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15.3.2018

Like several other reviewers, I've become disappointed with Moleskine products because the weight of their paper is starting resemble the pages of my mum's 1950s school bible. I'm stuck with my 2018 page-a-day pocket diary for now, but having just filled a Rhodia A5 dot notebook (which I use for my bullet journals), I thought I'd try a Leuchtturm.This is a first impressions review, but I don't see why my opinion might change over time, so here we go.The notebook is well made with a sturdy cover that's got a *little* bit of flex; nowhere near enough to call it rigid, but certainly protective and of good quality.The product description from Leuchtturm states that there are 8 removable pages in the book -- you wouldn't know without studying them really hard because the perforations are very fine, but they're the last 8 sheets in the book and part of the set that are numbered. However, the very last one of those 8 (the last page in the book) is actually not detachable because it's glued at the spine to the inside back cover.There are two page markers, one patterned and one plain. Quite handy for a bullet journal to have more than one of these.I tested a range of pens on the (second to) last removable page of my notebook. (read: I sacrificed a page, for SCIENCE!)My go-to pen for my bullet journal is a Pigma Micron 05 and I was NOT disappointed at how this notebook stood up to it. There's virtually no show through at all when you turn the page, and holding the page outside of the book after it's detached, you can barely see the ink at all. I found this to also be the case under several other pen types, including roller gel pens, fountain pens, highlighters and markers.So, if you're fussy about show-through, gel pens and fine markers are both viable options -- unlike the pages of Moleskine books which, in my experience, show quite badly under gel pens. I also found that gel dried slightly faster that it does on Moleskine pages -- less ghosting on the opposite page when you close your notebook quickly after scribbling something down and far more lefty-friendly!The only thing I did notice in the minus column for gel pens was that the paper "gave" more under them. What I mean is that there was a mild indentation when I used a gel pen. The Pigma Micron was "silent" on the reverse of the page.The only two pens I experimented with that bled through the paper were a Sharpie marker and a Letraset Promarker, but those suckers bleed through (almost) EVERYTHING!The pages handle fountain pen ink admirably. I tried two kinds and neither showed through. The paper did buckle temporarily in one case (Diamine Shimmering), but it smoothed out again after the ink had properly dried. Of course the quality of your fountain pen's nib will be a factor, but my experience of writing with both a 1940s Parker 45 Flighter (fine nib) and a 2017 TWSBI 580AL (stub) was smooth and virtually drag-free.A 2B pencil showed up well on the page. A Rotring Isograph (0.4) dragged HORRIBLY, no matter how lightly I tried to use it.I've attached a couple of photos of the front and back of the sacrificed page of my notebook, so you can see for yourself the level of show through. Bonus photos of an attachment-free way of letting your notebook keep your pen handy.I don't know yet if I like it enough to switch permanently from Rhodia dot grid notebooks but, overall, I'm very pleased with this notebook.(Note to Amazon: why are some colours of this notebook more expensive than others? Are you punishing people for buying books that aren't muck-coloured?)
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31.12.2014

