12 Pack Notebook Journals for Travelers, Students and Office, Writing Diary Subject Notebooks Planner with Lined Paper, College Ruled, 60 Pages, 30 Sheets, 8.3x5.5 inch, A5 Size, Travel Journal Set

Perfect for what I needed

These note books did not have as many pages as the Feela Kraft books and the brown paper looked more red than brown.

This is the only notebook I've found that has all the three of the features I prefer: college ruling, laying flat, and inexpensive. I carry these notebooks with me every day. These notebooks are perfect for taking notes in class or journaling. They're good in an academic context especially, and they wouldn't be out of place in a professional context. Paper The paper is a smooth cream color and does not bleed, even with the somewhat heavy ink of the Pilot G-2. The paper is of a high enough quality that pens glide rather than dragging. I was using some bright white stationary before these notebooks, and I have noticed that the cream color is substantially easier on the eyes. Cover The cover is similar to a tan construction paper. You could easily draw on it if you'd like to "customize" the cover of your notebooks. Personally, I write the date range of the contained notes on the outside of the notebook. I haven't had any problems with the cover. Binding The binding is stable and allows the notebook to not only lay flat, but fold around completely. I appreciate this because, in a pinch, you can write some notes without a hard surface to lean on. I have not had any problems with the durability, which was one of my concerns at this price point. There are two possible downsides to consider before buying these notebooks. First, 60 pages is not a lot, so if you are a heavy note-taker, you might fill one notebook per week. I do. If you'd prefer to keep a longer-running notebook, you should look elsewhere. Second, as I mentioned, the notebook cover is similar to a construction paper, and it would not protect your notes from spilled liquids. Just be careful with drinks on the same surface.

Great little books, just the right size. They are great in my office and around home. Paper holds fountain pen ink very well. Will buy again

Bought them for work to organize myself! Little smaller than expected but are nice!