Getting into journaling and this has been a great notebook to start with, especially with the pre-numbered pages. Fun colors. Solid cover and binding. Some ghosting through the pages with fountain pen ink, but not too bad.
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Finally filled all the pages in this guy after 2 years
This first bit of the review is about where I'm coming from as someone who uses journals. I bought this around September of 2014 after I filled a lined, hardback moleskine while studying abroad. Most of the time I use a journal to record travels, thoughts, and some drawings from time to time, and I stuff it with knickknacks from places I go.In that regard, it worked beautifully. The pocket is quite convenient in the back, and the elastic band still has pull to it. While I did stuff it with more souvenirs during my study abroad, my hardback moleskine lost most of its elastic strength in just 6 months. They both still keep the books closed, so it's not an extremely significant setback.As for the paper, I normally used whatever pen was around, but I sometimes draw with microns. There's no bleed through, but most any pen will be visible on the other side. I kind of enjoy it. I got the chance to be a little bit "sophisticated" or pretentious when I received a simple pilot fountain pen. This pen shows through a little more than a cheap office pen, but about like any nice ball point.I've included pictures to show how it looks with writing and drawings, stuffed with tickets and things, and a scale to my hands. I'm pretty solidly medium in any glove.As for how well the journal fit me, this is the only area where I took a star away. Personally, the crisp pages, well made soft bound back, and page numbers were too neat for me. The table of contents was quite convenient, and I did utilize all the features. It inspired me to practice writing in a foreign language, and keep my thoughts organized. However, I felt as if I should own a MacBook Air, drink coffee in nice corner shops, and practice for my memoirs.I want something that makes me feel as if it's ok to be messy and inspires me to let go. Rather than simply inserting my receipts and ticket stubs, I want to paste them in my book, draw on top of them, paint on top of that, and write around my artwork. This book didn't feel as if it gave me that creative freedom, so my next journal will be a completely different style.All that being said, I did feel a huge sentimental attachment to the book once I filled it up. If you're looking for a neat and organized way to record your thoughts in a quality journal, this is an EXCELLENT option.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
Color: OceanSize: DottedStyle: DottedVerified Purchase
Getting into journaling and this has been a great notebook to start with, especially with the pre-numbered pages. Fun colors. Solid cover and binding. Some ghosting through the pages with fountain pen ink, but not too bad.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018
Color: BlackSize: Medium (A5)Style: SquaredVerified Purchase
Great little journal. I use it for a bullet journal (surprise!) and it holds up super well. It's got an index and numbered pages, which is super convenient--especially because I tend to misnumber the pages on other journals when I try to do that. I'm picky with my notebooks--I prefer grid paper and a soft cover, and (though this journal is not the type of softcover I was expecting, but is reinforced with cardboard, which I actually have grown to like) I'm glad I was able to find that in a Leuchtturm.
The pages are a pleasant slight cream color, very similar or maybe slightly lighter than those of a Moleskine. There's a border around the grid so you can be sure the squares are lined up, which is awesome. The journal also comes with a sturdy little inner pocket in the back, two ribbon page markers, and a band to hold it closed.
Overall, a very well-made, sturdy little notebook. If you're torn between this and a Moleskine, just do what your heart desires. There aren't any HUGE, GLARING differences here, though the table of contents and pagination are very nice. I'd absolutely purchase one of these again.
[Pictured: my A5 size Leuchtturm next to my extra large Moleskine softcover for color/grid comparison, etc.]
The pages are a pleasant slight cream color, very similar or maybe slightly lighter than those of a Moleskine. There's a border around the grid so you can be sure the squares are lined up, which is awesome. The journal also comes with a sturdy little inner pocket in the back, two ribbon page markers, and a band to hold it closed.
Overall, a very well-made, sturdy little notebook. If you're torn between this and a Moleskine, just do what your heart desires. There aren't any HUGE, GLARING differences here, though the table of contents and pagination are very nice. I'd absolutely purchase one of these again.
[Pictured: my A5 size Leuchtturm next to my extra large Moleskine softcover for color/grid comparison, etc.]
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Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016
Color: BlackSize: Medium (A5)Style: RuledVerified Purchase
I just began that trendy new fad, Bullet Journaling, and this was the first journal I purchased for that purpose. I am extremely pleased with the quality and functionality of this book.