For all today’s gadgets, there’s a great deal still to be said for pen and paper. It’s cheap, reliable and you don’t need to worry about the battery life. Setting those practicalities aside, I find great pleasure in a beautiful notebook and a fine fountain pen, though my handwriting still leaves much to be desired. I’m not a alone in this pleasure with a resurgence in paper notebooks and the legendary Moleskine has pushed to the fore. Is it the best? Here we have two lined notebooks, one from Leuchtturm1917 and the other from Moleskine – let’s take a look and find out.Both Moleskine and Leuchtturm draw on their heritage. Moleskine’s dates back into the early 20th Century name-checking Picasso,van Gogh and Hemingway. Although originally French, it died out in the 1980s, only to be resurrected in the late 90s by an Italian publisher. On the other hand, Leuchtturm goes back to 1917 (hence Leuchtturm1917) with roots in Hamburg, Germany and a reputation for stamp collecting albums, which continues today. These stories are laid out by both companies in small cream folded inserts that accompany each book. The message is clear; you aren’t buying only a notebook, you are continuing the traditions of culture, history and travel.Physically both notebooks are very similar but there are subtle and useful differences. I’d call them medium or A5-sized notebooks though strictly the Moleskine isn’t wide enough for A5. Both are 21 cm tall with hardcovers but the Moleskine is only 13 cm compared with the the Leuchtturm‘s 14.5 cm. Each has an elastic enclosure band, page marker and an expandable pocket inside the back cover. They also come in wide range of colours and pair well with 7″ tablets, such as the Nexus 7.Opening the notebooks shows that both have lined pages with the same line spacing, but with the Moleskine, that’s about it. Although both have an Owner page at the front, the Leuchtturm goes further with three Contents pages and each page is numbered for easy reference. In addition, there are eight perforated pages towards the back that can be removed, along with some stickers to assist with archiving once the notebook is full. The Leuchtturm1917 is for those who want to be organised! “Datum / Date” is printed at the top of each page too, which may put people off but suits me fine.Both notebooks have lovely paper which is a joy to write on with pencil and ballpoint. However, the Moleskine has a problem with pen ink bleeding from one side to the other, particularly with black ink, which makes the Leuchtturm a better choice for fountain pen writers.Overall, both the Moleskine and the Leuchtturm are stylish notebooks with a great feel both in the hand and under the pen. For me as a fountain pen owner, the Leuchtterm wins out by default, but the contents pages and page numbering make it my choice for those reasons too. Pencil owners and people looking for something a little neater may prefer the Moleskine. Whichever you choose, you’ll never go back.
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12.7.2017

I'm a huge fan of this notebook. Buying something that you want to be a constant and useful companion is tricky on the internet- you want to be able to feel the pages, admire the details and picture it in your life- but after many evenings spent reading reviews and comments, I settled here. I'm glad I did.Here are some of my favourite features.-THE LOOK - Sturdy, smooth and with just that right bit of sheen to show quality. Looks good.-THE INDEX AND PAGE NUMBERS - This is genius. The first three pages of the book are used to write the contents of your notebook, with space to include the page numbers. Such a simple thing, but nothing has made a notebook more indispensable for me than this addition.I use my notebook to record anything that needs recording, but that could be a notes about an article, a meeting, my holiday plans or a to-do list, and they are rarely in a sensible order. If I wrote them so I can access them in the future, then it's really essential that I can find them again quickly. I no longer leave a pile of blank pages to allow me to come back to a project, because I know I will be able to pick up where I left off wherever I am in the book without fear of getting lost.-THE TWO BOOKMARK RIBBONS- One is handy to find my next blank page quickly, the other keeps a hold of whatever I am currently using. Again, it's a simple addition that makes this notebook twice as easy to use.-TITLE PAGES- This really adds to the usefulness of the index, but I like a reminder to set down the date and the expected contents before I start.-THE GRIDLINES - Everyone has their preference, but I like these. It keeps me neat(ish) but they are faint enough that I can ignore them if I choose, and they add a wee help if I am trying to illustrate something. I also use them to make nice checkboxes if it's a list.-THE FLAT OPENING- If you want to use your notebook to actually read back and refer to, it's great to have your hands free and not need a paperweight to hold it open.-THE BACK POCKET- This has become a must for any notebook. I don't actually use it much because I don't want it overstuffed, but I like that I can use it as a temporary dropbox for papers that need some kind of action.-THE PAPER- It feels good, it's easy to look at and it doesn't bleed much. I have to say that some of the inkier pens I use are visible on the following page, but not so much that it renders anything difficult to read.I've also bought a pen loop for the Leuchturm1917, which fit easily but is too narrow to hold my favourite pens. Next time I will probably buy a different one, but it does okay for now.Bottom line- I honestly can't imagine returning to another notebook.
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19.8.2020

