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Flanders Black Diary – Notebook, January 1, 2011

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 389 ratings


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Features a premium bonded leather cover made in Spain. 192 acid free pages. Ribbon bookmark and gold-tipped edges.
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From the Publisher

Flanders Black Journal

With a black bonded leather cover made in Spain and gold tipping on cream-colored pages, this journal exemplifies classic luxury.

Beautifully Designed

Leather Cover

Genuine bonded leather from Spain lends the flexible, strong cover a worldly aesthetic.

Gold Page Edges

Gold tipping makes each page edge shine, catching the light as you turn it.

Premium Quality

Archival ivory paper is luxuriously smooth. Light gray lines subtly guide your writing. A black ribbon bookmark keeps your place. The sturdy sewn binding lies flat for easy writing.

Perfect for Pens and Pencils Alike

Pens and fine-line markers lay down crisp ink without feathering or bleed-through. Colored pencil shows up vividly, and graphite erases cleanly with light pressure.

Timeless Style

Whether you’re jotting down meeting notes or penning your novel longhand, add a touch of elegance to your daily writings with the Flanders Black Journal. The bonded leather cover is imported from Spain for a vintage Continental look. Modeled after the leather-bound notebooks that were historically handmade by book binders, this sleek classic is made to last.

Flanders Black Journal

  • 192 lightly lined pages.
  • Black bonded leather binding.
  • Acid-free, archival paper.
  • 6-1/4 inches wide by 8-1/4 inches high.
  • Gold page edges.
  • Ribbon bookmark.

Our Company History

In 1928, at the age of twenty-two, Peter Beilenson began printing books on a small press in the basement of his parents’ home in Larchmont, New York. Peter -- and later, his wife, Edna -- sought to create fine books that sold at prices even a pauper could afford.

Today, still family owned and operated, Peter Pauper Press continues to honor our founders’ legacy -- and our customers’ expectations -- of beauty, quality, and value.

Image: Peter Pauper Press headquarters, Mount Vernon, New York, circa 1948.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 144130620X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Peter Pauper Press; Diary, Notebook edition (January 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Diary ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781441306203
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1441306203
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 389 ratings

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
389 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, build quality, and value of the planner. They mention that it looks great, is well-made, and holds strong. Some appreciate the leather quality and writing ability. They also mention it's an awesome writing tool and elegant to write on. Customers are also happy with the thickness, binding quality, and edge color.

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93 customers mention "Quality"93 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the planner. They mention it has a good binding and nice paper. The leather cover is beautiful, and the gold pages seem professional.

"This journal has thick pages with very light lines which allow you to write in a straight line, but which are light enough not to intrude on what is..." Read more

"...They are very well made, with quality paper, durable real leather covers, and a lovely ribbon to keep track of my place...." Read more

"...Ample amount of pages. Nice, clean look. No 'logos' or permanent designs that interfere with the aesthetic of a plain journal...." Read more

"Gorgeous covers and gold sheets. I don't like that it's so wide ruled! It makes my handwriting sloppier than normal...." Read more

60 customers mention "Build quality"44 positive16 negative

Customers like the build quality of the planner. They mention it's well-made, holds strong, and has lasted them a long time without falling apart.

"...They are very well made, with quality paper, durable real leather covers, and a lovely ribbon to keep track of my place...." Read more

"...flat and I have found the sewn binding stays intact and is quite durable, although other reviewers have faulted the binding’s durability...." Read more

"...The stub had the least problem but still had issues. The paper is REALLY THICK & even with pretty wet nibs I got no bleed through & very VERY light..." Read more

"Great journal - very well made!!! Wide rule writing spaces...." Read more

22 customers mention "Value for money"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the planner. They mention the price is amazing for the quality and it's a great buy.

"...Binding did come off a little at the end. Overall does the job at a great price." Read more

"...journals which retail for close to $100 each, this journal is quite a bargain...." Read more

"...This is a high quality product and at a great price! Very pleased with this purchase and the family member loves it as well!" Read more

"...Overall it was a great deal for the quality that I got." Read more

20 customers mention "Leather quality"17 positive3 negative

Customers like the quality of the planner. They say it's nice, soft, and well-made.

"This is a nice journal. Paper is of good quality and the bonded leather cover is nice as well. The guilded pages are fancy!..." Read more

"...It has a nice professional look with a leather cover and thick pages...." Read more

"...I love the simple black binding. The leather is nice. You really cant go wrong with this journal." Read more

"...Upon opening it initially, I was pleased by the quality of the leather and the overall aesthetic of the product...." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing ability"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the planner an awesome and elegant writing tool. They say it helps them write down their plans, goals, and feelings. Readers also mention the pages are blank with no extra fluff. They describe it as a perfect journal with a special feel.

