Bonded Leather Notebook

I enjoy writing something every day even if it’s only a line or two. These books make excellent diaries or journals. They are made with high quality binding and paper. They work particularly well with fountain pen and do not bleed. I’ve been using them for over five years. I highly recommend.

It's trendy, I know, to talk about a "dining experience," a "shopping experience," etc. I think marketing agencies have come up with that terminology to appeal to us. It really fits with some things, however. Reading a real, hardback book is one. The experience of sitting down in a comfortable chair with a hardback book is substantially different from standing on a bus reading the same thing off an e-reader on a smartphone. Location and physical materials do affect the experience. Another place the materials matter is writing. Yes, you can write something in a blog, or if you use paper, yes you can use notebook paper or a legal pad and put the sheets in a manilla folder. But writing in a bound book is just DIFFERENT. That's why blank books are continually popular with a segment of the knowing, literate public. Now to this little book. The Gibson note books are quality bound, with a look and feel that somehow inspires writing. I keep one in a private office at work to make a daily page of inspirational notes. I have another at home for a journal. I will take another--the larger size--with me this coming summer when I ride my motorcycle from the east coast to Sturgis, SD. Every evening, I'll take it out and record the day's sights and sounds. It packs neatly and compactly. It isn't too short for the job or too long--leaving wasted pages that I wouldn't want to use for an unrelated subject. It's just perfect. And as I say, a little book like this inspires writing. I write with a fountain pen. While the paper is perhaps optimal for a ballpoint, it does just fine with a fine point, italic ground nib. I imagine that's why Sheaffer had some of these same books done up with their imprint a few years ago. As Arnold said, "I'll be back."

Great quality product

I bought this as a personal journal. It's crafted well and the textures nice, just feels a little plastic like. I have to keep one arm on the page opposite of which i'm writing in order to keep the book from closing on me though; the binds are tight. It's an aesthetic little journal though and worth it for the price.

Pages are decent size. Its sturdy and the cover is firm yet soft. Its a beautiful addition to my writing area

This is THE PERFECT JOURNAL. My Husband has used one for each year for over 10 years. The quality and size are just right.

I've purchased this notebook twice and will definitely buy it again. It’s perfect—exactly what I need without overspending. The binding is strong, the leather looks and feels great, and the off-white pages are easy on the eyes with nicely rounded edges. The built-in bookmark is a useful touch. Highly recommend.

I can't believe that this journal looks so good. The size is perfect. I LOVE the color of the off white paper. I love the bonded leather. I love the band that keeps it closed. It even has a cloth bookmark attached so that I can bookmark my page. There are lots and lots of pages to write on. There's also a folding paper pouch inside the end of the journal. Now...that's really cool! WOW! I will be writing in my journal with my fountain pen. It will be a sacred bond between the two. I am really excited! I am a published author and this journal will inspire me to write in it everyday. Perhaps, my journal writings will one day be the catalyst for my next novel. Thank you for your prompt shipping. Thank you for such a GREAT product. I WILL be purchasing other items from your company. You have reignited my writing juices. I wholeheartedly, unequivocally, and categorically recommend this journal because it's AWESOME!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Aspectos positivos: - Me parece razonable el precio. - Los materiales se sienten de calidad - Diseño elegante y a la vez sencillo. Aspectos negativos: - El resorte que sostiene el cuaderno está manufacturado con algo de tensión, por lo que el cuero parece algo lastimado (pero nada grave a la vista). - El papel es algo delgado a mi gusto. Si utilizas plumas fuente o sueles recalcar mucho tu letra, tal vez no sea la libreta adecuada para ti. Pero ante todos los aspectos mencionados, yo estoy feliz con mi compra. P. D. - Puede ser un regalo perfecto para tu amigo(a) escritor(a).

I love the size but disappointed in the paper color. Quality of the paper is good thou. But will never order again.

Bonito! Comprei para escrever um devocional ! Tem um tamanho de agenda e não de um caderno convencional. Gostei!

Ótimo produto, bom material e bom acabamento.

Es elegante, resistente y tiene un buen precio, no desluce al verlo de cerca.