These have been my go-to notebooks for years now, and there's not a thing I don't love about them except for the RRP (which is why I get them from here). They are perfect for bullet journalling - you really don't need the Bullet Journal version, which is very expensive - any kind of note-taking. I use them primarily as research notebooks, which is where the index and page numbers come into their own. Their hardback construction means they're robust and can take quite a bit of rough handling if necessary. The spine and front labels are fantastic for finding the right notebook on the bookshelf. I use the dot grid versions for fountain pen and ink sampling (see photos), the lined versions for research,and the blanks for sketching. The off-white paper is easy on the eyes, the grey dot grids are 5mm apart. Line width on the lined version is 6mm.You get 251 numbered pages; two contents (index) pages; two marker ribbons; and a pocket at the bag which is where you'll find the labels and which is handy for storing bits and pieces. The paper is 80gsm acid-free, which means if you use an archival ink along with this archival paper, future generations will be able to read your thoughts and marvel!! (if that's your thing).These are the best normal-price-range notebooks I've found for fountain pens, which are what I use almost exclusively. Some people just can't abide shadowing, where you can see the text of the verso (preceding) page, and so if that's a bugbear for you, you might want to try a notebook with a heavier gsm. In my experience, though, there are few modern fountain pen inks that make this an intolerable burden (I am looking at you, J Herbin Emerald of Chivoir). Of course, if you use a gushy flex nib fountain pen, then ymmv.They take most other types of pens as well of course; rollerballs and gel pens, ballpoints. Don't try using a Sharpie or a Copic marker on this paper, because they will bleed right through onto the next page and beyond (although Tombow brush pens aren't a problem). Pens like Staedtler Triplus work fine, as do Sakura.In all, although it has its limitations (as do all things) if you love fountain pens, and you love writing, then you'll love the Leuchtturm.
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26.3.2017

This is my first Leuchtturm1917 - I got mine in A5 dot-grid (also a first for me) and I have to say I've fallen in love with it.The dot-grid takes a bit of getting used to, so if you've only ever used single ruled or blank paper before, give it a chance before you dismiss it!The paper isn't be-all-and-end-all quality despite many claims; you will absolutely still get ghosting unless you're using pencils or incredibly fine-nibbed pens, but even my XS Faber-Castell PITT artist pen at 0.1mm shows through. That pen is, however, intended to be permanent which could contribute to the ghosting. That being said, I've also used felt tip markers in it (going over some spots three or four times)and I've yet to see bleed-through. If you can live with ghosting, this is a fantastic notebook.There are two ribbon markers, one plain and one bi-coloured. The elastic matches the cover and is springy enough to make sure your Leuchtturm stays closed without threatening to snap at every movement. There is also a pocket on the inside of the back cover, which I am currently keeping the handily supplied Leuchtturm stickers (three square title stickers, two of which are lined and the other of which is blank, and a few spine stickers).The pages are numbered, barring the three index pages and single blank page at the beginning. The dot-grid is 5mm, which I find is pleasantly spaced for my handwriting but also means that I can fit a lot of that handwriting on one page - one of the things I dislike about cheaper ruled notebooks is that it always feels like the ruling is too far apart and I'm wasting space.All in all, if you don't mind ghosting, give this notebook a chance. It's fantastic for bullet journalers with its built-in index and page numbering, or if you're like me and want a notebook to jot down ideas as and when they appear while still being able to easily reference them, this could be worth a shot.
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13.1.2018

