LEUCHTTURM1917 344799 Notebook Medium (A5), 249 Numbered Pages, Squared, Citron

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.

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.

As someone deeply immersed in the world of journaling and productivity, I've had the pleasure of experiencing various notebooks, but none quite compare to the Leuchtturm1917 Notebook Medium A5. From its impeccable craftsmanship to its thoughtful design, every detail of this notebook speaks volumes about its quality. First and foremost, the paper quality is exceptional. Whether I'm using fountain pens, gel pens, or markers, the pages of this notebook never fail to provide a smooth, enjoyable writing experience. The dot grid pattern offers just the right balance between structure and freedom, making it ideal for everything from bullet journaling to sketching out ideas. Moreover, the durability of the Leuchtturm1917 Notebook is truly impressive. Despite being carried around daily in my bag, it has held up remarkably well, with no signs of wear and tear. The sturdy hardcover provides protection for the pages inside, ensuring that my thoughts and plans are safeguarded for years to come. One of the standout features of this notebook is its attention to detail in organization. With numbered pages and a built-in index, keeping track of my notes and ideas has never been easier. The included bookmarks are a thoughtful touch, allowing me to quickly access frequently used sections without any hassle. Beyond its practicality, there's something undeniably inspiring about the aesthetic of the Leuchtturm1917 Notebook. Whether it's the array of vibrant colors to choose from or the elegant embossed logo on the cover, using this notebook feels like a creative endeavor in itself. In conclusion, the Leuchtturm1917 Notebook Medium A5 is more than just a place to jot down thoughts—it's a tool that enhances creativity, boosts productivity, and adds a touch of joy to daily life. If you're in search of a reliable companion for your journey of self-expression and organization, look no further than this remarkable notebook.

I'm writing a review as a response to many others who have commented negatively on the quality of the paper. I love these notebooks. I use them every day, keeping notes, journal entries, todo lists and design sketches. I end up going through them pretty fast, and I must be on my 9th or 10th one now. Some of the features I appreciate above and beyond what most other brands (even quality products) are: - Numbered pages - Dedicated Index/Content - Double bookmarks - Resiliency/toughness - Paper quality - Included Labels - Handful of pre-perforated detachable pages at the rear (surprisingly useful feature) In regards to the paper quality, I have found it excellent. I'm quite demanding with my notebooks, and most of the time use a medium nib fountain pen in a heavy hand with high saturation black ink. The paper takes inks extremely well, with no bleedthrough or feathering. It also handles Pigma Micron 05 colored pens and pencil sketches well. As far as ghosting is concerned, the paper will ghost more than some other papers of the same density. This is ok for my use case (notes, design sketches, etc...) but may prove problematic for artists who intend to use these for sketching. I chose these notebooks after extensive testing of various paper/ink combinations (>25) and they came out as clear winners, despite the more prominent ghosting. They're also well constructed. I use them harshly, often just throwing them in my bag and don't have to worry about whether they can hold together. The binding and pages haven't failed me yet after several years of using them. That's not true of other brands (I had to use a Moleskine a while back, for example, and it fell apart before I go half way through). For reference, the combination I chose for these notebooks was using a TWSBI Eco with Medium nib with Platinum Carbon Black ink. Works great for me. In conclusion, I'd recommend you give these a try if you haven't already and see if they work for you. If they don't, that's ok too. There are plenty of other great brands out there that might be a better fit.

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.

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.

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?)

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 list them 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.

J’adore cet article que j’achète chaque année pour réaliser mon bullet journal

LEUCHTTURM1917 est une marque que j’ai découverte en octobre dernier. Je désirais m’initier au bullet journal. 6 mois après mon premier journal Leuchtturm, je reste fidèle à la marque. Le papier est solide, des pages permettant de démarrer son BUJO y sont clairement organisées. Les pages sont numérotées et les pointillés visibles et discrets à la fois. Et la couleur est juste sublime, juste ce qu'il faut pour co-créer ma vision d'une relation de couple 6 étoiles. Tout en y calant ma semaine d’actions prioritaires, le tracking mensuel de mes choix et nouveaux rituels, les points clés des lectures de livres que je lisais, les citations qui challengent le mental et la revue de la vision que j’ai pour ma vie, j'ai fait 4 mois avec le premier journal LEUCHTTURM1917. C’est à mes yeux le meilleur investissement pour se transformer et se réinventer avec confiance et en toute introspection. Cette liberté de personnaliser le contenu de son BUJO est unique. Et puis, écrire sur un bel objet vous fait voir la vie du beau côté. Avec optimisme, un jour à la fois. Parce que votre âme le vaut bien.

Perfekte Qualität und wunderschön

To help me reach my end of year targets, this meets the requirements

For anyone who loves to scribble things down like I do, this notebook is a dream. The paper and overall build quality feel genuinely premium, and you can tell it’s made to last. More expensive than a standard notebook, but the quality more than justifies the price. If you enjoy writing and appreciate a well-made notebook, it’s absolutely worth it.