"...They are also wide apart; comparing my Day-Timer with its 32 lines to this journal with only 22 lines per page, it is obvious that more can be..." Read more

"...the perfect option for someone that wants an option that's easy to write in on both sides of pages, looks classy with the gilded edges, and doesn't..." Read more

"...The pages are blank with no extra fluff written in it - pages are thick and well attached! This journal will last a long time!!" Read more

"...Very easy to write sitting in a comfortable chair...." Read more

16 customers mention "Thickness"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the pages of the planner very thick and easy to write on. They mention the paper is heavy, so there is no bleed through. Readers also say it has a nice weight and feels like great quality.

"...which allow you to write in a straight line, but which are light enough not to intrude on what is being written...." Read more

"...There is enough thickness to the paper to make me believe there won't be bleed-through, unless you force there to be, on purpose...." Read more

"...The pages are thick so that no writing ever shows through the other side of the page...." Read more

"...The pages are blank with no extra fluff written in it - pages are thick and well attached! This journal will last a long time!!" Read more

14 customers mention "Binding quality"11 positive3 negative

Customers like the quality of the planner. They mention the sewn binding stays intact and is quite durable. Readers also appreciate that the pages are securely fastened in place.

"...The binding has not been any problem for me either...." Read more

"...The pages lay perfectly flat and I have found the sewn binding stays intact and is quite durable, although other reviewers have faulted the binding..." Read more

"...are blank with no extra fluff written in it - pages are thick and well attached! This journal will last a long time!!" Read more

"...It makes my handwriting sloppier than normal. Binding did come off a little at the end. Overall does the job at a great price." Read more

14 customers mention "Edge color"11 positive3 negative

Customers like the gold edges of the planner. They mention it has a classic black cover with gold-sided paper and looks classy. Readers also appreciate the off-white pages and real leather binding.

"Gorgeous covers and gold sheets. I don't like that it's so wide ruled! It makes my handwriting sloppier than normal...." Read more

"...option that's easy to write in on both sides of pages, looks classy with the gilded edges, and doesn't have obnoxious brand names printed all over..." Read more

"Thick pages and comes with golden edges on the pages and a page marker which is nice because it is my Study Journal and matches my Bible." Read more

"I've seen people complain that the cover of this was junky. It is flimsy like a paper pack book but it is by no means junky...." Read more

Thoughts for the non heads...
3 out of 5 stars
Thoughts for the non heads...
For those few reviewers who complain about the pages "coming out"...this is a sown binding so it's TOTALLY normal to see things like what I show in the picture. It's sown not glued so pages can be pulled up like this but they will not pull out due to the stitching.My complaint is only the paper. It's smooth to the touch, which is nice. However I experienced some weird skipping, hard starts with this paper. It should be known I use fountain pens exclusively in this book. I had the issue with multiple pens, inks & non sizes ranging from Japanese extra fine to stub to flex. The stub had the least problem but still had issues. The paper is REALLY THICK & even with pretty wet nibs I got no bleed through & very VERY light show through...like you have to look to see it.Cover is much like a cheap "bonded leather" bible from the 90s. Not bad but not great. My favorite part is the stiffness; somewhere between a moleskin soft & hard cover. Very easy to write sitting in a comfortable chair.If you're a fountain pen user & can put up with the hard start issues I'd say this is a good notebook.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2016
This journal has thick pages with very light lines which allow you to write in a straight line, but which are light enough not to intrude on what is being written. They are also wide apart; comparing my Day-Timer with its 32 lines to this journal with only 22 lines per page, it is obvious that more can be written on the Day-Timer's pages. However, as I have gotten older, I find the wider lines easier to use. There has been no problem getting this journal to open flat for ease of writing. The binding has not been any problem for me either. Today's purchase of four (4) more journals will make the sixth through ninth I have purchased this year. I plan to continue purchasing this exact journal as long as it is available as I journal daily. This journal meets my needs better than other journals and is at a price which I find highly acceptable (compared to my Day-Timer journals).
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023
I have been using these journals for years to record the events of my day. They are very well made, with quality paper, durable real leather covers, and a lovely ribbon to keep track of my place. They make a fine addition my "real world" desktop.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2014
I've been using blank journals for years, as many have. This one, for the price, blows the others away. Ample amount of pages. Nice, clean look. No 'logos' or permanent designs that interfere with the aesthetic of a plain journal. To put it simply, if you want a plain black leather journal, this is the journal for you. There is a ribbon to serve as a bookmark, too.

