Cute Large B5 Dot Journal - Enjoy Bullet Journaling with a Soft Cover 7x10-inch, Non-Bleed Thick 120gsm Paper, Dotted Journal in Pink, Japanese Edge Motif, Faux Leather Lay Flat Dot Notebook - ZenART

The media could not be loaded. When it comes to the ZenArts Supplies Bullet Journal-Modernista Series(Turquoise) I was highly impressed due to its overall packaging, appearance, useful journal facets, and the creative personal touch to the journal! First off, its appeal from first sight was a real delight because the Turquoise color was very eye pleasing as well as the running red fox design on the side pages of the journal! I also appreciated how the journal was packaged carefully in plastic and had no damage whatsoever. Secondly, the journal cover itself was smooth and bendable if you wanted to easily write or draw anywhere. I love how I could flip through pages if I wanted to but I wouldn't need to because there was page numbers if i wanted to find something I worked on. Thirdly, the journal was super organizational because of the index it contained in the first pages of the journal and the page numbers throughout the journal. You could honestly never misplace anything meaningful to you. There is also 2 journal book strings (turquoise and white) to help if you dont want to loose your place and walk away for a minute as well as storage at the back of the journal for anything you want to store (ideas, scrapbook inspiration). I thoroughly enjoyed the dotted design in the journal because it helped me stay steady with my drawings and I actually made more symmetrical lines to my actual sketches and ended up creating some neat artwork! I never used a bullet dotted journal so it was really exciting to try something new! I really loved the personal touch from the design artist of the journal because it included a positive quote in the beginning and ended with an informative definition at the back of the journal about the traditional Japanese design of the fox on the side, front, and back insides of the journal. The journal contains a thin paper like a notepad feel which I wouldnt suggest watercolor but this is a journal to write and sketch rather than paint in because there is watercolor paper for that. Overall, this writer/artist is highly happy with this journal!

The media could not be loaded. This journal is very well made. The cover is soft and flexible, and the pages are a high quality paper. The pages absorb ink well, so that even lefties will not smudge while they write or draw. The dots and lines are clearly printed, so you can easily lay out a technical drawing or simply write in a straight line. I could draw perfectly straight lines or geometric shapes by following the dots. The page numbers are easily visible. I like the lined table of contents page because I could label any of pages I was working on. The two thin, ribbon bookmarks we are also a nice way to keep track of my page. The back inside cover has a small pouch where you can store notes, pictures, sticky tabs, etc. This bullet journal is very easy to use and comfortable. It is also fairly light, so you could easily throw it into a purse or backpack for art or journaling on the go. I would definitely recommend this product!

Overall I really liked this little bullet journal. The first thing that I noticed when I got it was the beautiful, soft faux leather cover. So cute and so fun to touch and rub! My favorite feature of this journal was the page numbers and index in the front. I wish all journals had these! It makes it so much easier to note and keep track of important things on different pages without having to go hunt for it. I also really appreciated the overall simple design – nothing on the pages but dots and page numbers. Everything else is up to you to design how you like. The elastic strap is also very convenient, and double ribbon markers are a very nice touch. The fold-out pocket inside the back cover can also be a real lifesaver when it comes to receipts and other important little bits of paper. The only thing I would like different about the journal is for the pages to be a bit heavier. 68 lb is a little thin for me, but this is just personal preference. I guess the advantage of thin pages is that you can fit more in the book, which some people would probably prefer, but personally I would take fewer pages that can handle more of my media preferences, like heavy pens, sharpies, and a little watercolor. That being said, I was impressed with the quality of the paper for only being 68 lb. A few of the pens I used on it (specifically my Sakura Micron pens) could be seen thru the backside of the page, and because of this I would hesitate to use both sides of the pages, but none actually bled thru. (It’s true when they say it’s “ink-proof”.) I also did a very light watercolor on one page, with just a tiny bit of paint and a damp brush pen. The page warped a bit, but nothing soaked thru to the other side. I don’t think most 68 lb paper would hold up as well as this does.