I bought this notebook to start my first bullet journal this year. I purchased the A5 size which fits really well into handbags. There is a ribbon bookmark attached to the pages and there is an elastic band sitting on the right-hand side to keep everything together.There is a large pocket at the back where you can store notes and stickers too which I find helpful when I attend meetings.There are almost 250 pages in this book, so if you like to bullet journal you will have a lot of space for your spreads. If not then you have a load of room for note taking and writing in general. There is also a contents page in the front so if you have any important pages throughout the notebook you can listthem there and they are easy to reference rather than to flip through it blindly and start looking for it.The only con of this notebook is that the pages are a little thin. I use black fine liners and ballpoint ink pens in my notebook which automatically increases the chances of seeing the writing on the under page it's written on. The ink doesn't sink through unless you draw over the same line repeatedly but I doubt many people will do that. You can just see the faint outline of it form the next page which may bother some people.I also stick coloured card and pictures into my notebook for decoration and the pages take glue and tape very well as I've also used washi tape.I bought the Berry colour and it looks like a darkish pink. It's a lovely feminine colour and it's not too harsh as I don't like harsh pinks. The notebook appeared to be very durable and of a high quality. You are paying for something that can last and looks beautiful too.I've had some compliments on this journal since buying it. It arrived on time and I think it was fairly priced at £13. I will buy another when this one is full. Would 100% recommend.
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13.8.2014

Well - its right there, im my review title. Gird up your loins for some seriously nerdy stationary pillow talk. Having been a Moleskine one-man preaching band for over a decade, sidling up to other users and stroking their Moleskine, then exchanging knowing glances because we alone were in that exclusive stationary club - the Happy Nerdy Moleskine User Club. That's us. Happy to be apart because we would shun the cheap stationary isles and happily shell out hard earned cash for superior quality as used by Picasso and Hemingway, and then live with the fact that the books weren't quite A4 or A5 and inserted loose leaf papers would get scruffed up corners if they lived in the notebook for any length of time.Well - I'm in a new club now. I will still talk to Moleskiners, but this notebook is just superior on every level, it is a mille feuille of greatness. The printed dots are unobtrusive, and spaced so you get the same mileage out of your notebook as the narrowly lined Moleskine. They are still visible in candle light, but once you change focus, you see your writing, in neat and precise lines, NOT the dots. The paper is smooth and lovely, thick enough to endure fountain pen ink, the book is satisfyingly fat (249 numbered pages), and mine is YELLOW, glorious and happy yellow. All the basic good notebook stables are there - elastic band holding the book together, the silk divider ribbon, durable leather-feel hard cover. But the index, the perfection of the colour used for the dots versus the bleached beigeness of the page, the numbered pages, the smoothnes of the paper, the pull out pages at the back, the page thickness all conspires to make for an inspired writing experience. I also have the A4 for work. Just as brilliant, but in navy blue, just to add colourful insult on top of intrigue for the Moleskiners...
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5.11.2016

Dreadful prices in my local stores drove me to search the Internet for something better. Most posts and most reviews pointed to Lechtturm as the golden standard. That wasn't a lie.The product is slick and crisp. It seems like there has been given a lot of thought into each and every detail. The result being that when you grab this notebook from your backpack you feel special -- like what you're doing is special. That's a rare feeling, for sure.The size is standard, and works good as a notebook. I use mine for my studies, and it works perfect for that.I bought a version with dots (because I felt crazy that day), and was pleased. An other reviewer somewhere wrote that you don't notice these dots when you've written on that page - that is true.The dots are spaced comfortably, but with a denseness that allows you to write in a compact format (ot not), which I love.With the notebook there followed some stickers, which can be used to write your name on the front of the notebook, or the spine of it. Which is a neat idea.The elastic band that wraps the notebook together is just that; an elastic band. Most of my former notebooks had some sort of thread which was static, and would often break. I've gotten the feeling that this is more robust.All in all a gorgeous product. I bought it because it was not much more expensive than what I can buy in my local stores. I also wanted some luxury when I write (which I do most days for hours on end), and I feel like the Leuchtturm Notebook is just that: A symbiosis of luxury, practicality and quality.Which is why, for the first time I've bought anything from the Internet - I'm finding myself writing a review no one will ever read. But if you do, and you're on the fence whether or not you should buy this: give it a try.
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25.3.2014

