is a good option. I would and will definitely buy again.