le vent Set of 2 Lined Bound Notebooks A5 – Each 200 Lay Flat Pages – 5x8 Hardcover Journal Refills – Fountain Pen Friendly 100 gsm Paper – 100% Recycled Notebook

After trying a few different journal refills, this is my go-to. Thick enough paper that my fountain pen doesn’t leak through (photo to show the pages after writing on both sides), after around six months of frequent use the binding is still holding up great. Nice and sturdy so you don't have to set it on anything to write in it, overall perfect!

I really like how the notebook inserts into my refillable leather Le Vent journal. Using my fountain pen in the notebook looks elegant or awesome. I definitely am going to buy more Notebooks for my refillable journal. Great job.

I bought these for taking psychotherapy notes of sessions and it's really nice that they aren't a full-size notebook which can feel distracting and bulky. These fit in my Travelon purse, which can hold a small tablet so it's very convenient for me to just go to work with the notebook I need without needing a separate bag or carrying it in my arms. The cover is quite durable and soft to touch. I've never cut my hands on it or seen any peeling. What prompted me to buy these was the promise that you could lay it open flat without fighting with it, as I did my previous notebook. While it doesn't have any of the pre-made form like boxes of a notebook meant for psychotherapy, I find that I don't miss that at all. The line sizes/spaces are just like any regular notebook, so I don't have to miniaturize my writing and it has been quite comfortable to write in it while it's on my lap. I'm using a pen that doesn't smear, so I can't speak to that possibility of bleed-through, but the pages don't feel cheap and thin. I have purchased these again and again and hope that Le Vent continues to offer these as I will be a life-long customer.

I wish it was more white than ivory - and even a bit yellow. That said, it does not cause feathering or bleed through. I can safely write on both sides with fountain pens - even juicy broad nibs. It is a bit absorbent so don’t expect a ton of sheen dual shading but it does showcase regular shading just fine. It’s a fine buy and a good all around notebook - it’s just not my perfect notebook.

I love my le Vent journals! I have tried other journals but none are of the same quality. These write flat and are the perfect length for my mental rants. I highly recommend these to anyone serious about writing.

Really nice. It will take some time to break in before it opens totally flat. The paper is nice. It's quite thick. Wetter fountain pen inks will do well on it; the paper is quite absorbant. I tested with Emeraude de Chivor with a stub nib and there was no feathering, no bleeding, very minimal ghosting. I hope they always sell these, they are perfect for what I need. I really like the rounded corners, also! (isn't that a weird thing to say? Ha ha)

I've been a repeat buyer of these for 3 years. I love them. Fountain pen friendly paper and good workmanship.

I'll be using these for my work journal/sketchbook to track projects and hours. I especially like the recycled/recyclable materials and the spiral that allows the book to lie flat. It's also compact enough that it doesn't take up a bunch of space on my desk or in my purse/bag (once I'm back to meeting with clients in offices anyways). The cover is simple and the paper is good opaque quality. Nice books for many uses!