RocketbookCore Reusable Spiral Notebook, Letter Size 8.5x11, Black - Dotted Pages, App-Connected, Erasable, Durable Cover, Ideal for School, Work, and Creative Projects

I wasn't sure what to expect from this product because the idea seemed too good to be true. I read tons of reviews before purchasing and while they were generally positive, there were some that had me worried. I took note of the reviewers who stated that the pen included didn't work very well and they had to buy another Pilot Frixion pen. To be one the safe side, I also ordered a two pack of the 07 Pilot Frixion ball pens. I'm glad I did, but not for the reasons you think. I'll get to those later...My detailed review is below, but for those of you looking for a quick overview, here's the bottom line:The Rocketbook notebook exceeded my expectations. I'd even classify it as amazing!! The pages are coated with a synthetic polyester blend which provides a fluid writing experience and the ability to scan the page and send to almost any destination is one of it's best features. I highly recommend it to everyone from students to writers to business professionals and everyone in between.For a more in-depth review, here are my thoughts...First, the RocketBook Notebook.I love it! In fact, it's NOT too good to be true! It's just as advertised. I'm one of those people who buys a ton of notebooks/journals but then is afraid to write in them. They're so pretty, I don't want to mess them up! Yet, I still buy them. I also buy lots of pens and markers. It's an addiction... I journal regularly and have done so since 2003. I have several notebooks full. I love the feeling of pen on paper!My favorite pen for journaling is the Pilot G-2 with 1.0 thickness. I love the smoothness of the ink and I never have a problem with smearing despite being left-handed. I wish they made the G-2 pens with 1.0 thickness in multiple colors, but sadly, the 1.0 thickness only comes in blue and black. (I hope someone from Pilot is reading this!)I've considered going electronic with my journaling but I think handwriting tells part of the story. When I go back and read past journal entries, my handwriting provides additional insight into my feelings at the time. I can often tell what mood I was in when an entry was written just by flipping through the pages. The same can't be said for journaling on a computer and that's what makes the Rocketbook so perfect!The Rocketbook allows the pen and paper feeling (only better) with the added security of knowing my thoughts won't be lost if I misplace my journals.As others have stated, it doesn't feel exactly like pen on paper. Personally, I think it feels better! The pages are slick, the ink is smooth, and the writing is fluid.The pen included with the Rocketbook Notebook is a .05 clicky pen and I didn't like it. I admit that I didn't give it much of a chance. When I opened the package, the first thing I did was use the pen to test out the first page. I only wrote a couple of words. Disappointed, I put the notebook and pen aside. Was this another purchase I'd never use?A couple of days later, I decided to try again. The only difference was that I used the pens I purchased separately, the Pilot Frixion Ball pens. The Rocketbook requires Pilot Frixion pens. Instead of the 05 clicky style pen that's included, the Frixion Ball pens I purchased are 07 and have caps. I don't own or use any other pens with caps (or erasers) so I don't have to worry about using the wrong pen. When I want to write in my Rocketbook all I have to do is grab the pen with the cap and start writing. I didn't think I'd like the 07 since I prefer 1.0, but I have no problem with the Frixion 07 in my Rocketbook. It feels great! Now that I'm used to the feel of the Rocketbook, I'll have to give the 05 another try.I've been using my Rocketbook for a couple of weeks with no problems. The ink takes 15 seconds to dry, but that doesn't seem to be an issue for me. Fifteen seconds isn't long and once it's dry, it's set! I used the cloth to wipe away the ink several times on the same page over the past several days and have yet to experience ghosting.The Help section of the app states that notes should be erased frequently (with the cloth). Notes left longer than a couple of weeks may result in staining or ghosting. Today I used the cloth to wipe away notes that I'd written on a page several days ago and I had no problems with ghosting or wiping away the ink. The 05 clicky pen that's included has an eraser. So does the Frixion Ball pen with/cap.The eraser on the Frixion Ball pen is on the end of the pen, not on the cap, so to erase you have to take the cap off. The eraser should be used sparingly. According to the app, abrasion from erasing may damage the coating on the pages. The last time I used an erasable pen was back in junior high school. Do you remember the PaperMate pens that supposedly erased, but didn't? After using the eraser you could still see the ink. For those of you who like to erase, the Pilot Frixion erases just like a pencil. The eraser is a nice bonus, but it's not a necessity for me, especially when I can use the cloth to erase.I love the Rocketbook Notebook and I look forward to using it for all my writing needs.

This thing is so seriously cool. I am about to start grad school and my biggest issue with undergrad was having an absurd number of notebooks that were a collection of personal, work, and school related notes. I'm the type of person who takes notes on the closest available thing, not thinking about organization in the moment. When I saw this, I was pretty dang excited but had questions about how writing on it would be and if it would actually fully clean. Well, folks, I am so pleased to report back that this is as close to a perfect product as you can get. It writes so smoothly, even better than my usual favorite pen on normal paper. The paper has the glossiness of almost receipt paper and, thus, you really do need to wait the 15 seconds or you'll have smudging. The same goes for erasing. I tried erasing immediately and it kind of smudged everywhere. But fear not! You can wipe it off and have a clean slate!The other thing is it has 7 icons for folders. At first I thought that was excessive but then I realized it was perfect for my five courses, work, and personal notes. They have thought this through so thoroughly. It's quite outstanding.The other thing I was a bit unsure of was the app. I've bought other app-based products and the product was good but the app was so horrible it made the product worthless. Not the case, here! The app is quick, intuitive, and well-designed. The company is also working on developing more features, like letter recognition, so you can search for things in your notes. I have no worries about the app preventing me from making the most of this product.The last thing I was unsure of was could I write without a desk. I just tried it and sure enough, this notebook comes in first! Now, I will say, writing with a desk is far better. But with my field of study, there are many a time when a desk is just not possible. It definitely is firm enough that I can write desk-free. I would say it's probably the equivalent of writing on a 200 page notebook desk free. A bit flimsy but nothing unbearable. It's far better than a standard 80 page notebook.So excited to start my doctorate with this thing! I will definitely be telling all my friends about this. If you're on the fence, get it. You won't be disappointed.