Features:
* Excellent quality paper with a very smooth, silky feel - little ghosting, no bleeding with the CORRECT pens/markers
* Pocket inside back cover, almost as large as the cover itself
* Blank index pages in the front of the journal
* Pre-numbered pages (120 total, not including the index pages)
* Elastic wrap/enclosure & attached bookmark
* Soft cover is reasonably durable & flexible
* Lies completely flat when opened so writing never feels awkward
* Pages subtly perforated
On ink & bleeding::: I have been using either Staedtler fineliners or Microliners made for journaling, and there is ZERO bleeding, very faint ghosting, although IF I color in something darkly, using a lot of ink, there is a hint of bleeding. My regular gel pens are fine as well. I also tried out a Faber-Castell brush tip pen and amazingly enough it didn't bleed either!
On embellishments::: I have used a lot of washi tape on my pages, and as long as the tape hasn't been attached for too long, it usually removes without ripping the paper at all. I've also used a glue pen to attach little die cuts, and the paper doesn't warp from the moisture at all.
According to other journalers, the comparable Moleskine has a slightly less quality paper, and it definitely tends to ghost and bleed more than the Leuchtturm. I don't think there's anything else this good, at least nothing that's remotely close to this price range. My next purchase will be a hardcover Leuchtturm because those come in a variety of fun colors. The medium softcovers are tough to find in anything but black.
Features:
* Excellent quality paper with a very smooth, silky feel - little ghosting, no bleeding with the CORRECT pens/markers
* Pocket inside back cover, almost as large as the cover itself
* Blank index pages in the front of the journal
* Pre-numbered pages (120 total, not including the index pages)
* Elastic wrap/enclosure & attached bookmark
* Soft cover is reasonably durable & flexible
* Lies completely flat when opened so writing never feels awkward
* Pages subtly perforated
On ink & bleeding::: I have been using either Staedtler fineliners or Microliners made for journaling, and there is ZERO bleeding, very faint ghosting, although IF I color in something darkly, using a lot of ink, there is a hint of bleeding. My regular gel pens are fine as well. I also tried out a Faber-Castell brush tip pen and amazingly enough it didn't bleed either!
On embellishments::: I have used a lot of washi tape on my pages, and as long as the tape hasn't been attached for too long, it usually removes without ripping the paper at all. I've also used a glue pen to attach little die cuts, and the paper doesn't warp from the moisture at all.
According to other journalers, the comparable Moleskine has a slightly less quality paper, and it definitely tends to ghost and bleed more than the Leuchtturm. I don't think there's anything else this good, at least nothing that's remotely close to this price range. My next purchase will be a hardcover Leuchtturm because those come in a variety of fun colors. The medium softcovers are tough to find in anything but black.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024
Color: LilacSize: Moyen (A5)Style: DottedVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2016
Color: BlackSize: Medium (A5)Style: SquaredVerified Purchase
This is perhaps the best notebook I have every used. I use this both for journaling and bullet lists and it handles both tasks with ease. The size is just right, it lays flat as advertised, it is extremely durable (I take it everywhere), the paper is perfect, the grid darkness is ideal and it includes numbered pages, date lines and a index. I really cannot say enough good things about it. Coming from Moleskine, this is in a totally different class of journal.
I switch up my pens on a regular basis and I have had zero trouble with bleedthrough and only slight showthrough with certain pens. Here is what I have found.
Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen, Fine Nib, Royal Blue ink - No bleed, moderate show-through.
Staedtler Pigment Liner 0.3 - No bleed, extremely light show-through.
Sakura Pigment Liner 0.3 - No bleed, almost no show through.
Sakura Pigment Liner 0.5 - No bleed, light show through.
Pilot G2 in blue - No bleed, light show through.
Sharpie Fine Pen - No bleed, moderate show through.
All-in-all, it has handled all the pens I have thrown at it. And whereas Moleskines start to feel loose and the paper gets worn after some usage, the Leuchtturm still looks pretty dog-gone close to new. I love it so much I had a leather cover made so that I will have a case for all my Leuchtturm notebooks that will follow (see pic).
If you journal, bullet note, write or do technical drawings on the go, you really can't beat it.
I switch up my pens on a regular basis and I have had zero trouble with bleedthrough and only slight showthrough with certain pens. Here is what I have found.
Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen, Fine Nib, Royal Blue ink - No bleed, moderate show-through.
Staedtler Pigment Liner 0.3 - No bleed, extremely light show-through.
Sakura Pigment Liner 0.3 - No bleed, almost no show through.
Sakura Pigment Liner 0.5 - No bleed, light show through.
Pilot G2 in blue - No bleed, light show through.
Sharpie Fine Pen - No bleed, moderate show through.
All-in-all, it has handled all the pens I have thrown at it. And whereas Moleskines start to feel loose and the paper gets worn after some usage, the Leuchtturm still looks pretty dog-gone close to new. I love it so much I had a leather cover made so that I will have a case for all my Leuchtturm notebooks that will follow (see pic).
If you journal, bullet note, write or do technical drawings on the go, you really can't beat it.
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