Azure Mini Lined Hardcover Journal, 240pg, 120GSM by Paperblanks (Equinoxe)

This was a gift for a journal keeper, and she loved it

Perfection for what I need. I'm using it as a Latin/English prayer translation book ,written in Copperplate calligraphy style and Gothic with a fountain pen. The paper needs to be the high quality it is to hold that ink. Also , as it is a small book, again very much as people would have had made for them generations ago, it has to lay flat to get the angles of the pen correct for the calligraphy. Also if any one is interested it is modeled after a c.1668 printing of L'office de la Semaine Sainte" a book regarding the rites and observances to be followed during Holy Week. The most Holy and important period in our Church calendar. I think that syncs nicely with my purpose.I will say as was noted by another reviewer that the finish is matte, a bit too much but ( it can be shined a bit by buffing it with micro fiber fine polyester and warm wax paper) I do not recommend anyone else try this unless they know the technique or are adventurous. I have done much art work over the years in paper and learned it through trail and error and error and then success. I have some book cover made in 2004 from Brown paper grocery bags treated with this as a last couple steps and they look wonderful still. Sorry, art lesson for the day. The engraving is well done, the gold leaf also could be brighter but the clasp and book binding and stitching make it all loveable anyway.L'

This is just as beautiful when it arrives as it is in the picture! The paper is lined, thick, and very smooth, which makes writing in it a treat. I have a difficult time finding books where my thick gel pens don't bleed through to the next page, but this book can handle it. I have had this book for 8 months now, and it is almost filled up and time to get a new one. I won't hesitate to purchase another book like this one. I can't ever recall the lock opening on its own. I keep it in the bottom of my large purse for jotting down things I want to remember while I am running errands or at the doctors' office. It would fit in a much smaller bag, the point I am making is that it is getting stirred around with a lot of other items, but is very sturdy, remains in great shape, and it still looks beautiful too. Most notebooks I have used would have fallen apart long before now, I can't believe this beauty has lasted so long under the abuse it takes in my bag.

This is the perfect little journal to jot down notes, keep in your bag for a trip, etc. I bought this small one to go with another larger one from the same company as a contrast in color and they look beautiful together. It's just as bright as the picture and has a very nice quality paper so your ink won't bleed through. I'm very happy with my purchase.

I really have to remember to read the measurements when I buy something. Lol. I was expecting a normal kind of journal size, but this is barely bigger than a small notebook you would put in a purse! (But a lot fatter.)For the size, I feel the price is way too high.Luckily it's gorgeous though, so I decided to give it to my daughter instead of return it.Definitely would not purchase something this small for that price again though.

I like to write really tiny so this book is perfect for me and great quality. It has a nice small pocket for tiny notes and latch that constantly unlock whenever I pressed down. It's just beautiful book.🖤✨

I love this journal! It's as beautiful as the picture, if not more so. One thing to note is the color is more matte in person than what it looks like in the photo, but it's just as gorgeous. It's a shame they didn't include more pictures since there are many lovely details the single photo leaves out. For instance, the page edges are printed with a delicate floral print. The tactile sensation of just holding this in your hands is amazing. It really feels like a centuries-old tome. Bear in mind this is a petite sized journal at 4x6 inches, but I bought it for that reason. There is a larger journal with a similar design sized 7.5x9.5 inches which I wouldn't mind getting someday especially after seeing how beautiful this little gem is. If you're in need of a petite journal and are smitten by the photo, I doubt you'll be sorry with this little treasure.

i paid 22.62 for the book a week later it drops over $2.50... and on the back of the book there is the barcode / sku with price sticker of $17.95 USA.. next time i'm going to do better research on their prices before i purchase again.