Eccolo Hardbound Writing Journal, Cool Jazz, 192 Pages of White Lined Paper with Elastic Band Closure, Lay Flat Design, Interior Gusset Pocket and Double Bookmarks (Black, 5.75-x-8.5 Inches)

I have soft bound Eccolo journal I use for note taking at work meetings that I love. It’s almost full so I bought this one. I was excited that it said it would also have a calendar but there is no calendar in the one I got. I did opt for the bigger journal so maybe that is why. It came quickly and seems like it it is good quality. I’m sure it will serve its purpose but I am disappointed about there not being a calendar.

Have used similar notebooks for years. These are nice quality. I like the size. My only complaint is the UPC label on the cover. It should be on the back. When I removed it there was some adhesive left behind. I got it off with a bit of work but wouldn’t have to do that if the label was on the back.

My younger daughter got two different journals for me at Christmas. This one (black) and one in a different style.I actually filled both of these up - which was a surprise to me, because I never do this. (It was a gift, gotta use it, right?)The other one was nice, but this one I loved and actually filled it up quickly. Now I'm ordering another one. I find that I'm finishing one in about 3 months. (When they say it contains 200 Pages of lined white paper, they are counting the front side and the back side of a sheet of paper as 2 pages. Okay, so, "DUH, it's a book" and I should have realized this, but I did not for some reason.)I love the size and weight of these journals.. I like the fact that they have a non-flexible cover and an elastic band to keep it closed. The pages are a nice thickness for me, but I use gel pens to write in these (I think a fountain pen would bleed through). The lines in this one are gray, so they are there without being too intrusive. I will definitely purchase one again.

This is a quality journal for this price. It's study and held up well so far. The paper feels high-quality. And I like the calendar in the back, the two ribbon bookmarks, and the elastic strap to close it. My only minor gripe is that the cover material feels a little cheap. Not terrible, just noticeable less premium than some others that I've had. But this also costs like half the price or less than other more premium notebooks/journals, so I don't have any issue overlooking that. I think I'll probably buy a second one and continue using this brand/model as my go-to journal for some time.

pages were not too thin and binding is good

Love the feel of the outer cover and writing on the paper is smooth and ink dries quickly. In like that there are two page markers and a write-in calendar in the back. .

My go to when I need a notebook that is professional for meetings

Love these little journals. They are the perfect size. 6x8. The lined pages provide a neat format for writing. The elastic binder and ribbons always return you to where you left off and the pen holder ensures you always have a pen handy.

This journal is way over priced. I have purchased journals from the same company Eccolo and they are made of leather and cost the same. The cover is like cardboard. I am very disappointed with this journal. Its more like a simple writing pad. There is nothing cool about it.

Lovely journal, very durable.