Rhodia 119189C - Black Piqué Notebook - A5 - Lined - 96 pages - White Clairefontaine paper 80 g/m - Soft, resistant and waterproof coated card cover - Classic

This seems to be really nice quality paper, however, the lines are spaced a lot wider than I had expected. I much prefer a narrow or college rule (6 mm) but this is more of a standard wide rule (8 mm). It's just way too wide for my tastes. The photo is the Rhodia on the left next to a Moleskine Cahier on the right. Sadly, it would cost too much to return it. If this is something that is important to you, don't buy these.

I always loved Rhodia paper, I'm an avid fountain pen user and their paper is silky smooth and holds up well to my wet nibs. The staplebound i have always used as a journal and for notes and thoughts for home and work life. If your looking for something thin and will hold up well this is something to seriously consider.

It is an OK notebook. I was looking for something less expensive than the Moleskin notebooks. This is about $6, and is thin (which I thought I might like), and includes 48 sheets of paper. Paper quality is OK. It really just felt too thin for my tastes, and I didn't care for the shiny, slippery black cover. I recently stumbled upon another notebook set that are similar to the Moleskin style books but much more reasonably priced. (Essentials Ruled Notebook Value Pack (set of 2 ruled notebooks, large....from Peter Pauper Press). Each notebook has 192 ruled pages, and you get a set of two-notebooks for under $17. These will be my new go-to notebooks. This Rodiola notebook may suit the needs of others, but I just felt like I needed something a little beefier.

Love this notebook. The pages are sooo soft. And anyone who knows me, knows I need my paper to be soft. But this was softer than I expected.

I normally get the 8x11 because I use these to take notes in class, I'm a college student, but I got this smaller version to jot down todo lists and whatnot. Its the same amazing quality paper as the larger size. Perfect for lefties that find problems with smudging because this paper creates less drying time with pens.

Great size, fantastic paper quality holds up to all inks I use. Durable overall

Good notebook, disappointed at the small number of pages for the price. Nice size and very usable.

I bought this because I read good things about the paper and I was looking for a smaller notebook to use as a song journal.The first time I opened the book flat the plastic cover popped out from the staples.It's a good notebook and I like the paper.It's good for writing, a little see-though if you use ink, but not incredibly so.Overal I can still use it but it would've been nice if the cover would stay on.I think using plastic, as flexible as it is, was not a good idea.

Pages and cover are nice and thick. I'm not worried about ink seeping through. It is a soft cover but the material is strong enough that I'm not worried about it getting marked or folded in my bag. I have covered mine in stickers but the logo itself is actually a nice design on the front. Wide lines pages make it a lovely jotter for quick notes.

Notebook pages are fine, and in perfect condition. However, the floppy cover is scuffed, scratched, and has something which looks like sticker residue all over it. For £2 its still good value, but the cover looks old and used. (I stress that the pages feel new, and are fine - its just the cover)

Omg, these are fantastic. I cannot get over the high quality considering the low price, I'm an author and I recommend these highly, I wish I'd found them sooner.

its worth noting that these are softback. I think they are great for the price and best on Amazon for cost vs quality

I do like the quality of the french made paper in these superior note books. Especially as I tend to use real ink and pens!