I'd also like to point something out. Some other reviews mention a sticker on the book, that can be difficult to remove. I ordered two of these journals. Both had stickers on the rear cover. Not sure if the manufacturer changed their product, but both stickers peeled completely off, without any problem, and no residue under them.

There is little doubt the paper could take fountain pen ink, although I do not write with one to test this. There is enough thickness to the paper to make me believe there won't be bleed-through, unless you force there to be, on purpose.

Very happy with this purchase, and I'll be ordering more. I highly recommend Peter Pauper Press, based on this book.
25 people found this helpful
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2015
Gorgeous covers and gold sheets. I don't like that it's so wide ruled! It makes my handwriting sloppier than normal. Binding did come off a little at the end. Overall does the job at a great price.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2020
I ordered my first book back in '16. I still use it and it's in great condition. I ordered another one 2 days ago and it arrived Today! I use it for "on the go", More convenient to travel. It says it has 192 pages, in my opinion I would like more pages but then I feel like it would be too heavy and not convenient anymore. But overall i honestly love this book. The leather and gold ends of the pages give it a nice classic touch....More like my grandmother's old bible. ;) But overall I will continue to order this journal. Thanks again!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017
I just ordered my second Flanders Black Leather Journal from Amazon and I was extremely pleased with the last one. Compared to Italian-made, leather-covered lined journals which retail for close to $100 each, this journal is quite a bargain. The pages are thick so that no writing ever shows through the other side of the page. The pages lay perfectly flat and I have found the sewn binding stays intact and is quite durable, although other reviewers have faulted the binding’s durability. The lines are quite light and unobtrusive and they’re not too narrowly spaced to make my writing cramped or reading a chore. I have journaled for decades and used many kinds of lined journals, but this product is a real find, I think.
3 people found this helpful
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2017
I recently started journaling for myself and after looking at dozens of potential options and reading several reviews, I decided on this leather diary for my needs. I found that I agreed with the majority of the reviewers that this is the perfect option for someone that wants an option that's easy to write in on both sides of pages, looks classy with the gilded edges, and doesn't have obnoxious brand names printed all over it.

Extremely happy with this journal and will purchasing more for the future. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2016
Great journal - very well made!!! Wide rule writing spaces. Packaging was sufficient as well as delivery time was as indicated by the seller prior to order. The pages are blank with no extra fluff written in it - pages are thick and well attached! This journal will last a long time!!

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Virginia
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Journal
Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2022
This journal has a good quality leather cover that’s beautifully finished. The pages are made from good quality cream colored paper and the pages have a sewn rather than glued binding and are secure. When open it lies flat for ease of writing. The size is ideal for me. Not too small and not too big. It’s sized right to put into a carry all or purse. It’s a great price and I will definitely buy another one. I highly recommend it.
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Virginia
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Journal
Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2022
This journal has a good quality leather cover that’s beautifully finished. The pages are made from good quality cream colored paper and the pages have a sewn rather than glued binding and are secure. When open it lies flat for ease of writing. The size is ideal for me. Not too small and not too big. It’s sized right to put into a carry all or purse. It’s a great price and I will definitely buy another one. I highly recommend it.
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KateRob
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful notebook
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2016
I love love love these journals.
They feel great and look expensive. The paper quality is fantastic and I have even used water colour in them and been able to use the back of the same page for writing. (it went a little wavy but that was it!)

I have used these for a few years but have recently started bullet journaling and was tempted to other types of journals which have dotty paper. I am so disappointed! They just don't feel as good as this one does and the paper is poor quality.

Peter Pauper Press - please make this with dotty paper! You will make a fortune!

In Summary -
Good quality paper
Lovely leather cover
Ink doesn't bleed though and ghosting is minimal (even with wet ink!)
Tim Muise
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Journal
Reviewed in India on August 20, 2014
Excellent Journal. The lines are a bit broad, but the book is great quality, worth the VERY long wait for delivery!
Irene Adler
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect everyday journal
Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2021
These are my go-to daily note taking journal. I always have one on the go. Great quality and classic look.
Garfield of Wessex
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Notebook...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2023
I've always loved the Peter Pauper notebooks, but sometimes the hard cover can be a little bit restrictive. This 'leather' version is an ideal compromise. The paper is great for us fountain pens users, with zero bleed through, and the flexible cover has a nice floppy feel. Is it perfect? No, but at this price, it is a great book! Highly recommend trying it.