Having been a fan of the Moleskine range of notebooks for years (and still continue to enjoy them), I was hesitant about moving away from what I knew to be good quality to try something new. But when I saw a review of this notebook on YouTube that showed the difference in width between this and the supposed 'A5' of the Moleskine range, this was about an inch wider and much truer to A5. Sometimes the width of the Moleskine notebooks can make writing feel like list making. I wanted something where I could spread my hand more when writing.I'd never heard of Leuchtturm before, I suppose perhaps I've been hiding under a rock because they've been going since 1917. The cover is sturdy.The build quality is fantastic and it's the extra touches that really make the difference here. I have to admit, I just was charmed to find not only the envelope in the back cover for keeping notes, as is the norm for the aforementioned brand, but also a section of perforated pages at the back, three labels to attach to the front and a few long spine labels as well. The paper is a dream to write on, and what really stole the show for me was the numbered pages and contents page. I bought this for using on a short course and being able to write a contents for the different week units with corresponding page locations really appealed to me.It's the attention to detail that lets this notebook edge ahead of other brands for me. I ended up also buying the pen loop (also, amazingly, available in brown to match this book) which sticks very firmly in the back and keeps my pen safe and secure. I wouldn't hesitate to buy something else in the Leuchtturm range now. Tried, tested, loved!
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18.1.2018

I am about to make a bold claim: This is 100% the best notebook ever made. Now I know that sounds dramatic, but hear me out on this.It is an understatement to say the quality of this book is great. Because truly, it's FANTASTIC. When I bought my first book in 2016, I had no idea it would last me 2 solid years. But it did! The cover looks just good as it did the day I opened it. Any grease wipes clean off without a trace and its pretty much impossible to dent the cover? My last journal doesnt have a single scratch!I will admit, the pages are too thin for heavy inking. You can normally see the pen through the other side of the paper. Myself and most of the Bullet journal community arent really bothered by this.But be aware of this detail if you think you could be!That being said, the dotted pages are perfect for drawing professional looking banners. Hand lettering and drawing is just sooooo much easier with dotted lines, you'll have pinterest worthy-journals in no time.(Staetler fineliners and sakura microns are great for this journa btwl! Sharpies are not so great.)But lets be honest for a second. Despite being swept away by this bullet journal trend, I was not an organized person. I had HUNDREDS of half-finished, abandonded notebooks.But there was just something about this book that made me want to continue. It feels like such a luxury notebook, I always felt like I didnt want it to go to waste. Especially if I paid £15 for it! This journal really helped me to turn myself around and stick to my plans.I know this is just a book, but sometimes it helps to have nice tools to motivate you :)Good luck and happy journaling everyone :)
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5.8.2015

I've been using Moleskine notebooks the last few years, but when I wanted a squared book, I didn't like the Moleskine ones so much, and nor did they usually stock any in my local bookshop, and a short web search later, I found this, which appears in most ways to be superior.I've known Leuchtturm since the early 80's when I was encouraged to collect stamps, and most of the best quality albums and stockbooks available on the market seemed to be from this one quality German brand. As I have started spending more time on stamps again, I am still finding Leuchtturm's products top quality in both materials and binding.So, when I needed a squared notebook and I found this, I had no doubt that what I would get was top notch.I have not been disappointed.The shape, size and binding all appear identical to Moleskine's books, but it has a nice space for contents in the beginning, the lines of the squares are all lighter, making even pencil marks along the lines easy to see, and each page has a spot at the top for date and other info, as well as having page numbers at the bottom – instead of just the page filled with squares. The paper is also feels a bit nicer than Moleskine's. It is slightly thicker, and a more ideal weight, I think.In short, when it comes to all the little details, I prefer this to Moleskine, and when it comes to the major things, such as the colour of the lines and the paper quality, I also find Leuchtturm superior. It simply ticks every single box. Being basically the same price as Moleskine, it's a simple choice, and I know which one I would want to buy again next time I need one.
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26.2.2015

