A5 Lined Notebook for Writing, Notepad with Hard Cover, Lined Journal Notebook, Ruled Pages and Elastic Closure, 160 Pages, 5.7" x 8.26"

I dropped two stars because the pages do bleed through with gel ink or a fine‑tipped Sharpie. The color listed as “pink” is really more of a muted, clinic‑pink tone, not a bright or clean pink. I do like the elastic closure and the built‑in ribbon bookmark — both are genuinely useful. The cover has a dry, matte feel with no coating, which makes it easy to grip but also gives me the sense it would pick up stains quickly. I didn't test that, but it seems likely. The notebook includes a spot for memo numbers and dates, though it would be nicer if it had an actual indexing section somewhere. The price feels a couple of dollars too high for what it is. As a left‑handed person, I appreciate that the paper absorbs ink quickly enough that my hand doesn't smear everything. Overall, it's fine, but I wouldn't buy it again.