Grolier Grande Unlined Hardcover Journal, 240pg, 120GSM by Paperblanks (Grolier Ornamentali)

Overjoyed that they make these larger unlined journals, they are magical. Been using the smaller ruled version for sketches and ideas for well over a decade. The paper is really excellent quality and allows for fine quality work. It also handles layering very well with peeling up for the large part, did have an issue once. Since the leafs are thick I was able to shave the peeling with an Exacto blade. Such a great value for this ornamental journal, the reproduction is glorious. It’s a mock leather exterior and hold up well if not thrown about, it never leaves my studio. Also to book has a hidden pocket in the back for loose papers, stickers, postcards, anything other you might want to stash. The metal enclosure clasps also provide beauty & function, totally wizard. All in all these have my professional artist approval, though they truly are suitable for everyone.

Stunning, thick material, great sketch book

As an inveterate journal-collector, I am always on the lookout for fine-quality journals that aren't outrageously priced or so small that one cannot write in them with reasonable comfort, fluidity and efficiency. Surprisingly, it's often difficult to find the right combination of these qualities in a journal. For those who love journals, the "look" of a journal also plays an important role. I like journals that have a bit of gravitas in terms of their appearance -- a certain olde world, antiquated style; one that looks like something a medieval monk might've used for transcription, or something a wizened old sorcerer might employ as a spell-book is optimum for me. Grolier always fits the bill in terms of quality, look, feel, and efficiency. The craftsmanship is excellent in these large formats and I feel that the price is just right, too. The paper-stock is excellent, the binding top-notch, and the cover-designs intricate, evocative, and very distinguished-looking. These products become instant keepsakes and will meet all of your journaling needs.

This book is beautiful! It's a little heavy but feels wonderfully constructed! The clasps are indeed metal and snap the book closed perfectly. Although, depending on what you put in it, if it grows in thickness, the clasps may not work after a while. The paper itself is nice. It's smooth and thicker than lined notebook paper but not really as thick as parchment paper....which honestly, I think would be better for this book. I haven't written anything in it yet, so I'm not sure how the paper does with different inks. There is an extra pocket to keep things in, on the inside of the back cover. It also has two long ribbon bookmarks, one red and one gold. Not a bad purchase!!

I am an artist, and I’m a tad OCD (thus this explanation). I’ve been drawing on the gorgeous paper a wide variety of illustrations and notes, from gardening to bugs that sting (and how to make a garden that is bee-friendly), essential oil notes, and so on. Some include design ideas of home beautification, a wishlist garden, which plants will survive my benign neglect and Texas heat (daydreams of having a dream yard). Of course I have to doodle each plant. If I find beautiful stickers that match my artistic concepts, they work beautifully on the paper, markers, ink pens (that can bleed) do not bleed through. Some pages are filled with inspirational quotes. I especially love how I can sketch in pencil and then ink in my art...to have zero pilling from the paper from erasing, zero tears, and a magical erasure, really, as if the pencil markings never existed. If I inadvertently bend a page while erasing, it flattens well to its original state. It’s becoming my stressed go-to. The unique binding makes it especially easy to find amongst children clutter (which manifests magically) as well as stands up to random children events.

Love the size, really beautiful to look at. Feels nice in the hand, but you can tell that it is a little cheaper because of the slightly malleable feel to the cover. HOWEVER, I absolutely LOVE the clasps, very unique and satisfying. Great size, this was the best option in my hunt for a larger sized fantasy-esque journal for drawing.

I just received the new journal and it’s everything I wanted but I was horrified at the way it was packaged. It was shipped in clear, thin plastic with a label on it. They might as well have slapped a label on the journal itself. The plastic was ripped in places exposing the book. The delivery people must have been pretty careful with it for it wasn’t damaged in any way. If it had been raining, it would have been ruined. Why would anyone ship a beautiful journal in that manner?

Grolier Grande caught my eye immediately. Beautiful cover, great size, unlined, 240 pages, who could ask for anything more? Arrived in excellent condition with the other journals I ordered.

Sehr wertig gearbeitet nach altem Vorbild.

Es una maravilla. Bonito y elegante. Me encanta y el precio es imbatible.

Kaliteli

Il Quaderno piu bello che abbia mai comprato!!!!!!Felicissima dell'acquisto, lo utilizzo come Diario Spirituale, per disegnare e scrivere sequenze ed esperienze di Yoga e Meditazione.... ne prenderò sicuramente altri 🙏

Magnifique cahier relié comme un livre, pages blanches , il peut servir de journal intime