EMSHOI Dotted Journal Notebook, 256 Pages, A5 Size (5.7'' x 8.3'')

As I went to repurchase this Notebook, I realized I should leave a review. I own many of these notebooks, and I still have and use my notebook I purchased 3 YEARS AGO! For those wondering, it has two bookmarks, an elastic strap that keeps the notebook closed, and haven't had a single one snap. Has a small folder in the back as well as perforated pages if you need to take a page with you. Lastly the elastic pen holder that comes with the notebook is a great feature. Diving into what matters however is the paper quality. I would say for the price it definitely get's the job done. Ink drys fast with ball point pens as well as fountain pens, however there is some page bleed. The paper is great to write on however and that is why I love this notebook so much. I'm able to toss it into my bag, backpack, or carry it with my bible as it's not too big, but not too small its just perfect. Lastly, no this isn't a paid review or whatever, I wish it was shooooot. Yo Jeff hit me up, but besides that I really just got bored and felt compelled to waste 10 minutes of my life writing a useless review. If you've read this far, I hope you have a lovely lovely day. Today will present you with many great blessings, make sure to be on the lookout!

I really wanted to do an aesthetic journal spread and create good habits on reflecting, and this was the perfect place to do all of that. I made sure to pick this journal because of the quality of the paper use markers and it doesn’t really bleed through since the paper is thick, with a high GSM or whatever it is and, it feels so luxurious the cover is nice and I like little pocket in the back where you can store stickers or anything extra and there’s an elastic band so you can keep your stickers. I like to add a bunch of stickers and papers into my notebook and that can increase the size of the journal so the elastic band helps to keep it closed. it can lay flat and overall helps with organization. I use it for personal reasons, but you could also take notes in this! but it’s small so i wouldn’t.

I took a chance and bought this notebook. First, I have to say, I’m a bit snobbish when it comes to stationeries, so I was a bit more hesitant to get this notebook. I’m extremely picky when it comes to show through, ghosting, and bleedthrough. When I first got this notebook i immediately noticed the weight. It was a dense notebook and I personally like that. The pages were also thick and I know that just because it is thick doesn’t mean that it is safe from bleedthrough and ghosting, so I went to tested out all of the pens I have. I tried to use the darkest colors I have so that I know this is the maximum color intensity that will let me know if I will see ghosting and bleedthrough. I expected fountain pens, markers, and watercolor paint to bleedthrough but to my surprise they were ghosting and not bleed. The watercolor one surprised me the most as I know this is not watercolor paper but it held up pretty well. I’m sure if I made a boarder before I paint, the paper would not warp as much. But I was very satisfied. The pages are smooth but not too smooth that you cannot control your writing. One thing I noted as more of a user error is that I know I’m very heavy handed and do I can see the lines creases that I make on the opposite page. I am the type to prefer writing on only one side of the paper, but I actually did not mind it that much for this notebook. I think it’s because even though I can see and feel it, I have to focus on it to notice. Im using this notebook as a planner, so there are pages that I let blank for cover pages and I do think if my design are more minimalistic then I would double page to prevent 100% showthrough. I have only prep for 2 months, so I don’t know how this notebook will hold it shape over time (I like to make waterfall tabs and Dutch doors). I was pleasantly surprised to see that it has a back pocket, some stencils, and the last 10-20 pages were perforated for easy tearing. Overall, I’m glad I bought this notebook and it met my expectations and to a degree exceeded it, especially for the price that it is.

This notebook is the perfect size for me and my needs. I plan on using it for Bible study and sermon notes. I love the color! The material is very smooth and the pages are also smooth and shiny! It’s pretty thick notebook, which I like! I’m very pleased with this one. The pages are also thick enough to where my pens don’t bleed through.

Love this journal! There is some ghosting with markers though. Pages are thick and sturdy

These notebooks are the perfect size for bullet journaling. The paper is thick and easy to write on; definitely not as premium as some other options at the same gsm rating, but very nice. The binding is nice and lays flat; though I've had one or two of them come apart before a year is up, I always just glue it back down and it holds just fine. The colors are great and very vibrant. The included pen loop and the elastic hold up well in the course of one year. I use my journal every day, so I'm impressed by the quality for the price. I've purchased these notebooks three times and each time they have been consistently good. The only thing that I can tell that you give up versus name-brand is: page numbering, some pre-made pages at the beginning (I don't like those anyways), and perhaps some paper quality. If you can live with that, save yourself 1/2 the purchase price and buy this one.

I am an avid writer and use my journal multiple times a day. I purchased this notebook to be my new journal in Dec 2023 and am about halfway through it in Feb 2024. The pleather hardcover feels smooth and sturdy and protects the pages quite well. I travel with this notebook in my purse and backpack every time I leave the house and it’s held up nicely with wear and tear. The texture makes it perfect for adding stickers to decorate and I haven’t had any issues with the stickers falling off even with minor damage. It comes with 2 ribbons to mark pages as well as a pocket with bonus colored sticker tabs. The pages are thick and I haven’t had any issues with bleeding ink. I use a 0.7mm and 1.0mm zebra gel pen for reference. The close up picture shows how well the ink absorbs into the page and doesn’t show any bleed through from the other side (please note there is very minor visibility of the flip side of the page as this is a very zoomed in image and a thick gel ink was used). The pen holder that’s built into the side of the notebook has also held up nicely with my constant pushing and pulling out my pen. Overall the quality of the notebook is excellent and it’s very functional for my journaling needs with gel pens. I am definitely purchasing this brand of notebook again as I’m rather picky with my journaling books.

THE BEST NOTEBOOK! ILL TAKE 800 PLEASE!! The paper is perfect, the size is perfect, the colors are awesome. Love everything about it.

Amazing quality, thick paper.

Great overall feel and good quality paper. Was genuinely surprised at how nice it felt.

Me encantó, tiene una hojas de un grosor bastante bueno la pasta está hermosa y de buena calidad

Nice quality of notebook. I am using this for everyday use.

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