This book is a fine piece of German engineering. Having used Moleskine for many years it was a big decision to try something new. I had become tired of my pencil piercing through the pages, of the ink showing through on the other side and the cover peeling away within a matter of days. And I can safely say that as long as these books are available I won’t be getting any other.I use my book everyday for work so I need it to be sturdy and hard wearing, the hard cover and build quality of this item is far superior to what I’m used to with Moleskine, the cover is also slightly waterproof and this is a big bonus as I’m outside most of the day. The paper is thicker and better quality and I have had none of the issues I've raised above.This book has features that I didn’t know I was missing but now couldn’t do without, ie a filing system at the front and numbered pages for super easy reference at a later date. The dotted lines are a revelation, making it easy to sketch a work project and write neatly at the same time. The expanding back pocket is also more sturdy than Moleskine and after a month of use it's still in one piece.I know its just a notebook but I really can’t praise it highly enough. 5 stars all day long.
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4.3.2019

The notebook arrived rapidly (next day). It is a very good quality notebook, with smooth paper and well bound. Some other features I liked is the inclusion of sticker labels and a template guide sheet which you can put underneath the page you write on so that you can follow the lines and place your writing properly on the page. The template guide sheet has 2 sides one is ruled the other is squared. Also the book mark ribbon is of a good quality fabric and the elastic band seems decent enough. Overall I am pleased with this purchase, it is certainly good value for the price.A couple of things I did not like is that the colour of the cover is slightly different than the one shown, I ordered the 'Berry'cover and the actual colour is more of a deep red than a deep fuchsia as shown on the catalog. Also keep in mind that the pages are a bit thin and the drawing or text will slightly show on the back side of the page, so if you want to use this for sketching with inks, markers etc , you might want to use only one side of the pages so that your sketches remain intact with no show through of what is on the other side of the page. This also happens with plain writing with a rollerball pen, it shows through slightly.
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31.8.2015

I was a bit skeptical going into buying this: being a long-term Moleskine fan, and the dotted paper. However, I thought I'd give it a shot.I think it's safe to say that I will never be going back. I absolutely love it! The dotted paper isn't just good for drawing diagrams, but is perfectly good for ordinary writing! The dots are close enough together that you can just use them as a line in your mind.The additional touch of providing labels is very nice as well. I've since bought quite a few more, and while I've tried to colour-code them for different tasks, the additional labels help me remember which ones are which.I'm sure they'll be great for when I want to archive them when I'm finished.I use one for work: I draw out task lists using the dotted lines to create vertical and horizontal lines, and plan out my day. I also use it as a logbook.I use one for my Japanese Kanji/Vocabulary Revision: I draw out columns for different parts I want to revise (like English, Kanji, Pronunciation etc.), and separate them with large horizontal lines for each day.I plan to also buy a few more for other things as well once I've gone through my remaining Moleskines. Don't be skeptical: buy now! You won't regret it.
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5.5.2017

Excellent design & attention to detail. Well bound, lies flat when opened, supplied with useful labels, and the plain-paged versions include a writing guide. Would be absolutely perfect if paper was just slightly better - ink shows through paper on reverse & some minor bleed-through for med/broad fountain pens esp. those which write "wetly". Tested with assorted Lamy/Parker/Jinhao pens.No issues for fine-nibbed, or "drier-writing" fountain pens, ballpoints, gel pens etc, but you probably wouldn't want to use thick permanent markers. Paper quality much better than Moleskine, but not as good as Clairefontaine - but there again, Clairefontaine notebooks are not as well designed.For anyone who is NOT an habitual fountain pen user (or someone who only writes on one side of the page or with a fine nib) the Leuchtturm will be seen as 5 star. For the general fountain pen user, it is good, but could have been so much better. Nonetheless I would recommend its use, with the right choice of pen. An improvement to the paper would probably make this into the best A5 notebook in the world, by quite a margin!
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