• Reviews around paper (4.08 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

    • The paper and size and the rest is nice.
    • The band doesn't matter so much because it is a private journal, very nice paper though.
    • Excellent quality paper, binding and cover.
    • Paper feels great
    • Crappy paper quality
    • Sturdy paper and a nice leather cover make them an excellent value.
    • Excellent paper quality.
    • While the paper is perhaps optimal for a ballpoint, it does just fine with a fine point, italic ground nib
    • However the paper is nice, and its a beautiful journal for the price
    • It has lined pages with good quality paper and binding.
    • Beautifully saturated brown, clean paper.
    • The paper is very thin and standard ballpoint ink bleeds through the paper
    • The paper is as well.
    • They are sturdy, with good quality paper
    • Decent quality leather and the paper is nice
    • Nice paper weight
    • Love the note book, good quality leather and paper, what else can you ask for.
    • Use it as a journal, love the extra features, ribbon bookmark, elastic closure, and pocket in the back for loose paper etc...
    • Works great. high quality paper, and binding
    • The paper in this classical style journal is easy to write on
    • This is very rough and uneven paper reminding me newspaper which was left under the sun for a month - it's that tint of yellow
    • It is a great notebook with decent paper, a good alternative to Moleskine notebook
    • Nice leather cover, but most importantly for me, good quality paper for fountain pen use.
    • Beautiful notebook with nice quality paper.
    • Cons of this journal: The pages are smaller height and width than the black journal and are MUCH thinner, cheaper paper stock
    • Nice thick paper that doesn't allow for ink bleeding
    • I had ordered this item in the past, and the first time the product was delivered as high quality with excellent paper to write on
    • Great paper, cool to the touch, banded closed, bookmarked, clear lines
    • Otherwise the product is fine and the paper is good.
    • The paper is a little thinner than Moleskins, but it's not bad
    • This notebook is gorgeous and excellent for the price: plenty of pages, good paper, great-looking leather
    • Nice quality paper and cover
    • Excellent quality paper and leather
    • It looks great, the paper is nice to write on and the "bonded leather" whatever that is feels great
    • The paper is nice and the binding is pretty good.
    • Really nice journal, quality material and nice paper
    • The bookmark is helpful, the folder in the back is good for loose papers like business cards, most importantly it has a band to keep it closed and is such a perfect size to keep with you all the time
    • I would love a