• Reviews around bind (3.61 of 5)

    Markings by C.R. Gibson MJ5-4791 Genuine Bonded Leather Journal, By Markings, Smyth Sewn Binding, Ribbon Marker, Elastic Band Closure, Includes 240 Ruled Pages, Measures 5" x 8.2" - Large Black

    • Very well bound together and the leather cover keeps in like new condition
    • the binding is nice.
    • I was looking for a fairly cheap, durable, bound, small notebook
    • With its sturdy leather binding, book mark, elastic band, ruled pages and pocket in the back flap, this notebook/journal is as good as a comparable Moleskine
    • Excellent quality paper, binding and cover.
    • It is durable and the binding is exceptional
    • It's larger than a paper back but thinner than a hard bound book
    • Nice binding, I don't see any pages falling out over time
    • My main complaint is that my notebooks binding broke on the first page
    • I haven't had it for long, but the binding seems sturdy.
    • It has lined pages with good quality paper and binding.
    • The binding is strong
    • Great binding
    • Nice material and binding
    • The binding is great and the book lays almost flat such that you can reach to the innermost section of the margin without ripping the book apart
    • Nice binding, I don't see any pages falling out over time
    • Nice and strong binding, with a handy little elastic loop to keep the journal closed and safe.
    • Classy feel, lots of pages, binding looks good and the price is right!
    • Very nice binding/exterior
    • This is a very well constructed bound notebook that works well to jot ideas and notes
    • The binding seems pretty durable as well.
    • The binding seems pretty durable as well.
    • I was looking for a fairly cheap, durable, bound, small notebook
    • It's not the most perfect leather it's bound in, but in all, it's a great little journal.
    • I would have rated it with 4 stars had the binding not broken
    • Great binding.
    • The smaller version is too small when combined with the stiff binding, making it hard to write in comfortably.
    • Great binding, good feel
    • Sometimes a binding doesn't open all the way and lay flat but this one does.
    • The binding starting to fall apart after about 1.5 years, but that's probably because I always stuff my pen inside the notebook
    • When I came back, the cover was curling and the binding had twisted
    • I can pull page out and the binding doesn't start to fall apart
    • The binding is nice, and the only critique I can give is that the pages are a little
    • The paper is nice and the binding is pretty good.
    • I love the leather binding and the flexible band that keeps the notebook closed.
    • The binding began to fall apart not long after that
    • Excellent pocket-sized journal with a sturdy binding.
    • elegant, sturdy and i love the pages and the binding
    • This journal felt like it has a tighter bind, so I anticipate it not having the same problem.